Exercise 5 Adjusting Speed and Turning

Exercise 1– Motorcycle Familiarization

COACHING: / EVALUATE & IDENTIFY / RANGE POSITION / MGMT
By correction
Short, clear, positive
Prioritized by student needs
Two errors max
Coached by command
Coached by simulation
Prof. Comm. Skills / Used head…feet evaluation sequence
Individualized feedback
How to perform correctly
Effective verbal remediation
Effective non-verbal remediation
Positive reinforcement
Hand signals
Voice projection, distinct speech / Position to control / evaluate
Range in view
Visual contact each rider
Indicated Positions used
Move to next position
Position to observe during feedback
Position most helpful to students
INSTRUCTOR COORDINATION / OTHER EVALUATION POINTS
Reversals (SEE)
Staging /

Conducted correctly (all parts)

Achieved other evaluation points

Maintain safe learning environment / Range Safety

Professional appearance

Positive attitude

30 minutes – No Demo, Static PracticeRole: I IA

Start Time: End time: Total Time: Minutes Objective(s) Met

Assign a motorcycle to each rider (Recommendation of at least 15’ apart for safety)

Help each rider with protective gear; ensure size/fit of protective gear and motorcycle

Read Objective & Evaluations:

To identify location and operation of important controls and parts1

Use controls smoothly

Use side stand fully

Squeeze front brake when mounting/dismounting

Use good posture

Use FINE-C and proper shutdown procedures

Read verbatim Correct & clearly stated

T: Provide instructions as riders perform

Walk around motorcycle identifying controls

Check fuel valve positions

With protective gear on, mount motorcycle

Raise stand and assume good posture

Lean motorcycle left/right to feel its weight

Identify and manipulate the following

Handlebars

Full left, full right, center

Press and lean right, center

Press and lean left, center

Throttle

Check operation; Roll-on full, roll-off; Roll-on half, roll-off;

With wrist down, roll-on quarter turn, roll-off

Front brake lever

Squeeze and release; Practice roll-off/brake squeeze

Engine cut-off switch

Clutch lever

Squeeze and slowly ease out to release, pausing in friction zone

Choke

Fuel supply valve

Shift lever

Rear brake pedal

Ignition switch, turn ON

Turn signals; Lights high/low beam; Horn

Ignition switch, turn OFF

Side stand fully down

Dismount, then remount

With engine off: Practice finding neutral (show neutral sign)

Roll motorcycle in neutral

Squeeze clutch, shift to 1st gear, slowly release clutch, roll motorcycle (shouldn’t roll)

Squeeze clutch, shift to neutral, slowly release clutch, roll motorcycle (should roll)

Squeeze clutch, shift to 2nd gear, slowly release clutch, roll motorcycle (shouldn’t roll)

Squeeze clutch, shift to neutral, slowly release clutch, roll motorcycle (should roll)

Repeat as needed

Side stand fully down

Dismount, then remount

Read engine start/stop procedures

Show Start/Stop signals Start Engine Shut-off Engine Neutral

Have riders start/stop engine on signal

Use FINE-C to prepare to start engine (Fuel valve; Ignition; Neutral; Engine Cut-off; Choke/Clutch)

Start engine and allow it to warm

Adjust choke as necessary

Practice throttle roll-on/off

Stop engine (Thumb/Key/Valve)

Side stand down fully

Dismount

T:Debrief

FOCUS on objective–reinforce value of squeezing clutch and using the brakes to maintain control.

Group feedback on evaluation points if needed; Co-Instructor contributed

T: Prepare for next exercise

Have riders mount and, in small groups, straddle walk to start position for next exercise

Practice front brake operation;

Practice backing up while looking over shoulder

Stageriders at the start point for Ex. 2. SEE Under control

T:End exercise

SPatton Revised Jan 2009 Exercise 1

Exercise 1– Motorcycle Familiarization

SPatton Revised Jan 2009 Exercise 1

Exercise 2 – Using the Friction Zone

COACHING: / EVALUATE & IDENTIFY / RANGE POSITION / MGMT
By correction
Short, clear, positive
Prioritized by student needs
Two errors max
Coached by command
Coached by simulation
Prof. Comm. Skills / Used head…feet evaluation sequence
Individualized feedback
How to perform correctly
Effective verbal remediation
Effective non-verbal remediation
Positive reinforcement
Hand signals
Voice projection, distinct speech / Position to control / evaluate
Range in view
Visual contact each rider
Indicated Positions used
Move to next position
Position to observe during feedback
Position most helpful to students
INSTRUCTOR COORDINATION / OTHER EVALUATION POINTS
Reversals (SEE)
Staging /

Conducted correctly (all parts)

Achieved other evaluation points

Maintain safe learning environment / Range Safety

Professional appearance

Positive attitude

25 minutes – Demo, Simulated Practice, 3 partsRole: I IA

Start Time: End time: Total Time: Minutes Objective(s) Met

Read Objective: To be able to use the friction zone with control;

Range setup:Individual lanes back and forth across range marked by 2 cones.

