Braking - Triumph Scrambler 1200 XC Owner's Handbook Manual

Braking

1. Front brake lever
1. Rear brake pedal
The rear brake
Scrambler 1200 Steve McQueen Edition
and the Scrambler 1200 XE motorcycles
is height adjustable.
information, see page 137.
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pedal on the
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How to Ride the Motorcycle
WHEN BRAKING,
FOLLOWING:
- Close the
leaving the clutch engaged to allow
the engine to help slow down the
motorcycle.
- Shift down one gear at a time such
that the transmission is in first gear
when the motorcycle comes to a
complete stop.
- When stopping, always apply both
brakes at the same time. Normally
the front brake should be applied a
little more than the rear.
- Shift down or fully disengage the
clutch as necessary to keep the
engine from stalling.
- Never lock the brakes, as
may cause loss of control of the
motorcycle and an accident.
For emergency
down shifting, and concentrate on
applying the front and rear brakes
as hard as possible without skidding.
Riders should
braking in a traffic-free area.
Triumph strongly recommends that
all riders take a course of instruction,
which includes advice on safe brake
operation. Incorrect brake technique
could result in loss of control and an
accident.
Warning
OBSERVE
throttle completely,
Warning
braking, disregard
practice emergency
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