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With millions of participants worldwide, motocross and off-road motorcycle riding are the most popular amateur motorsports in the worldand, many agree, the most physically demanding. For a sport that asks so much of so many, a training manual is a mustand this one is the very first to make the necessary know-how accessible to the amateur rider. While providing sound advice for the would-be Ricky Carmichael of tomorrow, this handbook offers a no-nonsense, real-world approach that the average racer or rider can understandand turn into real results.Among the topics the book covers are: weight training and proper nutrition in a fast-food world; age-specific training programs; gear; scheduling; staying hydrated, healthy, and injury-free: keeping a log; cross-training; balance, reflexes, and flexibilityand how to improve all three; race-day warm-ups and stretches; arm pump and how to train it out of your system; taking it to the next levelfor the would-be pro riders; trainers, gyms, online, and published guidance; and staying motivated and avoiding burnout. ... Read more

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great book
Great book. No games. to the point and easy to follow. It also happens to be the only current book out there. Other than this I have had to look up old Husky manuals, Brad lackeys book, Ake jonsons the technique of motocross , among others that are 20-30yrs old. It is great that the only book out there is pretty good. Like all training books the real test is if you really do what is prescribed.

Getfit for your next race
A very good book if you follow the directions in here... ... Read more

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Best Motocross Manual
I've been to many Motocross schools, had many instructors, and have read several books about the Best Sport on Earth.
This book not only has the best info, but it's laid out in such a way one can use it to keep improving their skills.
When you want to be a better rider, simply refer back to it!
Do you want to have more fun? Ride faster, more efficiently, and have more confidence? How about riding so that you look good (and don't crash)?
I recommend this book as indispensable.

Lots of good, timeless tips
This book has a lot of timeless tips about motocross racing and dirt bike riding with plenty of photos to walk the reader through the various techniques.I highly recommend that anyone new to this sport read the book cover to cover just to get well-grounded in the basics. There are some more advanced techniques covered, but this is primarily for the beginner to intermmediate rider. Some of the suggestions here will definitely lower your lap times.

Probably made my crash rate 1/2 of what it would have been....
Before I jumped into dirt riding I thought I'd better educate myself a bit and got this book.Compared to anything else out there it it loaded with good info.I like Semics has his little green quick "how too" or comment section on certain topics.So you can pick up the book and look at a couple of pages and not get bogged down in material."Hey in sand you can go faster becuase as soon as you chop the throttle the sand helps stop you" quick and simple tricks like that all over this book.Things all you guys who've been ridin since you were 4 already know but for those of us whos mother would not let him ride until he got out of the house then this book may keep you from taking some soil samples needlessly.

Pro Motocross... Donnie Bales
I received this product in a timely manner and in good condition.Everything worked out great.

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Build a factory race replica or maximize your stock motocross or off-road bike with expert techniques from tuner and columnist Eric Gorr. ... Read more

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edthird
This is a good book and the only one of its kind of which I am aware.On that basis, I can recommend it heartily.However, there is plenty of room for improvement in future editions.Most obviously, the balance of coverage needs to be tipped in the direction of 4-strokes.At present there is a 4-stroke chapter, but it follows three longer chapters on 2-strokes engines and repairs.The other serious weakness, in my view, is the lack of a complete and detailed index.The publisher cut more than a few corners here.There are tons of missing entries:tire, tire pressure, tire selection, tire mounting ... just to give one example.And some entries are silly:"two-stroke engine" with two pages cited, despite the fact that there are three chapters relating to the subject.But all that said, there is plenty of really useful information in the book.The chapter on tuning tips, for instance, is wonderful, as is the extensive range of illustrations. ... Read more

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Off-road motorcycling is on the rise. Sales are up, motocross gates are filling with riders, and new manufacturers are dotting the motocross landscape, with Cannondale being the most notable of a group that also includes expensive, exotic bikes by Gas Gas, Vertemati, and TM. In addition, the new four-strokes are making waves among the sports' participants, and the X Games are bringing the sport even further into the mainstream. ... Read more

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Heartwarming
Motocross Racers 30 Years of Legendary Bikes
By: Ray Ryan


This book is full of heart warming photos and facts about the bikes that started it all.I would recommend this book to all of those people who would like to learn about motocross history and people who make motocross a part of there own lives.This book is not for people who would like to sit down and read a nice picture book.This book has cold hard facts about who made bikes back then for motocross and also how they have changed throughout the years and the very first racers with these bikes.


