You And Your motorcycle: Riding Tips - Motorcycle Safety Foundation

Downshift and slow before you reach
the problem area.
If there is traffic in the area, make
sure that the drivers are aware you
are slowing.
Try to cross the bad surface in a
straight line, or at least do not
change direction or speed abruptly.
Stay ready to maintain the balance of
the motorcycle.
If you are moving along and have to
go over an obstruction that is lying
across the road, like a 2x4 piece of
wood, rise up on the footpegs and
shift your weight toward the back of
the saddle as your front wheel
comes up to the obstacle. This will
make it easier for the front wheel to
bounce up and over. Then move
your weight forward to help your
rear wheel get over.
Do not accelerate until your bike is
completely over the obstacle.
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