Proficient Motorcycling. David L. Hough

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      Table of Contents

       Title Page

       Dedication

       Preface

       Introduction

       CHAPTER 1 - RISK!

       CANYON BITES

       The Taboo

       How Far Are You Hanging It Out?

       Fixing the Odds

       I Didn’t See You

       CHAPTER 2 - Motorcycle Dynamics

       WHAT KEEPS IT BALANCED?

       What Makes It Turn?

       The Lowdown on the Slowdown

       Taking the Panic out of Panic Stops

       CHAPTER 3 - Cornering Tactics

       CORNERING HABITS

       Cornering Lines

       Right Pace, Right Place

       Homework

       CHAPTER 4 - Urban Traffic Survival

       CITY TRAFFIC

       Snap-Jawed Intersections

       Suburb Survival

       Superslab Tactics

       Aggressive Drivers

       Evasive Action

       CHAPTER 5 - Booby Traps

       SURFACE HAZARDS

       Curbs Ahead

       Running Out of Pavement

       Deer, Oh Dear!

       Ferocious Fidos

       CHAPTER 6 - Special Situations

       WHEN IT RAINS

       Rain Riding Tactics

       When You’re Hot, You’re HOT

       Running Cool

       Dang Wind

       Freezing Your Gas on the Pass

       Night Owls

       White-Line Fever

       CHAPTER 7 - Sharing the Ride

       BATCHES OF BIKERS

       The Second Rider

       Let’s Get Loaded

       Sidecars and Trikes

       THE END OF THE TRIP

       Resources

       Glossary

       Index

       Copyright Page

       Dedication

      While the content of this book is really collective wisdom gleaned from fellow motorcyclists and the school of hard knocks, two individuals were instrumental in allowing this book to come to life.

      First, it was Bob Carpenter, the editor of Road Rider, who salvaged СКАЧАТЬ