<b>Many motorcycle riders got their start on a dirt bike, and many more have learned the joy and freedom of trail riding and adventure touring. Affordable, easy to ride, and fun, dirt bikes are a great way to enjoy the great outdoors and build riding skills. This book covers riding and wrenching basics, as well as more advanced X-games style tricks. A must for any dirt rider.</b><br><br>Whether you enjoy trail-riding and exploring the backcountry, aspire to motocross stardom, wonder how they do those amazing freestyle flips, or are planning the adventure trip of a lifetime, this book is packed with hands-on, off-road tips and tricks. <BR> <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> Dirt riding is not just a great form of outdoor recreation, it’s a sport in its own right, and this book has the information you need to enjoy a day on the trails or to level up your freestyle or racing skills.<BR> <b>Wrenching:</b> Dirt Rider is renowned for its “Dr. Dirt” feature, which breaks down repairs from the everyday to the highly specialized into simple, step-by-step tutorials. This book features the best of those, allowing any rider to become their own mechanic, saving thousands of dollars and getting the best from any bike.<BR> <BR> Contents include:<BR> <BR> The Total Dirt Rider Manual <BR> Table of Contents<BR> Know the History<BR> Get Started<BR> Learn to Ride<BR> Teach a Young Rider<BR> <BR> <b>Special Suspension Section:</b> A bike’s suspension is vitally important, expensive to fix, and tricky to diagnose. If there’s one thing off-road riders crave, it’s the ability and know-how to do this maintenance themselves. This special section delivers with clear, detailed but quick-to-grasp, tips from America’s top race-bike mechanics. Useful for anyone from a weekend trail rider to a motocross pro, this 16-page section alone could save a rider thousands of dollars.