" As roads become more crowded and the speed capabilities of everyday motorcycles approach those of the fastest racing machines, the desire to enjoy the simple pleasures of gathering a group of friends for an off-road adventure gets more appealing all the time. You may know of trails in your area and be aware of events you might enter, but the unknowns cou
- Title : The Essential Guide to Dual Sport Motorcycling: Everything You Need to Buy, Ride, and Enjoy the World's Most Versatile Motor
- Author : Carl Adams
- Rating : 4.82 (125 Vote)
- Publish : 2015-11-8
- Format : Paperback
- Pages : 176 Pages
- Asin : 188431371X
- Language : English
" As roads become more crowded and the speed capabilities of everyday motorcycles approach those of the fastest racing machines, the desire to enjoy the simple pleasures of gathering a group of friends for an off-road adventure gets more appealing all the time. You may know of trails in your area and be aware of events you might enter, but the unknowns could be holding you back. Carl Adams has done us all a great favor by creating an encyclopedic look at dual-sporting; "Everything you need to buy, ride and enjoy the world's most versatile motorcycles" to paraphrase the book's cover. Malcolm Smith wrote the foreword, and you can't ask for a higher recommendation than that. This book contains so many nuggets of wisdom, you'll be at least a year ahead of the game by the last page." - Motorcycle Consumer News"Today's dual sport rider faces many bewildering choices for machines and gear. (Adams) thrifty no-nonsense perspective is refreshing and sound.I give it four out of four cylinders." - Editor Victor Wanchena, Minnesota Motorcycle MonthlyThe lack of primary sources also disqualify it as scholarship, but in any event, it's neither ambitious nor acute. It was very nicely done.From the choice of motorcycle type, the author then proceeds logically to looking at gear selection, a matter made more complicated than selecting street gear by the more diverse climactic conditions in which trail riders can find themselves. bridges a gap between undergrad level fluids textbooks and specialized topic texts most commonly used in advanced fluids coarses. Many street riders ride only during good weather but a minority ride year round and dual-sport and other off-road riders seem to have a lot in common with those riders. The symbols for many concepts uses different notation than conventional notations followed by many other books hence, needs getting used to, which is not worth at all. Since I see these rocks every day in my neighborhood, it was very interesting to learn about the geological conditions that created them.. However, it infuses distincOver 250 full-color photographs illustrate the many options for gear, clothing, and aftermarket accessories which can add comfort, safety, and convenience to any motorcycle adventure. It is organized into four sections covering motorcycle selection, setup, riding technique, and specialized activities such as off-road touring and rallies. This book is written to help adventuresome motorcyclists buy, ride, and enjoy dual sport motorcycles, those versatile machines that are equally at home on the street and in the dirt. New riders will benefit from the clear explanations of dual sport gear, accessories, and techniques, while experienced riders coming to dual sport from a street riding background will find chapters covering advanced dirt riding skills, GPS navigation, and preparing for multi-day trips. Riders at all levels will gain a broader perspective of the dual sport experience, from which they can begin their journey to new motorcycle adventures.. Several chapters include exercises designed to improve riding and impart new skills. The book also contains many references and sources to orient enthusiasts to the sometimes overwhelming sea of information that is available
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