Riding 500cc Two Strokes to Canada in 1972 and Other Motorcycle Adventures
Riding 500cc Two Strokes to Canada in 1972 and Other Motorcycle Adventures

Author: Jim Balding

Publisher: Rogue Phoenix Press

Published: 2021-07-01

Total Pages: 68

ISBN-13: 1624206379

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Our 1972 motorcycle ride took us on a four-thousand-mile trip from Arizona to Canada and back. Some nights we camped out along the highway; other nights we found a motel. Some days the rain was fierce and debilitating… but every day was fun and filled with great experiences and amazing landscapes. Each of us rode a 500cc two-stroke motorcycle on the journey. We had no cell phones, roadside assistance coverage, custom ear plugs, or sound systems. The attractions of the open road, Canada, and Yellowstone Park were very powerful. None of us worried about breaking down or the costs of the trip. We were filled with youthful confidence in ourselves and our machines. The three of us had places to go and places to see. And we made it!

Voices from the Small Stage
Voices from the Small Stage

Author: Jeffrey Ross

Publisher: Rogue Phoenix Press

Published: 2024-07-06

Total Pages: 83

ISBN-13: 1624208223

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Performing live music in front of an audience is fun and rewarding. These stories give the reader a "behind-the-scenes" look at what we think it ultimately takes to become a popular and successful local musician—and why we enjoy music. In this compilation of memoirs and narratives, several musicians talk about their backgrounds, their motivations, their aspirations, and their successful and not-so-successful experiences. Think of it. Musicians are performing in your town, somewhere, probably right now, as you read this. Country bands, rock groups, jazz ensembles, community bands, solo acts, duets– they’re all good and they all love interaction with friends and fans. Live music is such a great part of the American experience. “Voices from the Small Stage” reveals our part in local music history.

Riding 350cc Two-Strokes from Nebraska to Boston in 1974 And Other Coming-of-Age Stories
Riding 350cc Two-Strokes from Nebraska to Boston in 1974 And Other Coming-of-Age Stories

Author: Jeffrey Ross

Publisher: Rogue Phoenix Press

Published: 2022-05-08

Total Pages: 76

ISBN-13: 1624206719

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Franzen and Ross were no strangers to long motorcycle rides. In 1973, they rode 350 Yamahas from Nebraska to California and back. Along the way, they stopped to see friends and family. But this 1974 ride to Boston was different. Now, on the verge of adulthood, they grappled with school, work, and their futures—especially young love. Their long ride to historic Boston was fueled by romance and expectations of a happy future. The descriptive text in this book contains a glimpse at mid-70’s America, but it also assesses numerous coming-of-age moments for young adults. Their ride to Boston became a rite of passage they have never forgotten.

Mr. Fleming's Suicide
Mr. Fleming's Suicide

Author: Jeffrey Ross

Publisher: Rogue Phoenix Press

Published: 2022-12-08

Total Pages: 63

ISBN-13: 1624207251

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John Fleming, unlucky in love and weary of endless and meaningless talk, has had enough. The story is built around a compilation of suicide notes he has written to his therapists, family members, his loving dog, and his "beloved"...the mysterious woman who is the object of his eternal affection. The suicide notes (and poems) describe his painful dissatisfaction with the mental health system, American pop culture, the scripted nature of modern life, and what he believes is the inability of anyone to simply stop talking and listen. Darkly comic, Fleming’s story holds up a mirror to contemporary American society.

Billy Lane’s How To Build Old School Choppers, Bobbers and Customs
Billy Lane’s How To Build Old School Choppers, Bobbers and Customs

Author: Billy Lane

Publisher:

Published:

Total Pages: 180

ISBN-13: 9781610608244

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Billy Lane is the fastest-rising star among the high-profile custom chopper builders, and in this book he offers many of his secrets for building a chopper that will stand out in a crowd. This is the ultimate resource for any chopper builder-a book designed as a step-by-step guide to building any type of custom motorcycle. This book also covers custom-building beyond the chopper genre, including the building of "bobbers," an old-school style of custom that has been revived as a hot trend. Predating choppers, they are on the cutting edge of current biker "cool", for real riding, and are much safer and more functional than choppers. Billy Lane has been featured several times on the Discovery Channel's top rated series Biker Build-Off and the Monster Garage premiere episode. Plus, He was Easyriders Builder of the Year, and winner of numerous national Best in Show awards. This book shows Billy's inside secrets of constructing a complete motorcycle, from hand fabricating metalwork to adding the detail parts that will make your bike your own creation and stand out from the crowd. Hundreds of color photographs will lead the builder through the construction process.

Fuel Systems for IC Engines
Fuel Systems for IC Engines

Author: Institution of Mechanical Engineers

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2012-03-06

Total Pages: 348

ISBN-13: 0857096044

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This book presents the papers from the latest conference in this successful series on fuel injection systems for internal combustion engines. It is vital for the automotive industry to continue to meet the demands of the modern environmental agenda. In order to excel, manufacturers must research and develop fuel systems that guarantee the best engine performance, ensuring minimal emissions and maximum profit. The papers from this unique conference focus on the latest technology for state-of-the-art system design, characterisation, measurement, and modelling, addressing all technological aspects of diesel and gasoline fuel injection systems. Topics range from fundamental fuel spray theory, component design, to effects on engine performance, fuel economy and emissions. - Presents the papers from the IMechE conference on fuel injection systems for internal combustion engines - Papers focus on the latest technology for state-of-the-art system design, characterisation, measurement and modelling; addressing all technological aspects of diesel and gasoline fuel injection systems - Topics range from fundamental fuel spray theory and component design to effects on engine performance, fuel economy and emissions

Legendary Motocross Bikes
Legendary Motocross Bikes

Author: Terry Good

Publisher: Motorbooks

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 0760336601

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In 25 richly illustrated profiles, champion motocross riders describe the experience, the winning bike, and its special features.