Whether you’re a daily commuter, a weekend touring rider, or an off-road dirt fiend, this comprehensive guide from the experts at <i>Cycle World</i> magazine has the tried-and-true tips and tricks you need. Covers buying the right bike, riding safely, touring on two wheels, and maintaining and repairing your bike.<p>Every motorcyclist, from the weekend joyrider to the everyday commuter to the aspiring racetrack pro needs this book. In over 300 insider hits, experts from <i>Cycle World</i> magazine cover:<BR><b>Gear</b>: Including how to buy the best bike possible, evaluate a used ride, suit up for style and safety, and adapt your gear to a wide range of riding conditions.<BR><b>Riding</b>: Make the most of any situation, from navigating dangerous city streets and enjoying desert off-roading to holding your own on competitive tracks around the world (amps and pro-racer tips included!). Have fun, ride like a pro, and keep the rubber side down.<BR><b>Repair & Maintenance </b>: Tips for how to become your own repair shop—and how to avoid getting ripped off when you do need a mechanic. Also includes on-the-fly repairs, emergency fixes, and pro tips for maintenance routines to keep your bike running for years to come.<BR><BR>Contents include:<BR><BR>Choose a helmet<BR>Choose a jacket<BR>Choose the right gloves<BR>Choose your riding boots<BR>Clean a helmet<BR>Choose electric clothing<BR>Choose proper rain gear<BR>Keep your feet dry<BR>Maintain your gear<BR>Choose dirtbike riding gear<BR>Ten essentials you should have in your pockets<BR>Stay warm on a bike<BR>Stay cool on a bike<BR>Stay dry on a bike<BR>Pick racing leathers<BR>Pick your essential equipment<BR>Deal with an emergency (first aid)<BR>Ten knots every rider should know<BR>Clean your bike<BR>Clean your faceshield<BR>Pick up a bike that’s fallen over<BR>Common rider hand signals<BR>Motorcycle Vocabulary in Foreign Languages<BR>Clean your bike<BR>Theft-proof your bike<BR>Choose a lock<BR>Add lights to your bike<BR>Sell a bike<BR>Buy a used bike<BR>Drink and ride<BR>Shift without using the clutch<BR>Blend in at Sturgis<BR>Have a blast at Bike Week<BR>Get a date with an umbrella girl<BR>Ten best biker tattoos<BR>Watch a race<BR>Sneak into the pits<BR>Ride in Europe<BR>Ride in Vietnam<BR>Tape your hands for racing<BR>Adjust your lever positions<BR>Dressing for the weather<BR>Get on a bike for the first time<BR>Go riding with kids<BR>Be a good passenger<BR>Favorite motorcycle books<BR>What was the first motorcycle?<BR>When to shift<BR>Hot weather riding tips<BR>Learn from every ride<BR>Rent a motorcycle<BR>Favorite motorcycle movies<BR>Favorite motorcycle songs<BR>Best bike destinations<BR>Restart after stalling on a hill<BR>Using earplugs<BR>How to find a great road<BR>Women and bikes<BR>Choosing the right bike for a woman<BR>Take a child for a ride<BR>Carry a live pig on your bike<BR>Hide a new bike from your spouse<BR>Ride around the world<BR>Speak biker<BR>Dress like a biker<BR>Cook on your bike<BR>Eat while you ride<BR>Ride the Ironbutt<BR>Prepare roadkill<BR>Ride the Globe Of Death<BR>Ride on a tightrope<BR>Get a job at Cycle World<BR>Make a bike backfire<BR>Drag sparks off your centerstand<BR>Write a used-bike ad<BR>What to say if someone wants to borrow your bike<BR><BR>Adjust a chain<BR>Change a tire<BR>True a wheel<BR>Tighten a spoke<BR>Change your oil<BR>Fix a flat<BR>Tow a bike<BR>Patch a tube<BR>Charge a battery<BR>Basic electrical troubleshooting<BR>Clean the rust out of a gas tank<BR>Put a bike on a centerstand<BR>Tie a bike down in a truck<BR>Ship a bike in a crate<BR>Get your bike ready for winter<BR>Get your bike ready for riding season<BR>Do a pre-ride check<BR>Fix a stripped bolt<BR>Remove a stuck bolt/screw<BR>Adjust your clutch<BR>Lube a cable<BR>Change your jetting<BR>Mix two-stroke fuel<BR>Start a bike after it’s been submerged<BR>Align your wheels<BR>Set your air pressure<BR>Set your suspension sag<BR>Understand preload<BR>Understand damping<BR>Kickstart a