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  • Paperback: 134 pages
  • Publisher: Code Break; New Ed edition (1 Dec 1993)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0965045021
  • ISBN-13: 978-0965045025
  • Product Dimensions: 27 x 21 x 1.1 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 6,720 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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This second volume uncovers and traces the direct links between man and machine. Keith's unique ability to unravel complexities and establish simple, essential principles, provide both street and race riders with real tools to think about, and understand for themselves the problems of riding. The author says: "The ten years since the publication of TWIST OF THE WRIST have been exciting ones for motorcyclists. That volume was my first attempt to create a 'technology' of riding: I knew there was one, it was simply a question of finding it. But TWIST OF THE WRIST II contains more real riding technology and addresses the source of our classic rider problems."

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28 of 29 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Paperback
I have been riding for 21 years, done numerous Police run courses and have always considered my motorcycling abilities to be pretty good. Nothing could have prepared me for the revalations that this book holds. It is, without doubt, the most informative source of information on motorcycling that I have ever found. It will teach you how to get the best from your machine, in all situations. You will ride faster, safer and smoother than ever before.

Ever stuggled a little to keep up with the group? Not any more. Read this book and you will be the one at the front and it will be you that's waiting for the back markers. There are things in this book that I never even knew about, let alone how to perform. Shortly after reading it, I went on a road skills day. After riding around the circuit a couple of times, under the watchful eye of a qualified instructor, he told me there was nothihng he could teach me and to go off and enjoy the day. Blasting around Cadwell Park with the knowledge I'd learnt from this book was absolute heaven. The rest of my class spent the day learning the basics of counter steering and weight distribution while I just played at being a track god!

If you haven't read this book, then you must. I don't believe anyone could read it and not learn from it.

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I chose this book on previous reader reviews. I have nearly finished reading the book now and the advice that Kieth Code gives and the methods he tries to impose upon you are excellent. When you are reading the book you think to yourself 'Of course, how simple' and trying out his techniques has definately improved my riding, and my riding keeps on improving every time I apply his principles.

There is however a big min point with this book. The language is so basic and simple that I felt at times almost offended by its simplicity. It is almost like childs English. With all of the definitions of the words with a * by them I found it very irritating. I felt like I was back in my earlier years at high school. It is a shame because it has blighted the book as far as I am concerned.

However, everyone can learn from what Kieth Code has to say, just don't expect to be treated like an intellect! Therefore just the 4 stars instead of 5.

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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As a newbie (and nervous) biker, I found _Twist II_ turned my riding around. Code achieves complete clarity of style; the glossaries are initially irritating, but they work in hammering home the point that he is picking his words carefully and means *exactly* what he says.

Not all of the material is applicable to street riding, but Code's 'mental toolkit' approach means that most of it is still very useful to non-racers. I didn't buy this book to learn how to go faster, just how to ride with improved smoothness and confidence; now I ride faster *as well*. Read a chapter or two at a time, attentively, and stop being your bike's worst enemy.

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First class teaching, if not a little heavy in places
A truly fantastic piece of writing that clearly and simply explains the dynamics of riding a sports bike quickly, smoothly and safely. Read more
Published 12 months ago by M. Dower
A must read
I used to think I knew how to ride a motorbike I now realise after reading this book I didnt have a clue.I was doing pretty much everything wrong! Read more
Published 12 months ago by stinkymonkey
Could be shorter, could be better written
Keith Code clearly understands how to ride a motorbike, and there are some good tips in the book, but boy is it badly written. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Harlequin
a twist of the wrist
Mainly track orientated, but still I'm really enjoying this book. lot of tips about transferring weigh on corners, smooth driving to improve speed, pluss lots more. Read more
Published 18 months ago by cat
A Twist Of The Wrist
While I'm sure Keith Code is very good, I have been unable to get on with this book. It just doesn't 'grab' me. Read more
Published on 4 Feb 2010 by S. F. Whittingham
Great tips but annoying !!
I haven't finished reading this yet. There's some excellent stuff in here which I'm trying out.

I'm not sure of the purpose of explaining every single word of more than... Read more
Published on 24 Mar 2009 by meeklum
Not for the novice rider
I got this book after only passing my full Bike test a few months back. My hope was it would help me build my skills in the right direction from an early stage. Read more
Published on 8 Jan 2009 by A. Hurdus
Good Information Badly Written
I'd thoroughly recommend the book for it's information which is intelligent and informative. Unfortunately the author seems to believe that we need a dictionary at the end of every... Read more
Published on 10 April 2008 by Sprinter
The basics
I have been riding since 1989, in 2003 I started Racing and bought twist 2 .

Strange logic but I would read twist 2 then go back to twist 1 and the soft science of motorbike... Read more

Published on 10 Mar 2006 by J. McDougall
A blend of the psychology and mechanics of riding fast bikes
This is a fascinating book, and one everyone should read if they want to feel more in control of their 2 wheeled steed. Read more
Published on 1 Feb 2002 by Tom du Pré
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