The Motorcycle Safety Foundation's Guide to Motorcycling Excellence: Skills, Knowledge, and Strategies for Riding Right - Softcover

Motorcycle Safety Foundation

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1884313019 ISBN 13: 9781884313011

Publisher: Whitehorse Pr, 1995

Synopsis

Here is a book for the motorcyclist who wants to do it right! The most complete, authoritative book ever published on safe riding techniques and strategies. More than one million students have completed courses developed by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation, and this book is the culmination of what that leading rider training organization has learned about teaching students of all ages and experience. It is the perfect refresher for anyone who has taken an MSF course and will be an eye-opener for those who have not yet discovered them. In a clear, engaging style with detailed diagrams and extensive full-color photographs and illustrations, the book covers rider attitude, proper dress, performance, maintenance and troubleshooting, as well as basic and advanced street skills. Included are tips on how to stop quickly when necessary; avoid traffic hazards; apply evasive maneuvers; countersteer for better control; travel skillfully in a group; identify and fix mechanical problems; ride more smoothly at high and low speeds; maintain momentum in off-highway riding; and much more. A remarkable source of riding wisdom, the first edition has been a best-seller and the definitive reference for the sport. This new second edition features the latest insights from the new, updated MSF curriculum, plus all new photos and graphics that make its valuable lessons easy to follow.

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Review:

"A welcome resource for both beginning and experienced riders." -- Kansas City Star

"A welcome resource for both beginning and experienced riders." -- Kansas City Star

"If you have taken a course, this book will help you recall what you learned and refine your mental riding strategies . . . a winner that should benefit motorcyclists for years to come." -- BMW Owners News

"Includes almost everything a truly proficient street rider should understand and master." -- Motorcyclist

"Now all motorcyclists can have instant access to an extensive resource on motorcycling safety, compiled by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF). Motorcycle Excellence: Skills, Knowledge, And Strategies for Riding Right is a book that comprises much of what the MSF has learned in the last 21 years." -- Motorcycle Shopper, December 1994

"The most authoritative book ever published on safe riding techniques." -- Iron Works

"The most authoritative book ever published on safe riding techniques." -- Iron Works

"This book covers everything from beginner to expert; really! It has 176 pages and some really nice photographs; my favorite is on page 18 showing a lovely Connie turning in. If you fell asleep in Physics 101 in high school (maybe it was college for me. . .) this text has lots of theoretical stuff on why the round things at either end of you bike behave the way they do. It is a good reference to lend out to beginning family members or friends to get them started on the right foot." -- North East Area Concours Owners Group

"Though no book is a substitute for taking an approved motorcycle safety class, this one will improve your riding whether you've been throwing a leg over trusty two-wheelers for decades or are contemplating it for the first time. Even if you only pick up one gem of wisdom (and you'll likely pick up more), that tip could well be the one that saves your hide some day. Remember, the more you know, the better it gets." -- Motorcycle Times, Mar/Apr 1995

"You won't be disappointed [in this] invaluable resource tool that will help any rider become a better rider. -- Street Bike

About this edition

• Publisher: Whitehorse Pr
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 1884313019
• ISBN 13: 9781884313011
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 176
• Editor: Rauba Nate