1. August 2007 Co-Rider Presentation Rider Education Division Co-Rider Seminar

2. August 2007 Co-Rider Presentation The Co-Rider Seminar is intended to provide: Education and information that will result in an increased awareness Greater team interaction between the rider and co-rider Reduction in the risks associated with motorcycle riding Most of all, MORE FUN.

3. August 2007 Co-Rider Presentation This seminar will cover the following topics associated with Co-Riders & Riders working together as a team: –Preparation for the Ride –Communications –Riding Skills –Emergency action –Miscellaneous Information –Questions & Answers

4. August 2007 Co-Rider Presentation Preparation for the Ride –Mental & Physical Preparation Be Well Rested Be Awake & Alert Be in Good Physical Condition Be Mentally and Emotionally Fit Have the Right Attitude

5. August 2007 Co-Rider Presentation Preparation for the Ride (Cont.) –Riding Gear : Personal Choice Helmet Eye Protection Gloves Long Sleeves Long Pants Boots

6. August 2007 Co-Rider Presentation Preparation for the Ride (Cont.) –Bike Preparation (Rider & Co-Rider) T-CLOCK Tires Fluids Lights Communication Systems Body Panels Footrests/pegs Suspension

7. August 2007 Co-Rider Presentation Preparation for the Ride (Cont.) –Load the Bike Know the Limits Balance the Bike Use a Checklist Pack Only What You Need Know Where Everything Is

8. August 2007 Co-Rider Presentation Preparation for the Ride (Cont.) Engine Cutoff Switch Throttle Brake Lever Brake Pedal Clutch Lever Shift Lever Ignition CB Controls Intercom Controls Suspension Adjusting System Emergency Flasher Cruise Control System Fuses & Relays Clock Fuel Gauge Engine Temperature Know the Motorcycle –Read the Owner’s Manual –Know the motorcycle controls

9. August 2007 Co-Rider Presentation Communications –Action Based Mounting the bike Riding Dismounting –Information Based Hazards, road conditions, route, Co-Rider needs –Discussion Based General, everyday life

10. August 2007 Co-Rider Presentation Riding Skills –Cornering Look through the corner Lean with the bike Don’t counter balance –Braking Brace feet, knees and hands Sit upright and lean slightly back Don’t bump the rider

11. August 2007 Co-Rider Presentation Riding Skills (Cont.) –Swerving Move slightly forward Let the bike move under you Don’t flop –Straight Line Riding Pay attention Search, seek, scan, inform

12. August 2007 Co-Rider Presentation Emergency Actions –Get control of the situation –Grasp the the handgrips –Don’t touch the brake or clutch lever –Look well ahead –Slow down gradually –Use the Engine Cutoff Switch –Keep your arms, legs and feet in –Look for a landing zone –Check yourself –Get assistance –Recover

13. August 2007 Co-Rider Presentation Miscellaneous Information –Riding with children –Weather

14. August 2007 Co-Rider Presentation This seminar has presented information on the following topics preparing Riders and Co-Riders to be better team riders: –Preparation for the Ride –Communications –Riding Skills –Emergency action –Miscellaneous Information

15. August 2007 Co-Rider Presentation