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The majority of motorcycle braking systems have a right-front lever for activating the front brake and a right foot pedal for activating the rear brake. There exist some variations on the basic motorcycle brake systems. Some of these innovations may affect how you handle low-speed manuevers.
You may ask, but how do I implement maximum motorcycle braking? Well, the best way to achieve maximum braking is to apply both brakes fully without locking either wheel. Simultaneously squeeze the front brake lever and apply the rear brake pedal. Keep your body centered and keep looking straight ahead to maintain your balance. Do not look down or you will most likely go down. Looking straight ahead helps you to keep the motorcycle in a straight line.
The important thing to remember about braking in a curve is that the amount of traction available to you and your tires is reduced. Why? well this is because there is a limited amount of grip (surface area of the tire) existing between the tires and the road surface when the motorcycle is in a leaning over position. Now the key to stopping quickly in a curve is to get the motorcycle in an upright straight position as soon as possible. Time is distance, do it quickly. You want to do this so that the maximum amount of traction is available for braking. By uprighting the bike, more surface area of the tire will be in contact with the road. If road and traffic conditions allow, straighten up the motorcycle first and center or square the handlebar before you apply maximum braking. You will now be making a Straight-line stop.
Ok, there may be a time when conditions do not allow you to straighten out your bike and time to square your handlebar. These are, running off the road in a left-hand turn (me, I did this) or dealing with the oncoming traffic in a right-hand turn. In these conditions, you will need to apply both brakes smoothly and easy. Do not slam down on the brake controls, this will most likely cause you to lock up one or both tires and cause you a world of problems such as going down. As you gradually apply the brakes, the lean angle will be reduced into a more upright position; as this occurs apply more braking force.
The goal is to have the motorcycle straight up at the end of a stop. Remember, this is the reason you want to center up the handlebar as you near the end of the stop.
Time for an ice-cold slap in the face! Here are a few chilling safety reminders for the winter months ahead. Not everybody has the luxury of heated grips, a nice snug faring or rider training, so keep these 8 points in mind for your extended motorcycling pleasure!
The first rains of winter fall on roads that have been coated with oil during the summer months. Wet roads offer less grip than dry roads and places you previously rode could have a sheen of oil now compromising the grip of your tyres. Look out for the rainbow like streaks along the
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The thrill of driving a motorcycle compares with nothing else. Unfortunately, the consequences of this thrill, when used improperly, can turn out to be really expensive too.
True, motorcycles make our driving experiences almost magical, but they can be dangerous weapons if not driven with utmost care. Motorcycle Driving Schools help us to learn to make our motorcycle driving experiences pleasurable.
To drive a motorcycle, be it for normal driving or race driving, we need to have a special permit on our licenses. A class M is normally a must to be able to drive a motorcycle. Rules and regulations concerning this
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Motorcycling can be a real challenge, from your first time sitting on the motorcycle and trying to learn the controls, to learning how to ride the bike, to finally dealing with real-world driving situations. This article will discuss the various safety courses available for both new and experienced riders to take. These course are user friendly and are designed to maximize the students' involvement and experience. The main objective is to develop the special motorcyclist skills, habits, and strategies to be the best motorcyclist you can be, and to keep you safe while enjoying your ride.
Motorcycle Safety? what is it?
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Whether you are a veteran rider or a beginner, it is imperative that you take extreme safety precautions while riding high-speed motorcycles like dirt bikes since accident risks are higher with these powerful machines.
The most important thing to remember before riding a dirt bike is to get formal training and instruction. It is said that 90%-95% of motorcycle riders involved in accidents did not go through formal training. So to make your dirt bike riding experience safer, get yourself a formal training from a professional or a training school.
Protective gear like helmets, gloves, boots and jackets not only guard you
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With Spring fast approaching I thought it would be a good idea to start publishing a few motorcycle riding tips that you can practice once you dust off your bike and get it ready for Daytona Bike week or your first spring ride.
One thing I hear
from a lot of motorcyclists is that they have been riding for
some many years and do not need to practice any riding skills.
This is just an ignorant statement to make and often fueled by
ego and pride. I have seen veteran riders of twenty years do
the stupidest things on a motorcycle. Sure, they have been riding
for twenty years,
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