Recommended Books on Riding Skills

[gfloyd2002]

I've seen several books mentioned in other threads, but thought it might be useful to put them together in a single place. (Especially because I'm having trouble finding them now in simple searches.) I'm setting myself up for one of Kelly or Alex's infamous "Link to Thread that Already Does This" responses, that will also serve my purpose. List good riding skills books below, and I'll incorporate them into the op so we can have them all in one place.

David Hough's "Proficient Motorcycling": "If there is one book every motorcyclist should own, this is it!" -- WebBikeWorld

[CC Cowboy]

Playboy helps with riding the curves.

Actually, do they still print that rag?

I'm a big fan of Code. First thing I read when I get my Motorcyclist each month.

[Flashmonkey]

I like Sport Riding Techniques by Nick Ienatsch. It has purdy pictures in it!

[Alex]

Originally Posted by gfloyd2002

I'm setting myself up for one of Kelly or Alex's infamous "Link to Thread that Already Does This" responses, that will also serve my purpose.

Hi Floyd -

We've got just about all of them listed right in this sticky thread. If we need to add any, just let me know and I can edit that post.

[gfloyd2002]

I was looking for that thread, did a search and everything! Hid it plain sight, you sneaky bastard. Awesome!

Thanks.

[gfloyd2002]

Actually, just found Twist of the Wrist II on DVD. Seems to be getting excellent reviews. May be worth adding to the video/DVD that thread - I'm planning to pick up a copy. http://www.amazon.com/Twist-Wrist-II...ecc_rvi_cart_f

[Alex]

Done.

[Misti]

Originally Posted by gfloyd2002

Actually, just found Twist of the Wrist II on DVD. Seems to be getting excellent reviews. May be worth adding to the video/DVD that thread - I'm planning to pick up a copy. http://www.amazon.com/Twist-Wrist-II...ecc_rvi_cart_f

Let us know what you think of the video once you have seen it. See if you can find me in it as well, I have a small part

Is there anything specific you are looking for information on? If so then just ask away and I'll do my best to answer the question. Just wondering if you were looking for tips on Throttle Control or vision or steering or whatever

Cheers,
Misti

[gfloyd2002]

Originally Posted by Misti

Let us know what you think of the video once you have seen it. See if you can find me in it as well, I have a small part

Is there anything specific you are looking for information on? If so then just ask away and I'll do my best to answer the question. Just wondering if you were looking for tips on Throttle Control or vision or steering or whatever

Cheers,
Misti

Thanks, Misti. I really appreciate it. No specific point I was looking at, though I hate to pass up the chance to grill you. I'm just always working through some book or video or other to keep me focused on the right things when I ride. I figure if I read a bit each night - or watch part of a DVD - when I ride the next day I'll be a bit more present. I'll definately look for you when the video ships in!

Any chance you are instructing in Rosamond next June? Been thinking of signing up for CSS Willow Springs when I'm back home in CA over the summer.

[Misti]

Originally Posted by gfloyd2002

Thanks, Misti. I really appreciate it. No specific point I was looking at, though I hate to pass up the chance to grill you. I'm just always working through some book or video or other to keep me focused on the right things when I ride. I figure if I read a bit each night - or watch part of a DVD - when I ride the next day I'll be a bit more present. I'll definately look for you when the video ships in!

Any chance you are instructing in Rosamond next June? Been thinking of signing up for CSS Willow Springs when I'm back home in CA over the summer.

Right now I'm looking at doing the weekend schools in Vegas but I may be able to do some of the schools at Streets of Willow (provided they are weekend ones as I need my hubby to watch the kid)

Let me know what school you sign up for and feel free to ask me any questions you may have on riding skills or technique (even if it is not from the video).

Ride safe!

Misti