Dnepr MT10-36 - Page 17

The brakes should be applied gradually since a hard braking
may cause a breakdown. A hard braking is especially danger ·ous on
sHppery roads.
When moving at slow speeds, use the lower gears, maintaining
the appropriate speeds as mentioned below. In case the gears have
to be frequently changed over, avo id altering the speed by partial
engagement of the clutch (.by caus_ing th~ clutch to slip), as this
will lead to premature wear of the clutCh d1sks.
In order to change over from a hig her gear to a lower one, it is
necessary to reduce the engine speed (to throttle down). When the
motorcycle ~peed decreases, disengage the clutch (press down ~he
clutch lever). Then engage the lower gear by depressing the front
arm of the foot gearshift pedal, engage the clutch and increase the
engine speed (give full throttle).
To rapidly reduce the travelling sp~ed of the motorcycle, the bra-
kes should be applied. The following three methods of braking can
be used: applying the brakes; engine braking; engine braking and
applying the brakes at the same time .
The first method (applyi. ng the brakes) may be resorted to when
the motoncycle
has to be quickly stopped, provided there is a good
road adhesion of the wheels. When application of the brakes is inten-
ded, disengag·e the clutch, at the same time reduce the engine speed
(throttle down) and gradually press down the rear wheel brake pe-
dal and the front brake lever. Using two brakes at the same time
ensures a better stabil'ity of the motorcycle. Braking may be also
effected
by using only the foot brake .
In the case of engi.ne braking, it is necessary to redu ce the engi-
ne speed without disengaging the clutch. If the engine speed is con-
siderably reduced during braking, disengage the clutch to prevent
the engine from stopping and, if necessary, stop the motorcycle by
applying the brakes. As a rule, the engine braking must be resorted
to when riding down a continuous J.ow grade or over straight stret-
ches of the road, and also whenever it is necessary to reduce the
speed on a slippery road.
To
slow .down the motorcycl-e by simultaneously applying the bra-
kes and braking by means of the engi .ne, reduce the fuel mixture
supply (throttle down), without disengaging the clutch, then gra-
dually press down the rear wheel brake pedal and the front br .ake
•lever. In doing so, take care that the driving wheel is not comple-
tely stopped as this may result in · the engine stoppage and even a
breakage of the power transmission components . This method of
braking (by simult·aneously applying the brakes and braking by
means of the engine) is used when riding down steep grades a.nd
over a sJi.ppery road, in order to avoid skidding. The brakes must
be applied ~are fully as there is a great risk ·Of the motorcycle
~k idding and ov ertu rning during hard braking. Par ticularly dan-
gerous is a hard braki · ng in the winter time and on a slippery
road.
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