The Women S Guide To Motorcycling

Author : Lynda Lahman
Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing
Page : 341 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2016-06-28
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781620082102

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The Women's Guide to Motorcycling by Lynda Lahman Pdf

Recent statistics show that approximately 12 percent of motorcycle owners are women and that close to 25 percent of motorcycle riders are women. While it’s still a male-dominated field, the number of female bikers has increased by more than 25 percent in just five years, showing that women have a strong presence on two wheels. In The Women’s Guide to Motorcycling, author Lynda Lahman, herself a motorcycle owner and rider, provides a comprehensive look at motorcycling techniques, street smarts, and safety concerns while addressing female-specific challenges as well as issues that all bikers face from a female point of view. INSIDE The Women’s Guide to Motorcycling Anecdotes from female motorcycle enthusiasts, riders, and owners, including the author’s own story Women as a growing presence among riders, including notable names of the past and present Motorcycle skills from basic to advanced, appropriate for bikers of all levels of experience and expertise The physical and mental aspects of riding Considerations for choosing a bike, such as seat height and weight distribution, and female-appropriate gear A primer on proper maintenance and dealing with mechanical problems Different types of riding, such as sport, racing, touring, long distance, and off road Getting more out of the sport through involvement in clubs, forums, charity events, and mentoring new riders

Author : Liz Jansen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2011-10-01
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 0987758306

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Women, Motorcycles and the Road to Empowerment by Liz Jansen Pdf

A collection of stories that detail a journey along our personal, emotional and spiritual path to enlightenment and becoming all that we are.

Author : Tamela Rich
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2018-01-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0984047328

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Hit the Road by Tamela Rich Pdf

"Hit The Road: A Woman's Guide to Solo Motorcycle Touring" includes stories from Tamela Rich's motorcycle travels, plus checklists, tips, and resources for anyone who wants to get the best out of a two-wheeled adventure. The book helps readers: 1. Identify their Traveler Type. 2. Learn to plan the perfect itinerary for their Traveler Type. 3. Understand their fears and how to overcome them. 4. Choose personal safety devices and strategies best suited to them. 5. Learn money-saving tips that will let them spend more time on the road. 6. Prepare for travel by downloading checklists for packing, mechanical inspections, tools, and emergencies. 7. Understand what to do if something unwelcome happens on a trip. 8. Experience the joy of traveling solo without feeling lonely. And much more...

Author : Cristine Sommer Simmons
Publisher : Parker House Publishing Incorporated,Csi
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2009-04-15
Category : Photography
ISBN : 0981727050

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The American Motorcycle Girls, 1900 to 1950 by Cristine Sommer Simmons Pdf

Features photographs of women motorcyclists.

Author : Mark Zimmerman
Publisher : Motorbooks
Page : 259 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2016-12-15
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9780760357620

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The Essential Guide to Motorcycle Maintenance by Mark Zimmerman Pdf

Popular motorcycle journalist and author Mark Zimmerman brings a comfortable, conversational tone to his easy-to-understand explanations of how motorcycles work and how to maintain them and fix them when they don't. This practical tutorial covers all brands and styles of bikes, making it a perfect companion to the owner's service manual whether you need to use the step-by-step instructions for basic maintenance techniques to wrench on your bike yourself or just want to learn enough to become an informed customer at your local motorcycle service department. This book includes more than 500 color photos and a thorough index to make it an especially user-friendly reference for home motorcycle mechanics of all skill levels.

Author : Sasha Mullins
Publisher : Motorbooks International
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2008-09-24
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 0760329222

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The Chrome Cowgirl Guide to the Motorcycle Life by Sasha Mullins Pdf

A girl’s gotta have a passion--why not a motorcycle? Like a love letter from the wild side of life comes this book from “chrome cowgirl” Sasha Mullins. A primer for women who ride, or want to, or might simply like to jumpstart their lives, the book covers the ground in a way that’s as entertaining as it is informative. Whether it’s how to ride, what to do to your bike, or what to wear, Sasha has the advice. What’s more, her bike savvy and street strategies pack powerful lessons, offering a friendly word from the wisecracking on how to get the most out of life’s wild ride. From choosing, maintaining, and repairing a bike to honing your vocabulary and checking your attitude, there’s something here for every woman who ever dreamed of saddling up and becoming an easy rider in control of her destiny.

