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to continue

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Each slide will animate when you press the LEFT mouse button. After all animations have taken place, you will see an arrow symbol at the bottom right hand corner of the screen. Press the LEFT mouse button to continue to the next slide.

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The expert rider displays an awareness of the capabilities of both himself and his machine when cornering, braking, accelerating and also the effect

that road camber can have on the above.

The expert rider displays an awareness of the capabilities of both himself and his machine when cornering, braking, accelerating and also the effect

that road camber can have on the above.

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Cornering Grip

Braking or Acceleration Grip

It can be seen that as soon as a large amount of cornering grip is demanded from the tyres, there is

little in reserve for braking or acceleration.

It can be seen that as soon as a large amount of cornering grip is demanded from the tyres, there is

little in reserve for braking or acceleration.

The more of one type of grip you demand from your tyres, the less you will have available of the other.

The more of one type of grip you demand from your tyres, the less you will have available of the other.

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Constant Speed - even weight distribution.

Constant Speed - even weight distribution.

Acceleration - weight shifts

back.

Acceleration - weight shifts

back.

Braking - weight shifts

forwards.

Braking - weight shifts

forwards.

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Cornering - weight shifts to the outside of the bend.

Cornering - weight shifts to the outside of the bend.

Cornering & Accelerating -

weight shifts to the outside of the bend and

to the back.

Cornering & Accelerating -

weight shifts to the outside of the bend and

to the back.

Cornering & Braking - weight shifts to the

outside of the bend and to the front.

Cornering & Braking - weight shifts to the

outside of the bend and to the front.

The more you brake or accelerate, the less you will be able to corner safely.

The more you brake or accelerate, the less you will be able to corner safely.

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SKIDDING is defined as the involuntary movement of a vehicle due to the grip of the tyres on the road becoming less than a force or

forces acting on the vehicle.

SKIDDING is defined as the involuntary movement of a vehicle due to the grip of the tyres on the road becoming less than a force or

forces acting on the vehicle.

It is caused by: -

Excessive speed for the circumstances.

Course cornering at a speed that is not itself excessive.

Excessive banking.

Harsh acceleration.

Sudden or excessive braking.

IF YOU START TO SKID - REMOVE THE CAUSE.

It is caused by: -

Excessive speed for the circumstances.

Course cornering at a speed that is not itself excessive.

Excessive banking.

Harsh acceleration.

Sudden or excessive braking.

IF YOU START TO SKID - REMOVE THE CAUSE.

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Gently take up the free play in

the brakes.

Gently take up the free play in

the brakes.

Alter pressures progressively as

needed.

Alter pressures progressively as

needed.

Relax the pressures as speed is lost.

Relax the pressures as speed is lost.

Release pressure just before stopping to avoid a jerky halt.

Release pressure just before stopping to avoid a jerky halt.

Always be able to stop on your own side of the road within the distance you can see to be clear.

Always be able to stop on your own side of the road within the distance you can see to be clear.

Good Braking TechniqueGood Braking Technique

During accelerationDuring acceleration

WEIGHT TRANSFER

REAR More grip

REAR More grip

FRONT Less grip

FRONT Less grip

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During decelerationDuring deceleration

WEIGHT TRANSFER

REAR Less grip

REAR Less grip

FRONT More grip

FRONT More grip

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When cornering, it is essential that the rider selects the correct gear to match the speed of the motorcycle. Stability is a vital

ingredient in cornering technique. Inappropriate gear selection will adversely affect the performance of the machine.

When cornering, it is essential that the rider selects the correct gear to match the speed of the motorcycle. Stability is a vital

ingredient in cornering technique. Inappropriate gear selection will adversely affect the performance of the machine.

Bottom Gear

Bottom Gear

Plenty of power

Little speed

Intermediate Gears

Intermediate Gears

Varying combinations of power & speed

Top GearTop Gear

Plenty of speed

Little power

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1 Approach1 Approach

2 Entry2 Entry

3 Exit3 Exit

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Assess the bend and adjust your speed accordingly.

Assess the bend and adjust your speed accordingly.

Adjust power delivery to enable a constant speed

through the bend.

Adjust power delivery to enable a constant speed

through the bend.

When exiting the bend start to accelerate as the

view ahead increases and the bike stabilises.

When exiting the bend start to accelerate as the

view ahead increases and the bike stabilises.

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One way to turn the bike rapidly is to use counter steering. This involves pushing on the inside handlebar to cause the bike to turn.

One way to turn the bike rapidly is to use counter steering. This involves pushing on the inside handlebar to cause the bike to turn.

If you push on the left

bar...

If you push on the left

bar...

The bike turns left.

The bike turns left.

You Could acquaint yourself with

counter steering as it can help you

avoid a collision.

You Could acquaint yourself with

counter steering as it can help you

avoid a collision.