Product Description

Here is a book for the motorcyclist who wants to do it right -- the most complete, authoritative book ever published on safe riding techniques and strategies. Statistics indicate that a substantial percentage of motorcycle accidents involve riders with limited experience and training. Prior to 1973 there were few organised programs to instruct beginners and experienced riders in safe motorcycle operation. Since that time, over one million students have completed courses developed by the MSF. This book is the culmination of what they have learned about teaching students of all ages and experience. It is the perfect refresher for anyone who has taken an MSF course and will be an eye-opener for those who have not yet discovered them. In a clear, engaging style with detailed diagrams and extensive full-colour photographs and illustrations, the book covers rider attitude, proper dress, performance, maintenance and troubleshooting, as well as basic and advanced street skills. Included are tips on how to stop quickly when necessary; avoid traffic hazards; apply evasive manoeuvres; counter-steer for better control; travel skilfully in a group; identify and fix mechanical problems; ride more smoothly at high and low speeds; maintain momentum in off-highway riding; and much, much more. A remarkable source of riding wisdom, this book is certain to become the definitive reference for the sport. It enables brand-new riders to learn safe riding habits from the start while veterans can perfect their performance to reduce accident risk. The Motorcycle Safety Foundation courses have been responsible for sparking in many people a lifelong passion for motorcycling. As they claim, "The More You Know, The Better It Gets!" Motorcycling Excellence provides the opportunity for every motorcyclist to discover for him or herself the thrills of 'riding right' by getting the best from self and machine.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #364235 in Books
• Published on: 1995-04
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 176 pages

Customer Reviews

This book needs a little translation for UK readers
The book has plenty of very good advice, but has quite a bit of non essential information for UK readers. A whole chapter for example, trying to convince readers to wear a helmet! The illustrations are very good, but they are of course back to front for UK roads. There is a chapter on the physics of traction and balance, which though very informative to someone used to vector diagrams, is relied upon a little too much in this and later chapters, when explaining cornering techniques. Overall though, I learned quite a lot from this book and can recommend it. There is a very good chapter describing counter steering, which is well written and illustrated.

This book could save your life!
A general introduction to motorcycles and motorcycling with sage advice about how to avoid accidents and enjoy a long life as a motorcyclist. Take the course, or at the very least, buy and read this book!

Sound Information on how to ride a motorcycle
For new riders.... Take the MSF new rider course. No book will substitute for experience on a bike. Buy and read the book to gain greater depth of understanding in the theory and practice of competent bike riding.