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This book features 25 profiles in which champion motocross riders tell readers what it was like to ride a winning bike, how special features put it ahead of the competition, and what memorable moments happened along the way. Each profile is illustrated with action photography form the bikes glory days as well as present-day images, offers a detailed technical analysis of the engine, transmission, frame, suspension, brakes, and other features that made the bike special and stand out form the competition. Rich with detailed photography and anecdotes this is an irresistible celebration of the spirit of Motorcross, and what made it into the fastest-growing motorbike sport in the world.

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Terry Good is quite possibly the biggest motocross fan in the world. He is also one of the biggest collectors of works motocross bikes, and his new book tells readers what it's like to ride and own these magnificent steeds. Legendary Motocross Bikes focuses on twenty of Good's most prized possessions; to compliment his own words, he also sought out the actual riders and mechanics of each bike to help describe what it was like to compete and work on them. In the book's foreword, former Team Honda mechanic and manager Dave Arnold thoroughly covers the history of works bike and why they went extinct. Some of the championship-winning factory works bikes featured in the 160-page softcover include a 1961 Monark/Lito, Roger DeCoster's 1973 Suzuki RN73, and Johnny O'Mara's 1980 Mugen Honda. The most recent is Eric Geboers' 1989 Honda RC500M, one of the most powerful motocross bikes ever designed. Each motorcycle is featured with rich, detailed photographs and one-of-a-kind anecdotes. This book will make a great addition to your collection, and you'll certainly learn something about motorcycling history. -- Racer X Illustrated , October 2009

Terry Good is quite possibly the biggest motocross fan in the world. He is also one of the biggest collectors of works motocross bikes, and his new book tells readers what it's like to ride and own these magnificent steeds. Legendary Motocross Bikes focuses on twenty of Good's most prized possessions; to compliment his own words, he also sought out the actual riders and mechanics of each bike to help describe what it was like to compete and work on them. In the book's foreword, former Team Honda mechanic and manager Dave Arnold thoroughly covers the history of works bike and why they went extinct. Some of the championship-winning factory works bikes featured in the 160-page softcover include a 1961 Monark/Lito, Roger DeCoster's 1973 Suzuki RN73, and Johnny O'Mara's 1980 Mugen Honda. The most recent is Eric Geboers' 1989 Honda RC500M, one of the most powerful motocross bikes ever designed. Each motorcycle is featured with rich, detailed photographs and one-of-a-kind anecdotes. This

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Terry Good started off-road motorcycling aged 14, and begun competing in 1972, turning professional in 1975, peaking with the infamous 1976 AMA National series. He bought his first factory works motorcycle in 1978, and now has the most prestigious collection of factory work bikes in the world.

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