How to Prevent Speed Wobble

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Accelerate gradually so your front tire stays planted.. Roll off the throttle slightly if you start wobbling.. Maintain a light grip on your handlebars.

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1

Accelerate gradually so your front tire stays planted.

Step 1

Accelerate gradually so your front tire stays planted.

2

Roll off the throttle slightly if you start wobbling.

Step 2

Roll off the throttle slightly if you start wobbling.

3

Maintain a light grip on your handlebars.

Step 3

Maintain a light grip on your handlebars.

4

Apply the rear brake lightly to slow yourself more.

Step 4

Apply the rear brake lightly to slow yourself more.

5

Bail off if you're heading for a wall or obstruction.

Step 5

Bail off if you're heading for a wall or obstruction.

6

Remain calm if a wobble starts.

Step 6

Remain calm if a wobble starts.

7

Maintain a light grip on your handlebars.

Step 7

Maintain a light grip on your handlebars.

8

Stop pedaling when the wobbling begins.

Step 8

Stop pedaling when the wobbling begins.

9

Tap your rear brake to slow down gradually.

Step 9

Tap your rear brake to slow down gradually.

10

Squeeze your thighs against the frame to stabilize it.

Step 10

Squeeze your thighs against the frame to stabilize it.

11

Stay on level surfaces as much as possible.

Step 11

Stay on level surfaces as much as possible.

12

Perform regular maintenance on your bike or motorcycle.

Step 12

Perform regular maintenance on your bike or motorcycle.

13

Keep your tires filled to the recommended pressure.

Step 13

Keep your tires filled to the recommended pressure.

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