The Basics Of Safe Operating And Riding Flashcards
Sit on the seat so that your arms…
Are slightly bent and not tense when you hold the hand grips. This will allow you to steer without stretching or moving your shoulders.
Right Hand Position
Hold the hand grip…
Lightly but firmly. Start with your right wrist positioned with a slight bend down and no higher than flat.
That way it will prevent you from using too much trottle.
Press your knees…
Lightly against the motorcycle to help you keep your balance when the motorcycle is moving.
Keep your feet firmly on the…
Foot pegs at all times when the motorcycle is moving. The foot pegs are behind the brake petal on the right side and the gear shift lever on the left side. DO NOT POINT YOUR FEET DOWN THEY CAN GET CAUGHT IN THE ROAD.
What are the left and right signals when you don’t have signals working?
Left signal = left arm pointed straight out
Right signal = left arm making a 90 degree angle
Park the motorcycle at an angle of about… and how far should your rear wheel be from the curb?
Park the motorcycle at an an angle of about 45 to 60 degrees to the curb or edge of the roadway, so your motorcycle does not extend too far from the curb. Your rear wheel should be within 50 centimetres (20 inches) of the curb. USE SIDE KICKSTAND, MAKE SURE WHEEL IS TURNED ALL THE WAY TO THE LEFT AND REMOVE KEY FROM IGNITION
On a hill, it is best to park facing…
Uphill so the motorcycle does not roll forward off the stand.
It is not recommended that you park a motorcycle facing downhill, but if you must do this temporarily, place the motorcycle at about a…
45 degree angle to the curb, ensure the motorcycle is in first gear lock the steering to the left. If the motorcycle does not move it will likely fall to the left.
When stopping under normal conditions, apply the…
Front brake and the rear brake at the same time.
Traction is…
The amount of grip and contact your tires have with the road surface
Traction can be reduced by…
Wet road surfaces, and metal road parts like metal bridges.
When both brakes are applied, there is a transfer of rider weight to the…
Front of the motorcycle. 3 quarters of your braking traction is on the front tire
It is best to apply the brakes by….
Gradually increasing pressure
To brake effectively, learn to apply…
Even braking force between the front and rear brakes.
Avoid braking when…
The wheel is turned
• Keep the rear brake firmly applied when stopped
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To travel around a curve (at speeds greater than 20 to 25 kilometres an hour) you will need to master the skill of…
Push steering also known as counter steering.
Push steering is pushing on…
One hand grip to cause the motorcycle to lean.
Increasing the amount of push on the hand grip will increase the amount the motorcycle leans
The greater the speed, the more the motorcycle must lean.
Avoid slowing or accelerating suddenly while…
In the curve when the motorcycle is leaning.
Before applying the brakes, bring the motorcycle…
Upright and take care not to lock either wheel.
Use a light but firm grip to allow you to…
Access the clutch lever easily and to reach the signal and headlight switches, and the horn
Press your knees lightly against the motorcycle to help you keep your balance when the motorcycle is moving
Keep your feet firmly on the footpegs at all times when the motorcycle is moving. The foot pegs are behind the brake petal on the right side and the gear shift lever on the left side. Never point your feet down as they can get caught on road and foot.
Too much throttle can cause a rider to lose control, too little can cause the engine to stall
To prepare your motorcycle for riding, do the following…
• if the motorcycle is equipped with an anti lock theft brake, be sure it is released. This will allow The handlebars to move freely.
- Sit on the seat with the leg on each side of the motorcycle while holding the handgrips.
- move the motorcycle up right and re-track the side stand. always check that your footing is secure so that you do not lose your balance continue to keep your feet firmly on the ground
When properly adjusted, a mirror will show the edge of your arm or shoulder.
Do not confuse other drivers by signalling too early or too late.
Left signal is ARM STRAIGHT OUT right signal is arm pointed at an 90 degree angle.
How do you change to a higher gear?
Place your foot under the gear selector lever to prepare for the shift up
Roll the throttle back to the off position while squeezing the clutch lever all the way in with your fingers
Move the lever up words to select the next year and then release you must shift one gear at a time
Carefully release the clutch lever and apply a little throttle
When you have completed shifting to the selected gear remove your fingers from the clutch lever and return them to the handgrip
How do you downshift?
Place your foot on top of the gear selector lever to prepare for the downshift
Where all the throttle back to the off position while squeezing the clutch lever all the way in with your fingers
Firmly push the lever down as far as it will go and then release
You can shift down several gears at a time by squeezing the clutch lever all the way in then firmly pushing down the gear selector lever and releasing repeatedly for each gear
Slowing or stopping
It is necessary to shift down through each year when slowing or stopping this way you will know when you are in first year however it is possible to come to a complete stop well the clutch lever is pulled in and you will remain in the current gear if you do this you will need to pull the clutch lever in and shift down through each gear to get back into first gear to stop or reduce speed gradually downshift each gear in sequence by pulling in the clutch lever shifting into the next lower gear and then carefully releasing the clutch lever for each gear.
Park where it is safe and legal signs curb markings and commonsense will tell you where parking is permitted
Motorcycles are permitted to angle park, PARK THE MOTORCYCLE AT AN ANGLE OF ABOUT 45 to 60 degrees to the curb or edge of the roadway, so that your motorcycle does not extend too far from the curb. YOUR REAR WHEEL SHOULD BE WITHIN 50 centimetres, (20 inches) of the curb
On a hill it is best to park facing uphill this is to prevent the motorcycle rolling forward off the stand if a curb is present have the real wheel make contact with the curb to prevent the motorcycle from rolling back. it is recommended that you do not park your motorcycle facing downhill if you must do this…
Place the motorcycle at about a 45- degree angle to the curb. Ensure the motorcycle is in first gear. Lock the steering to the left.
For better traction use softer compounds. They wear out sooner than other tires but great traction.
Traction can be reduced by wet road surfaces and metal Road parts like metal bridges snow and ice painted lines and holes and cracks affect the tire contact with the road road debris’s such as gravel sand the leaves anti-freeze oil and spilled materials reduce traction when it is raining the roads are the most slippery during the first few minutes continue to scan the road surface ahead determine road conditions and be where of hydroplaning
When stopping under normal conditions, apply the front and rear brake at the same time.
When both brakes are applied for the transfer of rider weight to the front of the motorcycle this creates a situation where about 3/4 of your breaking traction is on the front tire this can increase to almost all the breaking traction being on the front tire is more breaking force is applied.
Perception time is how long it takes you to recognize a situation and understand the need to stop.
Perception distance is how far a motorcycle travels during this time
Reaction (response) time is how long it takes to move your foot or hand over the brake once the need to brake is realized. Average time is 3 quarters of a second.
Braking time is how long it takes the motorcycle to stop after the brakes are applied. The distance travelled in this time is called braking distance.
