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Summary: "Hog jones" is more like it.
Review: A disease either goes away or kills the subject. An addiction is limitless, like La Plante's interest in Harleys.This is not a book about motorcyles, or even about Harley-Davidson motorcycles. It's about an image, one created by magazines like Easy Riders and In the Wind. La Plante carefully studied that image for years before actually getting a motorcycle. He measures the riders and mechanics he meets by how well they match that image. By chance, La Plante got his first Harley just before they became popular in the UK, so he looked like a pioneer instead of a follower. He bought it on his wife's credit without her knowledge and rode without a license for years. Despite spending hours polishing his machine, La Plante nevers bothers to learn how to fix it. Given the number of time it breaks down, this might have been a good idea. I read this book after Melissa Holbrook Pierson's "The Perfect Vehicle," and this book suffers by comparison. Pierson's book is about discovery, about learning new things about herself and the world, through motorcycling. La Plante's book is about stepping into a pre-existing role, and acquiring all of the accessories to go with it. I freely admit that Harleys are magnificent-looking machines. I'm also probably one of those people who just don't get it. La Plante's prose is a smooth, quick read. However, the book never goes very deep into motorcycling or La Plante's own mind.
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Summary: "Hog jones" is more like it.
Review: A MAN'S TALE OF GETTING BITTEN BY THE BUG THAT IS HOG FEVER RICHARD'S WRITTING STYLE BRINGS IT ALL BACK.
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Summary: Refreshing view of the Harley
Review: A wonderful book from a refreshing standpoint, giving the reader the feeling of the 'brotherhood' of the love of the Harley -Davidson (and motorcycles in general) which spands the ocean. This book not only gives you the 'present' it goes through the history of the Harley in such a way that anyone who reads it can enjoy and understand it, as well as translating the emotions of the rider on his roadtrips. FABULOUS . This book is only one of the many fine works of this author. . .
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Summary: I guess an entertaining book, only for Harley owners though!
Review: Although,this book is fun to read,I do not think any rider who doesn't own a Harley would enjoy it that much. The book covers La Plante's feelings ( like most of the other HOG members ) on customizing, personalizing a Harley Davidson and living its offered show off life style. After having read the book, I thought about his marriage, as his wife had never been in the scene. Still, an amusing book to read.
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Summary: Been there done that
Review: As a recent convert to the world of Harley Davidson I could really relate to Richards experience. I'm a life long biker but new to Harleys. His book captures the Harley "bug" so well and makes for a terrific read for fellow addicts and the uninitiated alike. I was hooked from page one and followed the onset of Hog fever from Richard's first exposure to the legendary Fred Warr right through to his nirvana, the ultimate HOG. The book had even more "feel" for me as I know many of the characters mentioned. Real people in a real HD world all with various degrees of Hog Fever watching bemused as a newcomer starts to show the first systoms. If you have ever turned your head as a Harley Davidson motorcycle cruised by on the street then you need to read this book. But beware you too could catch Hog Fever, I hope you do, it could be one of the best things ever to happen to you. Remember though, there is no cure, thank the Lord Scottie
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Summary: This book is about me, too.
Review: I couldn't put this book down. What I found myself reading was the story of my own experience. This book is about a middle aged man getting on a Harley after many years. He talks about the fears of riding, handling, turns, and city traffic. His fanaticism with getting that perfect ride, look, feel and sound. I am on my third motorcycle and second Harley in my first year. I found myself reading about me. I would recommend this book for anyone who already owns a motorcycle (particularly a Harley) or anyone one who is planning to buy a motorcycle. I would caution letting a spouse read it. This book certainly points out the passion, compulsion, and obsession we have for our Harleys, all of which we try and keep hiddin from our spouses. This book is great entertainment for riders and non riders. Well written in a style that clearly communicates the fascination with his Harleys and the joy of riding.
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Summary: Must read for Harley Lovers
Review: I devoured this book over a couple of days. It was a great read about another man's love for riding Harley's. It was easy to see myself in some of LaPlante's expressions of "Hog Fever". If you live where it is too cold to ride,this is a great temporary substitute. If you lay awake at night planning your next chrome purchase, you will "get" this book.
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Summary: An entertaining read
Review: I live in London and know all the places and shops featured in "Hog Fever" as well as most of the characters, which added a certain resonance to the reading of this rather amusing book. Richard is an aging author who rediscovers the joy of motorcycling within the context of the 80s 'yuppie' bike scene in London. If you're really into the biker lifestyle, you'll cringe at some of his antics and Gold Card buying sprees, but Richard's self-deprecating humour and pacy writing style more than make up for his big-budget version of the biking life.
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Summary: Hog Fever
Review: If you were a real biker you wouldn't be caught dead reading or enjoying this book. It is the tale of a wanna-be-biker who rediscovers his youth. The reading is easy and it does give a fairly accurate picture of the Hell's Angels MC. I would recommend this to any aging yuppie who wants to buy a Harley.
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Summary: Thoroughly Entertaining
Review: Received Richard's book for Christmas and didn't put it down until I finished reading it. As a carrier of Hog Fever I see a lot of myself and my friends in this book. The book was very entertaining. Not often do I laugh so much while reading but I couldn't help myself when reading along and finding that someone has had the same feelings that I have while riding my Harley. A good read for any Harley owner---even the tough guys.
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