126 Taking Care of the Unexpected
Taking Care of the Unexpected
If something goes wrong during a ride, the first
thing to do is stop as soon as you safely can.
Do not continue riding if you have a flat 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.
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.
If a problem is relatively minor and you have
the tools, supplies, and skills to make a
permanent repair, you may be able to fix it on
the trail and continue riding. Or, you may be
able to make a temporary repair that allows you
to slowly ride back to your base where you can
make a permanent repair or get help.
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.
Whatever the problem, the most important
rules are:
• Always put personal safety first.
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