Practice Guide - Drill Nine
Quick Stop (Straight Line)
Practicing this exercise will help you stop quickly when something suddenly appears in you path. |
Drill Nine: Approach marker one, shift to second gear. As your font tire passes marker one, downshift and begin braking. Try to stop before marker two. Try this at 10 - 15 mph. It is suggested that you do not exceed 20 mph. If your rear brakes lock, keep them locked until you are stopped. |
Coaching Tips
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Problems | Corrections |
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Overshooting the final marker. | Apply more pressure to brakes being careful not to lock your brakes. |
Motorcycle slides sideways. | Sit straight on seat and do not turn handle bars. Look straight ahead. Note: Do not release the rear brake if the wheel locks up. |
Engine over-rev's when using the front brake. | Close the throttle before braking. Avoid pulling back on the throttle when apply the front brakes. Squeeze front brake with fingers only. |
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