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Having trouble going uphill from a stop on a motorcycle? When facing uphill at a stop,
do you frequently stall, roll backward, or just feel like you're holding up traffic?
If so, then simply follow these steps and we'll get you going up those hills in no time!
To get started, all you'll need is your motorcycle, your protective riding gear, and a steep incline
road in a low traffic area. While at a stop in first gear and firmly holding
in the clutch and front brake, depress the rear brake. With the rear brake engaged, you
are now safe to release your front brake. You're gonna need your right hand for the throttle.
Because it takes more energy to move a motorcycle uphill, you need to roll
on more throttle than you normally would on a level surface. Don't worry....with the clutch
pulled in all the way, the bike's not going anywhere.
While giving a little extra throttle
and with the rear brake still depressed, SLOWLY let out the clutch with your left hand.
This is just practice, so take as much time as you need to, and remember the steps:
rear brake, a little extra throttle, and SLOWLY let out the clutch.
[stall]
If your bike stalls, that's okay!
Just grab the front brake so you don't roll backwards, restart your motorcycle, and
try the process again. You can even use your left leg a bit to walk with the motorcycle while it gets moving. [stall]
Let's try this on a different hill.
Really pace yourself this time. Remember the steps: from first gear with both the front brake
and clutch pulled in, depress the rear brake.
With the rear brake depressed and with the clutch still pulled in,
you are now free to release the front brake.
Remember: give a little extra throttle than you normally would while SLOWLY letting out the clutch.
Power through the rear brake while you're still getting used to the process.
Great job! Let's try it again, a little quicker this time.
Rear brake, clutch ALL THE WAY IN,
release the front brake, throttle on, and SLOWLY let out the clutch.
Remember: start releasing the rear brake once you get moving.
Let's try that first hill again.
Because you've practiced so much on a non trafficked hill, remembered the steps, and are now comfortable
going uphill from a stop on a motorcycle, stalling will no longer be a problem for you.
Congratulations! [stall]