{"product_id":"motorcycles-robert-moon-9798277680254","title":"Motorcycles: A Lifetime with Vintage and Classic Motorbikes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Lifetime on Two Wheels - From 1949 to Today\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt over eighty years of age, Robert Moon looks back on a remarkable lifetime spent in the company of motorcycles. What began as a spark of fascination at nine years old grew into a lifelong passion-one that shaped his friendships, his skills, and his understanding of the world around him.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this warm, engaging memoir, Moon revisits the machines that defined each era of his life. From the simple, home-repair-friendly bikes of post-war Britain to the increasingly complex machines of the modern age, he reflects on what made each motorcycle unforgettable-its quirks, its character, and its place in his personal journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrowing up when new bikes were scarce and most riders had to be skilled fixers, Moon paints a vivid picture of a time when roadside breakdowns often ended in camaraderie rather than frustration. Fellow riders stopped to help, tools came out, and friendships were forged beside the road.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpanning the years from 1949 to the 2020s\u003c\/b\u003e, this collection of stories captures not just the evolution of motorcycles, but the evolution of motorcycling itself-a journey filled with nostalgia, humour, challenges, and deep affection for the machines that accompanied him through life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a lifelong rider, a vintage motorcycle enthusiast, or simply someone who loves heartfelt personal stories, \u003cb\u003ethis book offers a rich and memorable ride through decades of motorcycling history.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Robert Moon\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798277680254\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/06\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 126\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.39lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.27d","brand":"Robert Moon","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48242065899775,"sku":"9798277680254","price":9.32,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_0d78f19c-91d1-48e3-a259-e49d60924662.jpg?v=1772657322","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/motorcycles-robert-moon-9798277680254","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}