Straight facts about riding! A Twist of the Wrist, the acknowledged number one book on rider improvement for ten years straight, brought riders worldwide to a new understanding of vital riding skills. Uncovers and traces, action by action, the direct links between man and machine.
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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. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
- H. Robert Malinowsky, Univ. of Illinois at Chicago
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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By Mawgirl
Format:Paperback
Many reviewers recommend reading this book over and over. This is partly needed because it's not particularly well written, as others have noted. Poor writing shouldn't impact the quality of the content, which is good - but the book has me nearly at screaming point with the incessant stars that highlight words that are defined at the end of each chapter. Each and every star firstly jerks my attention away from the flow of the text and secondly irritates me when I realize how unnecessary it is. EVERY WRITER IN EFFECT ASSUMES THAT THE READER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR UNDERSTANDING THE TEXT. The most ridiculous words are flagged. Are motorcyclists really so stupid that they (a) don't understand the words "hesitate" or "identical" (which are not the simplest words flagged) AND (b) they are incapable of looking up a dictionary on their own? I regularly look up words I don't understand - that's my responsibility. A glossary for technical terms as an appendix, now that would have been useful. I have become so sensitized to the stars I'm having trouble getting through the text to the message. Don't let it put you off buying the book, but be warned.
By Dartchie
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Being a new rider and a little heavy on the break Code gave me a better understanding on how the motorcycle works and
how to become an more confident rider. A must read!
how to become an more confident rider. A must read!
By J. Marcio
Format: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.
A lot of my techique progress it's due to this book. Great reading.
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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!
Published on May 27 2011 by Cor0070
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
Published on Aug 28 2008 by A. Khalifa
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Excellent read
Everyone who rides a motorcycle should read this. Totally recommended. I've become a lot more confident since reading this book - can't wait to try it all out "for real" on the... Read more
Published on Aug 31 2006 by Alex B
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Code's most useful text for street riders
"Twist II" contains the most useful information to street riders, out of Code's three "twist"-series books. Read more
Published on Dec 30 2003 by W. D. Rupy
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Helped me survive some scary occurences
I don't know about everyone else, but when I read a book I learn from it. There is a lot to learn in this book. Read more
Published on May 27 2003 by Daniel Cox
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A must read.
This book directly addresses things the rider may have experienced but not been able to single out of the riding experience. Read more
Published on April 4 2003 by K. AHearn
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Useful for road and touring riders as well.
Although clearly written for the high-performance and/or racing addict, "Twist of the Wrist 2" is highly useful to help road and touring riders get the most out of their machines... Read more
Published on Jan 10 2003 by Lawrence Bird
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Corner fast, smile and say Damn! I did that well.
Keith Code and Ken Hough ("Proficient Motorcycling") have helped to demystify motorcycle behavior in turns. Read more
Published on Sep 28 2002 by Norm Birndorf
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twist of the wrist: the basics of high-performance motorcycl
The 2nd in the series is my favorite. It covers exact techniques, to fix exact riding problems. I particularly like the explanation of the different human reactions (called... Read more
Published on Sep 3 2002
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A must
This book is considered a roadracing bible and is an absolute must for any sportbike rider. The skills tought here are not just for track but are for street as well, and will make... Read more
Published on Aug 26 2002
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