Author : Nancy Debenham
Publisher : Steve Brown
Page : 117 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1928
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781908890047

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Motor-cycling for Women 1928 by Nancy Debenham Pdf

Betty and Nancy Debenham were a pair of young adventurous lady motorcyclists who entered trials competitions on equal terms with men in the 1920's. Although they were serious motorcyclists they never let this get in the way of their tremendous sense of fun. Their spirit shines through in 'Motor Cycling for Women'. A practical and yet at times eccentric and quirky book from a bye-gone era that will make you smile.

Author : Ken Condon
Publisher : Motorbooks
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2019-10-15
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 0760366942

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Riding in the Zone by Ken Condon Pdf

Riding motorcycles is fun, but author Ken Condon maintains that there is a state of consciousness to be achieved beyond the simple pleasure of riding down the road. Riding in the Zone helps riders find that state of being. It's the experience of being physically and mentally present in the moment, where every sense is sharply attuned to the ride. Your mind becomes silent to the chatter of daily life, and everyday problems seem to dissolve. You feel a deeper appreciation for life. Your body responds to this state of being with precise, fluid movements, you feel in balance, your muscles are relaxed, and it seems as though every input you make is an expression of mastery. This is "the Zone." Condon identifies all of the factors that affect entering the Zone and addresses each one individually, from the development of awareness and mental skills to mastering physical control of the motorcycle. At the end of each chapter are drills designed to transform the book's ideas into solid, practical riding skills. Riding in the Zone takes riders to the next level in their skill set.

Author : Alicia Mariah Elfving
Publisher : Motorbooks
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2021-05-18
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9780760367513

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The MotoLady's Book of Women Who Ride by Alicia Mariah Elfving Pdf

Written and curated by Alicia Mariah Elfving, founder of TheMotoLady.com and the Women’s Motorcycle Show, and arguably the most notable advocate for women in the motorcycling hobby, The MotoLady's Book of Women Who Ride subverts all the tired women-and-motorcycle tropes, offering the true stories of the women past and present who ride and wrench as well as anyone, proving every bit as indispensable to maintaining and growing a positive motorcycling culture. Historically, depictions of women in motorcycle culture tend to objectify—from the outlaw motorcycle club “biker babe” to cheesecake photography to posturing celebrities with motorcycles as props. The truth is much different. From the early days of motorcycle culture more than 100 years ago, women have played a central role in making the motorcycle a legitimate form of transportation, recreation, and motorsport. Elfving presents more than 70 figures in the motorcycle world, from the Americas to Europe and even the Middle East and South Asia—stunt riders, racers, builders, customizers, organizers, and more. Elfving links today’s women motorcyclists with those of the past and illustrates the freedom represented by two wheels, and how motorcycles allow women to transcend cultural expectations confidently. You'll meet riders such as: Sofi Tsingos, who raises money for charities by building and auctioning motorcycles. Safety ambassador Brittany Morrow, who found her calling after surviving a high-speed crash with no gear. The Van Buren sisters, who in 1916 were among the first motorcyclists to ride coast to coast and the first women to ride to the summit of Pikes Peak. The late Jessi Combs, an iconic TV personality, metal fabricator, and land-speed record holder. Overwhelmingly positive, Elfving instills confidence and can-do rather than providing an echo chamber of common complaints among women in motorcycling. In addition, The MotoLady's Book of Women Who Ride is illustrated throughout with contemporary and historical photos of the author’s subjects, comprising a beautiful as well as inspiring package.

