Flanders' Motorcycles: History of the Flanders "4" Motorcycle 1911 - 1914 - Paperback

by Larry R. Hierstetter (Author)

Flanders' Motorcycles is the extraordinary history of a motorcycle brand from the dawn of automotive manufacturing in the United States. Walter Flanders, an entrepreneurial genius with tremendous influence in the earliest days of the American automobile industry had set out to create the ultimate "every man's motorcycle." With a focus on the Flanders "4" brand, manufactured from 1911 to 1914, this book follows the rapid advancements in technology that took the earliest machines from bicycles with crudely attached motors to 100 mph board track racers in less than a decade. In this time of unprecedented industrial change, more than 120 U.S. brands were vying for relevance and financial success. There were very few survivors. This book is ideal for any antique motorcycle enthusiast, motorcycle rider, biker, or history buff, and it makes a perfect gift for anyone devoted to life on two wheels. Order your copy today!