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Proficient Motorcycling: The Ultimate Guide to Riding Well |  | Author: David L. Hough
Publisher: BowTie Press
Category: Book
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Rating:  247 reviews
Sales Rank: 3202
Media: Paperback
Edition: 2nd
Pages: 288
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Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.6
Dimensions (in): 11 x 8.2 x 1
ISBN: 1933958359
Dewey Decimal Number: 629.28475
EAN: 9781933958354
ASIN: 1933958359
Publication Date: April 22, 2008
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Product Description
This fresh update of the world's best introduction to safe street-riding techniques now marries color imagery and contemporary road scenes with expanded content and more real road hazard strategies written in clear, concise,easy-to follow instruction that has made the book #1.
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 Worthwhile reading August 23, 2010
C. Crawford
I have been riding for a few years now; not a serious rider though. I wanted to refresh my knowledge of riding and road conditions. This book covered all of that and more. A worthwhile read, especially if you are new to riding. Easy to understand, and the photos help bring the story all together.
Good book August 23, 2010
ccg
The book came in good condition and currently reading and enjoying the wonderful world of motorcycles.
 An Absolute Must Read for any Motorcyclist August 22, 2010
PJS in MD, USA (MD, USA)
In addition to taking an MSF class, reading this book is the best way I know of to learn about the fundamental skills needed for safely riding on today's roads. Hough's book provides key insights on everything from basic techniques to navigating through traffic to common sense things we often overlook. If you ride a motorcycle on the roads, this book is a VERY worthwhile read!
 scared witless June 11, 2010
Ameena A. (Buffalo, NY USA)
1 out of 5 found this review helpful
This book is a real mood & confidence killer! David Hough would have us believe that there is a deadly disaster lurking over EVERY hill and around EVERY curve and corner! I read this book and thought: Is this book for IDIOTS? Is this book for people who do not KNOW that a wet road surface is more dangerous and you should slow down, that you should be ready for what might be around that corner or over the hill that you CANNOT SEE and slow down, that you should NOT provoke someone by shaking your fist or giving them the finger, that riding at night is dangerous for many reasons, etc?? My brother and boyfriend, both veteran riders, told me NOT to read these books...that they are filled with doom and gloom and seem to be almost trying to convince you NOT to ride. I didn't learn much of anything that common sense does not already provide. Perhaps this is for neophytes who do not have much driving (car) experience. In that case, this book is GREAT. However, I would like to see a book that emphasizes not only the downside of motorcycling but the JOY of motorcycling. This year, July of 2010, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, 5 riders (2 per bike) were killed instantly when a car coming in the opposite direction, went over the center line. These were veteran riders on big Harleys...easily visible. One woman was the sole survivor...critical condition. But they died doing what they loved. We all have to die and I'd rather die on my bike than drooling at the age of 90 in a nursing home. My point: motorcycling, by its very nature, is a risk and you cannot control what the other guy does. You ALWAYS MUST use common sense and be careful but NOT expect the worst to happen when you pull out of your driveway because you cannot control certain factors. I believe that the constant focusing on the negatives can lead to the very disaster you fear. DO tell us of how to minimize the risks but please throw in some JOY and positivity. You are depressing me with your scary scenarios, David!
Solid review of Motorcycling skills June 4, 2010
T. Roy (Deville, La)
I started riding two years ago and find myself consuming all the info I can to avoid being a statistic. I found the first chapter a little hard to get through, because it was the geometry and physics of how you can stay on two wheels, but it is all a good read.
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