I this book because it taght me what bikes were like a long time ago and because of how it went withinthe bike to show you how the engines and the whole bike really evolved from that time to present day.


This book teaches readers about the past in motocross.By the ebd of this book readers will have a full understanding of motocross and there values.



I would rate this book for about4 ½ stars

Nice book. Good value
It's a delightful book - BUT if you expected a selection of bikes that included your own, don't count on it. If you had a big-bore machine, you're going to love this book. If you are one of the MANY who didn't, you may find this book a disappointment, in not being two or three times as thick.

The VMX world can be grateful for this book. But a new edition or addition is needed.
Definately Recommended.

Great Trip Down Memory Lane
Having been a huge MX fan through the 70's and 80's, I remember almost all of these bikes.The photography is excellent and the stories about how each bike was important in the evolution of design is great reading.The only reason I don't give it 5 stars is that I wish it was about twice as thick... It's still a good value for the money though.

Motocross Illustrated
This is an excellent book with high quality photos on every page. Good representation for most all-brands. Can reccomend for sure. A safe purchase in this case. ... Read more

Book Description
Motocross is all about getting down and dirty and having fun doing it. In this photo-packed spin through the sport, readers can catch the thrill and at the same time learn all there is to know about motocross, from the basics to the finer points of the bikes, the riders, and the techniques of crashing without burning. Joe Bonnello captures the different sides of the sportMotocross, Supercross, Enduro, Hare Scrambles, Trials, ISDE, Supermoto, and Endurocrosswith breathstopping shots of the bikes in action. He sketches the history of motocross in words and pictures, profiles its heroes, surveys the magazines that provide in-depth coverage, and, finally, reviews the ten best ways of crashing. ... Read more

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Print versus DVD
The photographers included in this book are the best in the business and some of the images are truly fantastic.I doubt many gen-x-ers will buy this book and appreciate the talent and effort that goes into capturing a still image when they can go out and buy a Travis Pastrana DVD with someone jumping off the grand canyon, but such is the age we live in.Not a knock, just a recognition of the difference between print and video, and who is likely to enjoy which.

For those who appreciate motocross as it was in the 70's and 80's and appreciate outdoor tracks more than supercross, I give this five stars.For X-games fans, I give it only three.Therefore, an overall four star rating.

For the price, you can hardly go wrong. ... Read more

Book Description
This all-new edition is extensively revised to cover all bikes built from 1985 through 1999. Step-by-step instructions and a generous selection of exclusive photos show how to maintain, modify, and set-up every component, and how to correct common flaws. Advice is also provided for buying used bikes, setting up a shop at home, and preparing for race day. ... Read more

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Buy the 3rd edition instead...
Bottom line - well worth the money, but there is a 3rd edition available.I ordered the 2nd edition by mistake and returned it.The 3rd edition is in color and MUCH easier to read.3rd edition has a 'bit' more 4 stroke info but not enough to justify buying the 3rd edition if you have the 2nd.

Good book.Good for beginners and as a reference for the experienced.

You may want to take some of the things he says with a "grain of salt" or "does this apply to me" attitude though.Page 22 has a Maintenance Interval Chart that suggests changing the transmission oil every 2 hours and a top end rebuild every 10 hours - or less depending on riding conditions.Not sure I want to change the oil in the middle of a 4-hour easy trail ride.Yes it probably is supposed to apply to 2 strokes on the mx track but he does not state that.

Just buy it.


