Being Prepared For The
Unexpected
With all the challenges you can encounter off-road,
there’s always a chance that something may go
wrong. This section gives practical advice to help
you deal with a wide range of problems. Take time
to read this section before you ride. Also review the
tips in ‘Preparing for a Ride’ pages17-18.
After a stop, take time to assess the situation.
Carefully inspect your motorcycle to identify the
problem, then consider your options before you
decide what to do.
When a problem is more serious -- or you don’t
have the tools, supplies, experience, or time to
deal with it, you need to choose the safest way to
get yourself and your motorcycle back to base. For
example, if you are close enough, you (or you and
another person) might be able to push it back.
repair, you may be able to x it on the trail and con-
tinue riding. Or, you may be able to make a tem-
porary repair that allows you to slowly ride back to
your base where you can make a permanent repair
or get help.
If a problem is relatively minor and you have the
tools, supplies, and skills to make a permanent
If something goes wrong during a ride, the rst
thing to do is stop as soon as you safely can. Do
not continue riding if you have a at tire, or you
hear an unusual noise, or your motorcycle just
doesn’t feel right. If you continue riding, you could
cause more damage and endanger your own
safety.
Whatever the problem, the most important rules
are:
* Always put personal safety rst.
* If the problem is relatively minor and you have
the tools, supplies and skills to make a temporary
repair, be sure to have permanent repairs made
as soon as possible.
* Do not continue riding if you are hurt or your
motorcycle is not in safe riding condition.
Additional recommendations for specic problems
follow.
General Guidelines
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