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Let’s talk about books. I’ve read a few bike related books, and have a few more on my shelf. I thought this would be a good place to discuss them and maybe we all find something new to add to our backlog. Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance - This really isn’t a motorcycle book, but it’s going to come up anyway. It didn’t live up to the hype to me. Maybe I just didn’t “get” it. Stealing Speed - The story of Ernst Degner, and his defection from East Germany with the secrets of 2-Stroke engines. This had a great mix of action and technical info, but without being overwhelming to someone who’s not mechanically inclined. I highly recommend it to anyone interested in the Cold War or GP racing. Jupiter’s Travels - Ted Simon’s journey around the world on his Triumph. I’m only about a third of the way through this so far, but loving it. He does a great job describing the people he meets throughout his journey. It’s also fun to see his riding skills develop since he barely has his license when he picks up the bike in the beginning. The Perfect Vehicle I picked this up at a library book sale and was pretty impressed. It was nice to read from the perspective of someone who wasn’t a total gearhead to begin with. Give it to someone who’s on the fence about riding. One Man Caravan - I haven’t gotten to read this yet, but the author has quite a resume to add to being one of the first to circumnavigate the world on a bike. Long Way Round - The book of the TV series that launched a thousand dentists on BMWs. Maybe this is a good book, or maybe we all just hate Charlie and Ewan. So what are you reading, goons?
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Skreemer posted:Peter Egan's "Leanings" volumes 1, 2, and 3. Peter Egan has some fantastic stuff. I only have one of the Leanings (2, I think), but it's a great collection. I grab it when I want a quick read. And after a couple pages, I'm adding Traction to my list
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Dielectric posted:The Perfect Vehicle: What is it About Motorcycles - total shitshow. I made it through a few chapters of self-involved nonsense and quit. The only other book I've stopped reading before the end was A Song of Ice and Fire, so there. I didn't think Perfect Vehicle was complete trash, but my favorite part might have been getting introduced to Robert Edison Fulton. You can buy his farm, if you have some money. builds character posted:It's a tough genre without a lot of great books, which is too bad because bikes are great and people should write about them. Maybe the majority of writers who ride just end up going to magazines. Razzled posted:does tron count Only this version: 
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Aug 31, 2017 02:55
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Ridgewell posted:If anybody has recommendations for practical riding advice, especially for beginners and intermediate riders, I'd be happy to get some. Total Control and Sport Riding Techniques are good choices as well.
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Aug 31, 2017 21:51
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HenryJLittlefinger posted:I'm reading Shop Class as Soul Craft right now and it's pretty good, it the deeper philosophy stuff gets boring. The concept of that one sounded good, but I was worried that it would turn into "Millennials  ". Does it avoid that?
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Oh cool. I'll have to check it out then. For another non motorcycle adventure, I'll throw out Joshua Slocum's Sailing Alone Around the World. The guy is funny even though over 100 years of changes in language.
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