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Reasonable basic book
not a bad book for most two stroke motorcycles, however the book is very poor when it comes to modern four stroke machines which exist today, it discusses the likes of xrs, which would be very out of date with yzfs and crfs of modern times. but all in all worth the price

Beyond the repair manual.
I have 2 boys who race MX and off road and I race off road and we do most of our own repair and tuning work. This book makes it much easier. It goes way past the repair manual with time saving tips and necessary illustrations. The tuning stuff is completely missing from the repair manual. I don't know if this is THE best book to have in the garage but it works for me. I've read it almost all through and highly recommend it to someone who races or pits for a racer.

Good solid stuff.
Eric Gorr's book is a great help to all dirtbike owners. In addition to your bikes workshop manual it should cover absolutely EVERYTHING you will ever need to do to your bike.

The writing is good, it's organized and to the point. There are specific sections for all the major models.
This is one of the better tecnical books I own, and I highly recommend it.

The Awesome Trail bikes by Shane Harvel
The Trail Bikes is a really good book.If you are looking for a
dirt bike,or if your looking for how to ride one this is the
place for you go to.Believe me this is the place for you to
go to.GOOD LOOK ... Read more

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One of the most popular calendars is now in its 10th year! Motocross stars such as champions Ricky Carmichael and James Stewart, top rider Chad Reed, and showman Travis Pastrana, along with their colorful, high-flying bikesare featured every month. The razor-sharp photography is beyond compare insets capture the riders or details to add value. ... Read more

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RC, possibly the greatest rider ever
i purchased this book to read about 1 of the greatest racers in MX history. what i got was a book that is little more than a copy of some of the bio from racing programs. a grand total of 31 pages including the index and glossary. i am sure the info is accurate, but this book contains absolutely nothing that a fan of Ricky Carmichael hadnt already seen many times before. definately was not what i expected it to be. go to the book store and buy 2-3 MX magazines, you will learn a lot more about Carmichael there. dont waste the money on this book. ... Read more

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The Hardy boys and their friend Jamal are thrilled to be participating in a motorcycle exhibition. It's going to be an exciting weekend, with many talented cyclists heating up the competition and a valuable prize for the winner -- a classic motorcycle! But when burglaries and suspicious accidents send the benefit skidding out of control, Frank and Joe find themselves racing to crack another case.

As the Hardys make their way through the long list of possible saboteurs, danger gains on them. Can they cut the criminal off before the finish line, or is this race speeding toward disaster?

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Keep your son reading!
My son couldn't put this book down. So many boys don't like to read (probably the "cool factor"), but the Hardy Boys books always keep my son reading. He loved this one in particular since he races motocycles. He said it isn't acurate always in the terms used and such, but he really enjoyed it.

Exciting Motorcycle Action!
The latest (and, sadly, last) Hardy Boys story finds Frank and Joe at a motorcycle rally held to benefit a disabled young woman.
Of course, this being a Hardy Boys story, there are plenty of thrills and mystery.
Someone breaks into the rally sponsor's office, there's a mysterious fire, the Boys' friend has his motorcycle stolen, all in addition to plenty of motocross action!
Naturally, Frank and Joe are deeply involved in the case and pursue the criminals right up to the exciting conclusion!

Hardy Boys Say Farewell After 78 Years
For those of you who may not know, Motocross Madness, #190 in the long running Hardy Boys series, will be the FINAL volume in the series that began in 1927. The characters of Frank and Joe will live on in a new spinoff series, called Hardy Boys Undercover Brothers, to be released in June 2005, but it won't be the same Hardy Boys as you've come to know them. Over the years, there have been other Hardy Boys spinoff series, such as The Hardy Boys Casefiles, Nancy Drew/Hardy Boys Supermysteries, etc., but those series were published right alongside the original Hardy Boys Mystery Stories series, which continued to add new volumes. The Hardy Boys Mystery Stories had gone through many changes since 1927, including changes in publishers, going to paperback, having rewrites done, etc., but they still managed to survive through it all, and a collector could count on seeing a new title come along almost as sure as counting on the sun rising each day. Now however, the sun has set, and the last volume has arrived. It's hard to believe that this series has lasted through 16 Presidents, is older than The Empire State Building and the Golden Gate Bridge, became a series only 15 years after New Mexico and Arizona became states, and a mere 24 years after the Wright Brothers invented the airplane, and yet continued clear until the 21st Century. I'm going to miss that thrill of looking forward to the next title in the series.... ... Read more

