Book cover for Let's Ride: Sonny Barger's Guide to Motorcycling by Sonny Barger and Darwin Holmstrom

Let's Ride

Sonny Barger's Guide to Motorcycling

2010 Released
4-5 Hours
Audiobook Unavailable
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William MorrowISBN 9780061991370

“The baddest man on two wheels.”


—Rolling Stone

 


One of the founders and the most famous member of the infamous Hell’s Angels Motorcycle Club, Ralph “Sonny” Barger says, “Let’s Ride” with this ultimate guide to motorcycling. With expert co-author Darwin Holmstrom—former writer for Motorcyclist magazine and author of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Motorcycles—Barger, “The archangel of all Hells Angels” (New York Post) is ready to take you on the ride of your life with this exhilarating and practical nuts-and-bolts master class in the fine art of freedom. So climb on, start it up, and…Let’s Ride!


  • How to Ride a Motorcycle: Get the fundamentals straight from Sonny Barger himself, from mastering basic controls to understanding the physics of the road.
  • Buying a Motorcycle: Learn how to choose the right bike for you and evaluate a used motorcycle like a pro, avoiding common pitfalls and expensive mistakes.
  • Advanced Riding Techniques: Go beyond the basics with road-tested strategies for cornering, braking, and handling hazards. Learn Sonny’s secrets to riding smart and living long.
  • Motorcycle Maintenance: A no-nonsense guide to the nuts and bolts of living with your bike, from routine oil changes to getting your hands greasy with essential repairs.

Sonny Barger

Ralph "Sonny" Barger (1938-2002) was the author of Hell's Angel: The Life and Times of Sonny Barger and the Hell's Angels Motorcycle Club.

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Darwin Holmstrom

Darwin Holmstrom, senior editor at Motorbooks International, has written or cowritten more than a dozen books on motorcycles, including The Harley-Davidson Motor Co. Archive Collection, BMW Motorcycles, and The Complete Idiot's Guide to Motorcycles.

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