Topic: Nice press about the CB750 (I had to share this...)

[Jonesy]

I came across a book about motorcycles from the mid-70's written in Australia. In the last chapter, the author reviewed all the contemporary superbikes at the time of the writing. I liked the wording the guy used when describing the CB750:

"The best seller in the (superbike) class, Honda's 750 'four' is remarkably quiet and refined, combining a fuss-free temperment with uncanny smoothness and potent urgency. The beautifully designed light alloy four cylinder engine has a single overhead camshaft with a fairly flat power curve, reducing the need to change gears in the lower speed ranges. Well priced, it is a highly civilised Japanese import with a brisker performance than many sports cars costing 10 times the price. A feature of the CB750 is the complete absence of vibration. Even the rear vision mirror remains rock steady at speed."

[Terry in Australia]

Geez those Aussie's write well, don't you think? Hey, what's the book title Dave, I'll look out for it? Cheers, Terry.

[Jonesy]

Er... It's Dan... (Don't worry, it's a common mistake. Now, if my wife called me that... )

It was called "All About MotorCycles" by Pedr Davis. It came out in 1974, so I'm not sure a copy would still be available today...

[Terry in Australia]

Dammit! Sorry Dan, maybe I was thinking about Davy Jones from the Monkees? Man I gotta get off these drugs, ha ha! Pedr Davis was a bike journo for "Two Wheels" magazine, from memory, I'm going to a big swap meet in a couple of weeks, so I'll keep my eye out at a couple of "discontinued book" stalls. Cheers, Terry.

[dpen]

Thanks Dan/Dave

Have a couple of swap meets up this way soon so I'll keep an eye out.

[Jonesy]

I scanned the cover so you guys would know what you're looking for at the meet. The book is like a general introduction to motorcycling, so it will probably be nothing new, but I did enjoy the bike write-ups at the end. (I can't help but think of a Harley as a "Yank Tank" now, ha ha!)