The Savvy Guide to Motorcycles

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Indy Tech Publishing, 2005 - Transportation - 251 pages
The 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
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How Does a Motorcycle Work? 29 What Happens If I Press This Gizmo? 30 Help
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Heaven Forbid
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Time to Lay Your Money Down
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A Crash Course in Personal Protective Equipment
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Feet and Ankles and
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You Brought It Home You Take Care of
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Youre Not Out There by Yourself You Know
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Motorcyclists in Your Blind Spot
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Glossary
229
Bibliography and Resources
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About the Author
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Copyright

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