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SAFE RIDING TIPS
Braking
For safe riding, it is very important to master the
braking techniques.
1. Close / release the throttle.
2. Hold the vehicle upright as you apply the brakes.
3. Progressive application of brakes is safer.
4. Never depress the clutch lever while braking at
higher speeds.
5. Apply both the brakes.
6. Do not pump the brakes.
7. While riding down hills, cornering and wet roads
close the throttle and down shift the gear to take
advantage of gearbox and engine which acts as an
additional brake. This will avoid the loss of control
over the vehicle due to over speed.
Causes for poor braking
1. If the brake shoes / pads or drum / disc are worn
out or if there is water or oil on them, sufficient
friction does not develop and brakes do not work
well.
2. Even when the brakes work normally, if the road
surface is wet or the tyre surface is worn-out,
tyres do not take a firm hold on the surface,
increasing the stopping distance.
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3. Approximately 60% braking effect is from front
brake. Non-usage of front brake causes poor
braking.
Warning
As the vehicle speed increases, the stopping distance
also increases progressively. Be sure that, you have
sufficient distance between you and the vehicle or
obstruction ahead of you.
Using only the front or rear brake is dangerous and can
cause skidding and loss of control. Apply both
the brakes together and with great care on a wet
road or other slippery surfaces. Any abrupt braking
on slippery or irregular roads can cause loss of rider
control.
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