Modern Police Motorcycles in Action
Modern Police Motorcycles in Action

Author: Robert Genat

Publisher: Motorbooks International

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 96

ISBN-13: 9780760305225

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Motorcycle cops are among the most skilled riders ever to throw a leg over a two-wheeler, performing all the tasks of their car-driving counterparts, but on much faster and more vulnerable machines. This full-color book takes readers into the world of the modern motorcycle officer, offering comparisons of popular police bikes built by Harley-Davidson, Kawasaki and BMW; special equipment for the bikes and officers; training and patrolling techniques; and the special tasks associated with motorcycle officers.

First to Last
First to Last

Author: Dennis W. Lid

Publisher: CCB Publishing

Published: 2008-10-26

Total Pages: 113

ISBN-13: 1926585089

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The quest ... a military man ... his motorcycle adventures - all are weaved into a life's odyssey of war and peace that culminates in the answer to his lifelong search, and perhaps yours as well. The question is: ""Where does your treasure lie?"" First to Last is the true story of a soldier's life through the motorcycles he has owned and the most prominent action events that have occurred on those bikes and during his lifetime. It is a factual, first-hand account of the tale of a biker, a warrior and an incurable romantic. The story has an international tone, is action oriented during peace and.

Why We Ride
Why We Ride

Author: Mark Barnes, PhD

Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing

Published: 2018-01-09

Total Pages: 451

ISBN-13: 1620082292

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Why would anyone want to do something as dangerous as motorcycling? For those who love to ride, no explanation is necessary. For everyone else, there’s Why We Ride. Designed as both an explanation for outsiders and an anthem for those within the fold, this new book presents the insights of Mark Barnes, PhD, a motorcycling clinical psychologist. As a popular columnist at Motorcycle Consumer News for more than 20 years, Dr. Barnes articulates the elusive physical, emotional, and interpersonal elements that make the world of the motorcyclist such a rich and exciting place. His wide-ranging text covers both sports psychology and the psychoanalysis of common riding experiences, including the results of Dr. Barnes’ own empirical research. Heartfelt and thought provoking, here is a straightforward account of what makes real motorcyclists tick. Inside Why We Ride: What makes all the hazards and hardships of riding a motorcycle worthwhile to perfectly sane, intelligent, and responsible individuals Insights from clinical psychologist and moto-journalist Dr. Mark Barnes Examination of the complex gratifications, relentlessly compelling passions, and deeply personal experiences that motivate motorcyclists Sports psychology, psychoanalysis of common riding experiences, and reflections on the author’s personal journey as a rider Results of the author’s own empirical research on the motives of motorcyclists Thought-provoking exploration of the human dimension of motorcycling Special section on how riders achieve the quasi-mystical state of “Flow,” a concept currently at the center of modern sports psychology

The Upper Half of the Motorcycle
The Upper Half of the Motorcycle

Author: Bernt Spiegel

Publisher: Motorbooks

Published: 2019-08-13

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 0760366969

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Bernt Spiegel's The Upper Half of the Motorcycle was a best-selling motorcycling book in its original German with multiple editions and printings to its credit. Now translated into English, its provocative message is available to a wider audience. Spiegel's metaphor considers the rider and the motorcycle as a single unit, the rider being the upper half. Taking a multidisciplinary approach, the author draws on anthropology, psychology, biology, physics, and other disciplines to analyze the theory and function of the man-machine unit. Motorcycle riding is seen as a junction where people have created machines for personal transport and then become so adept at using them that the machine becomes like an extension of the rider themself. The ultimate goal for riders is the integration of the man-machine interface and subsequent skill development to the point of virtuosity. Spiegel considers the various aspects of motorcycle riding that must be understood, practiced, and mastered before virtuosity can be attained. Many anecdotes, supplementary material, and in-depth treatment of specialized topics is contained in sidebars and footnotes. Numerous diagrams and photographs illustrate the book's principles allowing the reader to consider and develop their riding skill set.

Leanings 2
Leanings 2

Author: Peter Egan

Publisher: Motorbooks International

Published: 2010-01-11

Total Pages: 322

ISBN-13: 0760337160

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For many motorcyclists, the next best thing to riding or working on their bikes is reading Peter Egan's Cycle World columns. His conversational style and adroit language make his writing appeal to all types of riders.

One Man Caravan
One Man Caravan

Author: Robert Edison Fulton

Publisher: Motorbooks

Published: 2016-10-01

Total Pages: 355

ISBN-13: 0760353301

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This adventurous work records Robert Edison Fulton's solo round-the-world tour on a two-cylinder Douglas motorcycle between July, 1932 and December, 1933. First published in 1937.

Motorcycle Mastery
Motorcycle Mastery

Author: Alan Hearnshaw

Publisher: Alan Hearnshaw

Published:

Total Pages: 199

ISBN-13: 0692369120

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Written by an advanced motorcycle instructor with thirty-five years of daily riding under his belt, Motorcycle Mastery is written for riders who would like to take their riding to the next level. It is a commonly-held belief that riding well begins and ends with control of your machine. The author contends that mere control of your machine—while a necessary skill—is a small part of what it takes to be a competent, well-rounded, and, most importantly, a safe rider. Far more important are the skills necessary for truly being the master of our environment; for negotiating our way through the hazards we face every day out on the road in a safe, competent and masterly efficient manner. It is these skills that are presented in Motorcycle Mastery. Beginning with some basic control skills to lay the foundation, the author then takes us through more and more advanced techniques not taught in common motorcycle license courses with a view to really honing our skill level, and making us the very best riders we can be. • Observation • Visibility • Positioning • Planning • Observation Links • The System for Safe Motorcycle Riding • Safe Passing • Group Riding • Road hazards • Riding in Hazardous Conditions • And more…