Anatomy Of A Double Vision - Vision R82 Owner's Manual

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Kickstand
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Chapter 3: Riding your VISION Chapter 3: Riding your VISION
Chapter 3: Riding your VISION Chapter 3: Riding your VISION Chapter 3: Riding your VISION
You should really try to master turning slowly in as tight a curve
as possible quite a few times, this gets you ready for the real
world of poor directions and detours. If you find yourself
wobbling or jerking the handlebars around, you are probably too
tense. Relax, let your hands grasp the bars in a light but firm
manner. Let your shoulders droop, relax your neck, don't "death-
clench" your teeth. Once you relax you will have more control
over the bike.
Next, you should practice using the brakes. Stop and take off a
few times, getting a feel for how much pressure on the lever it
takes to slow down or stop the bike. Remember to always use
both brakes together, with gentle pressure at first to stop the bike
smoothly. Drop both your feet to the pavement while giving the
brakes the final squeeze to stop the bike. Lean forward a bit and
stand up, while reaching behind you for the seat frame to steady
the bike.
Practice stopping and dismounting, then starting off again. You
should also practice stopping by dropping only one leg,
typically your non-dominant leg. This exercise will help you
deal with momentary stops, such as at stop signs and traffic
lights. It does take a little practice to balance the bike leaning
onto a single leg. Remember to keep one hand clamped on a
brake to prevent the bike from rolling, it really helps. I usually
immediately cock my "crank-bound" leg for the start, and then
hold pressure against the brake until I'm ready to go. You should
also carefully investigate what happens to the bike with
gradually increasing brake lever pressure, so you will be
comfortable with quick decisions on the road.
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