This week on MCrider we look at some common reasons why riders drop their motorcycle and how to avoid it.
Common reasons why people drop their motorcycles
- Kickstand
- not putting it down
- Kickstand – sinking into soft pavement or dirt
- Riding with the kickstand down
- Looking down
- Keep head and eyes up for better balance
- Foot slipping on the pavement
- Using the front brake with handlebars turned at slow speeds – this is the quickest way I know to drop a motorcycle
- Use rear brake for slow speed stops
- Make sure the mc is straight before aggressive braking
