The Savvy Guide to MotorcyclesThe wind in your face, the feel of the open road, the sounds of nature; motorcycling has long been a passion enjoyed by a select few. In the minds of many, it was associated with danger, either from motorcycling itself or from some of the people the sport tended to attract. That has all changed over the last decade as baby boomers find themselves with time, money, and the desire to enjoy what they couldn't when they were young. |
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Contents
Savvy Guide Icons | 7 |
What Is It about Motorcycles? | 15 |
Getting Rolling | 29 |
Getting Trained Getting Legal | 47 |
Your Own Ride | 61 |
Time to Lay Your Money Down | 81 |
A Crash Course in Personal Protective Equipment | 111 |
Stayin Safe Stayin Alive | 137 |
Places to Go People to Ride With | 185 |
Youre Not Out There by Yourself You Know | 205 |
Motorcyclists in Your Blind Spot | 219 |
Glossary | 229 |
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About the Author | 251 |
You Brought It Home You Take Care of It | 163 |
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