2Up and Overloaded

Author: Tim Notier
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 278

Book Description
Maiden Voyage: The Prequel to The Adventure of a Lifetime introduced the characters, 2Up and Overloaded sets them free into the world. Join Tim and his fiancée Marisa as they take a leap of faith and quit their jobs to circumnavigate the globe on their KTM 1190 Adventure motorcycle. You'll feel the wind in your hair as they make their way across the United States, and head south through Mexico and Central America. You'll be holding your breath as you ride along with them behind smog-extruding trucks in Tijuana, shouting at intrusive bears in the backcountry of Colorado, and pondering how to repair a bike that lies exhausted on the side of a deserted road. 2Up and Overloaded is an inspiring, witty, sometimes-harrowing, and always gripping story, in which two people prepare extensively to explore the world on their motorcycle, only to discover that their most powerful resource can't be packed in a bag.

Two-Up Motorcycle Riding

Author: Mario Orsini
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781732545106
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 62

Book Description
Motorcycle passengers are arguably the most overlooked demographic in the motorcycle industry. Two-Up Motorcycle Riding will provide both the rider AND passenger with important information to ensure a safe and enjoyable riding experience. Mario Orsini will share with you first hand knowledge of what to expect and anticipate while carrying a passenger on your motorcycle as well as important safety information, riding techniques and responsibilities for the passenger. Riding a motorcycle two-up can be a LOT of fun and Two-Up Motorcycle Riding will provide you with all the information you need to get started.

Riding in the Zone

Author: Ken Condon
Publisher: Motorbooks
ISBN: 9780760366943
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Riding motorcycles is fun, but author Ken Condon maintains that there is a state of consciousness to be achieved beyond the simple pleasure of riding down the road. Riding in the Zone helps riders find that state of being. It's the experience of being physically and mentally present in the moment, where every sense is sharply attuned to the ride. Your mind becomes silent to the chatter of daily life, and everyday problems seem to dissolve. You feel a deeper appreciation for life. Your body responds to this state of being with precise, fluid movements, you feel in balance, your muscles are relaxed, and it seems as though every input you make is an expression of mastery. This is "the Zone." Condon identifies all of the factors that affect entering the Zone and addresses each one individually, from the development of awareness and mental skills to mastering physical control of the motorcycle. At the end of each chapter are drills designed to transform the book's ideas into solid, practical riding skills. Riding in the Zone takes riders to the next level in their skill set.

How to Ride Off-Road Motorcycles

Author: Gary LaPlante
Publisher: Motorbooks
ISBN: 1610585526
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 176

Book Description
Off-road riding is one of motorcycling's most popular pursuits and also one of its best training grounds for improving street-riding skills. Off-road riding takes many forms, from motocross and enduro racing, to dual-sport day trips, to trail riding, to adventure tours. No matter the specific pursuit, all dirt riding (and much street riding) shares the same basic skill set. How to Ride Off-Road Motorcycles schools the reader in all the skills necessary to ride safely and quickly off-road. Chapters cover the basics, such as body position, turning, braking, and throttle control, then proceed to advanced techniques, such as sliding, jumps, wheelies, hill-climbing, and more. If you've ever wanted to try dirt riding or if you're an experienced rider looking to sharpen your skill set, How to Ride Off-Road Motorcycles is a perfect riding coach.

Motorcycling the Right Way

Author: Ken Condon
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 1620081881
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 241

Book Description
Expert motorcyclist and author Ken Condon knows there is a right way to hit the road and track when you're behind the handlebars. In this new book Motorcycling the Right Way, Condon lays out a basic riding course for motorcyclists who are smart enough to acknowledge that "you don't know what you don't know." In setting forth the keys to riding safely and well, Condon's method capitalizes on reducing risks and potential crashes and increasing the rider's ever-improving skills and situational awareness. Filled with readable, useful advice and anecdotes from the road, Motorcycling the Right Way will be welcomed by beginners and returning riders, as well as experienced riders who are interested in learning more on the journey.-Adding new tools to the rider's bag: multitasking, sensory intelligence, self and situational awareness, risk smarts, visibility, and attitude adjustment-Improving the rider's ability to perceive danger, size up risks, and mentally prepare for the road-Expert advice on handling the bike, cornering, traction, braking, and turning-A sobering look at crashing and handling the aftermath of an accident-Special sections on dirt riding, group rides, highway riding, nighttime riding, passengers-The right way to avoid hazards and deal with perilous obstacles and road conditions

Total Control

Author: Lee Parks
Publisher: Motorbooks
ISBN: 9780760314036
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 192

Book Description
Today’s super high-performance bikes are the most potent vehicles ever sold to the public and they demand advanced riding skills. This is the perfect book for riders who want to take their street riding skills to a higher level. Total Control explains the ins and outs of high-performance street riding. Lee Parks, one of the most accomplished riders, racers, authors and instructors in the world, helps riders master the awe-inspiring performance potential of modern motorcycles.This book gives riders everything they need to develop the techniques and survival skills necessary to become a proficient, accomplished, and safer street rider. High quality photos, detailed instructions, and professional diagrams highlight the intricacies and proper techniques of street riding. Readers will come away with a better understanding of everything from braking and cornering to proper throttle control, resulting in a more exciting yet safer ride.

Lone Rider

Author: Elspeth Beard
Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books
ISBN: 178243805X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 385

Book Description
In 1982, at the age of just twenty-three, Elspeth Beard left behind her family and friends in London and set off on a 35,000-mile solo adventure around the world on her motorbike. This is the story of a unique and life-changing adventure.

Twist of the Wrist

Author: Keith Code
Publisher: Code Break
ISBN: 9780965045018
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Here's everything you need to successfully improve your riding, novice or veteran, cruiser to sportbike rider. This book contains the very foundation skills for any rider looking for more confidence when cornering a motorcycle. Notes and comments by Eddie Lawson. Foreword by Wayne Rainey.

Motorcyclist's Guide to Travel

Author: Mario Orsini
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780692858035
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 140

Book Description
Have you ever dreamed about getting on your motorcycle and traveling across the country? Are you envious when you see motorcyclists with far away out-of-state plates and wish that could be you? Are you tired of fantasizing about taking that dream motorcycle trip and want to turn that dream into a reality? Since I began sharing my motorcycle travel photos and videos on social media, I've received countless emails and questions from people interested in motorcycle touring but with no idea where to begin. That's why I decided to write Motorcyclist's Guide to Travel. I want to be able to share this information with as many motorcyclists as possible. This book isn't about motorcycle travel theory or philosophy. I share with you the exact same methods and steps I use to plan and execute my own motorcycle trips all throughout the US. I cover how to plan and prepare for the trip, what to do during the trip as well as what to do after you return home. I go over different types of bikes and modifications you can make to them to make them more "touring worthy." I also cover all the different types of riding safety gear and what to look for when purchasing. And finally for those of you who don't know where you want to ride; that's ok. I also show you how come up with your own travel ideas. Motorcyclist's Guide to Travel will give you all the information you'll need to finally take that epic trip you've been dreaming about.

The Ride So Far

Author: Lance Oliver
Publisher: Whitehorse Press
ISBN: 9781884313882
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Few paint a more vivid or varied picture of the joys of riding than this collection of stories from a motorcycling life by Lance Oliver, who has spent more time than most of us thinking about and writing about the art and practicalities of motorcycling.