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PART 3
Getting Used To The
Vehicle In Motion
GETTING THE FEEL OF THE BRAKES
Be sure your youngster is wearing all of the
proper protective gear. With the engine still OFF,
have your youngster mount the motorcycle. If you
physically can, push the motorcycle slowly. Have
your youngster brake to feel how much pressure
is needed for a smooth stop. If your youngster’s
motorcycle has more than one brake, both should
be applied with even pressure. Practice this
several times until you are sure this skill is
developed. Remind your youngster to keep his or
her head up and look forward.
GETTING THE FEEL OF THE THROTTLE
With the engine OFF, have your youngster prac-
tice smooth throttle control. Your youngster will
learn how much throttle it takes to start moving in
a later exercise. Explain that opening the throttle
will increase speed and that closing the throttle
will decrease speed. Releasing the throttle and
applying the brakes will slow the motorcycle. Ask
your youngster to tell you how throttle control and
braking affect the motorcycles speed.
GETTING THE FEEL OF THE CLUTCH
(if equipped)
With the engine OFF, have your youngster
practice smooth clutch control. Have your
youngster shift the motorcycle into first gear.
While you push the motorcycle have the young-
ster slowly release the clutch lever. The point
which the motorcycle stops moving indicates
the clutch engagement point or “friction zone.”
The “friction zone” is the point at which engine
power begins to be transmitted to the rear wheel.
Explain that this is the point the motorcycle
will start moving when the engine is running.
Smooth operation will prevent stalling and
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