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Title: riding book suggestions needed
Post by: kvgs on October 28, 2004, 07:39:40 PM
I'm looking into buying a riding techique book but I'm having touble finding which one is a good pick. such as twist of the wrist ect. Any suggestions or advice would be great. I have'nt had any luck searching this site.
Thanks
KV
Title: riding book suggestions needed
Post by: Gisser on October 28, 2004, 08:31:02 PM
Skip Twist I.  Too track oriented.  TOTW II is said to be much better.  

Gary S. Jaehne's Sportbiking: The Real World 1 and 2 lives up to its title.  Google some reviews.
Title: riding book suggestions needed
Post by: ponchopirate on October 28, 2004, 08:38:36 PM
Proficient Motorcycling by David L. Hough is a pretty good book for techniques and general information about riding safe in a number of situations.  Pretty comprehensive.
Title: riding book suggestions needed
Post by: maggiethecat on October 31, 2004, 04:54:21 AM
"Smooth Riding" by Reg pridmore. i really liked it. his background is track, but everything is road oriented. after reading it I feel much more confident, especially in rain.
Title: riding book suggestions needed
Post by: bikenut on October 31, 2004, 05:08:56 AM
"Sport Riding Techniques"  by Nick Ienatsch.  He's a journalist and a racer.  Great photos that help explain the techniqes. Tells about racing and street riding.  You can order it through Amazon through the main page of this board.  About $20 and you get it in 2-3 days
Title: riding book suggestions needed
Post by: Caravan on October 31, 2004, 10:11:30 AM
Proficient Motorcycling and More Proficient Motorcycling (David L. Hough) and Total Control (Lee Parks) are all excellent.  Total Control has some neat practice exercises that can be set up in a vacant parking lot.

Gene
Title: riding book suggestions needed
Post by: Hi-T on October 31, 2004, 12:37:11 PM
Lee Park, Total Control.  Good read - More focus on street techniques.
Title: riding book suggestions needed
Post by: Mk1inCali on October 31, 2004, 01:57:48 PM
Another vote for Nick Ienatsch's "Sport Riding Techniques."  I feel it gives a good balance of advice for riding smoothly/correctly on the street, and how you would apply that to the track.
Title: riding book suggestions needed
Post by: pantablo on October 31, 2004, 02:39:21 PM
TOTW II and Sport Riding Technique. Both GREAT books.
Title: Hough Rules
Post by: ST500F on October 31, 2004, 05:18:21 PM
I bought both of Hough's books, and read them from front to back.  They were extremely helpful, and I plan on reading them often to keep myself sharp...

Sean
Title: riding book suggestions needed
Post by: kvgs on November 01, 2004, 07:53:45 AM
Thanks for input, hopefully i can pick something up now and learn something.
thanks again
Kevin