Motorcycle Books On Riding, Maintenance, Etc.

[Christopher]

While lurking Bluepoof's site I noticed she had a great resource of suggested books. So Now I'm putting out to the members, what books helped you and why.  

I'll use this info to create a Master List on the main web page. This will be the End-All List to everything about our sport/hobby/obsession.

Reviews on Magazines are also welcome.

Thanks
Christopher

PS If you can use this format:

  Book/Magazine:

  Link(if any):

  Comments:

[Christopher]

I guess this was a bad idea, or nobody reads.

[scottymac]

Actually, it's a great idea, and I have a number of books I want to list, but have yet to post. Need to find all the URLs and what not.

Keep the faith brother!

[Anonymous]

chris i read all the popular bike mags if thats any help but i find i get more info reading off the net about a particular model than in the mags. i very rarely buy books . it's the age we live in i guess.

[waverider]

Christopher,

This is a great idea and I'm looking forward to what others recommend!  

Currently I'm reading "Ride Hard, Ride Smart: Ultimate Street Strategies for Advanced Motorcyclists", by Pat Hahn.  But I didn't want to post it as a recommended read until I finish it.  I'm about half way through and so far I'd say it's really good.

I'm very interested in what others have to say about "Proficient Motorcycling: The Ultimate Guide to Riding Well" by David Hough and "Motorcycle Roadcraft: The Police Rider's Handbook" by Philip Coyne.

[darkrose]

I read a lot of magazine articles, but never thought about looking into books.  So I'm interested in seeing what everyone else recommends.  I was going to post the following link yesterday....

Book/Magazine: Motorcycle.com

Link(if any): http://www.motorcycle.com/mo/mcnews/safe1.html

Comments:  I like the bits on low speed riding.....

[pitbull76]

I've read Sport Riding Techniques by Nick Ienatsch and I highly recommend it.  In fact, I may re-read it next week.

I also have Proficient Motorcycling by David Hough and that is also good.  His riding style and suggestions are more common-sense and aimed more at cruiser/touring riders in a lot of ways, but I still felt that it was a worthy read.  This book will also be re-read later this month.  I find that it is worth re-reading the books periodically as a refresher.

[bluepoof]

I'll be a lazyhead and just post the URL back to my site.  You'll forgive me if I don't type those all out again.

Favorites, though:
Travel:
* Chasing Che, Patrick Symmes
* One Man Caravan, Robert Fulton Jr

Instructional:
* Proficient Motorcycling, David Hough
* Total Control, Lee Parks

Mechanics:
* Motorcycles Basics Manual, Pete Shoemark (an oldie but a goodie)
* Motorcycles: Fundamentals, Service, Repair,  John Hurt et al

[Christopher]

Thanks All Keep em coming.

   see what a little winning will do.

[waverider]

Wow Bluepoof, that's an impressive collection of motorcycle books!  My local library would be jealous!

What did you think of the Motorcycle Roadcraft book?

[scottymac]

Books:

-Sport Riding Techniques by Nick Ienatsch. Bought this one last year. It's fantastic, and I recommend it highly. I still refer to it frequently.

http://www.webbikeworld.com/books/sp-riding-techniques.htm

-Street Strategies by David Hough. Bought this years ago, and haven't looked at it for some time, but recall it being pretty good.

http://www.webbikeworld.com/books/street-strategies.htm

-The Complete Idiot's Guide to Motorcycles by Darwin Holstrom and various motorcyle magazine editors. Geared toward  noobs primarily, but it packs a ton of info on buying, basic riding skills, wrenching, and bike reviews. Easy to read and stays light with humurous anecdotes. Regardless of how advanced you are, this book will teach you something. Bought it for a friend of mine who was getting into riding, but borrowed it back and read it cover to cover. Recommended, especially if you're on your first bike.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0028624165/102-8685961-5011314?v=glance&n=283155

-Motorcycle Handling and Chassis Design: The Art and Science by Tony Foale. Purported to be the be-all end-all technical reference, intended towards true eggheads. I want it. Expensive, but comes highly regarded.

http://www.tonyfoale.com/

-Motorcycle Tuning: Chassis by John Robinson. Another recommended tech reference that I want to read.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/075061840X/ref=cm_bg_d_7/102-8685961-5011314?v=glance&n=283155

-Kawasaki Z750S Factory Service Manual, by Kawasaki Motors.    My current favorite, and a must for any member of this forum, IMHO.

http://www.repairmanual.com/motorcycles/2005/34/6/18304/13999

Magazines:

-Motorcyclist, I've been a subscriber for years, my own personal favorite US-based monthly.

http://www.motorcyclistonline.com

-BIKE magazine out of the UK. My favorite of the Brit mags. Well-rounded and the writing is top shelf. Stunning photography, each issue is coffe-table-book quality. Pricey and sometimes hard to find in the States at book stores, but US-based subscriptions can be had.

http://www.emap.com/brands-content.asp?resource=58

[Christopher]

wow you da man!

[The Ston]

I've heard lots of praise for the Keith Code "A Twist Of The Wrist" road racing techniques series.

One day I'll have to buy a copy and read it!

http://tinyurl.com/j7d4g

[MotoMoto]

Jupiter's Travels Ted Simon
Round the world on a Triumph in 4 years 78000 miles (1973 to 1977)
an amazing read.

Two Wheels Through Terror Glenn Heggstad
LA to Tiera Del Fuego & back, with a minor sidetrip as a prisoner of the ELN in Columbia.
A good read made better if you know something about the author (Ex Hell's Angel, Folsom prison inmate, Martial Arts world champion, etc......)
http://strikingviking.net/

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthre ... 2&page=393
Mr Heggstad's interview on ADVrider is quite a read.  Enjoy.

[tucha]

ahem, maybe i'm a little odd, but this actually helped a LOT with my riding, as well as everything else in my life.

Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert Pursig.

and twist of the wrist is a great book but definitely geared more towards track riding than anything else.