Product Description

A step-by-step easy to use manual that tells motorcycle riders -- novice or veteran -- everything they need to successfully ride, race and improve their riding skills. Keith Code is the founder and director of the California Superbike School, the only high performance riding school in America. His school has taught thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts -- from beginners right through to nationally contracted factory riders. Keith's own superbike racing career has included sponsorship by Yoshimura, Racecrafters, Vetter and Kawasaki.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #48054 in Books
• Published on: 1997-04
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 117 pages

About the Author
Keith Code

Customer Reviews

The begining
OK so youve all heard of Keith Code & the superbike school well this is his first book written in 1983 style.It's stuff you do on a daily basis but never thought about and boy does he make you think.Its aimed primarily at track & performance riding. If you plan to do a school then you should read this & Twist 2 at least twice just to get the Jist and mind set of the schooling.(otherwise you wont get the max from the day...not saying here that you wont learn anything... just not the max ok) If you are serious about improving, twist I + II and Science gives you everything to think about and practice,it may take time but all the info is there and it keeps you coming back.As the man says your problem area's are just free tution..meaning there is a solution to the problem you are experiencing..I can honestly say I'm much more in control than I used to be because I understand my bike and my natural reactions better.I have crashed less due to understanding and continually seeking improvement via the books.The reduction of lap times are proof that this stuff works for an average rider like myself typically 3-12 seconds a lap at any circuit just by using your head ? IF you dont want to disect every single part of your sorry performance then dont buy this and the other books, but if you want a set of books that will stand "the test of time" and offer continual improvement then buy the trilogy....just like "lord of the rings" Be the Master! Of course it is completly incidental that Keith Code trained my all time hero Wayne Rainey and that Ive loved all the Code books and schools..am I hooked? or is that hook turn ?

Good basic racetrack stuff, but a bit too "Cosmic" in areas
The book does a decent job of introducing the starting racetrack pilot to the basic concepts of corner types, throttle application, etc. Despite the fact that these topics are addressed, I felt there was a bit too much offbeat "Dianetics" style mentality references, and not enough specific "nuts and bolts" instruction on HOW to do the actual act of riding the motorcycle. Having read the Vol.I and II, I think a new racer would be best off saving their money on this book, and getting only the Vol. II version. This book is targeted primarily at the racetrack environment, and I've found that the book "Sportbiking: The Real World: The Advanced Riders Handbook", is better suited for true street going sportbikers.

An excellent guide to motorcycle riding technique.
Keith Code teaches you to read the road. He explains camber, radius, series of turns, elevation (uphill, downhill, crested track) and straight sections. Observe your products (measureable events) such as speed, lean angle, gear and RPM. Understand you controls: brakes, throttle, handle bar movement and where your body exerts force on the motorcycle. His explanation of Reference Points is invaluable, even if you are a car enthusiast. At speed, location is a moment in time. You have to use the correct control and the correct place. He explains counter steering (push right to go right) in straight forward and easy to understand detail. For the adventurous he explains sliding, hanging off and (you may need this) falling off. My riding improved considerable after reading this book.