Tips n Tricks

Controlled or EMERGENCY STOP

Get used to how the bike handles in an emergency at your own pace and in your own time. The best way to learn the correct sequence for an emergency stop is to start SLOWLY and GENTLY at first, as if you were stopping normally. As you get used to the sequence then GRADUALLY build up the speed and braking force. This way you will gain confidence quickly and be able to spot and correct faults at a safe speed first.

Trying to correct faults starting from a full strength, high speed emergency stop wont happen, because the stop is so rapid you don’t have time to analyse what went wrong.!!!! Practice makes perfect and always be better at stopping the machine than trying to make it go faster.

U Turns

When doing a U turn exercise don't look at the kerb on the other side of the road. it will cause the front wheel to straighten out. Look at a target down the road instead. Do the steering on the first half of the turn… not on the way out. You may not have the room left

RELAX… tight arms and back does nothing for agility. Take it easy like Cadbury's Caramel.

Braking at junctions

When coming up to the end of a road at a T junction, always imagine there is a car waiting to exit in front of you. This will help you get slow enough up to the line to be able to see clearly.

For the last 2 car lengths or so use the back brake only. If there is some gravel about then you don't loose the front end or your front end steering.

Wheelies

DON'T (Well not on a public road !!!!)….. Instant trip to the local magistrate for a really hefty fine and points. Possibly even a ban. Plus…. It can be a killer if it all goes pear shaped.

IF you do have the urge to do wheelies then go to a reputable wheelie school where you can learn to do them in a safe environment

Exiting a junction

If you THINK you can just nip out into the flow of traffic DON'T. If you KNOW you can nip out into the flow of traffic, THINK about it

Thinking of taking your child out for a ride

How much do you value their lives? Helmet, Gloves, Trousers, Jacket, Armour, and Boots. Kit them out properly! Shorts and T-Shirt wont save them in a spill, and you will never forgive yourself.SURELY they are worth spending some money on to get them the safe equipment. ! THINK WHAT IF...... !