Books that have helped you ride better.

[wrightme43]

David Houghs Proficient Motorcycling I and II
Amazon.com: Proficient Motorcycling: The Ultimate...
Lee Parks Total Control

Amazon.com: Total Control: High Performance...

Pat Hahns Ride Hard Ride Smart
Amazon.com: Ride Hard, Ride Smart: Ultimate...I credit his book with saving my life when I was first learning.
If I just used one little tip from each of these books to avoid or prevent a accident I have more than got my money back.
Instead I have got tons of great help from these books.

I also have Kieth Codes Twist of the Wrist two, and it has helped me to be a better rider as well.

Anybody have any cool books that they enjoyed. Post them up please. I love to read and trying to become a better rider.

[pchbreeze]

Originally Posted by wrightme43

Lee Parks Total Control

Amazon.com: Total Control: High Performance Street Riding Techniques: Books: Lee Parks

I've heard from a few riders that this is a good book. I'm about ready to buy it.

[wrightme43]

It is great. It even has a section on high performance passenger riding for the pillion.

[831fz6]

Sport Riding Techniques by Nick Ienatsch should be included also.

You can read an exerpt from the book under the post titled "The Pace"

I've read the others and have to say Total Control by Lee Parks is my favorite right now. Plus I met him at Laguna and he's a great guy who takes the time to talk to everyone that comes by his booth. He was selling his book and his gloves. I can't wait till I have enough skill to take one of his courses.

[wrightme43]

I like that one as well.

[pchbreeze]

Originally Posted by pchbreeze

I've heard from a few riders that this is a good book. I'm about ready to buy it.

Got it, read it...great book.

[maur_c@hotmail.com]

Someone has the Lee Parks Total Control book in pdf?

[wrightme43]

Originally Posted by maur_c@hotmail.com

Someone has the Lee Parks Total Control book in pdf?

We removed the links. Mr. Parks worked hard to write it and deserves to be paid in my opinion.

[Cali rider]

As an avid racquetball player I have used several resources to continually improve my skills and approach to the game. Among the written sources I have used, I hold this book as the most transforming: The Inner Game Of Tennis

This was as helpful to my mindset on a motorcycle as it was on the court. I don't need a reference manual on braking, body position, etc. I need to increase my confidence, become at one with my bike, and react with precision.

This book, originally published in 1974, covers the mental aspect of most any competitive activity, and helps you to accept the process of improvement through comfort, muscle memory and intuition. It's about $15, and can be read in a couple of days. Check it out.

[Hellgate]

I know some of you youngin' dis it, but the original Twist of the Wrist is great. Yeah the dollar bill thing is kinda cheese but ignore that. Think about the visualization aspect. For the track or your favorite road it really works.

When I was racing I'd lay in bed at night and visualize lap after lap. My mind laps were almost within a second of my real laps. I'd visualize from the start of the race and go for about five laps. I would count my shifts, my braking markers, where to feather the clutch and work on trouble zones. When I got on the track it just flowed and I didn't get lost. Yeah I know a track goes in a loop! Lost as far as what gear I should be in when, where to brake, were to set up for a corner, I was never lost nor surprised by the track, only other riders which made dealing with them easier.

When everthing clicked perfectly it was like I was flying, I don't remember shifting or braking, just going and everything was a reflex. It is the most amazing feeling in the world. Very zen like I suppose.