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Motorcycling For Dummies

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By the third mention of Angelina Jolie riding a motorcycle in Chapter 1 to justify the "coolness"of motorcycling the book has already started to go downhill. With the exception of a few chapters (buying a first bike: what you should know & keeping your bike in tiptop shape) I have found most of the other chapters read so far (which in fairness is only about half) to be total fluff and of little value. Worst off, some of the valuable chapters seem to have little added value when compared to the FREE DMV material. Unless you really have to know the "Ten Must-See Motorcycling Movies" save some money, use the internet when you have questions and take an intro level rider training course.

Overall, a excellent first book. Covers all the topics in a easy to understand manner. I would have liked more specifics on actual driving issues, such as gear changing, turns getting comfortable with the bike at the start. But I was reccommemd this book to others.

This book has given a complete details about how to understand motorcycles. As to be sure if it's right for you or not before you make decision. Very useful and informative kind of book for all who wants to ride a motorcycle.

I am a novice rider and i thought this book would help me. I was wrong. This book does not even teach you how to start a bike. If you want to learn how to ride this book is not for you. This book tells you what to do if you are interested in riding. What type of clothes to wear, how to get your license, places to get your license. It does not teach you how to ride!!

This book is chock full of insider tips that will make motorcycling safer, and more fun, for both the veteran and the novice rider. I've spent years riding all types of motorcycles and interviewing all types of motorcyclists. The knowledge I've gained is spelled out in this book in a fun and easy-to-read way so that you don't have to interview hundreds of riders yourself! Want to know how to plan a motorcycle trip they way the motojournalists do? I show you how. Want to know what to do if you ride into a corner waaay too fast? I let you know. Want to fit in with the biker crowd? I reveal how. Don't know what to pick for your first motorcycle? I steer you the right way. Are you a woman looking into getting into motorcycling? I help you discover how to fit in, and provide resources specifically for women. It's a fun book full of great info. I hope you enjoy it. -- Bill Kresnak