Vermont Castings MOTORCYCLE Manual page 51

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Turning
Approach turns and curves with
caution. Riders often try to take curves
or turns too fast. When they can't hold
the turn, they end up crossing into
another lane of traffic or going off the
road. Or, they overreact and brake too
hard, causing a skid and loss of control.
Use four steps for better control:
• SLOW — Reduce speed before the
turn by closing the throttle and, if
necessary, applying both brakes.
• LOOK — Look through the turn
to where you want to go. Turn
just your head, not your shoulders,
and keep your eyes level with the
horizon.
• PRESS — To turn, the motorcycle
must lean. To lean the motor-
cycle, press on the handgrip in
the direction of the turn. Press left
handgrip — lean left — go left.
Press right handgrip — lean right —
go right. The higher the speed in a
turn, the greater the lean angle.
• ROLL — Roll on the throttle to
maintain or slightly increase speed.
This helps stabilize the motorcycle.
testyourself
When riding, you should:
A. Turn your head and shoulders
to look through turns.
B. Keep your arms straight.
C. Keep your knees away from
the gas tank.
D. Turn just your head and eyes
to look where you are going.
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Answer - page 47
In normal turns, the rider and the
motorcycle should lean together at the
same angle.
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In slow, tight turns, counterbalance by
leaning the motorcycle only and keeping
your body straight.
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