VENGEANCE 2007 Hotrod Bones, Owner'S Manual

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American Hotrod Manufacturing, LLC • 2220 Eastridge Avenue Riverside, CA 92507
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Directions
Ride to the outside of line “A,” upshifting to second gear. As you reach marker 1, turn in the curved path indicated by
markers 2, 3, and 4. Once you enter the curved path, gradually apply both brakes and downshift. Do not release the
clutch. Try to come to a smooth stop with your front tire next to marker 3. Practice this at 10 mph, then at 15 mph.
Coaching Tips
1. Keep head and eyes up; focus on where you want to go.
2. Straighten up the motorcycle and square the handlebars before you stop completely.
3. Use both brakes smoothly to stop.
4. Keep feet on pegs until almost stopped.
5. When stopped, the left foot should touch the ground first, and you should be in first gear.
6. Do not grab the front brake or skid either tire.
Common Problems
1. Overshooting the final marker.
2. Motorcycle nearly falls over.
3. Rear wheel skids.
Basic Corrections
1. Gradually apply more pressure to the brakes as motorcycle straightens more.
2. Just before stopping, be sure the handlebars are square with the motorcycle. Keep eyes up. Don’t grab front
brake.
3. Apply less pressure on the rear brake and make sure the motorcycle is straight up as you stop.
Exercise 9 - Quick Stop on a Curve
Practicing this exercise will help you stop quickly when something suddenly appears in your path on a curve.
Directions
Ride to the outside of line “A.” Start, facing marker 1 at a distance sufficient enough to increase speed to 10-15 mph in
first gear. As you reach marker 1, turn in the curved path indicated by markers 2, 3, and 4. When your front tire
passes marker 2, first straighten the motorcycle, then begin braking. You should be stopped before marker 3. Practice
this at 10 mph, then 15 mph. Do not exceed 15 mph.
Coaching Tips
1. Keep head and eyes up; focus on where you want to go.
2. Straighten motorcycle, then apply both brakes, stopping as quickly as possible.
3. Keep feet on pegs until almost stopped.
4. When stopped, the left foot should touch the ground first.
5. Do not grab the front brake or skid either tire.
Common Problems
1. Overshooting the final marker.
2. Motorcycle nearly falls over.
3. Rear wheel skids.
Basic Corrections
1. Apply maximum pressure to the brakes once motorcycle is straightened from the lean angle.
2. Straighten up the motorcycle first, then apply the brakes. Be sure the handlebars are square with the
motorcycle. Keep eyes up. Don’t grab front brake.
3. Apply less pressure on the rear brake and make sure the motorcycle is straight up as you stop.
Acknowledgements
Reprinted with permission of the Motorcycle Safety Foundation. For the rider training location nearest you call:
Motorcycle Safety Foundation Irvine, CA (800) 446-9227. www.msf-usa.org