What learn-to-ride book should my mum buy me for Xmas?

[Steam]

Mum wants to know what riding skills book she should buy me and my brother for christmas.

Some threads recommend Twist of the Wrist 2, some people say the Biker's Bible, the NZ one is good.
Me and my brother Lorax are noobs, still on learners and restricted, and into road-riding and commuting, not racing.

Thanks in advance for your suggestions! :sunny:

[Hitcher]

Lorax? Is that a typo?

[WarlockNZ]

Twist of the Wrist 2 by Keith Code.

I'll make you a deal ... if you get the dvd .. i'll trade you a copy of the book for a copy of the dvd ... lol

[Steam]

Lorax? Is that a typo?
Oh that's not his real name, our folks aren't that weird. Lorax is his KB name;
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/member.php?u=8720

He's a damn greenie so he likes that leftie pinko fucker Mr Lorax, that Suess character. Cut down those truffula trees I say, the world needs more thneeds!

[WarlockNZ]

The what, the fucking who now ???? .. LOL

[Steam]

Mahaha! Have you guys never read The Lorax, by Dr Suess? He's this wise old fat thing with a big moustache. He gets sad when trees are cut down, tries to save them, but fails.

[WarlockNZ]

Mahaha! Have you guys never read The Lorax, by Dr Suess? He's this wise old fat thing with a big moustache. He gets sad when trees are cut down, tries to save them, but fails.

Dude ... are you even old enough to have a license ??? ... LOL .. someone get this man a beer god damn it.

[Steam]

Dude ... are you even old enough to have a license ??? ... LOL .. someone get this man a beer god damn it.

Me 29. 30 next year. Mentally about 9. Drinking beer right now from one of those mugs you put in the freezer... mmmmmm.

Now, about a good book you'd recommend for us?

[WarlockNZ]

Me 29. 30 next year. Mentally about 9. Drinking beer right now from one of those mugs you put in the freezer... mmmmmm.

Now, about a good book you'd recommend for us?

Dude .. if you want a copy of Twist .. i have one in pdf ... get your mother to buy you the dvd ...

[Steam]

Thanks Mr Warlock, I shall suggest the DVD to her if nobody can think of a better book, then make a copy or lend it to you.

[WarlockNZ]

Thanks Mr Warlock, I shall suggest the DVD to her if nobody can think of a better book, then make a copy or lend it to you.

There is no better book my friend ... pm me your email and i'll send you a copy .. it's about 5Mb

[Hawkeye]

There is no better book my friend ... pm me your email and i'll send you a copy .. it's about 5Mb

I had II on PDF but have now deleted it. I will be purchasing the hard copy forthwith! I would recommend others to do the same.

[WarlockNZ]

Hi Warlock. Is that I or II. I've got II on PDF but would like to get my hands on I in the same format!

twist 2 ... sorry dude

[Motu]

The best motorcycle book I have ever owned is called Tuning for Speed by Phill Irving - first published in 1948,my 1969 edition is nearly worn out.It's been very influential for me,but doubt it would be of much interest to riders these days.

[WarlockNZ]

The best motorcycle book I have ever owned is called Tuning for Speed by Phill Irving - first published in 1948,my 1969 edition is nearly worn out.It's been very influential for me,but doubt it would be of much interest to riders these days.

Riding hasn't changed my friend .. do you have a digital copy .. I'd love to read it.

[xwhatsit]

Add my name onto that list. Will have to keep an eye out for it at the library.

[erik]

Title : Proficient motorcycling : the ultimate guide to riding well /
Author : Hough, David L., 1937-

I think it's a better book than Twist of the Wrist 2 for road riding.

[Terminated]

Here's a good link to the book at amazon

http://www.amazon.com/Proficient-Motorcycling-Ultimate-Guide-Riding/dp/1889540536

Heads Up and Enjoy

[WarlockNZ]

Title : Proficient motorcycling : the ultimate guide to riding well /
Author : Hough, David L., 1937-

I think it's a better book than Twist of the Wrist 2 for road riding.

do you have a copy ???

[erik]

do you have a copy ???
No, but the Waitakere Libraries do. I think Whenuapai is part of Waitakere, right?

[lukelin250]

uh no its in west auckland far far far away dude

[lukelin250]

waitaks is farmer land haha,nah spose it is

[gijoe1313]

Title : Proficient motorcycling : the ultimate guide to riding well /
Author : Hough, David L., 1937-

I think it's a better book than Twist of the Wrist 2 for road riding.

Yep, 1st book I read on how to learn the art of Motorcycling! I even got the 2nd book Mastering the Ride by the same author, just need to swap the pictures/diagrams over to NZ context (this is a good thing since it really makes you think and reflect about what info is being conveyed)

I got Twist of the Wrist 'cause I want to one day head out on the track and go hell-for-leather!

Bascially anytime I can get my hands on info, I'll read and re-read it and then compare it to everything else I have found out.

I also got Basic Motorcycling Maintenance, which is a handy-dandy book to know everything about how to maintain, replace and troubleshoot probs with your bike...my personal library is being overtaken by books on two wheels of freedom now!

[hec]

Wrong country I know but
Motorcycle Roadcraft: The Police Rider's Handbook (UK)
ISBN: 011341143X
Is orientated to riding safely on the road - and on the left! - read this then put it together with twist of the wrist gives you some idea of when they concur and what is best left to the track.

[Crisis management]

I must admit I haven't read any basic learn to ride books, I just practised crashing until I got the hang of it. I am not convinced that at a basic level there is very much to learn other than the skills that become obvious when riding.
A twist of the wrist is a favourite of mine as it teaches advanced skills but its really sportsbike / racing oriented, so not much use unless your interested in that type of riding.
I would suggest you look at books of motorcycle travel / adventure, they are inspiring and get you well fired up to get out and ride, and, that is what its all about in my (not very humble) opinion.
So.... try "The long way round", "The last Hurrah", "One good run" and their ilk.

[Colapop]

Get her to buy you a bike shop gift voucher instead. Then you can get more bits for your bike or for you...