Synopsis
“Cameron,” writes Dean Adams on SuperbikePlanet.com, “is easily one of the most well read and well known motojourno scribes on the planet.His column--TDC--is read with interest each month by everyone who fancies himself a serious mover or shaker or even serious enthusiast.From Marlboro Roberts mechanics in Europe to a quiet woodworker in LaCrosse Wisconsin, all read his columns in Cycle World and Motorcycle International, addicted to the imagery.”Enthusiasts, aficionados, and addicts alike will find something to celebrate and plenty to simply enjoy in this second collection of the incomparable Kevin Cameron’s articles and columns from Cycle and Cycle World magazines.Sometimes technical, sometimes philosophical, always entertaining, the pieces are arranged thematically, and Cameron provides a brief introduction putting each into context.In the wide world of motorcycle writing, there is no one quite like Kevin Cameron--and nothing quite like the opportunity this book offers for joining him on a long, entertaining, enlightening ride.
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About the Author
Kevin Cameron is one of the premier motorcycle writers. His feature stories and monthly column have been appearing in the industry's largest-circulation magazine, Cycle World, for more than 20 years. Kevin lives in Gill, Massachusetts. www.cycleworld.comKevin Cameron is one of the premier motorcycle writers. His feature stories and monthly column have been appearing in the industry's largest-circulation magazine, Cycle World, for more than 20 years. Kevin lives in Gill, Massachusetts. cycleworld.com
From the Back Cover
Almost three decades ago, a racing engineer named Kevin Cameron began writing a monthly column for the legendary Cycle magazine. When Cycle was incorporated into Cycle World in 1991, readers rejoiced that Cameron came along for the ride. Whether he’s writing about a racer’s psyche or a motorcycle’s functionality, Cameron reduces the subject matter to its elemental form and then reconstructs it in such a way that his readers understand all the previously hidden hows and whys. Engineers respect him because he is one of them. Racers speak with him candidly because he knows their craft. And, as Top Dead Center 2 shows, readers are the ultimate winners because engineers and racers give Cameron the straight story.
From the Inside Flap
Almost three decades ago, a racing engineer named Kevin Cameron began writing a monthly column for the legendary Cycle magazine. When Cycle was incorporated into Cycle World in 1991, readers rejoiced that Cameron came along for the ride. Whether he s writing about a racer s psyche or a motorcycle s functionality, Cameron reduces the subject matter to its elemental form and then reconstructs it in such a way that his readers understand all the previously hidden hows and whys. Engineers respect him because he is one of them. Racers speak with him candidly because he knows their craft. And, as Top Dead Center 2 shows, readers are the ultimate winners because engineers and racers give Cameron the straight story.
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Kevin Cameron Foreword
Face it, this is really cool. Writing a foreword for Kevin Cameron's work is a big deal for me. Thirty years ago it would have been beyond my imagination.
Kevin was the guru, the guy who brought the best of racing right into my farmhouse bedroom. The real stuff, full of deep technical detail, and equally full of passion. The stories of the riders and tuners were up close and personal, like no one else told them. He built and modified the best privateer motorcycles, and he beat the factories. Kevin knew everyone and had their respect, so he was privy like no one else. To make it even better, Kevin took writing to a totally different level because he was fueled by a desire to read, to learn. He portrayed amazing technical depth and heroic personalities. I was double saturated--no, triple saturated--with passion. Not only could I read about campaigning an H1R, Kevin also included histories of the first engine designers and their challenges. There were stories of World War I and II engines and engineers. He told of those rebuilding postwar Europe with audacity and hope in the face of few resources, creating thrilling motorsports vehicles that celebrated life, freedom, and brilliance. Kevin challenged me in his articles. He did not suffer fools gladly; his tolerances for the mundane, the bureaucratic, and the mediocre were as small as the tolerances in the machines he built. He spoke my language in every way. His work inspired me--or perhaps fueled the insanity, who knows? But I built a Kawasaki 350-single road racer as my first race bike because Kevin had built one. I battled my two demons: the desire to be a racer and the desire to make a racer. Yes, every time I bought a factory racer it worked well (OK, not the RR250). But the demon Kevin awoke kept challenging me and taunting me to do more to make it better, to make myself better. Why not get more power out of the 900SS? What about a Yamaha engine in that H-D frame? Why did Irv make a new shorter and stiffer TZ750 chassis? Well, some of you may know my history, but whether you do or not, I can add this: I would never have become who I am without Kevin's work. So, read with pleasure and enjoy the ride you will get. And thank you, Kevin.
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