Did a search for reading materials

[kneedraggin650s]

I did a search for recommended books to read on riding. I posted the results below for our new members that are new riders. These are threads with the most results. General thoughts are read:

Twist of the wrist 1&2
Proficient motorcycling
Sport Riding Techniques
Street Strategies

I am sure there are others and if corrections need to be made, members please make them.

Motorcyle books.

Recommend some books

[l3uddha]

Proficient motorcycling is by far on the top of my list & highly recommended for new riders. I really think this book is at par with programs like the MSF. READ IT!

I've read Twist of the Wrist 1 & it focused more on the racing "mentality" and analyzing turns rather than what to do if your front or rear lock up. Others may disagree, but I thing Twist 1 sucks for new riders. If you're getting into racing It can help, but it's geared a lot more towards riders who already can corner hard & need to learn how to pick apart a track to get better lap times.

I've heard that sport riding techniques is a good read; that'll probably be the next book I pick up.

EDIT: I should say that all are worth the money and should be read eventually; It's just about reading them at the proper time & in the best order as you unlock the depths of your bike.

[sk83r005]

I actually just purchased every one of the books on your list due to the suggestions I got in my thread. They are coming on Monday, and all of them will be read from cover to cover.

[jim schmidt]

I enjoyed Total Control, by Lee Parks. His idea about steering with one hand is stupid, but otherwise the book is a pretty good read.

[Dominion]

+1 for Proficient Motorcycling and Sport Riding Techniques, both are excellent books.

[Hagios]

+1 for Proficient Motorcycling. Should be read before anything else. Taking corners fast is far less important than understanding how to maximize your chances of survival.

[bastiphan]

+1 on Proficient Motorcycling. By far the book instrumental in getting rid of the squid mentality I had before I started riding.

[Kwest]

I'm going to order Proficient Motorcycling due to the comments on the forum here. Anyone know a Canadian website I could order it from? I was thinking Ebay or Amazon, any input would be appreciated. Also thanks to all the experienced riders here giving advice and tips on SBN!

[jakeashby]

i am also going to pick up Proficient Motorcycling..probably today if I can, then once I read that then I will check out the other books. From what everyone has been posting it seems to be the must read book!

[nsbrider]

I'm reading Proficient Motorcycling now. It's pretty freaking good so far. That Motorcycles For Dummies (the one with Jay Leno) book is supposed to be good too.

[sach]

i posted up a link with a download for twist of the wrist 2

[badgixxer]

Originally Posted by jim schmidt

I enjoyed Total Control, by Lee Parks. His idea about steering with one hand is stupid, but otherwise the book is a pretty good read.

my mom got me that for Christmas 2003 - i keep it on my coffee table and still pick it up every now and then...lots of good info in there

[rbrsddn]

I've been riding for almost 40 years and learned some good stuff from Sport Riding Techniques, and TOTW 2. The thing I learned from TOW2 and applied this year was weighting the outside peg to keep the bike stable in high speed turns.

[Lewd Ferrigno]

Proficient Motorcycling is the book I'll recommend

TWOT 1 and 2 are not new rider material. They suck for street riding IMHO. For track riding, I recommend them.

[sqchram]

Originally Posted by sk83r005

I actually just purchased every one of the books on your list due to the suggestions I got in my thread. They are coming on Monday, and all of them will be read from cover to cover.

Hey give us your review!

I thought I remember seeing a link somewhere of scanned copies too if anybody knows.

I'm interested in picking up a few myself.