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Animals
The biggest problem is with domestic animals: i.e., dogs. Most seem to have an urge to chase motorcycles. Those
that don’t chase often are known to blunder into the path of moving vehicles. Don’t let one distract you and cause a
spill.
Here are three rules:
1. Slow down well before you reach the animal.
2. Do not – repeat – do not kick at the animal.
3. If the animal looks like he’s going to intercept you, speed up just as you are about to reach him. It will throw
his timing off.
If a deer jumps out in front of you on a country road, but is far enough ahead not to be worried about – watch out for
its mate. They tend to travel in pairs. Hitting a deer with a motorcycle is a tough way to put venison on the table.
EQUIPMENT FAILURES
If your motorcycle is properly maintained, you greatly reduce the possibility of any equipment failure. However, just in
case...
Blowouts
If you run tires of good quality, keep them at the proper pressure, and change them when the tread is worn, the
chances of having a blowout are small.
However, should it happen to either of your tires, you must act quickly and properly.
1. Do not use the brakes; braking hard will only make things worse. If you must use some brake, apply gradual
pressure to the brake on the good tire and ease over to a safe spot to stop.
2. Ease off on the throttle and slow down gradually; rapid deceleration could throw the bike out of control.
3. Hold those handlebars firmly; a great shuddering may take place as the out-of-round tire flops against the
pavement, but you are concerned only with keeping that front wheel pointed ahead until you stop.
Stuck Throttle
Most riders have had bad dreams about this, but few have experienced the problem.
That is why all contemporary motorcycles have a cut-off switch by the right thumb. Just in case. Practice flipping the
cut-off switch. Chances are you will never have a throttle stick, but if you do, you’ll know how to deal with it.
As you hit the cut-off switch, pull in the clutch (you will probably be in gear); then look for a safe place to coast to a
stop.
Broken Clutch Cable
Imagine you are cruising along in fifth gear; you want to shift down; you pull in the clutch lever – and there is no return
action. It just lies up against the handgrip.
No fun, but not dangerous. You can shift the bike without a clutch. This is not advisable unless necessary, but it can
be done. Back off on the throttle and shift down a gear.
If you have a sensitive foot, you can probably find neutral before coming to a complete stop. If not, get set for a jerky
halt.
