The Complete Idiot's Guide to Motorcycles, 4th Edition (Paperback)

~ Motorcyclist Magazine (Author), (Author), Simon Green (Author)

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Product Description

The book to drive biker fans hog wild.

The most complete book on motorcycles covers everything from motorcycle maintenance and appropriate gear to safety tips, new rules and venues, recommended buys, and making the most out of trips on the open road. It also includes a completely updated buyer’s guide featuring photos and write-ups of the latest street, sport, and dirt bikes.
• Revised edition with new color insert
• Foreword by Jay Leno

About the Author

Motorcyclist™ Magazine is the world’s largest streetbike publication.
Darwin Holmstrom is the original author of The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Motorcycles (with Motorcyclist Magazine).
Simon Green is a regular writer and photographer for several international motorcycle magazines.

Product Details

• Paperback: 448 pages
• Publisher: Alpha; 4 edition (January 2, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1592577040
• ISBN-13: 978-1592577040
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #82,344 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!, February 17, 2008

By	S. Bigliardi (TN USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book was packed full of very useful information, and was a joy to read. I normally can't just sit down and read a book like this, I've got a very short attention span. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Motorcycles, 4th Edition (Complete Idiot's Guide to) had just enough humor packed in with all the information to keep me from being overloaded, and kept me looking forward to the next page. It took me less than a week of evenings to finish reading this, and I find myself re-reading sections every now and then.

Definitely a great book for the first-time rider. I own my own motorcycle now, and had a much better idea of what to expect thanks to this book.

I hope you enjoy it as much as I have!

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must have for any motorcycle rider, October 15, 2008

By	DMP "DMP" (DE) - See all my reviews

An excellant book for beginners and also useful for veteran motorcyclists. Information on buying a motorcycle, types, engines, recomendations. Information and names of where to purchase your safety gear and excessaries. Basics on driving a motorcycle and maintenance basics to. Absolutely a must have book if you have or plan to buy a motorcycle.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Motorcycle idiot's bible, May 15, 2009

By	O.S. (Chile) - See all my reviews

This book is as useful as entertaining, and a must for the not-so-experienced motorcyclist. From models over safety to maintenance, it is all in there.