Motorcycle Safety Foundation's Guide to Motorcycling Excellence, Second Edition: Skills, Knowledge, and Strategies for Riding Right

by Motorcycle Safety Foundation

This is the book for the motorcyclist who wants to do it right! The Motorcycle Safety Foundation's Guide to Motorcycling Excellence  is the most complete and authoritative guide to motorcycle safe-riding techniques and strategies. More than one million students have completed courses developed by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation, and this book is the culmination of what this leading rider-training organization has learned about teaching students of all ages and experience levels. It is the perfect refresher for anyone who has taken an MSF class and it will be an eye-opener for those who have not yet taken a formal training course. In a clear, engaging style with detailed diagrams and extensive full-color photographs and illustrations, the book covers rider attitude, proper gear, basic and advanced street skills, and performance, as well as skill maintenance and troubleshooting. Topics include how to stop quickly when necessary; avoiding traffic hazards; applying evasive maneuvers; countersteering for better control; traveling safely and skillfully in a group; identifying and fixing mechanical problems; riding smoothly at high and low speeds; maintaining momentum in off-highway riding; and much, much more. The Motorcycle Safety Foundation's Guide to Motorcycling Excellence is a remarkable source of riding wisdom and the definitive reference for the sport. 

Genres: Motorcycle, Motorcycling, Reference

192 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 1995

About the author

The Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) is an American national, not-for-profit organization, founded in 1973, and sponsored by the U.S. manufacturers and distributors of BMW, BRP, Harley-Davidson, Honda, Kawasaki, KTM, Piaggio/Vespa, Suzuki, Triumph, Indian Motorcycle and Yamaha motorcycles. The MSF maintains rider training curricula used in most states for novice and experienced riders.
The MSF fosters a "ride safe" attitude, and promotes lifelong learning for motorcyclists. It also participates in government relations, motorcycle safety research, public awareness campaigns, and technical assistance to state training and licensing programs.

Reviews

[Jeff Collins · Rating 5 out of 5]

this is a MUST READ for all bikers

[Tom Hunter · Rating 4 out of 5]

For someone new to the world of motorcycling, this was an invaluable and excellent read. Some sections were absolute page turners, since it described techniques and practices that are designed to reduce the dangers inherent while piloting a two-wheeled craft in a sea of four-wheeled, predatory other vessels.

The only weakness of the book was its chapter-oriented, episodic nature.

[Jorge Mantilla · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent. A must for any rider.

[Naomi · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think this is the closest version I can find to the book I read (twice). My version was also written by Motorcycle Safety Foundation. I also read the regular motorcycle handbook you can buy from your courthouse (I think three times?). Anyways, for those of you on here who don't know. I've recently bought a dual-sport motorcycle, which is where all my reading time has gone. (Plus a lack of finding a good book lately.)

I took the MSF course and got my license, which is why I read one of their books before I took the course and it ended up being the same used in the class, so I got to read it again in class. I actually tied at having the second highest [riding] score in the class, I actually tied with another girl and the youngest boy in the class ended up getting the highest score.

All in all though, I'd recommend reading this book for anyone who wants more knowledge on motorcycles or who has been riding for a while to refresh your memory. I ride a Yamaha XT250 for anyone curious.

[James Caplanis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book for beginners and refreshing your memory on strategic points of riding

[Doug Wilkerson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This could save your life. Best book on riding well I've ever read.

[Brian Goldbeck · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent resource for anyone interested in motorcycle riding and safety. I even recommend this book to seasoned riders as a way to further develop their skills and knowledge.

[Sheila Myers · Rating 5 out of 5]

A book everyone who rides a motorcycle should read. Whether you're a beginner or have been riding for years, the information contained in this book will help you stay safe.