Braking - Triumph Bonneville Bobber Owner's Manual

How to Ride the Motorcycle

Braking

Warning
WHEN BRAKING,
FOLLOWING:
Close the throttle completely, leaving
the clutch engaged to allow the
engine to help
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 this may
cause loss of control of the motorcycle
and an accident.
Warning
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.
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OBSERVE THE
slow down
braking, disregard
practice emergency
For your
extreme
accelerating
improper action can cause loss of
control and an accident. Independent
use of the front or rear brakes
reduces overall braking performance.
the
Extreme braking may cause either
wheel to lock, reducing control of the
motorcycle and causing an accident.
When possible, reduce speed or brake
before entering a turn as closing the
throttle or braking in mid-turn may
cause wheel slip leading to loss of
control and an accident.
When riding in wet or rainy conditions,
or on loose surfaces, the ability to
maneuver and stop will be reduced. All
of your actions should be smooth
under these
acceleration, braking or turning may
cause loss of control and an accident.
When descending
gradient or mountain pass, make use
of the engine's braking effect by down
shifting and use both front and rear
brakes intermittently.
Continuous brake application or use of
the rear brake only can overheat the
brakes and reduce their effectiveness
leading to loss of motorcycle control
and an accident.
Warning
safety, always
caution when
or turning
conditions.
Warning
a long,
exercise
braking,
as any
Sudden
steep