All riders except those who are experienced, with
expert-level skills, should reduce speed and nish
braking before entering a turn. Riders should avoid
braking or closing the throttle abruptly while turning;
either action can cause one or both wheels to lose
traction, and a loss of traction at either wheel will
cause a reduced or complete loss of control.
Riding on wet or loose surfaces reduces the ability
to maneuver and stop. All control inputs must be
smooth under these conditions. Hard acceleration,
braking or turning may cause loss of control. Al-
ways exercise extreme caution when accelerating,
braking or turning on slippery or loose surfaces.
When descending long, steep grades, or any
grades with loose or slippery surfaces, use engine
compression braking by downshifting to the lowest
applicable gear and applying the brakes gently and
intermittently.
Hand & Foot Brake Controls
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