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Old Jan 5, 2012 | 02:37 PM
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Default Best How To Ride DVDs/Books
Tried the search, but got one book ref and not much recommendation for it. So, would like to know the best DVDs/Books on riding safely you think is/are out there. Both for the novice and experienced ride. Or what is in your library on the subject.

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Old Jan 5, 2012 | 02:40 PM
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I don't ride a DVD/book, so I'm no help to you>
 
Old Jan 5, 2012 | 02:41 PM
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Google search "Ride like a Pro" - That's all you'll ever need.
 
Old Jan 5, 2012 | 02:44 PM
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I haven't found a good book on Motorcycle riding/safety yet. I read Proficent Motorcycling, which is a popular book with mostly positive reviews, but I didn't get much out of it.

Go to YouTube and search for motorcycle riding tips there. There are lots of free instructional videos there I found useful.
 
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Ride Like a Pro. You can see sample videos from their website and on youtube. Jerry is an instructor for the motor cops and they are probably the best riders on the road. You can't go wrong with their dvd and training class. www.ridelikeapro.com/
 
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Thank you gentlemen.
 
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Originally Posted by fubar55
i don't ride a dvd/book, so i'm no help to you>
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Ride Like A Pro here too; I love that video and practice it all the time. I did read Proficent Motorcycling but I agree with Druid; I really didn't get much out of it but I'd still recommend it since you may.
 
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These are good books for a beginner:

http://www.amazon.com/Proficient-Mot...5803929&sr=8-1

http://www.amazon.com/More-Proficien...d_bxgy_b_img_b

The Ride Like a Pro videos are also very good.
 
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