Biker basics. The motorcycle mystique ; A brief history of bikes ; Types of motorcycles -- So you want to buy a bike? Choosing the right bike ; Anatomy of a motorcycle ; Start your engines ; Buying your first bike ; Insider tips on buying a bike ; Getting the gear -- On the road. Preparing to hit the road ; Learning to ride ; Rules of the road ; Steering through sticky situations ; Special situations and emergencies ; Doing it in the dirt: riding off-road -- Living with a motorcycle. Zen and the art of motorcycle maintenance ; Rx: repair ; Customizing and collecting -- The motorcycling community. Join the club: motorcycle clubs ; The open road: touring and rallies ; Trikes and electrics.