The complete idiot's guide to motorcycles
By: by Motorcyclist magazine with John L. Stein
Edition: 5th ed.
Publisher: Alpha Books
Published: 2011
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 416
ISBN-13: 9781615640706
Subjects: Motorcycles; Motorcycling; Amateurs' manuals
Other titles: Complete idiot's guide; Motorcycles; Motorcyclist.
Description: Whatever your two-wheel desires, this text gives you everything you need to know to find, ride, and stay safe on your own bike.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 386-388) and index.
Table of contents: title: Biker basics. The motorcycle mystique ; A brief history of bikes ; Types of motorcycles; title: So you want to buy a bike? Choosing the right bike ; Anatomy of a motorcycle ; Start your engines ; Buying your first bike ; Insider tips on buying a bike ; Getting the gear; title: On the road. Preparing to hit the road ; Learning to ride ; Rules of the road ; Steering through sticky situations ; Special situations and emergencies ; Doing it in the dirt: riding off-road; title: Living with a motorcycle. Zen and the art of motorcycle maintenance ; Rx: repair ; Customizing and collecting; title: The motorcycling community. Join the club: motorcycle clubs ; The open road: touring and rallies ; Trikes and electrics.