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The Art of The Chopper
By Tom Zimberoff. Motorbooks International. In The Art of the Chopper. Tom Zimberoffs focuses his photographic talent on the ultra exotic, ultra sexy, custom motorcycles built by today's hottest builders,-people like Billy Lane and Dave Perowitz. These remarkable machines turn to rolling sculptures when seen through Zimberoffs eye, an eye honed during his decades of work as a rock'n roll photographer, touring with the Jacson-5, Stevie Wonder, The Rolling Stones and Stephen Stills among others, and later in his photojournalism career, working for Time and other magazines. His photographs have appeared on the covers of Time, Fortune, Money, People, and numerous other magazines. Hardcover, 10-1/2"x12" 256pg
Order Number #136266AP $39.95
The Art of The Chopper Leatherbood Edition
Order Number #137271AP $100.00

Choppers
By Mike Seate. MBI Publishing. Hardcover PLC, Recognized by their long forks and chopped frames, choppers have found new appeal among today's motorcycle enthusiasts and continue to inspire motorcycle customizes around the globe. Choppers takes a unique look at these classic pieces of twentieth century Americana. Written by experienced motorcycle writer Mike Seate, Choppers provides a comprehensive look at how choppers originated and evolved and what has fueled the current resurgence of interest in building and riding custom motorcycles. Early chapters explore the post-World War 2 bob job Harleys that predated the chopper. Interviews and historical photos detail the development of the chopper from its earliest days, through the outlaw long bike period of the 1960s and 1970s, to the twenty-first century chopper renaissance. Motorcycle Color History Series. Hardcover, 8-1/4"x 10-5/8", 144pg
Order Number #135754AP $24.95

*Choppers : Heavy Metal Art
By Michael Lichter and Mike Seate. When a motorcycle has been built from the ground up, stripped of anything not needed for speed, power, and striking looks, and draped in rich colors and chrome, it has been transformed into a chopper. What was once considered an outlaw ride has now become a luxury item and a main stream obsession. In Choppers: Heavy Metal Art, author and biker Mike Seate explores the many styles of choppers and bobbers and the builders behind them. The book is divided into several sections based on style or type of chopper, with each section devoted to the builders who follow a similar style and philosophy. Some builders are established name in their field, while others are up-and-comers rocking the chopper world with their far-out ideas. Hardcover, 8-1/4"x 10-5/8", 144pg
Order Number #138672AP $40.00

Outlaw Choppers
By Mike Seate. Choppers, originally the favored riders of outlaw bikers, represent the pinnacle of today's motorcycling chic. Choppers designed by top builders routinely command six-figure prices.Once relegated to the scrap heap of pop-culture history along with wide lapels, mutton-chop sideburns, and macrame vests, the chopper has returned to the cultural forefront. Today's choppers, rigid-framed, 125-horsepower steeds thrusting their extend forks down America's public highways, violate our sensibilities with their sheer outrageousness. Outlaw Choppers tells the story of these wild machines, where they came from, what's going on today, and where they're going in the future. Paperback, 8-1/4"x 9", 96pg
Order Number #137225AP $14.95

Zero Chopper Spirit - The Samurai Bikes from Far East
By Chop Stick Publishing.
High quality photo book from the famous ZERO Engineering company in Japan.
Hardcover, 9"x 12", about 200ppg
Order Number #ZERO $60.00

How to Build A Kit Bike
By Jonathan Wood. Scratch build motorcycles remain very popular. In order to simplify the process, many companies iin the American V-twin aftermarket are selling kits. three of these companies, Custom Chrome, Arlen Ness and Biker 1s Choice, have excellent programs. All offer very complete kite that allow the builder to assemble a complete motorcycle without any additional purchases. All that 1s missing is labor and paint. The book will document, with detailed photos and copy, the assembly of three motorcycles from the firms mentioned above. Paperback, 8-1/2"x 11", 144pg
Order Number #135330AE $24.95

How To Build A Chopper
By Tim Remus. Choppers are hot again. All you need to decide is what style you want and this book will guide you through the building sequences. It shows how to build a genuine "old" chopper or a chop-per that looks old and has the conveniences of today - such as electric start and functioning brakes. Paperback, 8-1/2"x11", 144pg
Order Number #133577AE $24.95

How To Build A Cheap Chopper
By Timothy Remus. Choppers don't have to cost thirty thousand dollars. A chopper built at home can be had for less than five thousand dollars. The key is the use of a donor bike for most of the components. How to Build a Cheap Chopper documents the construction of five inexpensive choppers with complete start-to-finish photo sequences presented in full color. Paperback, 144pg
Order Number #137208AE $24.95

*How To Build The Ultimate V-Twin Motorcycle
By Timthy Remus. Choose the best frame, engine and wheels for your ultimate motorcycle! Expert customizer Tim Remus provides professional advise to aid custom builders in finding and buying the best parts for building the motorcycle of their dreams. Directory lists featured parts and manufacturers. Paperback, 8-1/2"x11", 144pg
Order Number #122106AE $19.95

How to Build a West Coast Chopper
Mike Seate and Joe Appel. This book presents a step-by-step guide to building one of the El Diablo kits designed by Jesse James and sold by West Coast Choppers. Kit choppers are hot commodities. While few people can afford to buy a cutom-build chopper from one of the high-end builders like Jesse--bikes that often sell for $100,000 or more--many can afford to buy such bikes in kit form. Because of this, all the high-end builders sell their creations in kit from. For example, while Jesse James might build perhaps a dozen custom bikes per year, he sells hundreds of chopper kits. The same is true of any number of other builders like Matt Hotch, Cyril Huze, and Paul Yaffe. This book is a step-by-step how-to guide for building a kit chopper. Paperback, 8-1/4"x 10-3/4", 160pg
Order Number #137253AP $24.95