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11SECTION 11.2 – Stopping Quickly 11.3 – C arrying a Passenger
and Cargo
TRIKES An important handling characteristic to be
aware of on a standard trike (1 wheel up front, Only skilled, experienced riders should
This Section Covers 2 in the rear) is that the two rear wheels have carry passengers or heavy loads. The additional
more braking power. How much varies by trike weight of a passenger or cargo will change the
Turning.......................11.1 design. This is because weight does not shift to handling characteristics of the vehicle.
Stopping Quickly....... 11.2 the front wheel on a trike during hard braking.
Carrying a Passenger Most of the weight stays on the rear wheels and If a passenger is being carried, the passenger
and Cargo.................. 11.3 makes the rear brakes more effective. will sit directly behind you. When carrying
cargo, center the load and keep it low in the
storage areas so it is balanced side-to-side. Refer
to your owner’s manual for more information.

11.1 – Turning

Because the weight of a trike is distributed
almost equally between the two front or two
rear wheels, these vehicles handle the same
in left and right turns. When turning a trike:
• Approach a turn with your head up, and look

through the turn.
• Adjust speed before the turn to allow you to

safely accelerate through the turn.
• Lean or shift your weight in the direction

of the turn.
• Steer the front wheel(s) toward the turn.
• Accelerate gradually as you exit the turn.

Turning a Trike

TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE

1. When turning a trike, how should 2. Where should you place a load on
you approach the turn? a trike?
A. W ith your head up and adjusting your A. P lace the load towards the right of
speed before the turn. the motorcycle and keep it high in the
B. With your head down and storage area.
accelerating. B. Place the load towards the center of
C. W ith your head down and adjusting the motorcycle and keep it low in the
your speed. storage area.
C. P lace the load in front of the motor-
cycle and keep it high in the storage
area.

1. A – page 43, Turning, 2. B – page 43, Carrying a Passenger and Cargo

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