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NEW(and old) RIDERS: THIS COULD SAVE TOUR LIFE!!!!
A great, and very educational read: "Proficient Motorcycling - The Ultimate Guide To Riding Well" by: David L. Hough of Motorcycle Consumer News.
This book covers everything, and is a great refreshing read for even the most experienced riders. And when I say everything- I mean EVERYTHING. I've been riding for over a year now, and I wish I had read this before I EVER took a bike out on the road. One tiny example: When crossing from grooved (torn up) pavement up that 1"-2" bump to the actual assphault. NEVER go up that bump at any less than a 45 degree angle! any less, the front tire will get caught, countersteer on its own, and send the bike lowsiding. Even if that split from grooved to paved runs parallell to your lane, turn away from it before you cross it to increase the angle.
The book is packed with information on things to look out for while riding, what to do in certain situatons, and how to be an all-around better rider (and that doesn't mean riding slow!) Pick it up; you'll be thanking me when you start to slide from that oil slick!
Yep, I read this book before even going to the MSF class, and started riding after that. I wouldn't have done it any other way. There's lots of info that you'd never think about even after riding for a while. I've tried to pass on this book to other new riders. Some have liked it, but others are just too proud to even take the time to read it and gain valuable knowledge. Oh well...
Yea, it's a long winter here in MA, and reading helps pass the time. I got this book 1st, which is geared more towards all around riding; things like rolling on the throttle through turns to prevent engine braking from eating up traction, riding smoother (which will increase cornering speed), city vs. suburb vs. rural riding, etc, etc, etc. What's great is that it provides tons of examples in which the frone/rear will begin to slide and what one should do to keep the bike up. Borders, Barnes & Nobles, and most book stores carry it: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...glance&s=books
I also picked up Twist of the Wrist 1, which is more to keep me from freaking out with all this snow on the ground. I'm just getting into it, but it's really good as well.
A great, and very educational read: "Proficient Motorcycling - The Ultimate Guide To Riding Well" by: David L. Hough of Motorcycle Consumer News.
This book covers everything, and is a great refreshing read for even the most experienced riders. And when I say everything- I mean EVERYTHING. I've been riding for over a year now, and I wish I had read this before I EVER took a bike out on the road. One tiny example: When crossing from grooved (torn up) pavement up that 1"-2" bump to the actual assphault. NEVER go up that bump at any less than a 45 degree angle! any less, the front tire will get caught, countersteer on its own, and send the bike lowsiding. Even if that split from grooved to paved runs parallell to your lane, turn away from it before you cross it to increase the angle.
The book is packed with information on things to look out for while riding, what to do in certain situatons, and how to be an all-around better rider (and that doesn't mean riding slow!) Pick it up; you'll be thanking me when you start to slide from that oil slick!
I bought this book today on amazon... I also picked up the new HJC Raven helmet via the internets. I'm up to a helmet, jacket, gloves... now I just need boots, pants, and my MSF class. ETA on the bike (paying cash because that's how I roll) is the end of May. Just thought I'd share.
good book... I pick up the books from my local library... carry twist of the wrist I & II and proficient motorcycling. A couple others are available but I don't remember what they were.
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The act of riding is a form of meditation, because the concentration that's required to safely ride a motorcycle tends to focus the mind in a way that eliminates other mental distractions that might interfere with the mission. This creates a single-mindedness that, in effect, displaces the continuous stream of thoughts that normally flow through our consciousness.
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Dynojet PC III USB, T-Rex Racing Frame sliders, carbon fiber bar ends, Flapper Mod, Pair valve mod, smoked windscreen, carbon signals, flushmount marker lights, Sato Hi-mount slip-ons 2003 RC51 - pure enjoyment - sold
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NEW(and old) RIDERS: THIS COULD SAVE TOUR LIFE!!!!
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