MSF BRC RIDER HANDBOOK STUDY QUESTION ANSWERS

MSF BRC RIDER HANDBOOK STUDY QUESTION ANSWERS Why is motorcycling considered serious fun? Serious because there is risk involved; fun because riding a motorcycling is fun (iv) Learning to ride and ride well requires what physical traits? Fitness, strength, coordination (iv) What do RiderCoaches do? Guide students, answer questions, observe progress (iv) What are the four requirements for successful course completion? 1-complete all course assignments; 2-attend all sessions; 3-pass a knowledge test; 4-pass an on-cycle test (1) When does a RiderCoach not permit further riding in the course? If a rider has a lot of difficulty or becomes a danger to themselves or others (1) What are the three basic motorcycle types? 1-street, 2-dual-purpose, 3-off-highway List the six primary controls. 1-handlebars, 2-throttle, 3-clutch lever, 4-gearshift lever, 5-front brake lever, 6-rear brake pedal How do you operate the motorcycle's throttle? Rotate to control engine speed; to increase engine speed, twist it toward you (roll on); to decrease engine speed, twist it away from you (roll off) What does the clutch lever do? Connects power from the engine to the rear wheel How is the gearshift lever operated? Lift up firmly and release to go to a higher gear; press down firmly and release to go to a lower gear What is a shift pattern? How many gears are available below and above neutral How are the two brake controls operated? Front brake lever is squeezed in to operate; the amount of squeeze must be adjusted for effective braking. Rear brake pedal is pressed down to operate it What are possible positions on the fuel valve? On, Reserve, and Prime or Off What are possible positions on the ignition switch? On, Off, and Lock, and possibly Park What is the choke control used for? Provide an enriched fuel mixture to help start the engine; raises idle to permit the engine to warm quickly Why does a motorcycle have an engine cut-off switch? You can shut off the engine without removing your hand from the handgrip What are some common indicators that display information? Speedometer, odometer, tachometer, indicator lights What is important to know about a convex mirror? They provide a wider view but make objects look farther away. They also reduce the size of blind spot areas but do not eliminate them What is the difference between a side stand and center stand? Center stand keeps the motorcycle more upright List the five steps of the engine pre-start routine 1-fuel, 2-ignition, 3-neutral, 4-engine cut-off switch, and 5-choke/clutch (FINE-C) What are the three steps to follow when shutting off the engine? 1-move engine cut-off switch to Off, 2-turn ignition switch off, 3-turn fuel supply valve Off if it has that position (thumb, key, valve) What is the friction zone? A small area in the travel of the clutch lever that controls the connection between the engine and the rear wheel What does squeezing the clutch lever do? Fully squeezing in the clutch lever removes power from the rear wheel What must you do if you start to lose control of the motorcycle? Squeeze the clutch lever in fully and use the brakes as needed What is the position of the right wrist for good riding posture? Flat What are the other elements of proper riding posture? Back straight, head & eyes up, feet on footrests near the controls, knees & elbows in, arms relaxed and bent, fingers around the throttle, cover the clutch lever How do you initiate motorcycle lean at speeds higher than walking speed? Countersteer - press left, lean left; press right, lean right What are the four action steps for making a basic turn? 1-slow, 2-look, 3-press, 4-roll What is the three-step strategy for curves and what does each step mean? 1-Search means to look for key information while approaching and going through a curve; 2-Setup is to adjust speed and lane position as necessary before entering; 3-Smooth means to operate the controls so there are no jerky movement 3 S's: (Search, Setup, Smooth) In what type of turn does counterweighting help? Slow, tight turns like a U-turn in a parking lot What gear should you be in when coming to a stop and why? First, so you can easily start out again What is the benefit of squaring the handlebars when coming to a stop? The motorcycle is easier to hold up Why does the front brake have more stopping power than the rear brake? Forward weight shift pushes the front tire down into the road surface How does the motorcycle's weight shift during braking? Forward How do you stop in a curve? Gradually apply both brakes as you straighten up the motorcycle. The motorcycle should be straight up and the handlebars should be square before you come to a complete stop. Be sure to downshift and keep the clutch lever squeezed in Why do you change gears? To match the engine speed with road speed. List the three-step process to shift to a higher gear 1-roll off the throttle as you squeeze in the clutch lever, 2-lift the gearshift lever and release it, 3-ease out the clutch lever and roll on the throttle List the three-step process to shift to a lower gear 1-roll off the throttle as you squeeze in the clutch lever, 2-press the gearshift lever and release it, 3-ease out the clutch lever and roll on the throttle What is engine braking? Shifting to a lower gear and easing out the throttle What is the position of the clutch lever when making a stop? Fully squeezed List the four preparations. 1-your motorcycle is a good fit; 2-your motorcycle is inspected before each ride; 3-you are using proper protective gear, 4-you have a good mental attitude with safety as your priority How should your motorcycle fit you? Seat height should be low enough so you can reach the ground and support the motorcycle; motorcycle size should be right for your strength and skill level so you can handle it well; adjust the controls or replace the seat to fit you better What is T-CLOCS and what does each letter stand for? A pre-ride inspection routine. T-tires and wheels; C-controls; L-lights and mirrors; O-oil and other fluids;