How To Ride A Motorcycle: A Rider's Guide to Strategy, Safety and Skill Development (Paperback)

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Minnesota Motorcycle Monthly, Winter 2006 (circ. unavailable)

“How to Ride a Motorcycle can be read, understood and appreciated by all riders, from the absolute beginner to the grizzled veteran. Kudos to Mr. Hahn for writing this long-overdue book. Where was this book when I started out? MMM heartily recommends [this book], singing on four-out-of-four cylinders.”

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A beginner's manual especially geared to the needs of entry-level riders, this book provides all the basic instruction necessary to become a motorcycle rider with an emphasis on the challenges faced by neophyte riders. Starting at neophyte level and evolving into a serious, intelligent expert, How to Ride a Motorcycle tells the reader how to be a motorcycle rider with a strong emphasis on safety and big-picture strategy ("think about it this way" as opposed to "do this.")

Topics covered include what you need to know (like an iceberg, there's much more to riding than you see on the surface); selecting a bike, riding gear, and insurance; How a motorcycle works—controls, operation, and basic maintenance (not to forget maintaining the right mental additudes); venturing out—from your first ride in the practice lot to trouble areas like freeways or gravel roads, everything you should know; getting good and getting involved—what to do once you've caught "motorcycle fever" (trading up to new bikes or multiple bikes, finding advanced training, and general nuggets of wisdom on participation in the motorcycle community at large)

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Product Details Paperback: 160 pages Publisher: Motorbooks; 1st edition (October 29, 2005) Language: English ISBN-10: 0760321140 ISBN-13: 978-0760321140 Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 8.3 x 0.5 inches Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #158,092 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 Reviews 5 star:  (3) 4 star:    (0) 3 star:  (1) 2 star:  (1) 1 star:  (3)           Average Customer Review 2.9 out of 5 stars (8 customer reviews)		Share your thoughts with other customers:
Most Helpful Customer Reviews 18 of 20 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Exceeds Expectations 100 Percent, October 10, 2005 By  I. J. Reilly "motorcycle nut" (New Orleans, USA) - See all my reviews Holy cow, I never would have guessed how good this book was by just the title. I read every book that comes out and this one is going to make a big difference in new riders lives. This book has everything a rider needs to know to get started: preparation, picking out a bike and riding gear, how to work the controls, how to practice, when to take a rider training course, what to do after you get your license, how to get better and get familiar with different types of roads and traffic, safe riding procedures, and more. What's really cool is the way Mr Hahn reveals some of the mysteries of riding (countersteering, mental overload, what other books to read along the way) and also attacks some myths that go along with riding, like "If I had to explain, you wouldn't understand" and "laying it down" and "there are two kinds of riders" etc. Rider attitudes one through four will keep me alive for a long long time, even for an experienced rider I was surprised how much I learned about attitude and evaluating my ability. There's also a section with drills and stuff to practice on your own after you take the MSF course but before you really head out into traffic. You could probably do these drills whether or not you took the course. It's easy to read, too, and humorous at times, not as funny as his other book, but this one has way cooler photos and diagrams and important advice for hungry new riders. Anybody who's thinking about getting into riding, or anybody who has been been riding for less than two years should get this book. I'll be loaning my copy to my nephew when he turns 16. Ride safe everybody. 12 of 13 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Just what I needed, February 21, 2006 By  Newbie "Jeff G" (Phoenix, Arid-zona) - See all my reviews I almost didn't buy this book based on that "joke" review below, but boy am I glad I did! There is a ton of information here and it's just what I needed as a beginner!!! I can't wait to take the MSF course this spring and then start using the techniques in this book. I highly recommend it if you are thinking about getting into riding or if you're going to take the MSF course. Woohoo! 6 of 6 people found the following review helpful: 3.0 out of 5 stars Good writer, but lacking material, February 19, 2006 By  B. Wertsch (US of A) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    I liked this book as Pat Hahn seems to be able to write a pretty good book. It was a generally quick read, and an easy one at that. However, what he chose to include and to leave out. I agree with the chapter on how to be a mentor or ride coach. Perhaps Pat is getting a bit ahead of himself? However, in the long run, I' probably go with the MSF's motorcycling Excellence, as it has more information, albeit, a bit dryer.		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 2.0 out of 5 stars So-so The material in the book is useful for an introduction to riding, yet it seemed that the book was a poor written version of Proficient Motorcycling. Read more Published 18 months ago by D. Santos 1.0 out of 5 stars The second worst book on the market..... Another Pat Hahn waste of time. The only consolation is that it isn't as pitiful as his first book, "Ride Hard, Ride Smart." Published 21 months ago by Jack Roe 5.0 out of 5 stars Great Information I bought this book for a friend. It reinforces the basic skills needed to become a safe motorcycle rider. Published 23 months ago by Glenn M. Mcclain 1.0 out of 5 stars Mediocre Book, Not Enough Advanced Information! This book is mediocre at best, and it is pulled even further into the pit of cliche writing by the authors insistance for the reader to prepare for the inevitable motorcycle... Read more Published on October 1, 2007 by Walter Martin 1.0 out of 5 stars A Joke If one were to distill the knowledege imparted by this book the result would be a pamphlet, and a small one at that. Read more Published on January 2, 2006 by J. Benson Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Motorbooks; 1st edition (October 29, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0760321140
• ISBN-13: 978-0760321140
• Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 8.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #158,092 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Exceeds Expectations 100 Percent, October 10, 2005

By	I. J. Reilly "motorcycle nut" (New Orleans, USA) - See all my reviews

Holy cow, I never would have guessed how good this book was by just the title. I read every book that comes out and this one is going to make a big difference in new riders lives.

This book has everything a rider needs to know to get started: preparation, picking out a bike and riding gear, how to work the controls, how to practice, when to take a rider training course, what to do after you get your license, how to get better and get familiar with different types of roads and traffic, safe riding procedures, and more.

What's really cool is the way Mr Hahn reveals some of the mysteries of riding (countersteering, mental overload, what other books to read along the way) and also attacks some myths that go along with riding, like "If I had to explain, you wouldn't understand" and "laying it down" and "there are two kinds of riders" etc.

Rider attitudes one through four will keep me alive for a long long time, even for an experienced rider I was surprised how much I learned about attitude and evaluating my ability.

There's also a section with drills and stuff to practice on your own after you take the MSF course but before you really head out into traffic. You could probably do these drills whether or not you took the course.

It's easy to read, too, and humorous at times, not as funny as his other book, but this one has way cooler photos and diagrams and important advice for hungry new riders. Anybody who's thinking about getting into riding, or anybody who has been been riding for less than two years should get this book.

I'll be loaning my copy to my nephew when he turns 16. Ride safe everybody.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Just what I needed, February 21, 2006

By	Newbie "Jeff G" (Phoenix, Arid-zona) - See all my reviews

I almost didn't buy this book based on that "joke" review below, but boy am I glad I did! There is a ton of information here and it's just what I needed as a beginner!!! I can't wait to take the MSF course this spring and then start using the techniques in this book.

I highly recommend it if you are thinking about getting into riding or if you're going to take the MSF course.

Woohoo!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good writer, but lacking material, February 19, 2006

By	B. Wertsch (US of A) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I liked this book as Pat Hahn seems to be able to write a pretty good book. It was a generally quick read, and an easy one at that. However, what he chose to include and to leave out. I agree with the chapter on how to be a mentor or ride coach. Perhaps Pat is getting a bit ahead of himself? However, in the long run, I' probably go with the MSF's motorcycling Excellence, as it has more information, albeit, a bit dryer.