Knowing Your Motorcycle

Question 1

While sitting on the motorcycle, you should be able to…

Answer 1

• Have one foot, preferably the left flat on the ground. Use the right foot on the brake.
• Feel comfortable with the position of the foot pegs and hand grips
• Reach and operate all controls without straining or stretching

YOU SHOULD ALSO BE ABLE TO PUSH YOUR MOTORCYCLE AND PARK IT ON THE KICKSTAND.

Question 2

Problems most found on motorcycles involved in collisions are…

Answer 2

Problems with tires lights and or brakes.

Question 3

When you start the motorcycle the headlights must come on

Answer 3

When squeezing the clutch lever, check that the cable moves freely and feels tight.

Question 4

While you are sitting on the motorcycle, and before you start the engine, practice changing gears by shifting up and down through the gears.

Answer 4

Do this by squeezing and releasing the clutch lever and operating the gear selector as you would if you were riding

Question 5

Without moving the throttle, go through the motions of rotating and releasing the throttle in coordination with the clutch lever and the gear selector for each shift.

Answer 5

To become familiar with the brakes, move the motorcycle slightly and use the front, then rear, and then both brakes to stop the motorcycle