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142 Taking Care of the Unexpected
Taking Care of the Unexpected
The drive chain, brake lever or pedal, control
cables, and other components can be damaged
as you ride in dense brush or over rocky terrain.
Making a trailside repair depends on how
serious the damage is and what tools and
supplies you have with you.
• If the chain breaks or does other damage
when it comes off, you may not be able to
make a trailside repair.
• If any component of the front brake system is
damaged, you may be able to ride carefully
back to your base using the rear brake for
slowing or stopping.
• If the clutch lever breaks, you may be able to
temporarily switch the front brake lever to
the clutch side, then ride carefully back to
base using the rear brake for slowing or
stopping.
• If you damage a throttle cable or other
critical component, your motorcycle may be
unsafe to ride. Carefully assess the damage
and make any repairs that you can. But if
there is any doubt, it’s best to be conservative
and safe.
If a Component Fails
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