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Whether its geared up for racing, tricked out as a pit bike, a pleasure ride for you, or first racer for your kids, the small motorcycle takes as much care as its outsize counterpart. This book, by one of the worlds foremost off-road motorcycle builders, tells you everything you need to know to keep your mini-motocross or playbike running smoothly, safely, and, of course, in style. The handbook includes a buying guide; maintenance schedules; information on procedures, tools, and materials; model-specific suggestions for modifying bikes; and sample builds of some of the most popular race and playbikes on the market. ... Read more

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Motocross began in the 1960s as a European form of off-road racing, but once it was introduced in the United States in the 1970s, its stateside popularity exploded. Since the mid-1980s, virtually every motocross world champion has been U.S.-born. ... Read more

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Mike Porter is an excellent Motocross racer. He works after school for Bill Maslak in a Honda cycle shop that is owned jointly by Bill and Mike's mother. Bill is his sponsor, mechanic and mentor since Mike's father's death in a tragic motorcycle racing accident. Ann Porter, Mike's mother, is not a supporter of Mike's racing having lost her husband to the sport. She wants Mike to go to college instead. Mike is a little on the overconfident side. He has an accident in the last race of the previous season that puts him out of contention for a factory sponsorship. He hopes to prove himself and secure the sponsorship in the new season. He also has a rival, Walter Ackley, who is a good rider but a particularly nasty individual. His goal is to injure Mike during races so he can secure the sponsorship for himself Follow Mike's heroic efforts to capture his dream in the book "Motocross Mike". More adventures with Mike Porter will follow soon in "Motocross Mike Races Supercross".#####Cover Art by Jim Brosch ... Read more

Customer Reviews (3)

great book
This was a great book to read with my 12 year old son and my 10 year old daughter. We would read a chapter evey night,it was action-packed. We couldn't wait to read what would happen to Mike next. We had a hard time putting it down. I highly reccomend it.

Revved and Ready to Read
As a literacy volunteer I saw how hard it is to entice young boys for whom reading is still a challenge to pick up a book. Motocross Mike's adventures on the track should do the trick.

Retired elementary school principal, Charles Loomis knows his sport and knows his kids. Motocross Mike deals with the stuff that keeps young readers revved and ready to read -- trouble with Mom, trouble with a bully, a little danger and great friends playing hard together. An excellent choice for the middle school reader.

Motocross Mike
This book will definitely hold your interest as their are many subplots to build tension in the story. Not only does the detail of the actual motocross races hold you in suspense but the ultimate decision that Mike and his mother must make is a familiar crisis for many teens. This book is a must for motocross enthusiasts and will be an enjoyable read for anyone who is interested in young adult fiction. As a reading specialist I will be recommending this book to my reluctant male readers at middle school level. ... Read more

Book Description
This follow-up to Freestyle Motocross: Jump Tricks From the Pros presents 25 new tricks in the same format done by the top freestyle riders (Mike Metzger, Travis Pastrana, Corey Hart, etc.) Like the first book, this edition shows each trick in step-by-step, multi-angle photography, with text describing how the pro does the trick. The front of the book features short, fun profiles of the riders and a section describing the bike set-ups preferred by current pros. ... Read more

Book Description
The first childrens motocross book.An ABC book for the little extreme athletes.This book has bright colorful photographs and an educational overview of the alphabet from A-Z.Children and adults who love motocross will love this fun and exciting hardcover book. ... Read more

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GReat book review
the ABC's of Motocross is one of the cutest books ever great pictures ... Read more