Where is the engine cut-off switch usually found?
- On the instrument panel, beside the ignition key
- Under the seat, right next to the battery
- On the left side, below the fuel tank
- Near the right handgrip, within thumb reach
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D. Near the right handgrip, within thumb reach
The engine cut-off switch is normally at the right handgrip where the thumb can reach it without letting go, so the engine can be shut off quickly. Controls under the seat could not be reached in an emergency.
Reference: MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Know Your Motorcycle: Controls
What is the 'friction zone' of the clutch?
- The point where the lever touches the handgrip
- The lever travel where power starts to reach the wheel
- The speed range where the engine runs the smoothest
- The part of the rear tire that touches the road
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B. The lever travel where power starts to reach the wheel
The friction zone is the part of the clutch lever's travel where the clutch begins to pass engine power to the rear wheel. Using it lets you start smoothly and control speed in slow maneuvers.
Reference: MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Basic Vehicle Control: Clutch Use
When is the right time to check tire pressure?
- Right after a long ride on the highway
- Only when a tire looks low
- Once a year at inspection time
- Before riding, with the tires cold
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D. Before riding, with the tires cold
Tire pressure should be checked with a gauge before riding, while the tires are cold, because heat from riding raises the reading. A tire can be well under pressure without looking low.
Reference: MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Check Your Motorcycle: Tires