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Fast-paced X Games Action at your fingertips! Your readers will blaze through these extreme sport titles! With high-action photos, diagrams, and Fact! boxes. ... Read more

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A Great easy book!
This book contains 17 close-up, clear and current photographs of motocross riders in action.The book outlines the types of bikes used, the equipment necessary and safety measures.I feel it is a great book for a young reader interested in motocross.Although it is RL2, I would say it might be a higher reading level.There are words such as suspension, equipment and others that might be difficult for a young reader.The book is well constructed with a hard bound cover and heavy weight pages.It provides additional resources in the back via websites and other books. ... Read more

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The ultimate reference book on the history, design and tuning of 2-stroke and 4-stroke Motocross motorcycles from famed motojournalist Jim Gianatsis. Fully covered are suspension design, development and tuning. How motocross engines work and can be modified for better performance. Fully illustrated with extensive detailed diagrams and photographs, including the evolution of the sport's top motocrossmotorcycles and their riders from the 1960s to present day as photographed by Jim. ... Read more

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The Leading Book on Motocross Bike Evolution, Design & Tuning
The world's leading book on the evolution, design and tuning of motocross and dirt motorcycles. Includes suspension tuning, engine performance, and some of the most famous photos from the history of motocross with top riders including Bob Hannah, Roger DeCoster, Marty Smith taken by Jim Gianatsis ... Read more

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Up-close and personal colour photos of stars like Mike Metzer take readers through step-by-step instructions for no-footed can-cans, candybars, fendergrabs, and more of the acrobatics seen in such competitions as the X-Games. A brief history of the sport is also included, along with tips on setting up a dirt bike for freestyle and a supplemental gallery of wild shots. ... Read more

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it help me
This book will help u get to your stages u want to get to. Some of the tricks you have to do on bigger jumps because you have to get more air time but build up slowly on ramps and get into bigger tricks.You never know you might be in the x games or gravity games.

This book was easy and very helpful with my performance.
If your looking for tips and how to ride like the pro's then you got to get this book. It was easy to understand if you know all the terms. It really helped my performance and now I do better on the track. This is a must get for any dedicated MotoCross Rider.

Not for beginners
Being a beginner, I was hoping to see at least one chapter of "how to jump" or even a few chapters on "beginning freestyle jumps".But, if you are an experienced jumper, this book is for you.Great pics and instructions.Just too advanced for my abilities. ... Read more

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Pro tips and step-by-step photos on jumping, cornering, braking, starting, training and more. ... Read more

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Room for improvement
I'm having a hard time reading this book.I think the gems of information are in there, but I'm having work pretty hard to get them out.Why?Formatting: low contrast color choices.In some places, dark text on a dark background makes for difficult reading in low light.Clarity: the author(s) repeatedly fail to define terms precisely.I'm left to guess what they mean.A how-to book shouldn't leave the reader wondering.Ego: they seem to worship Jeremy McGrath.Call him infallible.It feels like a primary school clique to me.Bad science:For example, pg.41, tip #5: "Carry most of your weight on the footpegs to lower your center of gravity."Based on my understanding of basic physics, changing the position of where the rider's weight is supported has nothing to do with where the rider's center of gravity is.Sure it's good advice, carrying the rider's weight on the footpegs drastically improves the bike's handling, but the authors' explanation of the physics is complete nonsense.It leads me to question all other explanations.I imagine the authors know their stuff, but they've got a lot of room for improvement to communicate their ideas in print.

Book Full of Great Riding Tips
This proved to be a very useful book to me.The authors of this book broke down the various aspects that are required to ride a dirtbike efficiently and safely.After I read through this book, I could critique my riding technique and make corrections.I immediately noticed results the first weekend out in the woods.My speed was increase and my comfort levels went up.At the conclusion of that ride, I noticed that I was less tired than usual and could have went back out for more.I've become a better rider as result of reading this book.I would recommend it to anybody wanting to become a better rider.

AWESOME!
This is just a gorgeous book, I had the old Gary Semics manual, it was black and white photocopy stuff, this new book has all the Gary Semics stuff with updates and many sections covering different terrains, bikes and setups. The pictures are outstanding, I showed it to my dirtbike buddies and everyone wanted to buy their own copy. They usually copy the stuff so that says a lot about the quality. The information is of the highest quality, Gary Semics is maybe the top motocross teacher in the world, and his "47 absolute techniques of motocross" WILL make you a better rider even if you just ride for fun with your friends. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!

Worth every penny!
This is an excellent book for improving your skills and preventing the spills. The pictures and instructions are so well written that anybody can understand and apply the techniques. A huge variety of topics for both trail riders and motocross racers, this book has plenty to offer all riders at any experience level. The chapters and subjects are well organized and easy to read. You will not be disappointed..

