Motorcycle 201
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| Rating | : | 4.64 (759 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B004E3XBEQ |
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| Number of Pages | : | 142 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-06-20 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Robbie J said Now I know enough to sound serious!. Dave has a writing style that's not only easy to digest, but fun to read too! He's an expert rider who's spent as much time educating as he has exploring on his own and his words of wisdom reflect that.Because this book covers all the basics, and is written for someone who is just getting into bikes, I advocate this as a must read for all enthusiasts. It's $5 that'll save you hours of anxiety, answer all those simple questions you've been afraid to ask the old-guys, and give you all the confide. Gary S said I wish I'd read this book before buying my motorcycle!. A fun and easy read, this book is full of information for the new rider as well as those that have been riding for a while. If you've never ridden and want to know what motorcycling is all about, this is a good place to start. And if you are a seasoned rider, there is still good information to be found here.Dave Preston gives sage advice about shopping for a motorcycle and accessories, always with an eye towards safety. He then goes into planning for a ride (check out your bike, figure out what. Solid, not stolid Jack Lewis This book is a phenomenal resource for those entering the happy fray of motorcycling. Even we Aulde Phartes of the Rode (sic) stand to learn a few new tricks from Dave Preston's sensible riffs on gear, bikes and safety.With apparently nearly 186 years of riding experience under his belt (not a misprint!), Preston could easily have affected the holier-than-thou tone of so many arrogant moto-journalists, but instead he chose to bare his own brushes with the gritty pavement of reality. The result
He has hosted a call-in radio show known as “The Motorsports Show, with Dave Preston,” done announcing at several venues for both car and motorcycle races, and has emceed countless motorsports events and charity auctions. Dave Preston has been fascinated by motorcycles since he was given a ride at the age of 15 – 48 years ago. After a first career as an English teacher, he moved on to a position he created involving motorcycle dealership media, events management, advertising, customer relationships, rides, and trips, events announcing, and the creation of newsletters, e-mails, and technical papers.Along the way he published Motorcycle 101, a common sense guide to motorcycling. He is currently the Media and Events Manager for Ride West BMW in Seattle. Motorcycle 201 is an updated and improved version. To date he has notes on 430 different motorcycles he has ridden, and his garage holds a Triumph Speed Triple and BMW sport tourer.