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Old November 24th, 2022, 05:09 PM   #42
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I would add too that squeezing the tank with your knees and remaining relaxed even under hard braking will help keep you and your bike under control. Using your legs to grip the tank helps keep you more relaxed because you stay connected and stable with your lower body. How might remaining relaxed help in an emergency braking situation?
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for me Remaining relaxed is only for when bike and you seperate ( because you have no control at that point) relax and try to not get yourself killed at that point.
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Bob.
So you don't think it's important to be relaxed WHILE riding the bike and under emergency braking, only if you and the bike get separated?

But what happens if you are holding on to the handlebars tightly while riding or emergency braking? Does that have any negative effect, or do you think it is necessary for maintaining control of the motorcycle?
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