Best off-road motorcycle book around
My husband and I both ride... but he's the one who rides on the dirt as well as the road. He's been looking for a book like this for ages, and was elated when I presented it to him as a birthday gift. It's packed with information and pictures on off-road riding, which requires techinques that no-one seems to write about - but it's all here in this book. A must buy. ... Read more

Book Description
Dirt Rider magazine publishes monthly one-page riding technique features. Dirt Rider presents these tip features by showing a well-known pro rider going step-by-step through a difficult obstacle. This book features the last five years of these motocross riding techniques in one volume. ... Read more

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I could have done better
Just because the writer was a doctor does not lend creditablility to the information. It was terrible. Way to juvenile.
I have a small team of racers that I support. Three sisters from a family of eight(8) kids. So, I support the three (3) oldest to the tune of 15-16K in 2006. We have six race bikes and two practice bikes. Our biggest supporter is a local mechanic that donates his time for free. I am able to do quit a bit of the maintance, but not the big stuff. We drive 140 miles round trip across Phoenix friday afternoons to get to our track. That is a story into it's self. We have won three races, but it's mostly for me to spoil some kids that their parents are not able to because of the size of the family. So I help a little.
I contacted Amazon for a return label to return this book, and I am still waiting.
"Mr.B"

I couldnt put it down!
this is one of the best books i have ever read.I bought it and once i started i couldnt stop,it was soo amazing! If you can,you should deffinitely buy this book,it is so worth it. You will love it,and your kids will love it,your whole family will love it!

good book
I don't even like to read, but I read this book in one night. ... Read more

Book Description
A love story of the sport, Fox presents American Motocross by Racer X's Simon Cudby. A high-end hard cover book consisting of 178 oversized pages. It is a colorful odyssey through the 2002 American racing season. Photographed by ace lensman Simon Cudby and written by Racer X editors Davey Coombs and Eric Johnson. American motocross is a must have for the true fan. ... Read more

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The photos are incredible!
A must have for every motocross enthusiast!The book positively bulges with full color photos by Simon Cudby...incredible...the photos pop right off the page.And the articles by RacerX editor Davey Coombs and RacerX writer Eric Johnson give all the record breaking details of the 2002 season.

If you don't know what size or color gear the dirtbike rider in your life wants, buy this book.Buy it no matter what...it's a life time keepsake.

Best MX coffee table book ever made
This book has all the latest riders from the 2002 U.S. Supercross and Motocross race season. Carmichael, McGrath, Stewart, Lusk, Reed, LaRocco, Ferry, Vuillemin, Tortelli, Pastrana, etc.... The photos are incredible, and the quality of the book is first rate. ... Read more

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Exciting action photography of the top factory Supercross and Off-Road racers from Team Honda, Kawasaki, Yamaha and Suzuki including National Champion Ricky Carmichael. Toss in Playboy's beautiful Bentley Twins, Amanda & Sandy, together with favorite FastDates.com Calendar girl Taylor McKegney and you've got the sport's top selling dirtbike calendar! ... Read more

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Let's Play Dirty!
This calendar is chock full of awesome action photography of all the top factory motocross and off-road racing super heros from team Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki and Kawasaki including Ricky Carmichael, Jeremy McGrath and travis Pastrama. Toss-in Playboy's beautiful cover twins Amanda and Sandy Bentley, together with FastDates.com Calendar girl Taylor McKegney and you've got a fist turn pileup waiting to happen. But at least you know you've died and gone to motobabe heaven! Be sure to order to 2 calendars in case the first one gets its pages stuck together. ... Read more

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Great Learning Tool
Well written and good direction

If you've got a dirt bike, you ought to have this book
I bought this book on the recommendation of Dirt Rider magazine who listed it as one of their 20 'must have' products of 1997. They're not wrong. This book is a concise and well written guide for the home mechanic. While it doesn't have the detailed frame by frame guidance of a manual specifically for your bike, it's got lots of good information on how your bike works and why. Topics covered vary from basic maintenance and bike setup through to maintaining forks and transmission disassembly. For tasks such as shock rebuilds that your average owner is not likely to perform in their garage, the approach is to make you an informed consumer of specialist services. Both two strokes and four strokes are covered. There is a chapter which I think many owners will find very useful on best value mods for your bike. The four Japanese manufacturers are covered, with most MX bikes from 92-96 listed. The KDX200 (83-96), RMX 250 (89-95) and some XR tuning tips are also included in this section. If you're into off-road motorcycling you're likely to find this book very handy to have. ... Read more

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Book Description
The American motocross and supercross circuit is the most competitive, prestigious and lucrative in the off-road world. As a result, it attracts the very best talent from all over the sport. Top riders from motocross hotbeds such as France, Australia, Costa Rica and South Africa line up on the starting gate to challenge the best riders in the United States of America has to offer. While the American Circuit is considered a "national" one by definition, it could be argued that he U.S tours are the true world championships of supercross and motocross racing (In the case of supercross, it really was part of a world Championship, as two races in Europe preceded the 16 rounds held in the United States as part of the FIM/THQ World Supercross GP tour.)

What follows here in the pages of American Motocross Illustrated: Volume 2 are the incredible photographs made by Simon Cudby throughout the season in an effort to capture the excitement and drama surrounding the most competitive racing circuit in the Entire sport: American Motocross. ... Read more

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This is the book of the 2003 Season.
This is an awesome book. If you went to a supercross or an outdoor national this book will bring back memories. If you didnt get to see one this is the book that brings it all to you.
Simon is a great photographer. The first book was A++++. This one is even better. The photos are awesome. I just got the book and eveyone that check its out says it is awesome.
I recommed this book to everyone that rides ... Read more