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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...... !
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