Read verbatim (Lead only) Range setup correctly

Provide Instructions(Lead only)

SPatton Revised Jan 2009 Exercise 2

Exercise 2 – Using the Friction Zone

Part 1 – Group Rocking

On signal, mount and start engine

On signal, squeeze clutch lever and shift to 1st gear

On signal, use friction zone to rock back-and-forth in place repeatedly

Do not release clutch lever fully

Use minimal throttle

Part 2 – Power Walking

On signal, power walk in path of travel

Keep feet on ground, not on footrests

Upon reaching target cone, stop using front brake smoothly, shift to neutral (releasing clutch lever very slowly to be sure), and raise left hand

On signal, turn motorcycle around

On signal, shift to first and repeat power walk, stopping next to target cone

Repeat as signaled

Part 3 – Riding

On signal, ride from start cone to target cone

Power walk until speed is stable

Use both brakes to stop, putting left foot down first

SPatton Revised Jan 2009 Exercise 2

Exercise 2 – Using the Friction Zone

Correct & clearly stated Range card diagram used Student questions delayed until after demo

T: Provide Demo of Posture and 3 Parts:

Using the Friction Zone: Demo posture; Show rocking;Power walk to far side; Neutral & turn; Ride to near side.

Friction zone use (multiple ease/squeeze)to speed up & slow down during Part 2.

(Students should be near center of range to closely observe friction zone.)

CO-INSTRUCTOR:

Start/end in appropriate location All safety gear worn FINE-C used Correct posture

Correct exercise technique Correct speed Correct shut-down & dismount

LEAD INSTRUCTOR:

Students in position to easily view evaluation points Demo & evaluation points synchronized Intro new signals

Note evaluations and provide signals

SPatton Revised Jan 2009 Exercise 2

Exercise 2 – Using the Friction Zone

Keep right wrist down and use steady throttle

Keep clutch lever covered

Keep head and eyes up

Keep knees against tank

Don’t cover front brake lever while using throttle

Maintain a safety margin

SPatton Revised Jan 2009 Exercise 2

Exercise 2 – Using the Friction Zone

T: Provide simulated practice of friction zone:

Friction Zone:Squeeze the clutch all the way in; Ease it out slowly; Ease it out a little more, to the friction zone (half way); Pause in friction zone; Continue to ease out the clutch. Number of Repetitions

Correct simulated practice technique used

Each student demonstrated correct technique Corrective feedback provided, if needed

T: Conduct Exercise as a group:During Part 1 – GroupRocking, watch riders needing individual coaching. Ensure all riders have good friction zone control before moving to Power Walking;

Part II – Power WalkingNumber of Repetitions

Part III - RidingNumber of Repetitions

Stage Ridersin middle of range.

Half in each direction to permit left turn to start next exercise

SEE Under control

T: Debrief

FOCUS onobjective to be able to use the friction zone with control.

Group feedback on evaluation points, if needed Co-Instructor contributed

T:End exercise

SPatton Revised Jan 2009 Exercise 2

Exercise 2 – Using the Friction Zone

SPatton Revised Jan 2009 Exercise 2

Exercise 3 – Starting & Stopping Drill

Conducted correctly (all parts)

Achieved other evaluation points

Maintain safe learning environment / Range Safety

Professional appearance

Positive attitude

25 minutes – Riding Demo, 2 partsRole: I IA

Start Time: End time: Total Time: Minutes Objective(s) Met

ReadObjective: To be able to start out and stop with precision and control

Range setup: 2 lanes of cones on each side of range, for a total of 4 lanes

Read verbatim (Lead only) Range setup correctly

Provide Instructions(Lead only)

Part 1 – Stop at Each Cone

On signal, power walk to start cone designated

On signal and when your next stop cone is open, start out and stop smoothly

Power walk until speed is stable

When at last cone in row, check for opening in either lane at other side, and power walk to next cone (watch for other riders)

Repeat until signaled otherwise

Part 2 – Stop at Last Cone

On signal and when last cone is open, start out from the first cone and stop smoothly at last cone

Correct & clearly stated Range card diagram used Student questions delayed until after demo

T: Provide Demo:

Starting & Stopping Drill: Ride cone to cone for at least two cones on one side; Power walk to other side, changing lanes. Ride Part 2 on that side; Return motorcycle to original position. Show distinct power walking (approx 5 steps) each time before riding.

CO-INSTRUCTOR:

Start/end in appropriate location All safety gear worn FINE-C used Correct posture

Correct exercise technique Correct speed Correct shut-down & dismount

LEAD INSTRUCTOR:

Students in position to easily view evaluation points Demo & evaluation points synchronized Intro new signals

Note evaluations and provide signals:

Keep head and eyes up

Start and stop smoothly and precisely

Coordinate clutch / throttle use

Power walk until speed is stabilized

Maintain path of travel

Use both brakes to stop

Square handlebars at stop

Put left foot down first at stops

Maintain a safety margin

T: Conduct Part 1

When riders demonstrate control in Part 1, stop riders at the beginning of each line

T: Conduct Part 2

StageRiders at a start point for Ex. 4. SEE Under control.

T:Debrief

FOCUS on objective to be able tostart out and stop with precision and control.

