February 16th, 2009, 12:40 AM
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ninjette.org dude
Name: 1 guess :-)
Location: SF Bay Area
Join Date: Jun 2008
Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE
Posts: Too much.
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Riding Skills Threads
There have been a number of threads here on ninjette.org that touch on the subject of "riding skills" in one way or another. I've moved just about all of the ones I can find into their own subforum right here. To organize the information a bit, here are some links to key threads that I thought stood out, but I'm sure I've missed some as well, so PM me with suggested ones to add.
General Tips and Suggestions
Riding in the rain
Riding in the cold
Riding in the wind
Riding in the fog
Riding near big-rigs
How to master tight u-turns
Advice on mastering turns
Advice on shifting
Riding with a passenger
Riding Long Distances: Thread 1, Thread 2, Thread 3, Thread 4, Thread 5
Front Brake? Rear brake? Both? Thread 1 Thread 2
How to "blip" while braking?
What about trailbraking?
How to pick up a dropped bike
Motorcycle accident scene management
How to deal with animals
Motorcycle hand signals
I don't have a bike yet but I want one. What should I do first?
Lengthy thread on the MSF course
Another good thread for brand-new riders/owners
Motorcycling Skills Books That Come Highly Recommended
Proficient Motorcycling: The Ultimate Guide to Riding Well (David Hough)
More Proficient Motorcycling: Mastering the Ride (David Hough)
Street Strategies: A Survival Guide for Motorcyclists (David Hough)
Total Control: High Performance Street Riding Techniques (Lee Parks)
Sport Riding Techniques: How To Develop Real World Skills for Speed, Safety, and Confidence on the Street and Track (Nick Ienatsch)
Twist of the Wrist: The Motorcycle Roadracers Handbook (Keith Code)
Twist of the Wrist II: The Basics of High-Performance Motorcycle Riding (Keith Code)
Smooth Riding, the Pridmore Way (Reg Pridmore)
Motorcycle Roadcraft - Police Rider's Handbook to Better Motorcycling (Phillip Coyne)
Motorcycle Safety & Dynamics Vol. 1 (James R. Davis)
Motorcycle Safety & Dynamics Vol. 2 (James R. Davis)
Link to all popular motorcycling books on Amazon
Videos / DVD's / Other websites
"How to Ride a Motorcycle"
Twist of the Wrist II - DVD Version
Hundreds of motorcycle safety related articles here: Motorcycle Tips & Techniques - Motorcycle Safety/Dynamics
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