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MSF MOTORCYCLE SAFETY FOUNDATION
COURSE EXAM
The gearshift is located on – ANSWER _the left footrest.
To use the gearshift, - ANSWER _Lift your foot up for a higher gear,
and press down for a lower gear.
Whens shifting gears, your foot only needs to move up or down
- ANSWER _an inch or so.
Most motorcycles have how many gears? - ANSWER_5 or 6
The front brake provides - ANSWER_70 percent or more of the
motorcycle's stopping power. This is because forward weight shift
pushes the front tire down onto the road surface.
Front brake is located - ANSWER_ in front of the right hand grip --
squeeze to use
Rear brake is located – ANSWER _on the right foot pedal.
When starting the engine, - ANSWER _Apply the brakes, squeeze the
clutch, and press the starter button.
When starting the engine, do not use the if the choke is On as
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this could provide too much fuel to the engine. – ANSWER _throttle
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Do not take your hand off the clutch when starting the engine of a
motorcycle because - ANSWER_ the motorcycle may be in gear.
To stop the engine, - ANSWER_ First, move the engine cut-off switch
to Off with your right thumb. Do this every time so you can develop the
habit in case you need to shut off the engine in an emergency.
Turn the ignition switch to Off.
Turn the fuel supply valve Off if it has that position.
Name the steps in the engine stop procedure. – ANSWER _Thumb, Key,
Valve
What is the friction zone? – ANSWER _The friction zone is a small area
in the travel of the clutch lever that controls the connection between the
engine and the rear wheel.
Fully squeezing in the clutch, - ANSWER _removes power from the rear
wheel.
If you lose control of the motorcycle and want to stop, - ANSWER _you
should squeeze in the clutch lever fully and use the brakes as needed.
You back should be – ANSWER _Back straight and head and eyes up
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You hands should be - ANSWER_ Fingers around the throttle with your
wrist flat
Your feet should be, - ANSWER _on the footrests and near the controls
Knees and elbows - ANSWER_ Should be comfortably in
Your arms should be - ANSWER_relaxed and bent.
Neutral gear is located in between which gears? – ANSWER _First and
second gear.
The fuel supply valve is located – ANSWER _under the Engine.
What does the fuel supply valve do? - ANSWER_The fuel supply valve
controls the amount of fuel to the engine tank
The Ignition Switch is often located near the - ANSWER_instrument
cluster.
Positions on the ignition switch include - ANSWER_On, Off and Lock,
and some include a Park position.
The Lock and Park positions on an ignition switch... -
ANSWER_engage the steering lock and allow the key to be removed.
MSF MOTORCYCLE SAFETY FOUNDATION
COURSE EXAM
The gearshift is located on – ANSWER _the left footrest.
To use the gearshift, - ANSWER _Lift your foot up for a higher gear,
and press down for a lower gear.
Whens shifting gears, your foot only needs to move up or down
- ANSWER _an inch or so.
Most motorcycles have how many gears? - ANSWER_5 or 6
The front brake provides - ANSWER_70 percent or more of the
motorcycle's stopping power. This is because forward weight shift
pushes the front tire down onto the road surface.
Front brake is located - ANSWER_ in front of the right hand grip --
squeeze to use
Rear brake is located – ANSWER _on the right foot pedal.
When starting the engine, - ANSWER _Apply the brakes, squeeze the
clutch, and press the starter button.
When starting the engine, do not use the if the choke is On as
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this could provide too much fuel to the engine. – ANSWER _throttle
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Do not take your hand off the clutch when starting the engine of a
motorcycle because - ANSWER_ the motorcycle may be in gear.
To stop the engine, - ANSWER_ First, move the engine cut-off switch
to Off with your right thumb. Do this every time so you can develop the
habit in case you need to shut off the engine in an emergency.
Turn the ignition switch to Off.
Turn the fuel supply valve Off if it has that position.
Name the steps in the engine stop procedure. – ANSWER _Thumb, Key,
Valve
What is the friction zone? – ANSWER _The friction zone is a small area
in the travel of the clutch lever that controls the connection between the
engine and the rear wheel.
Fully squeezing in the clutch, - ANSWER _removes power from the rear
wheel.
If you lose control of the motorcycle and want to stop, - ANSWER _you
should squeeze in the clutch lever fully and use the brakes as needed.
You back should be – ANSWER _Back straight and head and eyes up
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You hands should be - ANSWER_ Fingers around the throttle with your
wrist flat
Your feet should be, - ANSWER _on the footrests and near the controls
Knees and elbows - ANSWER_ Should be comfortably in
Your arms should be - ANSWER_relaxed and bent.
Neutral gear is located in between which gears? – ANSWER _First and
second gear.
The fuel supply valve is located – ANSWER _under the Engine.
What does the fuel supply valve do? - ANSWER_The fuel supply valve
controls the amount of fuel to the engine tank
The Ignition Switch is often located near the - ANSWER_instrument
cluster.
Positions on the ignition switch include - ANSWER_On, Off and Lock,
and some include a Park position.
The Lock and Park positions on an ignition switch... -
ANSWER_engage the steering lock and allow the key to be removed.
