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Old 05-29-2008, 05:32 PM   #1
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Somebody hook me up with an eay to read/understand link on riding tips/advice for beginners. I kind of want an in-depth one where she can take some time and read and understand. Her biggest problem right now is getting up to speed. It takes her forever to get up to 35mph and it's dangerous, especially when you got an impatient H2 tailgaiting your ass. I had to do the "back the fuck off" had motion to the bag of douche.
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http://motorcycleviews.com/beginners/beginners.htm

here's one...looking for more...

where are you riding exactly? As new as she is and with that kind of issue, small neighborhood/large parking lot might be best...
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Old 05-29-2008, 05:40 PM   #3
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too bad the femoto isn't til the end of the year, maybe a beginner track day is in order? Try to find one very newb friendly.
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here's one...looking for more...

where are you riding exactly? As new as she is and with that kind of issue, small neighborhood/large parking lot might be best...
Garbage. Those are tips submitted by everyday people. I'm looking for something online that I can view that's froman established rider, you know?
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twist of a wrist 2? 1 reads too much like a stereo manual.
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twist of a wrist 2? 1 reads too much like a stereo manual.
TOTW2 would be alright... more geared towards track riding and advanced techniques though. That's why I was thinking Ienatsch's or Parks' book. Both good overall reads. There's another called "proficient motorcycling" that is also supposed to be good but I forget who the author is.
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Garbage. Those are tips submitted by everyday people. I'm looking for something online that I can view that's froman established rider, you know?
tought to find solid info online, as most of it is speculative. you know how we all like to think we know everything.


Try a Motorcycles for dummies book. No shit. Was looking at one the other day at barnes and noble and it had pretty much everything a BRAND SPANKIN newb needs to know not to get his/her head plowed off by that hummer.

If thats not your style, still browse the bookshelfs some. That shit is published for a reason, its no bullshit.
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Old 05-29-2008, 09:13 PM   #8
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Try a Motorcycles for dummies book. No shit. Was looking at one the other day at barnes and noble and it had pretty much everything a BRAND SPANKIN newb needs to know not to get his/her head plowed off by that hummer.
I never thought of that. I'll keep an eye out for it.

Nick Ieanetsch's... Sportbike Techniques is good. I'm going to look for a hardcopy of it, since it's incredibly difficult to read on screen. Really informative on general techniques, and shifting weight and riding dynamics and traction/tire characteristics.

I picked up Lee Park's Total Control and didn't care for it (something like $12 for a $40 book). Too much zen and mind with no mind empty head crap. I don't like his analogies either...like a 5 year old is reading it. The exercises look interesting, but I haven't had time to practice them yet. They're probably way too advanced for what you're looking for.
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Total Control by Lee Parks is my favorite. I read it often. Especially after meeting the author and taking his Total Control class. Most of his stuff is for the advanced rider, but it's never too early to learn the correct movements. Plus, Lee has a chapter on fear, and how to confront it. Once you remove fear, learning anything is easy.
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try pm'n one of the instructors we have here... they may have a MSF book... I'd send you mine but it's in AK...

I'll see if I can find something for ya though
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