"Your motorcycle is a baby-velociraptor not a robot," instructs author and enthusiast Christopher Allen. "And it's not going to tell you when it's hungry. It's just going to bite you in the ass."
The quote comes from a digital essay entitled "The Ultimate Badass Gentleman's Guide to Motorcycling (mind techniques for staying alive)", and the seven-chapter discourse includes headings like "Be Absolutely Unrelational" and "Know Your Machine." The "Badass" part of the title refers to Allen's casual, guy-to-guy tone, while the "staying alive" portion encourages stoic attitudes, basic safety stuff, and the concept of maintaining a simple set of personal limits.
At only 1,431 words (I've written longer motorcycle reviews), Allen's piece is more like a little pamphlet than a book (in fact, he refers to it exactly as such.) And though Allen's voice comes through in his writing, it doesn't delve particularly deep into its internal philosophy; this is more a series of anecdotal pointers than an outright road map for riding.
The bad news? Those accustomed to free online content might be surprised to find that unless you're an Amazon Prime and Kindle owner, it'll cost you to download this guide. The good news? It'll only lighten your pocket by 99 cents.
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I think this is a great book for all motorcyclist, bikers, riders or races that “staying alive” should be always keep in mind. Wearing protective gear like helmets, leather jackets and boots can save your life. It can absorb the impact of the accident, preventing serious damage or injuries to your body. If you are a smart rider, you know safety and protection comes first.