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Harley-Davidson: Lifestyle

300 x 260mm landscape
256 pages
160 colour/b&w photographs
Paperback
ISBN: 978-0-9551020-7-3

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The photographer Garry Stuart has become one the worlds foremost authorities on the Harley-Davidson motorcycle and the Hells Angels who swear allegiance to the marque. This new book of photographs illustrates the world of the Harley-Davidson owner, from the ladies who fall for the delights of a large powerful motorcycle to the hardcore 'rat riders' who live life according to their own set of rules.

Harley-Davidson has been building motorcycles from the start of the 20th century and its countless followers display unswerving loyalty to their bikes. Seen here are the Hells Angels and other 'rebel' gangs that formed across the USA. It shows the riders gathering at the huge meetings such as the annual gathering at Sturgis, where over half a million bikers assemble, and the infamous Daytona Speed Week. The bikes are frequently turned into works of art, from wild custom machines to the weird and wonderful Choppers. In turn, the Harley owners often turn their own bodies into works of art thanks to some of the most impressive tattoos ever seen.

This book shows numerous examples of Harley bikes, including a chapter about 'restored rides', where enthusiasts have saved and renovated bikes dating back to the very earliest days of the company. Here you will find the ultimate examples of the famous Knuckleheads and Softails and the characters that defined the history of the bike, such as custom builders Arlin Fatland and Ron Simms and the new young guns, Billy Lane and Russell Mitchell. Central to Garry Stuart's acceptance within the Hells Angel community was his association with the person who still wields considerable influence within this world, Sonny Barger. It also illustrates examples of the many models that have found service in the police force and the military; Harleys played an important role in providing transport during WWII. It also includes the racing Harleys, especially the long-serving XR750 bike and the modern V-Rod.

This book is a valuable visual resource for the Harley enthusiast as well as an affectionate tribute to those people who live their lives based around their favoured method of transport, the bike that sets them free.