Scooterama
: Cafe Chic and Urban Cool
by Alastair Walker, Steve Berry
After
enjoying iconic status among Hollywood celebrities from John Wayne to Jayne
Mansfield in the 1950s, and the trendy "mods" of the 1960s, scooters suffered
through a period of relative obsurity in the 1970s and 1980s. Today, however,
forward-thinking manufacturers such as Piaggio, Velocifero, Peugeot, Italjet,
and Honda are launching scooters that are gaining favor among glitterati,
daily commuters, and the hip cognoscenti worldwide. This all-color history
of the motorscooter examines its sophisticated popularity beginning in
the 1950s and ending with its current resurgence. Beautifully produced,
the book is rife with classic photography of scooters old and new, with
a special emphasis on notable design elements.
Paperback - 128 pages (August 1999)
Motorbooks International; ISBN: 076030789X
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Lambretta
Innocenti : An Illustrated History
Nigel Cox
This
companion volume to "Vespa: An illustrated history" charts the full history
of the Italian Lambretta, from its introduction just after World War II
by the Innocenti Company in Milan, through to 1972 when they stopped production
and sold the tooling to the Lambretta manufacturer in India. Every Italian
model is listed including mopeds and three-wheelers, giving production
figures, spec and pictures for each one. The book features accessories
such as workshop tools, product and advertising literature, calendars,
handbooks and race records. Amazon UK
Hardcover - 96 pages (February 1997)
Haynes Pubns; ISBN: 0854299637
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Illustrated
Motorscooter Buyer's Guide
(Motorbooks International Illustrated Buyer's Guide)
Michael Dregni, Eric Dregni
Paperback (July 1993)
Motorbooks International; ISBN: 0879387912
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See by My Outfit : Cross-Country by Scooter, an Adventure
by Peter S. Beagle
Paperback: Akadine Press; ISBN: 1585790478; (March 2002)
Innocenti Lambretta : The Definitive History
by Vittorio Tessera
Hardcover - 240 pages (May 15, 2000)
Giorgio Nada Editore; ISBN: 8879112147
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Vespa
: From Italy With Love
by Stefano Biancalana, Michele Marchiano, Giorgio Sarti
Hardcover - 128 pages (October 2000)
Giorgio Nada Editore; ISBN: 8879111620
Vespa
Scooters 90, 125, 150, 180 and 200cc, Owners Workshop Manual : 1959-1978
Jeff Clew
Paperback (June 1997)
Haynes Pubns; ISBN: 0856961264
Haynes
Vespa P/Px 125, 150 & 200 Scooters (Including T5) : 1978 to 1995
Owners Workshop Manual
Paperback - 138 pages (August 1996)
Haynes Pubns; ISBN: 1859600948
Vespa
: An Illustrated History
by Eric Brockway
When it was first introduced in 1949, the Vespa scooter was an entirely
new type of vehicle, the result of a flash of inspiration followed by innovative
engineering and astute marketing. It captured the imagination of a generation
and found a place in the hearts of all who rode it. The author tells the
story of this remarkable two-wheeler, from its Italian origins through
40 years of development, with anecdotes about the machines and the colourful
characters involved with them.
Hardcover - 96 pages illustrate edition (May 1999)
Haynes Pubns; ISBN: 1859604439
Scooters!
Robert H. Ammon (Introduction), Eric Dregni
Paperback - 96 pages (December 1995)
Motorbooks International; ISBN: 0760300720
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Scooter Mania
Eric Dregni
Paperback - 96 pages (August 1998)
Motorbooks International; ISBN: 0760304467
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Scooters : Color Family Album
David Sparrow, Andrea Sparrow
Hardcover - 96 pages (June 1998)
Motorbooks International; ISBN: 1901295036
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The Cult of Vespa
by
Umberto Eco, Omar Calabrese, Lina Wertmuller, Francois Burkhardt
Here is the entertaining history of the Vespa on its 50th anniversary.
Not many products achieve a fifty year life span, and the 50 years of Vespa
are even more striking if one considers the period in which it came to
existence. Many post-war inventions were forgotten when income rose and
living standards improved, but Vespa developed from a utility vehicle into
an international success, a 'cult-object', which has given rise to the
creation of associations and collector's guilds world-wide. Text by Umberto
Eco, Omar Calabrese, Lina Wertmuller, Francois Burkhardt, Maurizio Bertini,
and many other celebrities.
Paperback (March 1997)
Gingko Pr; ISBN: 3927258393
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Rockers! Kings of the Road
by Johnny Stuart
Listed under Classic Motorcycles
Quadrophenia (1979) VHS
Starring: Phil Daniels, et al.
Franc Roddam's terrifically energetic movie, set to music from the
Who's Quadrophenia, is--at the very least, the best film ever based on
a rock album (and, yes, that includes, Tommy, Pink Floyd: The Wall, and
Jesus Christ Superstar). Actually, this tale of the battle between two
early '60s youth subcultures--Mods and Rockers--in the seaside teenage
wasteland of Brighton, England, isn't so much a cinematic "version" of
the Who's 1979 double-record rock opera as it is a story based on the sequence
of songs on the album. Quadrophenia is about that crucial time in teenhood
when the lion's share of your sense of identity is tied up in the music
you listen to, the clothes you wear, and the groups you hang out with.
Jimmy (Phil Daniels) identifies himself with the sharp-dressing, scooter-riding
Mods, who listen to American soul and British pop-rock (The Who themselves
were once rather Mod). The Rockers, on the other hand, are leather-jacketed,
black-booted, motorcycle-riding tough guys who listen primarily to classic
American rock & roll. The film captures this minor pop-culture revolution
perfectly. Look for Sting as a club-hopping slickster, who's shameful secret
is that he's a hotel bellboy by day. --Jim Emerson - Amazon.com
Listed under The Who
Vespa : The Colour Family Album
by Andrea Sparrow, David Sparrow
Hardcover (December 1995)
Motorbooks International; ISBN: 1874105480
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Complete Guide to Cushman Motor Scooters
Bill Sommerville
Paperback (February 1989)
Motorbooks Intl (Short Disc); ISBN: 9993165921
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The Second Book of the Lambretta: all LI and TV models from 1957
R. H. Warring
ASIN: 027336071X
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Peugeot Speedfight, Trekker, Vivacity Repair Manual 1996-2002
ISBN: 1859609201
This repair and service manual covers Peugeot Speedfight, Trekker, and
Vivacity scooters, including:
Speedfight, Prost, X-Team 50cc 1996-2000
Speedfight 2, X-Team, X-Race, WRC206 50cc 2000-2002
Speedfight 100, Prost 100cc 1997-2000
Speedfight 2 100, X-Team, X-Race, WRC206 100cc 2000-2002
Trekker Road, Off-Road, Urban Black, Streetboard, Metal-X 50cc 1997-2000
Trekker 100, Metal-X 100cc 1997-2002
Vivacity, Sportline, VS/X, X-Race 50cc 1999-2002
Vivacity 100, VS/X 100cc 1999-2002
Table of Contents
Maintenance
Engine, clutch and transmission
Fuel system and lubrication
Ignition system
Frame and forks
Wheels, brakes and tires
Electrical system, including wiring diagrams
Haynes motorcycle repair manuals can save you money on maintenance
and repair bills. Step-by-step procedures and illustrations guide you through
every job, from basic maintenance and troubleshooting, to complete teardown
& rebuild.
Publisher: Haynes Manuals — 2002
Author: Phil Mather
ISBN: 1859609201
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