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

**Steam** · 26th November 2006, 14:10

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!

**Hitcher** · 26th November 2006, 15:11

Lorax? Is that a typo?

**WarlockNZ** · 26th November 2006, 15:15

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** · 26th November 2006, 15:17

Originally Posted by Hitcher

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** · 26th November 2006, 15:18

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

**Steam** · 26th November 2006, 15:25

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** · 26th November 2006, 15:26

Originally Posted by 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.

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

**Steam** · 26th November 2006, 15:28

Originally Posted by WarlockNZ

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** · 26th November 2006, 15:33

Originally Posted by Steam

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** · 26th November 2006, 15:42

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** · 26th November 2006, 15:46

Originally Posted by 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.

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

**Hawkeye** · 26th November 2006, 16:04

Originally Posted by WarlockNZ

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** · 26th November 2006, 16:14

Originally Posted by Hawkeye

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** · 26th November 2006, 16:16

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** · 26th November 2006, 16:33

Originally Posted by 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.

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