Can I borrow some books?

**hXc** · 20th December 2005, 15:00

I want to get some more riding information into me and a lot of people are talking about books like Twist Of The Wrist etc etc. I was wondering if anyone would be kind enough to lend any of these types of books to me for a short period of time.

Any other ideas people have? Baring(sp?) in mind that I don't have a road bike and can't legally ride on the road yet.

PM and I'll flick ya posting details. Thanks in advance

**onearmedbandit** · 20th December 2005, 15:53

Bugjuice or Sniper might be able to help you with 'Flick of the wrist', but if you're after a motorcycle book try 'Twist of the Wrist'.

**duckman** · 20th December 2005, 15:55

Err... I think you mean "Twist of the wrist" ... sorry can't help.

**hXc** · 20th December 2005, 16:07

Oh shit!!! My bad! Fix that quickly. Man I'm cabbage.

**Gixxer 4 ever** · 20th December 2005, 17:23

Just wait till you get the L plate and then just go out and do it. To much reading will stuff the natural instinct. Your old man will give you the lines

and fill in the gaps. You can come riding with Speights_bud and me.

It will happen, but give it time. When you can, just go out and do it.

**Angry Puppy** · 20th December 2005, 20:32

Sorry Gixxer but you are talking bollocks. Twist of the wrist II is a fantastic book which goes through the "survival reactions" and explains why you react the way you do. If you go out and act purely on instinct you will straight-line every bend. Contrary to popular belief a little education never did anyone any harm.

But back to the original question, I'd lend you mine but the logistics of getting it down to Napier added to the probability of ever seeing it again is too great to overcome my appethy. Besides, it's alway good to have your own copy to refer to (and lend to others

). You'll find it on Amazon easy enough.

Enjoy!

**thealmightytaco** · 20th December 2005, 20:40

Theory without practise is useless.
Practise without theory is inefficient.

Bruce Lee (or whomever he heard it from)

**erik** · 20th December 2005, 21:09

You should take a look at:
Proficient Motorcycling

I think it is a far more useful book for general road riding than Twist of the Wrist. Twist of the Wrist seems to be geared more towards racing.

**White trash** · 20th December 2005, 21:48

Gimme a dollar, I'll write down everything I know.

(BTW, thanks for marshalling on Sunday. You're a top bloke)

**hXc** · 20th December 2005, 22:02

Originally Posted by thealmightytaco

Theory without practise is useless.
Practise without theory is inefficient.

Bruce Lee (or whomever he heard it from)

That's bullshit! I hardly have time to practise drumming but I do it mentally and get it right. There is a book about it called "With Winning In Mind". Written by olympic gold medalist shooter, Lanny Bassham

**hXc** · 20th December 2005, 22:03

Originally Posted by White trash

Gimme a dollar, I'll write down everything I know.

(BTW, thanks for marshalling on Sunday. You're a top bloke)

P.M me your address and I'll send it tomorrow.

Well someone has to make sure you're getting your wheelies and spreaders right!

**hXc** · 20th December 2005, 22:05

Originally Posted by Gixxer 4 ever

Just wait till you get the L plate and then just go out and do it. To much reading will stuff the natural instinct. Your old man will give you the lines

and fill in the gaps. You can come riding with Speights_bud and me.

It will happen, but give it time. When you can, just go out and do it.

Sorry Steve but I have to disagree with you. Theory is always good. Yes, I will a lot from actually doing it but theory will be good. I understand what you are trying to say but don't fully agree with it.

That's still over a month away and I don't have a bike to do it on yet. When it comes time and I have my Learners then, stuff the reading for a while and I'll be out and ready to ride with you and Pat anytime I can. But while I can't do anything, may as well read up.

**hXc** · 20th December 2005, 22:06

Originally Posted by erik

You should take a look at:
Proficient Motorcycling

I think it is a far more useful book for general road riding than Twist of the Wrist. Twist of the Wrist seems to be geared more towards racing.

You obviously don't race do you... Racing on the track gives you a lot of skills which you then transfer to the road

**onearmedbandit** · 20th December 2005, 22:20

hXc, TOTW 1 deals with identifying track markers to improve your riding, ie very track based guide with little skills that are transferable to fast road riding. In fact that is exactly why Keith Code wrote TOTW 2 as he also agreed it was intended for the racer only.

**hXc** · 20th December 2005, 22:23

Originally Posted by onearmedbandit

hXc, TOTW 1 deals with identifying track markers to improve your riding, ie very track based guide with little skills that are transferable to fast road riding. In fact that is exactly why Keith Code wrote TOTW 2 as he also agreed it was intended for the racer only.

Oh well I have never seen this book. Have only heard good things about it. Is there anything else that you would recommend?