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The wind in your face, the feel of the open road, the sounds of nature. Motorcycling has long been a passion enjoyed, by a select few. In the minds of many, it was associated with danger, either from motorcycling itself or from some of the people the sport tended to attract. That has all changed over the last decade as baby boomers find themselves with time, money, and the desire to enjoy what they couldn’t when they were young. With 8.8 million motorcycles on the road today, (a 34% increase since 1998), you are not alone on the road! Whether you are getting back into riding, or are new to cycling, there is much to learn! Shirley Kennedy, (librarian by day but motorcyclist enthusiast and expert whenever possible), demystifies the hobby. Kennedy commutes to work daily on her 2005 Yamaha V-Star, and imparts her knowledge to you, in a very Savvy way. She covers choosing a motorcycle, rules-of-the road, training, maintenance, etiquette and more. Kennedy! wants to enjoy the open road, and wants you to enjoy it with her. Her experience is driven home in this book, designed to help you make good decisions and safely enjoy your time on two wheels.

Topics addressed include: Buying a Motorcycle • Equipment Needs • Riding Tips & Training Maintenance • Selecting Equipment • Riding Etiquette • Cycling Clubs & Tours

About the Author

Shirley Kennedy lives in St. Petersburg, FL and is the base librarian at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa. She also writes about technology and the Internet, and is deputy editor of two information industry weblogs, ResourceShelf.com and DocuTicker.com. A former newspaper reporter, she has a master’s degree in library and information science from the University of South Florida. She has two amazing sons and a 2005 Yamaha V-Star 1100 Midnight Custom motorcycle.

Product Details

Paperback: 251 pages
Publisher: Indy-Tech Publishing (November 2005)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0790613166
ISBN-13: 978-0790613161
Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds

Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,050,002 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Motorcycle Safety Foundation, Gold Wing, Captain Tussing, United States, Hell's Angels, Fairchild Sports, Proficient Motorcycling, David Hough, Suzuki Savage, Walter Kern, Art Friedman, Honda Motorcycles, Motorcycle Consumer News, Tools Window Help, Library of Congress, World War, Wrench Wench, Cycle Trader, North Carolina, Daytona Bike Week, Experienced Rider Course, Leilehua Yuen, Photographs Division, Simple Green, Sunshine Skyway

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This book cites 6 books:

Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report by Mmwr on page 160
Marlon Brando (Screen Greats) by Alan Frank on page 18
Ride Like a Pro by Bicycling Magazine in Back Matter
The Art of the Motorcycle by Thomas Krens in Back Matter
The Essential Guide to Motorcycle Maintenance by Mark Zimmerman on page 176

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5.0 out of 5 stars "The cognitive condition of someone who understands", February 18, 2006

By	Roger R. Edwards "Vulcan9344" (Sellersburg, IN United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

In this "Savvy" guide the author has written a book which will increase the enjoyment, understanding and appreciation of motorcycling for anybody who reads it. She manages to convey her love of the sport and impart a large amount of valuable information using a writing style that is both easy to understand and pleasant to read. As befits a librarian, the book is full of references which will allow those who desire to study a particular subject in depth to do so easily. The book has an extensive bibliography in addition to the many links found within each chapter. This is a great read for not only the new rider, but the returning rider and the experienced rider as well. I highly recommend it.

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4.0 out of 5 stars A lot of good info, January 11, 2006

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As a new rider, attended MSF course and bought my first bike in October 2005 at age 51 I found quite a few of the topics helpful. I have also looked up several of the referenced websites to get further information. I saw the book mentioned on the about.com motorcycle website and requested a copy for Christmas. I would reccomend this book to anyone thinking of starting to ride or who is just starting out.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Sav vy Guide to Motorcycles, February 16, 2006

By	Bill Wood (Cumming, GA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is outstanding. It's blend of information, instruction and humor makes it valuable to both the beginning rider and experienced rider. I have recommended it to my motorcycling friends and consider it to be a very well written book.

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