Jamez Posted April 16, 2011 Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jamez Posted April 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 (edited) Too bad it has nothing to do with riding. I see you haven't read that particular book for yourself... Edited April 16, 2011 by Jamez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted April 16, 2011 Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 making friends=group rides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagr Posted April 16, 2011 Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 He doesn't know who Todd#43 is chebby. No fair. This is a better book anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted April 16, 2011 Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 I like this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swingset Posted April 16, 2011 Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 wadding yourself up as a new rider=group rides. Quoted for OR accuracy. But, the friends come in handy picking up parts out of the ditch.OP, Twist of the Wrist I and II and Proficient Motorcycling are good places to start with books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted April 16, 2011 Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 It's all in good fun OP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted April 16, 2011 Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 (edited) 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 April 16, 2011 by ReconRat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
granda080 Posted April 16, 2011 Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 I agree with Twist of the Wrist...I think II is better than the first. I have it on dvd...corny, but very informative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rjettman Posted April 16, 2011 Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psyco1 Posted April 16, 2011 Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 ++ on Twist of the Wrist IIhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9uzVYL7RPs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellboy1 Posted April 16, 2011 Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drc32-0 Posted April 16, 2011 Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motociclista Posted April 17, 2011 Report Share Posted April 17, 2011 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!!!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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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