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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.") Topics covered include what you need to know (like an iceberg, there's much more to riding than you see on the surface); selecting a bike, riding gear, and insurance; How a motorcycle works—controls, operation, and basic maintenance (not to forget maintaining the right mental additudes); venturing out—from your first ride in the practice lot to trouble areas like freeways or gravel roads, everything you should know; getting good and getting involved—what to do once you've caught "motorcycle fever" (trading up to new bikes or multiple bikes, finding advanced training, and general nuggets of wisdom on participation in the motorcycle community at large)...
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As anyone who’s been on one knows, big bikes--Harleys, dressers, tourers, cruisers--handle differently than smaller bikes. They have different centers of gravity; they steer more slowly; they put you in a different riding positions; and riding one--especially riding it well--requires different skills. This book is aimed at helping owners of such motorcycles--bikes with big engines, long wheelbases, and a lot of weight--get the best ride out of them. Maximum Control addresses every aspect of riding--steering, positioning, braking, and carrying a passenger or heavy load. With clear information on differences in equipment--brakes, engine, drive system, even tires--this expert, accessible guide provides everything you need to know to handle your bike like a pro. The outcome will be, as promised, Maximum Control--and the ride of your life. ...
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