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The thrill of motorcycle racing tugs at the heartstrings of anyone who own a Harley, Honda, Yamaha, or any other cycle. Since most individuals do not have access to a racetrack, this enthusiasm results in far too many accidents, some fatal, on public streets. Code writes for those who do have access to tracks where riding techniques can be perfected. He has many years of racing behind him, and his earlier popular handbook, A Twist of the Wrist: The Motorcycle Road Racers Handbook ( LJ 3/1/83), is the classic guide to rider improvement. Here, he employs down-to-earth questions, answers, and examples of high-performance riding. The excellent illustrations and margin notes are useful. Both beginning and advanced racers will find this an excellent book. Highly recommended for libraries with a motorcyclist clientele.
- H. Robert Malinowsky, Univ. of Illinois at Chicago
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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The Basics of High-Performance Motorcycle Riding. The best tips for better times and improved safety.

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5.0 out of 5 stars This is "The Book" for sport riding, Jun 28 2003

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J. Marcio (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Twist of the Wrist Vol. II: The Basics of High Performance Motorcycle Riding (Paperback)

Keith has a lot to say, no doubt about it. He is surgically smooth with the words - just the necessary - except for the "definitions" at the end of each chapter, which are a waste of paper.
A lot of my techique progress it's due to this book. Great reading.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Corner fast, smile and say Damn! I did that well., Sep 28 2002

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This review is from: Twist of the Wrist Vol. II: The Basics of High Performance Motorcycle Riding (Paperback)

Keith Code and Ken Hough ("Proficient Motorcycling") have helped to demystify motorcycle behavior in turns. The concept of countersteering seems strange till you watch a bike coming directly at you and the wheel suddenly, (but temporarily) turns in the opposite direction of the subsequent turn. I've been a street rider (always having a fast/modified bike) since the late 60s and even with much experience, never realized how sloppy my riding really was. Mr. Code (in Twist II) points out that transferring the technical concepts to actual riding goes against many survival instincts. This is much like learning to ski where leaning downhill in turns is crucial to control when every instinct screams at you to do the opposite.

One of many concepts presented is "pivot steering by using outside peg pressure." The mechanics and application of this are well presented by Mr. Code, and I'll tell you the best part. It increased my confidence and average speed through fast corners by 10 mph! After some practice, this feels so right, it brings a smile to your face like any physical action in sport that you've performed well and gracefully. Lots of good stuff like this in twist II. You may think you can take turns pretty fast, and maybe you can but apply these concepts and you'll go faster and smoother.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Solid Book of Fundimentals In Need Of Updating, Aug 21 2001

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Chris in St. Pete (St. Petersburg, FL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Twist of the Wrist Vol. II: The Basics of High Performance Motorcycle Riding (Paperback)

As a beginning rider that completed the MSF riding course, I was searching for the tools that would allow me to ride faster and safer. While the MSF covers the "how to" it doesn't really go into the "why"...This book does an excellent job of telling you why you do things on the bike and how the bike will react.

If you are a street rider wanting to ride faster, better and safer than skip "Twist of the Wrist" and buy this book instead. "Twist II" really should have been the first book in this series as it focuses on fundamentals, while "Twist" emphasizes the skills of road racing, which are obviously different than street riding.

While the information contained in this book will always be relevant, the text and layout look a bit dated, especially in this day and age of "...for Dummies" books. The text is easy to read and comprehend but can be a bit juvenile at times.

I have read and applied the concepts of this book to my everyday riding and feel it has accelerated my learning curve tremendously over what I would have learned simply by doing or listing to the advice of friends.

Bottom line: 95% of riders can benefit from reading this book. Read it, apply it and be a better rider.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book,!
Great book, Mr. Code mastered the techniques of riding a motorcycle, and the way to make you understand. Every biker should read this book!

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3.0 out of 5 stars Very good book for Most people
Unless you are a very strong track enthuiast, this book will be great addition to read, I suggest to start reading it around spring, just to sharpen your skills. Read more