Motorcycle Rider Basics

Author: Frank Wayne Gates
Publisher: Wordcutter
ISBN: 9780981851907
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 224

Book Description
Six years and 75,000 miles ago I bought a Harley and re-entered the world of motorcycles at the age of 55, and I have been having a blast ever since! I also have made every beginner mistake in the book. Wait a minute, what book? There is no beginner mistake book. Well, there is now and I wish I would have had it six years go.I wrote this book so you can cash in on my experiences and save yourself time, money and hassle. Crammed with beginner mistakes, tips, how-to¿s and resources, it has what every new or re-entry rider needs to know about riding and gear. It¿s got all of the stuff they didn¿t tell you about selecting a starter bike, minimizing risk, riding safety, using the `friction zone¿, going where you look, buying the right gear the first time and many more basic rider topics. It is easy to read, well organized and laced with a little off-beat humor to make it fun.The single best thing I did when I started riding was to go through the MSF Basic Rider course. The next best thing I could have done would have been buying this book. Reading this book can minimize your learning curve and enable you to start really enjoying your motorcycle today.

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.

Let's Ride

Author: Sonny Barger
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0061964271
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 290

Book Description
Hailed as the new essential resource for bikers, Let’s Ride is today’s most entertaining and authoritative guide to mastering the art of motorcycling. From choosing the right bike and keeping it finely maintained to sharpening riding techniques and achieving top performance, legendary biker icon Sonny Barger mines his lifetime of experience to provide advice, wisdom, wit, and never-before-told stories that will help fellow riders—new and veteran alike—survive the challenges of the road.

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.

The Motorcycle Safety Foundation's Guide to Motorcycling Excellence

Author: Motorcycle Safety Foundation
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781884313011
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 180

Book Description
A guide to enhance your safety on motorcycle riding.

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.

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.

How to Ride a Motorcycle: A Rider's Guide to Strategy, Safety and Skill Development

Author: Pat Hahn
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781610590334
Category : Motor cycle riding
Languages : en
Pages : 148

Book Description
A beginner's manual especially geared to the needs of entry-level riders, this book provides all the basic instruction necessary to become a motorcycle rider with an emphasis on the challenges faced by neophyte riders. Starting at neophyte level and evolving into a serious, intelligent expert, How to Ride a Motorcycle tells the reader how to be a motorcycle rider with a strong emphasis on safety and big-picture strategy ("think about it this way" as opposed to "do this.")

Easy Motorcycle Riding

Author: Theresa Wallach
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780806940397
Category : Motorcycling
Languages : en
Pages : 144

Book Description

Motorcycle Owner's Manual

Author: Hugo Wilson
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
ISBN: 9780789416155
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 116

Book Description
An easy to use manual that shows you how to maximize your machine's performance and save money on garage bills. Covers routine maintenance, including tire checks, oil changes, and wheel alignment, as well as basic repairs.