The Definitive Riding Book Thread

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After spending some time searching here, it seems that there isn't a thread devoted to what's out there in the book world. In the quest for solid riding knowledge it seemed that a thread pointing to something more substantial than youtube might be a good idea here.

Here's a list of what I've found beneficial. It isn't all of the books out there, but then I haven't found them all to be of benefit. Here's my list and commentary -

1 - Proficient Motorcycling: The Ultimate Guide to Riding Well - David L. Hough

2 - More Proficient Motorcycling: Mastering the Ride - David L. Hough

3 - Sport Riding Techniques: How To Develop Real World Skills for Speed, Safety, and Confidence on the Street and Track - Nick Ienatsch

4 - Ride Hard, Ride Smart: Ultimate Street Strategies for Advanced Motorcyclists - Patrick Hahn

5 - Smooth Riding the Pridmore Way - Reg Pridmore

6 - Total Control: High Performance Street Riding Techniques - Lee Parks

7 - The Upper Half Of The Motorcycle - Bernt Spiegel (A dictionary will come in handy with this one.)

I got the most out of number 3 and number 7 (after riding for 22 years). 1 and 2 are great for learning basics and staying alive on the street. Number 4 is written from a risk management standpoint. Number 5, while good, is partly an advertisement for the race school that they run. Number 6 is okay, but a bit too detailed and harder to relate to.

Have one or two to add to the list? Post 'em up with a review!

Read on,

J~

[liberpolly]

[cadd]

I enjoyed #1.

#3 - is this the author that's full of himself? I remember reading one and just found the author to be extremely cocky.

[cbinker]

Not home to look at the book shelf, but I do have both Twist of the Wrist, Smooth Riding, Sport Riding Techniques, Total Control and a couple others.

[Alex]

They are in this sticky thread at the top of the riding skills section.

[Baron]

I am still stuck on the suspension part of Total Control.

[Motofool]