Breaking The Myths

This edition has just been completely re-edited in 2021. It has been updated with more text, more and better color graphics, "Breaking the Myths" is a debunking of the most common myths and misunderstandings about motorcycle riding techniques. Some of the myths covered are the function of body position/posture, gyroscopic forces, foot, peg weighting just to name a few. Motorcycles must always obey the known laws of physics no matter how logical an incorrect theory sounds. There is ample use of diagrams to easily visualize the dynamics being discussed. Another common problem, in the sport, is the use of incorrect terms and analogies which have no bearing on the dynamic being discussed. Some of these misused terms and analogies are covered here.