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Old 11-03-2006, 05:21 PM
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Just got my copy a minute ago, and I am so stoked! I ordered it through Amazon on 10/24 for next day delivery, and it just arrived (good thing they refunded my freight). Has anyone read this book? Unfortunately with all the rain, I won't be able to practice much.[&o]
 
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Old 11-03-2006, 06:10 PM
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I started it but its not as good as Nick Ienatsch's book
worth a read I guess, kinda funny how he uses Larry Pegram several times for "how not to ride" demonstrations, he's gotta be pissed lol
 
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He says in the intro how he hacks on Pegram's technique, but that Pregram can outride him any day of the week.
 
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i read through that before i got my bike, it is a good read
 
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It's a good book, but kinda boring. I guess it would be more fun if you have someone to practice the drills with. He does, however claim to teach you to drag a knee in one afternoon (if you can't already).
 
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Dragging a knee should not be a goal, but the result of other things. I learned that from reflection after my 1st Trackday. CR wanted to get my knee down. Turns out we were both improperly motivated.
 
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I don't want to drag a knee yet, but I'm tired of getting my *** kicked by ALL my friends. I am new, and they have been riding forever, and they always wait for me, and I HATE IT! I just want to get better, and have some tools that I can work with to get better. The first part is a little dry (suspension), and a little technical for me, but I am trudging through it. It helps to have a cigar lit while I am reading the book, though.[sm=pimp.gif]
 
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Didn't know you were so new. Reading your past posts you seemed very knowledgeable and experienced.
 
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ORIGINAL: Jaybird180

Didn't know you were so new. Reading your past posts you seemed very knowledgeable and experienced.
Well, thank you...I think? I get obsessed and eat, sleep, and breathe those things I find interesting. I am taking in all the information I can fit into my pea sized brain, and what does not come from on the road experience, comes from the knowledgable folks on this forum, friends, and the books I am reading. Plus, I am a salesman, so I get paid to sound like I know what I am talking about.
 
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Plus, I am a salesman, so I get paid to sound like I know what I am talking about -voodoochyl
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