Motorcycle RidingBEGINNER’S GUIDE ON HOW TO GET STARTED

PRESENTED BY CHRISTINA O’BOYLE

Getting the right gear

Jacket Leather or textile to

protect skin

Boots Sturdy and well

fitting Ride above ankle to

protect

Gloves Curved design for

easier gripping Padded for palm

comfort

Helmets State laws vary, may be

required Can protect head from

injury Different styles to chose

from Can interfere with vision

and hearing Personal preference

Learning to ride

Take a motorcycle safety course

Basic rider course offered by DMVClassroom and riding portions of

trainingMany provide motorcycle for

trainingOften not required, but extremely

helpful

Learn your controls

Throttle BrakesRight hand gripTwist to accelerate

Both brakes on right side

Hand lever controls front brake

Foot pedal controls back brake

Clutch & Shifter Both on left side of

motorcycle Clutch controlled by

hand lever Shifter controlled by

foot lever Shift one gear at a

time Neutral between

first and second gear

Ensure that bike is a good fit

Mount from left side Feet should be flat on

ground Arms should have a

slight bend Make sure feet can

reach controls Make sure hands can

pull levers

Turning Press handlebar in

desired direction (countersteering)

Look where you want to go

Slow down before entering turn

Never apply brakes during a turn

Keep throttle steady, lean with motorcycle.

Slowing and stopping

Begin braking with front brakeStart to downshiftEngage back brake when slowed

downKeep clutch pulled in while stoppingAllow adequate time for stopping

You are now ready to hit the road! Ride safe!