Group feedback on evaluation points, if needed Co-Instructor contributed

T:End exercise

SPatton Revised Jan 2009 Exercise 3

Exercise 3 – Starting & Stopping Drill

SPatton Revised Jan 2009 Exercise 3

Exercise 4 – Shifting & Stopping

Conducted correctly (all parts)

Achieved other evaluation points

Maintain safe learning environment / Range Safety

Professional appearance

Positive attitude

30 minutes –Riding Demo, Simulated Practice Role: I IA

Start Time: End time: Total Time: Minutes Objective(s) Met

Read Objective: To be able to shift gears and stop smoothly

Range setup: 2 clutch control lanes down the middle of the range, and a shift/stop lane on the long sides of the range; A turn after stop; Read verbatim (Lead only) Range setup correctly

Provide Instructions(Lead only)

On signal, ride through the 2 clutch control lanes, and stop at the beginning of a stop/shift lane

Keep a safety margin between riders while riding and while in line

On signal and one at a time, ride down the lane, shifting to 2nd gear, releasing clutch

As you approach the stop point, shift to 1st gear and stop between last set of cones

Do not release clutch after downshifting to 1st gear

Remain stopped for coaching

On signal, slowly ride through turn and proceed to the middle to practice the clutch control lanes

Turn and get in shorter line

On signal, ride to group parking area

Correct & clearly stated Range card diagram used Student questions delayed until after demo

T: With riders at stop point, Provide Demo:

Shifting & Stopping: Ride to and demo clutch control lanes (3-4 seconds per CCL) & stop at start cones for near side; Ride shift and stop on near side, then CCLs to far side; Ride far side shift & stop, CCLs and stop at start cones for near side; Ride to “T” in staging area; Return to original position.

CO-INSTRUCTOR:

Start/end in appropriate location All safety gear worn FINE-C used Correct posture

Correct exercise technique Correct speed Correct shut-down & dismount

LEAD INSTRUCTOR:

Students in position to easily view eval points Demo & evaluation points synchronized Intro new signals

SPatton Revised Jan 2009 Exercise 4

Exercise 4 – Shifting & Stopping

Note evaluations and provide signals

Keep eyes up

Shift smoothly and precisely

Stop smoothly using both brakes at the designated point

Do not release clutch after downshifting

In clutch control lanes, work toward improving slow speed clutch control and balance

Use outside-inside-outside path on perimeter turns

Maintain a safety margin

SPatton Revised Jan 2009 Exercise 4

Exercise 4 – Shifting & Stopping

T: Provide simulated practice of shifting:

UpShifting:Squeezethe clutch (& roll off throttle); Lift up on the gear shift lever; Ease clutch out (& roll on throttle)

Number of repetitions:

Correct simulated practice technique used

Each student demonstrated correct technique Corrective feedback provided, if necessary

T: Conduct Exercise:

Coach riders in first path through clutch control lanes, and divide equally to stop point for outside lanes

Encourage riders to complete perimeter turns after stop

Observe each rider through perimeter turn before signaling next rider

Note skill development as riders practice clutch control lanes

Stage riders in parking area. SEE Under control.

T:Debrief

FOCUS on objectiveto be able to shift gears & stop smoothly;

Group feedback on evaluation points if needed Co-Instructor contributed

T:End exercise

SPatton Revised Jan 2009 Exercise 4

Exercise 4 – Shifting & Stopping

SPatton Revised Jan 2009 Exercise 4

Exercise 4 – Shifting & Stopping

SPatton Revised Jan 2009 Exercise 4

Exercise 5 – Adjusting Speed & Turning

Conducted correctly (all parts)

Achieved other evaluation points

Maintain safe learning environment / Range Safety

Professional appearance

Positive attitude

30 minutes – Riding Demo, Simulated Practice, ReverseRole: I IA

Start Time: End time: Total Time: Minutes Objective(s) Met

Read Objective: To be able to adjust speed to make smooth turns and negotiate weaves

Range setup: Cones around perimeter of range, 20’ apart on one side and 30’ apart on the other

Read verbatim (Lead only) Range set up correctly

Provide Instructions(Lead only)

On signal, ride the perimeter outside the cones

Maintain an adequate following distance

Speed up as possible in the straightaway and slow for the corners

Do not squeeze the clutch when slowing

After some time and on signal, begin to weave around the cones

On signal, stop in a line to reverse direction(teardrop)

On signal, stop in line to reverseand ride to the parking area(teardrop)

Correct & clearly stated Range card diagram used Student questions delayed until after demo

T: Provide Demo:

Adjusting Speed & Turning: Ride 1-1/2 laps (far side, near side, far side) on perimeter showing slow with both brakes at the end of the long side of the perimeter; Ride one lap (near side, far side) showing weave with slow before the turn; Stage.

CO-INSTRUCTOR:

Start/end in appropriate location All safety gear worn FINE-C used Correct posture

Correct exercise technique Correct speed Tear drop reversal, if shown Correct shut-down & dismount

LEAD INSTRUCTOR:

Students in position to easily view evaluation points Demo & evaluation points synchronized Intro new signals

Note evaluations and provide signals

Maintain precise control

Slow with both brakes before corners (no clutch squeeze)

Use throttle smoothly