Description: Suspension is probably the most misunderstood aspect of motorcycle performance. This book, by America’s premier suspension specialist, makes the art and science of suspension tuning accessible to professional and backyard motorcycle mechanics alike. Based on Paul Thede’s wildly popular Race Tech Suspension Seminars, this step-by-step guide shows anyone how to make their bike, or their kid’s, handle like a pro’s.

Thede gives a clear account of the three forces of suspension that you must understand to make accurate assessments of your suspension’s condition. He outlines testing procedures that will help you gauge how well you’re improving your suspension, along with your riding. And, if you’re inclined to perfect your bike’s handling, he even explains the black art of chassis geometry. Finally, step-by-step photos of suspension dis-assembly and assembly help you rebuild your forks and shocks for optimum performance.

The book even provides detailed troubleshooting guides for dirt, street, and supermoto--promising a solution to virtually any handling problem.

All Gift Certificates are valid for one year from the date of purchase. Any additional fees are paid at time of purchase. No refunds, but they are transferable. Receiver just calls or visits our site to register and puts "gift certificate" in memo at the bottom of the page. They must present certificate on the day of the class. Certificates do not have to specify course at the time of purchase; the amount of the certificate may be used towards any KickSTART Program offered.

2 Hour Intermediate Course
The CKS Private Intermediate Lesson is often used by individuals who have attended the Motorcycle Safety Foundation & NYS Motorcycle class, called the Basic Rider Course, but did not fulfill the requirements to receive their Road Test waiver. That individual may choose to enroll in a private lesson before they return for their second attempt at the Skill Evaluation. Also many new riders elect to have a private lesson on their own motorcycle after successfully completing the course. Some like to use their 2 hours to enjoy a street ride with their instructors. Others may choose to take a NY State Road Test Prep course and/or use our Escort Service to the Road Test. With the Escort Service, we provide a small Motorcycle to use on the test and a NYS motorcycle licensed driver to go with you.

Today's super high-performance bikes are the most potent vehicles ever sold to the public and they demand advanced riding skills. This is the perfect book for riders who want to take their street riding skills to a higher level. Total Control explains the ins and outs of high-performance street riding. Lee Parks, one of the most accomplished riders, racers, authors and instructors in the world, helps riders master the awe-inspiring performance potential of modern motorcycles.

This book gives riders everything they need to develop the techniques and survival skills necessary to become a proficient, accomplished, and safer street rider. High quality photos, detailed instructions, and professional diagrams highlight the intricacies and proper techniques of street riding. Readers will come away with a better understanding of everything from braking and cornering to proper throttle control, resulting in a more exciting yet safer ride.

About the Author Lee Parks

Lee Parks is the former editor of Motorcycle Consumer NEws, Motorcycle Product News, CycleShark.com, and a former staffer from Motorcyclist magazine. In addition to being an accomplished and respected writer and photographer, Parks teaches a series of high-performance riding courses around the country, courses that have been extremely well reviewed by connoisseurs of such courses.

This sharply detailed DVD demonstrates the step-by-step, easy to follow instructions on how to ride a motorcycle. It has been carefully designed to target first time riders, novice to intermediate riders and for those enrolled in a Rider Education Course. This 2 hour, interactive motorcycle training DVD will:

* Demonstrate my teaching and riding techniques. Introduce the main controls of the motorcycle.
* Discuss and show basic riding techniques and proper negotiation of a motorcycle.
* You can interact with the DVD to learn how to work the clutch, change gears, start out smoothly and stop.
* You can watch the cause and effect of operating a motorcycle.
* You can troubleshoot common problem areas in learning.
* You can learn the three ways to change direction on a motorcycle,
- Including: making a turn from a stop in traffic while staying in the safety of your own lane.

You can see ways to learn and practice safe and efficient braking strategies. And finally, there is an entire segment on handling emergency riding situations, including quick stops while riding in a straight line and while leaning in a turn, swerving around and surmounting road-surface hazards and controlling a rear wheel skid. Learning your motorcycle skills for your Road Test and how to apply.

*By purchasing this product YOU AGREE that you have read the disclaimer and understand and accept the liability associated with riding a motorcycle.

No matter what skill level you are now, the Total Control ARC will make a recognizable difference in your ability to control your bike. Cornering With Confidence * Learn on Your Motorcycle * Enhance Your Mental Strategies * High Performance Skills Learned at Parking Lot Speeds. Cornering technique and traction management are the primary focus of the Total Control ARC. Individual skills include corner entry, line selection, body position and corner exiting. Part of the reason for the program’s success is the dynamic classroom training, which includes both theory and application of the Total Control ARC techniques. The range portion of the training is done in a large parking lot or skid pad where each of the skills are individually broken down and practiced. Working on only one skill at a time is the fastest way to make consistent riding improvements. Each student will be mailed a certificate with their name on it after taking the class.

Lee Parks Total Control ARC Level 2 takes off where TC ARC Level 1 left off. More challenging exercises from the best-selling book "Total Control" plus some exciting new ones mean the students will take their riding to a whole new level. ARC Level II Topics covered include:

* Riding Psychology
* Speed Shifting
* Trail Braking into a Turn
* Decreasing Arc Mid-Corner
* Decreasing Radius Turns
* Chassis Setup
* Quick Stops
* TC Solo

In Total Control Solo, we combine the skills from Level 1 & 2 and experience them at significantly higher speeds, mimicking the G-forces of track riding. Participants MUST have completed Total Control ARC Level 1 as a prerequisite. Each student will be mailed a certificate with their name on it after taking the class.

TC ARC Skills & Drills Levels I & II, rider review. All day drilling starts with Level I Skills and finishes with Level II Skills Drills.

The CKS KickSTART Motorcycle Training Series offers personalized Rider Training for you. AMDS is a NYS approved Driving School and established course since 1986. We customize your day to meet your needs, concerns, experience and fear level. Your lesson is one-on-one with a NY DMV Certified Motorcycle Instructor.

Currently Enrolled Student:
We meet you 1 hour before your road test for review, 2-hour block time.

Non-Students, Escort Service Only:
We suggest meeting 1 week prior to your test for a 2-hour road test preparation, then meet 1 hour before your road test for a review.

Experienced Riders:
You may choose to meet 1 hour prior to your scheduled test time.

Beginner Prep:
You may choose to meet 1 hour prior to your scheduled test time.

Over-the-Road:
You may choose to meet 1 hour prior to your scheduled test time.