Triumph Bonneville Portrait of a Legend

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Mike

Triumph Bonneville Portrait of a Legend

The Triumph Bonneville has been one of motorcycling’s most enduring British icons.

The name comes from the Utah salt flats where a streamlined twin-cylinder Triumph captured the World Motorcycle Speed Record in 1956.

In 1959, the first Bonneville, the T120, appeared, and the Bonneville name would remain a revered badge of motorcycling honour for the following three decades.

This elegant, picture-lavish book, featuring Bonnevilles specially photographed in a studio setting, pays tribute by showing all the classic models in exquisite photographic detail, accompanied by an expert commentary.

A visual feast for all Bonneville enthusiasts.

Hardback, 280 x 230mm, 240 pages, 300 colour illustrations

ISBN: 9780857330178

H5017 Buy it now – 15% off!

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Short Way Up – A classic ride through Southern Africa

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Mike

Short Way Up – A classic ride through Southern Africa

When Steve Wilson planned a 6,000-mile ride through Africa, the journey sounded challenging enough – just two Brits on 1950s Ariels,

using their own resources to survive life on the wild roads. It became even more hair-raising when events meant he would have to do the ride solo.

In this moving account Steve chronicles the entire experience: bike preparation, organisation, mechanical mayhem, personal discovery and – one reason for the trip -

raising a cheque for £2,000 for a school in Zambia

Format: Hardback

RRP: £19.99…discounted here

 

ISBN: 978 1 84425 685 3

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BMW GS Adventure Motorcycle A 30 Year Catalog

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Mike

 

BMW GS Adventure Motorcycle A 30 Year Catalog

by Hans-Jurgen Schneider, Axel Dr. Koenigsbeck

Note: We have few copies of this book with small marks and a tiny tear in the dust jacket.

In the global culture of the motorcycle, BMW occupies a unique place. As a brand, it is the envy of even Harley-Davidson.

It stands for a subtle balance of high quality, utmost reliability, supreme comfort, the best of German engineering, exquisite taste, and a breadth and depth of being hip from Rodeo Drive to Manchuria.

Moreover, it’s Europe’s largest and most successful motorcycle by a measure.For the past few years it’s best selling models, by far, are those from the GS series – the subject of this book. GS is the abbreviation for Gelandsport – off-road.

Strictly speaking most GS models are capable on-road and off-road and are more frequently, today, being described as ‘adventure motorcycles’.

What is certain is that the vast majority of the best selling GS model, the current 1200 boxer twin, are used on-road!

This is a catalogue of all GS models – a translation of the best-selling “German, Faszination BMW GS” . Big, Heavy colour hardback

On offer here.
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BMW R850 R1100 1993-98 M503 Clymer Manual

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Mike

BMW R850 R1100 1993-98  M503 Clymer Manual

Covers:

1995-1998 BMW R1100GS USA

1994-1998 BMW R1100GS (U.K.)

1995-1998 BMW R1100R (U.S. and U.K.)

1993-1998 BMW R1100RS UK USA

1996-1998  BMW R1100RT Uk USA

On offer Here

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Latest Offers

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Mike
Advice & Sales: 01403 257626
New Discounts for Summer 2011

Hello from Merlin Books

Great new discounts now on selected titles

Also checkout our DVD and Video clear out list here

We have a good selection of books not listed yet, most discounted.

Some ideas are here – on our old web page.
Adventure Motorcycling by Robert Wicks Adventure Motorcycling by Robert Wicks

Special Offer: 10% Discount

£17.99 (£19.99)

Adventure Motorcycling Everything you need to plan and complete the journey of a …
Adventure Riding Techniques Adventure Riding Techniques

Special Offer: 10% Discount

£17.99 (£19.99)

Adventure Riding Techniques The essential guide to all the skills you need for off-road …
Classic Motorcycling A Guide for the 21st Century Classic Motorcycling A Guide for the 21st Century

Special Offer: 20% Discount

£11.96 (£14.95)

Classic Motorcycling a Guide for the 21st Centuryby Rex Bunn A different and …
Carl Fogarty The Complete Racer by Julian Ryder Carl Fogarty The Complete Racer by Julian Ryder

Special Offer: 80% Discount

£3.00 (£14.99)

Carl Fogarty The Complete Racer by Julian Ryder2nd Edition 1999 This book …
Watts My Line? Life & Work of Lawrie Watts Watts My Line? Life & Work of Lawrie Watts

