Motorcycling For Dummies (For Dummies (Sports and Hobbies))

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 342 pages
• Published by: For Dummies April 28, 2008
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0470245875
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0470245873
• Book Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.3 x 0.9 inches
• Weighs: 1.2 pounds

Product Description
Few activities offer more fun and excitement than motorcycling, but to get the most out of it, there’s a lot you need to know. From buying and maintaining a bike, to riding safely, to finding great places to ride, Motorcycling For Dummies puts you on the road with savvy and style, whether you’re male or female, new to riding or an experienced vet.

This fun, practical, and informative guide gets you geared up and ready to ride! You’ll get plenty of help in selecting the right bike and step-by-step instructions on performing routing maintenance tasks. You’ll also find out how to develop safe riding habits and, maybe most important of all, fit in with the biker crowd. Plus, this indispensable resource shows you advanced riding techniques, offers travel tips for long-distance rides, and even helps you get your kids started in motorcycling. Discover how to:

• Buy a new or used bike
• Select safe, tough riding gear, from helmet and jacket to boots and pants
• Get proper training and learn essential riding skills
• Insure your bike
• Pass even the toughest licensing test
• Try your hand at cruising, touring, sports biking, and more
• Get involved in motorcycle clubs and events
• Deal with dangers on the road
• Customize your bike to improve both style and performance

Complete with lists of great biking events, organizations, people, and even movies, Motorcycling For Dummies gives a whole new meaning to the term “easy rider.”

Back Cover Copy
Insider tips for new and veteran riders

The fun and easy way to become a safe, savvy motorcyclist

Whether you're new to motorcycling or an experienced rider, this fun, informative guide gets you geared up and ready to ride! From selecting the right bike and performing routine maintenance to developing safe riding habits and fitting in with the biker crowd whether you're male or female, you'll command the road. Plus, you get advanced riding techniques, travel tips for long-distance rides, and even advice on getting your kids on a bike.

Discover how to:

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  Buy a new or used bike
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  Select the proper riding gear
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  Get involved in motorcycle clubs and events
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  Deal with dangers on the road
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  Customize your motorcycle

Reader Reviews
By the third mention of Angelina Jolie riding a motorcycle in Chapter 1 to justify the "coolness"of motorcycling the book has already started to go downhill. With the exception of a few chapters (buying a first bike: what you should know & keeping your bike in tiptop shape) I have found most of the other chapters read so far (which in fairness is only about half) to be total fluff and of little value. Worst off, some of the valuable chapters seem to have little added value when compared to the FREE DMV material. Unless you really have to know the "Ten Must-See Motorcycling Movies" save some money, use the internet when you have questions and take an intro level rider training course.