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Donny's Unauthorized Technical Guide to Harley-Davidson, 1936 to Present : Volume III by Donny Petersen (2010, Trade Paperback)
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PublisheriUniverse, Incorporated
ISBN-101450208185
ISBN-139781450208185
eBay Product ID (ePID)92484369
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Book TitleDonny's Unauthorized Technical Guide to Harley-Davidson, 1936 to Present : Volume III
Number of Pages740 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicMotorcycles / General, Automotive / Repair & Maintenance
Publication Year2010
GenreTransportation
AuthorDonny Petersen
FormatTrade Paperback
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Item Height1.6 in
Item Weight37.8 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in
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SynopsisDonny is the Winner of the 2012 International Book Awards. Donny Petersen has been educating motorcycle enthusiasts about Harley-Davidson bikes for years. Now, he has combined all his knowledge into a twelve-volume series masterpiece and this third book is one that every rider will treasure. Petersen, who has studied privately with Harley-Davidson engineers and has spent thirty-six years working on motorcycles, is sharing all of his secrets! As the founder of Toronto s Heavy Duty Cycles in 1974, North America s premier motorcycle shop, the dean of motorcycle technology teaches about the theory, design, and mechanical aspects of Harleys. In this third volume, discover: 1. How to identify the Evolution models. 2. Why the Evolution models are better. 3. Everything you need to know about engines. 4. Troubleshooting every facet of the Evolution. And so much more! The Harley-Davidson Evolution The Japanese had more than quality. Their arsenal included acceleration and speed combining with good braking and handling. They could design, tool-up and build a new motorcycle in a mere eighteen months. The flavor of the day could easily be accomplished with this organizational skill and dexterity. On top of this they had lower prices. The Gang of 13 took over a failing company or did they? By 1982, Harley-Davidson sales went into a tailspin with plunging production. The USA was in a deep recession. Adding to the perfect storm was the flood of Asian imports that many believe were being sold in the U.S. below their manufactured costs. Whether this was true or not, how did a small country a half-world away manufacture a quality product that was faster, handled better, and was less expensive? Furthermore, these import motorcycles were more functional. Well, of course they did because USA motorcycle manufacturing offered old clunker styling that was slower, did not handle well, and broke down all the time! And for all of this, Harley-Davidson s cost more. Insulting if one thinks about it. It is not that the Evolution was that good relative to their competitors because in my opinion it was not. However, the Evolution was stellar relative to what went before. I was a loyal Shovelhead rider, necessarily becoming a mechanic along the way. I like the rest of my ilk would never consider riding any other product. I did not care that a Honda might be functionally better, less expensive, and not require my newfound mechanical skills. Honda simply did not give what my psyche craved. Importantly, H-D dropped its lackadaisical attitude towards copyright infringement, particularly with knock-off products. Harley-Davidson became extremely aggressive against the counterfeiting of their trademarks. It licensed use of its logos with all manner merchandise that was embraced by mainstream America followed by the world including the Japanese. H-D then saw the birth of HOG, the most successful marketing and loyalty campaign in the annals of corporate sustenance. The world embraced this pasteurized version of the outlaw subculture. You might meet the nicest people on a Honda but Harley riders are all about cool. They adapt a pseudo-outlaw lifestyle that emulates freedom and individualism. They spend much of their time adopting one charity or another to prove they really aren t bad. Many charities benefitted greatly during the Harley boom. Can these riders be contesting the Honda mantra of niceness? The previous owners AMF deserve much credit for the success of Harley-Davidson. They gave the Gang of 13 a platform from, which to launch. These new guys were brighter than bright. They put a management team together that knew no bounds in success. I am sure that Marketing 101 in every business school teaches and will continue to teach their brilliant story. Harley-Davidson became the epitome of American manufacturing and marketing, the darling of capitalism at its finest. Think about it! How could a rusty old manufacturer whose time had drifted by reach suc, Donny Petersen has been educating motorcycle enthusiasts about Harley-Davidson bikes for years. Now, he has combined all his knowledge into a twelve-volume series masterpiece and this third book is one that every rider will treasure. Petersen, who has studied privately with Harley-Davidson engineers and has spent thirty-six years working on motorcycles, is sharing all of his secrets! As the founder of Toronto's Heavy Duty Cycles in 1974, North America's premier motorcycle shop, the dean of motorcycle technology teaches about the theory, design, and mechanical aspects of Harleys. In this third volume, discover: How to identify the Evolution models Why the Evolution models are better Everything you need to know about engines Troubleshooting virtually everything And so much more! Petersen provides workable solutions for whatever ails the 1984 to 2000 Evolution motorcycle. Graphics, pictures, and charts guide readers on a sure-footed journey to Harley happiness. It's all from a man who has ridden hundreds of Harleys across four continents - all while doing his own roadside repairs. He shares his expert knowledge and secrets in Donny's Unauthorized Technical Guide to Harley-Davidson, 1936 to Present.
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- May 02, 2020
Good book
RecommendedVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Aug 15, 2018
The ultimate EVO bible
I tought I knew almost everything about EVO's but man was I wrong. This book is a must have for every EVO owner and DIY mechanic.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Mar 30, 2018
The absolute best resource for evolution style motor information period.
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