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mazz1972
1st March 2007, 15:49
Howdy folks

I've seen this book recommended on an overseas website, plus the sequel
"More Proficient Motorcycling - Mastering the Ride".

I believe they are American books, so would be interested to hear any kiwi's opinions before I order it/them?

Any comments muchly appreciated!

If anyone has a copy they would like to sell, please let me know.
gijoe1313
1st March 2007, 16:24
Yep, got both the books - read them, re-read them , re-read them again...and ... re-reading ... haven't done it in a little whiles, but dizzam, now you got me thinking I'd better do it again tonight.

(I lent my proficient book out to somebody...must get it back off them ASAP! :doh: )

damn good reads, even if you have to flip the instructions around - it really makes you think about the art of riding!
Steam
1st March 2007, 17:29
I have a copy, but it's great so it's not for sale.
Buy one!
Twist of the Wrist is good too, but much more race oriented. THis one has heaps of good knowledge for the road rider.
erik
1st March 2007, 20:02
I've read some of the first one, lucky for me the local library has a copy. I recommend it, it's a good book.
stevedee
1st March 2007, 21:12
Brilliant book, read and read it often, he put a lot of thought into it, worth having your own copy. Wouldn't sell mine.

spd:-)
mazz1972
1st March 2007, 22:02
Thanks for all your comment folks - I will make the investment!

Any other books you can recommend? It's just tarmac and the odd bit of gravel, and perhaps the odd very tame track for me at the mo!
Wolf
1st March 2007, 22:35
Street Bike Fun - How to Ride to Save Your Hide (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0006CE5WG?v=glance) by Bob Jackson is also a great book. I heartily recommend it.
mazz1972
2nd March 2007, 13:21
Street Bike Fun - How to Ride to Save Your Hide (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0006CE5WG?v=glance) by Bob Jackson is also a great book. I heartily recommend it.

Thanks Wolf I'll put that on my want list too!
Wolf
2nd March 2007, 16:52
Thanks Wolf I'll put that on my want list too!
Cool. I found it very "transferrable" for a US book - not too much Right-Hand-Side stuff. The Amazon listing only has one review - some git from New Zealand...

Oops, wait...

:o
Toaster
2nd March 2007, 17:27
Nah, I only look at pictures.