Jump to content

Recommended reading/viewing


Jamez

Recommended Posts

I have noticed a lot through different threads that a lot of people recommend books or videos to watch. Its hard to keep track of all the titles and links so I figured it may be helpful for noobs like me and mabe others if this thread had a collection of recommended reading.

Mabe post the title and author/link and a brief description about your favorite books/videos that you found helpful/informative/favorite on riding.

Also say whether its for noobs like me, general riders or advanced riders.

I plan to stop at the book store this weekend and get my learn on.

Thanks in advance

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Twist of the Wrist I and II are in video also. Worth watching.

edit: both of the books are in the Columbus Library. 4 copies each. But all are checked out. Must reserve it.

Edited by ReconRat
Link to comment
Share on other sites

I am reading Sport Riding Techniques by Nick Ienatch right now. I figured I better since I am going out to his riding school in Utah next month. Totally forgot my bike had ABS until I was out practicing some braking techniques yesterday. Pretty good stuff.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

As a newb that was reading all winter getting ready for riding season:

+1 Sport riding techniques- Good modern perspective for sport bikes and focus on riding mechanics of body position and interaction with bike and road as opposed to survival strategies. I think it should be read as a primer for Twist of the wrist 1 and 2 which are a little more technical but also excellant.

Proficient motorcycling and More Proficient motorcycling by Hough for riding survival strategies and real world riding situations described well.

Ride Hard Street Strategies- Good for understanding rsiks of riding and how to minimize them. Studies the Hurt report and what it really means. I liked it but there was also about 6 inches of snow on the ground and I was pretty much reading anything I could find at that point! Little dry and heavy handed on scare tactics, but only $5 at half price books so worth it.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Speaking of good deals on riding books...Borders on Kenny rd is closing and today was their last day,everything was 90% off.I got Twist of the Wrist 1 for $1.99.That and a vintage motorcycle price guide were the only books left on a 5x8 foot book shelf.I bought them both for $3.82.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

OK, this is obviously a self-serving and totally biased suggestion, but since you gave me such a great opening, I can't resist.

BUY MY BOOK!!!

bookcover.jpg

It's not an instructional book, though I do like to think there's a little wisdom in it. More than that, it might give you some great ideas of places to go and things to do on your motorcycle. And I think it's a fair bargain for your entertainment dollar, though again, I'm totally biased.

BTW, anyone who HAS read my book and is a Facebook user and would like to help me out with a "recommend" or "like," I now have a page for the book. Just go the www.facebook.com/ridesofar. Clicks appreciated.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

×
×
  • Create New...