The Complete Motorcycle Book - Softcover

This book covers a lot of motorcycling territory, at just about the right speed...
Motorcycle Consumer News Covering the basics of nearly every technical topic in motorcycling, The Complete Motorcycle Book is a solid foundation of information for new riders and a great refresher for the seasoned rider.' Mark Mederski, Vice President of Marketing, American Motorcyclist Association.
Whether you're born to ride or thinking about two-wheeled transportation for the first time, this book provides everything that you need to know about buying, riding and maintaining a motorcycle. From making the best choices about when, where, how and what to ride to getting the most out of your machine, this ultimate consumer's guide provides detailed information that will appeal to novices and experts alike. This second edition has been completely revised and updated to reflect the latest developments in motorcycle technology, new trends in the motorcycle industry and the most popular new bike models.
The Complete Motorcycle Book's in-depth coverage includes
Advice on making the decision to ride
Detailed explanations of the different bike classes, with technical overviews of the most popular contemporary models, including those made by Harley-Davidson, Honda, Suzuki, Yamaha and many others
Entire chapters devoted to accessible explanations of basic mechanics and maintenance Tips on choosing the bike that best suits your personality and needs
A step-by-step guide to purchasing a motorcycle, new or used, and making sure you get what you pay for
Safe riding, including a chapter on sharing the road with other motorists and the most common dangers confronted by motorcyclists.