The handlebars are an important component on any motorcycle because it is the most common way to initiate and control motorcycle lean. Here are other primary controls found on a motorcycle, the ones that make it go and stop.
Throttle: The right handgrip, which rotates 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). The throttle springs back to the idle position when released.
Clutch Lever: In front of the left handgrip. It is operated with the fingers of the left hand. The clutch mechanism connects power from the engine to the rear wheel. The lever is squeezed in to disconnect and eased out to connect. When the clutch lever is squeezed in, there is no engine power going to the rear wheel.
Gearshift Lever: On the left side of the motorcycle in front of the left footrest. It is operated with the left foot while the clutch lever is squeezed in. Lift up firmly and release to go to a higher gear; press down firmly and release to go to a lower gear. When released, it returns to its center position for the next shift. Neutral is between 1st and 2nd gear and is selected by either a half lift from 1st gear or a half press from 2nd gear.
Front Brake Lever: In front of the right handgrip and operated with the fingers of the right hand. Squeeze it in to operate; the amount of squeeze must be adjusted for effective braking.
Rear Brake Pedal: In front of the right footrest and operated with the right foot. Press down to operate it.
The handlebars are an important component on any motorcycle because it is the most common way to initiate and control motorcycle lean. Here are other primary controls found on a motorcycle, the ones that make it go and stop.
Throttle: The right handgrip, which rotates 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). The throttle springs back to the idle position when released.
Clutch Lever: In front of the left handgrip. It is operated with the fingers of the left hand. The clutch mechanism connects power from the engine to the rear wheel. The lever is squeezed in to disconnect and eased out to connect. When the clutch lever is squeezed in, there is no engine power going to the rear wheel.
Gearshift Lever: On the left side of the motorcycle in front of the left footrest. It is operated with the left foot while the clutch lever is squeezed in. Lift up firmly and release to go to a higher gear; press down firmly and release to go to a lower gear. When released, it returns to its center position for the next shift. Neutral is between 1st and 2nd gear and is selected by either a half lift from 1st gear or a half press from 2nd gear.
Front Brake Lever: In front of the right handgrip and operated with the fingers of the right hand. Squeeze it in to operate; the amount of squeeze must be adjusted for effective braking.
Rear Brake Pedal: In front of the right footrest and operated with the right foot. Press down to operate it.