Author : Jim Bennett,James S. Bennett
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 0816038538

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The Complete Motorcycle Book by Jim Bennett,James S. Bennett Pdf

A guide for both novice and experienced motorcyclists includes guidelines for selecting and buying a motorcycle, safety tips, maintenance techniques, and a survey of the basic mechanical and electronic systems

Author : Gloria Struck
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Motorcyclists
ISBN : 1941064027

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Gloria by Gloria Struck Pdf

Gloria Tramontin Struck rode a motorcycle for the very first time at age 16 in 1941. Women simply didn't ride motorcycles in 1941, but at the urging of her older brother, a very reluctant Gloria gave it a try, and it changed her life forever. She has been riding ever since, and at age 92, still rides regularly and continues to participate in cross country rides. As you might expect, any woman regularly riding a motorcycle in an era when women didn't ride motorcycles has a lot of stories to tell. In Gloria Struck: 75 years on Two Wheels and Still Riding, Gloria shares with you all of her favorite stories, from back when she was being raised behind her father's motorcycle shop in Clifton NJ, through 75 years of riding tales, all the way to the present, where she is rightfully celebrated at motorcycles rallies and events. Complementing her life and riding stories is an extensive scrapbook of photos, over 100 of which are included in this autobiography. Also included are anecdotes provided by fans, friends and admirers. Of course, Gloria's book and her stories, are as much about overcoming prejudice and personal obstacles, as it is about riding motorcycles. Because of that, this book resonates with riders and non-riders alike. The message is about more than riding, it's about meeting and conquering life's challenges with courage and humor.

Author : Karen Boyd
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 65 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2010-03-23
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780557368402

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TwoWheelFemales. com - Guide for Beginning Women Motorcycle Riders by Karen Boyd Pdf

This is a guide to everything a beginning female motorcycle rider needs to know to go from wannabe to motorcyclist with confidence. It is written by a woman for other women who want to join the sisterhood of motorcyclists.

Author : Robert M. Pirsig
Publisher : Turtleback Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0606039600

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Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert M. Pirsig Pdf

"With a new introduction by the author"--Jacket.

Author : Gary Inman
Publisher : Laurence King Publishing
Page : 426 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2023-03-16
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781399613590

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How to Build a Motorcycle by Gary Inman Pdf

How to Build a Motorcycle leads you through all the key stages - from initially finding the right project for your skill level, to sourcing a base bike and safely taking on some full-on bike-building tasks. With clear, easy-to-follow instructions, proper advice and specially commissioned step-by-step illustrations throughout it is an ideal aid to getting your hands oily. Written by Gary Inman, the co-founder of independent motorcycle magazine Sideburn, and illustrated by Adi Gilbert who is best known for his bicycle and motorcycle drawings whose clients include Harley-Davidson, Guy Martin, Wired magazine, Sideburn magazine and Nike, this is a must-have for all motorcycle lovers. Read this book, even dip in and out where relevant. If it makes sense, schedule some time, clear your mind, pull on some old clothes, grab your toolbox and get going. The chapters in How to Build a Motorcycle will tell you how to complete a huge variety of tasks that will allow even the greenest of novices to get their hands dirty and start modifying with purpose. If you belong to this camp, start with some of the low-input, high-reward jobs, such as fitting bars, swapping the rear shocks or wiring in a new tail light. Even though these require relatively little work, they'll transform the look of your bike, and completing them will fill you with confidence to undertake the more difficult jobs, such as fitting more modern front forks or even making your own frame. The book comes with a glossy 32-page section on finished bikes and is a reference and the perfect gift for all fans, from those who merely like to tinker, to riders taking on a full build.

Author : Jerry Palladino
Publisher : Ride Like a Pro, Inc
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2009-07-07
Category : Motorcycles
ISBN : 0615400124

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Ride Like a Pro, the Book by Jerry Palladino Pdf