Essential Guide to Motorcycle Travel, 2nd Edition : Planning, Outfitting, and Accessorizing by Dale Coyner (2014, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherWHITE HORSE Press
ISBN-101884313426
ISBN-139781884313424
eBay Product ID (ePID)167483594
Product Key Features
Edition2
Book TitleEssential Guide to Motorcycle Travel, 2nd Edition : Planning, Outfitting, and Accessorizing
Number of Pages176 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2014
TopicMotorcycles / Repair & Maintenance, Motorcycles / General
IllustratorYes
GenreTransportation
AuthorDale Coyner
Book SeriesEssential Guide Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.5 in
Item Weight20.8 Oz
Item Length10.5 in
Item Width8.2 in
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Intended AudienceTrade
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Reviews"This is the second edition of this book and we loved the first. The new version adds much more to a superb book full of the tips, ideas and information on "Planning, Outfitting, and Accessorizing" yourself and your machine if you plan on doing some serious riding and touring. . . . There is never a need to learn from your own mistakes when you have a concise and well-written guide such as this. Modern concerns for today's riders are covered as well, with information on GPS, Bluetooth and action cameras all in the guide. Dale Coyner's The Essential Guide to Motorcycle Travel is just that -- essential. . . .well worth the investment." - Brian Rathjen, Editor of Backroads magazine
SynopsisMotorcyclists in record numbers are heading out on ambitious trips across America and around the world. The Essential Guide to Motorcycle Travel offers essential advice to fully prepare them for traveling long distances over extended periods. Whether you are getting ready for a weekend trip beyond your home turf, or for a transcontinental odyssey lasting several years, Coyner's book details the fundamentals for riding in comfort, safety, and convenience. In three major sections, this book covers trip planning, rider preparation, and outfitting the motorcycle. This newest edition has been completely updated to reflect current information and the newest trends in mobile technology, as it relates to motorcycle touring. Coyner lays out the steps for planning a worry-free, fun trip, one that starts with the rider physically and mentally prepared. On the road, having good riding gear can make a dramatic difference in comfort and safety as the weather changes from dry to wet, and from hot to cold. Coyner describes the important aspects of personal preparation and describes the major kinds of riding gear and how they work to control body temperature and moisture. As motorcycle technology has evolved, so have aftermarket accessories, which are made to address virtually every special need. Coyner shows you step-by-step how electrical modifications can be made, and provides specific sections on high-performance lighting and conspicuity, GPS and other cockpit instruments, entertainment and communication devices, cameras and camcorders, ergonomic enhancements, suspension improvements, luggage and storage additions, and trailers. Over 250 full-color photographs illustrate riding gear, accessories, and modifications that will make any motorcycle adventure the trip of a lifetime., Dale Coyner is the owner of Open Road Outfitters, a motorcycle accessory shop in Sterling, Virginia. He is a member of the Governors Motorcycle Advisory Council for the Commonwealth of Virginia and the author/photographer of "Motorcycle Journeys Through North America "and "Motorcycle Journeys Through the Appalachians.", Touring on two wheels is one of life's simple pleasures. And learning how to do it right can help keep it that way. This how-to guide is full of the collected tips, tricks, and advice of seasoned travelers and experts from the motorcycling community that help to maximize the ride, while minimizing lessons learned the hard way. In sharing their broad experiences, along with his own, veteran author and straight-shooter Dale Coyner offers up the wisdom enthusiasts need to plan their own dream trips, accessorize their bikes, outfit themselves and their passengers, and deal with contingencies as they inevitably arise, whether out for a day-trip on home turf, or preparing to conquer the far asphalt reaches of the globe. Coyner leads both newcomers and veterans step by step in the right direction, outlining a template for estimating mileage and expenses, and offering advice for evaluating the many excellent gear choices veteran riders use to stay warm, cool, and dry in the face of the elements. Small adjustments to ergonomics can also make big differences in comfort. Numerous and versatile luggage options can be mixed and matched to keep gear secure, and trailers can open up new possibilities for camping or hauling necessities. Since the fun factor decreases when things aren't fundamentally safe, Coyner also teaches how to manage the variables under every rider's control, which can include choosing tires and accessory lighting, packing well, performing preventive maintenance, and adding electrical gadgets responsibly. Today's two-wheeled travellers can easily integrate into their cockpit all the benefits and convenience of smartphones, Bluetooth communication, digital entertainment, GPS navigation, and action cameras. Knowing what is available allows one to make savvy choices that will increase enjoyment on the road.