Special Offer: 25% Discount

£14.96 (£19.95)

Watts My Line?: The Life and Work of Editorial Artist, Lawrie Wattsby David …
Matchless - The Complete Story by Mick Walker Matchless – The Complete Story by Mick Walker

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£15.99 (£19.99)

Matchless – The Complete Story (Walker)History – the first Matchless motorcycle was made …
AJS - The Complete Story by Mick Walker AJS – The Complete Story by Mick Walker

Special Offer: 15% Discount

£16.99 (£19.99)

AJS is one of the best-known names in British motorcycle history. Founded in 1910 by the Stevens …
Ballington Unkorked - Autobiography of a World Champion Road Racer Kork Ballington Ballington Unkorked – Autobiography of a World Champion Road Racer Kork Ballington

Special Offer: 30% Discount

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Ballington Unkorked is the story of a South African boy whofell in love with motorcycle …
Norton Dominator by Mick Walker Norton Dominator by Mick Walker

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Norton Dominator by Mick Walker The Norton Dominator – often commonly …
The Last Hurrah - from Beijing to Arnhem 2005 by Des Molloy The Last Hurrah – from Beijing to Arnhem 2005 by Des Molloy

Special Offer: 20% Discount

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The Last Hurrah – from Beijing to Arnhem 2005 by Des Molloy Des Molloy and Dick …
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Ballington Unkorked – 30% off – The Autobiography of a World Champion Road Racer Kork Ballington

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Mike
Ballington Unkorked is the story of a South African boy whofell in love with motorcycle racing after watching international stars at his home town circuit.
His pure passion drove him onwards and upwards as he began living out his dream. A chance trip to Europe to take part in the big time triggered a phase where, against the odds, guts and perseverance took him to the very pinnacle of success, World Champion Road Racer.
Kork’s story gives you an insight into the complexities of the sport technically, physically and mentally and highlights the extreme danger faced by riders of the era when classic high speed circuits were still in use in Europe and rider safety was low priority at most International and Grand Prix venues.
Size 210mm high x 280mm wide, hardback bound. 252 pages, full colour throughout.
ISBN: 978 0 9544357 52…… buy with 30% discount  here
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DVD + Video Sale – Clearance list

Posted on February 1, 2011 by Mike

We’ve a number of new motorcycle DVDs &  Videos to clear at silly prices.

Road racing, Motocross, TT, Trials, Enduro and Classic videos,buy online  here

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Matchless The Complete Story by Mick Walker

Posted on December 19, 2010 by Mike
Matchless – The Complete Story (Walker)
History – the first Matchless motorcycle was made in 1899 and, with a commercial manufacturing history dating from 1901, Matchless is one of the senior marques of the late British motorcycle industry. Matchless produced a wide range of motorcycles to suit all purposes and pockets; their most famous machines being the Silver Arrow and Silver Hawk multi-cylinder bikes of the 1930s.Their wartime G3L was not only one of the most popular British service machines of the Second World War, but the first to feature telescopic front forks.
Mick Walker’s history of the important British manufacturer takes us from the end of the nineteenth century to the last AMC Matchless of 1966 and beyond.
216 pages Hardback  246×189 mm 8 page colour section 200 b&w photos…… Buy here
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Aprilia RS50 49cc 99 – 06 RS125 124cc 93 – 06 Haynes Manual

Posted on December 19, 2010 by Mike

Aprilia RS50 49cc 99 – 06 RS125 124cc 93 – 06 Haynes Manual

Includes Extrema, Racing and special edition models.
Does not include restyled models introduced Spring 2006

Buy one here

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Aermacchi by Mick Walker

Posted on December 19, 2010 by Mike
This book is the third in the Redline Books Enthusiasts Series. It tells the story of one of Italy’s premier post-war marques. With a history steeped in aviation including the MC72 World Speed Record and World War II fighters, Aermacchi began building motorcycles in 1950. At the 1956 Milan Show the futuristic Chimera, an ohv horizontal single with enclosed bodywork was launched. Later in the decade the Chimera was ’undressed ’ to create some of Italy ’s best sports and racing machines, including the Ala Verde and the Ala d ’Oro.
In 1960 Harley Davidson bought 50% of Aermacchi then in 1978 the Varese factory was sold to Cagiva. A number of Aermacchi personalities have contributed to this book, giving it additional authority.
Size 220mm high x 193mm wide, softback with cover flaps.
144 pages, full colour throughout.ISBN: 09544357 6 1

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