august 2007 co-rider presentation rider education division co-rider seminar
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August 2007 Co-Rider Presentation
Rider Education Division
Co-Rider Seminar
August 2007 Co-Rider Presentation
The Co-Rider Seminar is intended to provide: Education and information that will result in
an increased awareness Greater team interaction between the rider and
co-rider Reduction in the risks associated with
motorcycle riding Most of all, MORE FUN.
August 2007 Co-Rider Presentation
This seminar will cover the following topics associated with Co-Riders & Riders working together as a team:
– Preparation for the Ride
– Communications
– Riding Skills
– Emergency action
– Miscellaneous Information
– Questions & Answers
August 2007 Co-Rider Presentation
Preparation for the Ride– Mental & Physical Preparation
• Be Well Rested
• Be Awake & Alert
• Be in Good Physical Condition
• Be Mentally and Emotionally Fit
• Have the Right Attitude
August 2007 Co-Rider Presentation
Preparation for the Ride (Cont.)– Riding Gear : Personal Choice
• Helmet
• Eye Protection
• Gloves
• Long Sleeves
• Long Pants
• Boots
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Preparation for the Ride (Cont.)– Bike Preparation (Rider & Co-Rider)
• T-CLOCK • Tires• Fluids• Lights• Communication Systems• Body Panels• Footrests/pegs• Suspension
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Preparation for the Ride (Cont.)– Load the Bike
• Know the Limits
• Balance the Bike
• Use a Checklist
• Pack Only What You Need
• Know Where Everything Is
August 2007 Co-Rider Presentation
Preparation for the Ride (Cont.)
• Engine Cutoff Switch• Throttle• Brake Lever• Brake Pedal• Clutch Lever• Shift Lever• Ignition• CB Controls• Intercom Controls• Suspension Adjusting System• Emergency Flasher• Cruise Control System• Fuses & Relays• Clock• Fuel Gauge• Engine Temperature
• Know the Motorcycle– Read the Owner’s Manual– Know the motorcycle controls
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Communications– Action Based
• Mounting the bike• Riding• Dismounting
– Information Based• Hazards, road conditions, route, Co-Rider needs
– Discussion Based• General, everyday life
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• Riding Skills– Cornering
• Look through the corner• Lean with the bike• Don’t counter balance
– Braking• Brace feet, knees and hands• Sit upright and lean slightly back• Don’t bump the rider
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• Riding Skills (Cont.)– Swerving
• Move slightly forward
• Let the bike move under you
• Don’t flop
– Straight Line Riding• Pay attention
• Search, seek, scan, inform
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• Emergency Actions– Get control of the situation
– Grasp the the handgrips
– Don’t touch the brake or clutch lever
– Look well ahead
– Slow down gradually
– Use the Engine Cutoff Switch
– Keep your arms, legs and feet in
– Look for a landing zone
– Check yourself
– Get assistance
– Recover
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• Miscellaneous Information– Riding with children– Weather
August 2007 Co-Rider Presentation
This seminar has presented information on the following topics preparing Riders and Co-Riders to be better team riders:
– Preparation for the Ride– Communications– Riding Skills– Emergency action– Miscellaneous Information
August 2007 Co-Rider Presentation