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Exercise: Quick
Stop, Straight Directions
Practicing this exercise will help you stop quickly when something suddenly
appears in your path.
Approach marker one, shifting to second gear. As your front tire passes marker
one, downshift and begin braking. Try to stop before marker two. Try this at 10
mph, then 15 mph, then 20 mph. Do
not exceed 20 mph.
Coaching Tips
- Keep head and eyes up.
- When stopping, pull in the clutch, downshift to first gear and apply both brakes.
Do not release the clutch.
- Keep handlebars straight.
- Do not release the brakes until fully stopped.
- Try to stop before the second marker.
- When stopped, the left foot should touch the ground first, and you should be in first
gear.
| Problems |
Corrections |
| 1. Overshooting the final marker. |
1. Apply more pressure to brakes; however, avoid
locking front wheel brake. |
| 2. Motorcycle slides sideways. |
2. Sit straight on seat and do not turn
handlebars, look straight ahead. NOTE: It is okay to lock the rear
wheel if the motorcycle is going straight. |
| 3. Engine overrevs when using the front brake. |
Close the throttle before braking. Avoid pulling back
on the throttle when applying pressure to the front brake. Squeeze the front brake
with fingers only. |
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