Honda CL360 Owner's Manual page 31

5. This sequence is repeated to pro-
gressively shift to 3rd, 4th, 5th and
6th gear.
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6. When decelerating the motorcycle,
coordination of the throttle and the
front and rear brakes are most im-
portant.
7. The smooth gradual application of
both the front and rear brakes to-
gether with the required throttle ·
coordination will, under most con- _ ·.
ditions, assure positive speed reduction .. ·
and stability. As the motorcycle speed
is reduced,
it
is common practice to
downshift the transmission. This as-
sures maximum control through better
braking effectiveness and acceleration
when necessary.
8. For maximum deceleration and brak-
ing, close the throttle , apply both the
front and rear brakes simultaneously,
and as the motorcycle comes to a stop,
disengage the clutch.
This maneuver requires smooth coordi-
nation of the controls and to maintain
skill it should be practiced frequently .
lndependant application of either the
front or rear brake is possible, but if
only one brake is applied strongly
enough to lock a wheel , braking ef-
fectiveness is greatly reduced and
control of the motorcycle is difficult.
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