What should you do if you encounter a wobble?

What should you do if you encounter a wobble?

• A. Swerve aggressively to avoid the wobble.
• B. Grip the hand bars firmly, but don't fight the wobble; close the throttle gradually; do not brake; move your weight as far forward as possible and pull over as soon as possible.
• C. Apply the brakes hard to stop immediately.
• D. Turn off the engine and bail.

Answer: (B)

When you feel a wobble, your priority is to stabilize the bike and get stopped safely. The best approach is to grip the handlebars firmly, but not try to fight the wobble with aggressive steering. Ease off the throttle gradually to slow smoothly, and avoid braking hard because sudden braking can aggravate the wobble or lock the wheel. Move your weight forward to help load the front wheel and improve stability, then pull over as soon as it’s safe. Swerving sharply, braking hard, or turning off the engine and bailing can lead to a loss of control, so those options are not advisable.

When you feel a wobble, your priority is to stabilize the bike and get stopped safely. The best approach is to grip the handlebars firmly, but not try to fight the wobble with aggressive steering. Ease off the throttle gradually to slow smoothly, and avoid braking hard because sudden braking can aggravate the wobble or lock the wheel. Move your weight forward to help load the front wheel and improve stability, then pull over as soon as it’s safe. Swerving sharply, braking hard, or turning off the engine and bailing can lead to a loss of control, so those options are not advisable.