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More proficient motorcycling: mastering the the ride [2nd ed., updated & rev] 9781935484868, 6520126292, 1935484869

Table of contents :
Contents......Page 5
Preface......Page 7
Introduction......Page 11
1. Mastering Attitude, Higher Skills, and Smarter Riding......Page 19
Developing the Right Attitude......Page 21
Acquiring Higher Skills......Page 22
Riding Smarter......Page 29
Choosing the Right Machine......Page 35
2. Mastering Speed and Passing......Page 45
Watching for Lane Parkers and Passing Demons......Page 47
Calculating Speed versus Risk......Page 48
Learning Strategies of Passing......Page 53
Guarding Against the Dangers of Wimpophobia......Page 60
3. Mastering Street and Road Hazards......Page 67
Dealing with Street Hazards......Page 69
Avoiding Regional Booby Traps......Page 77
4. Mastering the Art of Conspicuity......Page 83
Understanding How We See Our Surroundings......Page 85
Adopting Conspicuity Tactics......Page 91
Checking Vision and Hearing......Page 98
5. Mastering Situational Awareness......Page 103
Developing Expert Eyeballs......Page 106
Understanding Sight Distance......Page 113
6. Mastering Cornering: Throttle, Shifting, Braking......Page 121
Rolling On and Off the Throttle......Page 123
Learning the Smooth Shift......Page 125
Transitioning Between Throttle and Brakes......Page 130
Braking on Hills......Page 131
Mastering Aggressive Braking......Page 133
Understanding Different Brake Systems......Page 139
7. Mastering Cornering: Steering, Positioning, Lines......Page 145
Understanding Countersteering......Page 147
Understanding Body Steering......Page 153
Understanding Body Positioning......Page 155
Understanding Cornering Lines......Page 157
8. Mastering the Feel, Skill Renewal, and Self......Page 165
Interpreting Feedback......Page 167
Renewing Your Skills......Page 173
Not Riding Under the Influence......Page 181
Conclusion......Page 187
Appendix A: The Aging Rider......Page 191
Appendix B: Travel......Page 199
Glossary......Page 207
Resources......Page 211
Acknowledgments......Page 214
Photo Credits......Page 215
Index......Page 216

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