REFERENCES
A Twist of The Wrist by Keith Code
who has coached more world champions than anyone on the planet is one of my favorite motorcycle reads, it really makes you think about the way you ride. Keith explains the most complicated concepts in a way that is easy to understand. All the important aspects of rider position on the bike, bike position on the road, accelerating, cornering, braking, are covered in a no nonsense entertaining & absorbing writing style.
It has improved my riding confidence tenfold on the road and made my track days at Eastern Creek Raceway much more enjoyable. With notes by Eddie Lawson & Wayne Rainey it is very easy to follow well illustrated and fun to read.
101 Sportbike Performance Projects by Evans Brasfield
is an excellent publication it has information on carrying out basic maintenance with lots of handy hints & tips on the correct way to carry out these procedures.
There's info on professional installation of aftermarket accessories such as Oggy Knobs, Fender eliminator, Exhaust, Stainless Steel brake lines, & lots of other trick mods. Do it once do it right.
Also detailed information on improving engine & exhuast systems, installing velocity stacks, installation of jet kits, setting float bowls, shimming needles, synchronizing carburetors & EFI throttle bodies and much more.
I used the comprehensive easy to understand info on suspension tuning to custom tune the suspension on my Suzuki Katana for my own weight and height it paid for itself there & then.
All in all 250 pages of awesome info I love it.
Performance Riding Techniques by Andy Ibbott
is a great hardcover publication on riding technique with a foreword by Keith Code. Andy Ibbott Europes top rider trainer thoroughly explains within 14 chapters the Physical, Psychological, & Mechanical aspects of riding in the grueling MotoGP. This book is full of great colour glossy photos of MotoGP heroes from around the world. There are great insights into the techniques & mindsets of Valentino Rossi, Loris Capirossi & Nicky Hayden plus many more MotoGP champions.
This is a totally absorbing & entertaining read a must have for any MotoGP fanatic or track day racer, guaranteed to provide a unique insight into the methods the top MotoGP riders use to stay on top of the pack. If you want to improve your riding style & get your bike to cooperate this is an indispensable coaching resource for experienced & novice riders alike. Welcome to Katanastar.com this site is a collection of of restoration information & techniques used during the Building & Tuning of a Suzuki Katana GSX SZ 1100, Mitsubishi Cordia GSR Turbo sleeper & info that you can use on your Old Mid New school BMX bikes & gear.
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