totalmotorcycle wrote:Learning to ride a motorcycle is fun and can be stressful too. Taking an MSF course is a great way to learn the basics that you will need down the road. Better to learn them now than to learn them in the split second you need them!
There are a lot of great books out there to read and learn from that will help any rider (new or experienced) ride better.
Total Motorcycle has a great free Beginners Guide to Motorcycling Handbook: http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/school.htm that I would hope all new riders will take the time to read.
For books, I suggest:
Proficient Motorcycling by David L. Hough. - I've read it twice now and keep learning new things as I read it. Great for all riders.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Motorcycles - Another great guide, don't let the title fool you. It is full of good stuff to read and learn.
Does anyone else have some good book suggestions?
Mike.
I have these 2 books, and I think thay are GREAT! Pages are getting a little dog-eared, too.