If your throttle sticks while riding, what is the best immediate action?

When the throttle sticks while riding, the best immediate action is to squeeze the clutch and use the engine cutoff switch. This method effectively disengages the engine from the wheels, allowing more control over the motorcycle. Squeezing the clutch enables the rider to maintain a grip on the handlebars while reducing power to the wheels, preventing the motorcycle from accelerating uncontrollably.

Using the engine cutoff switch immediately addresses the problem by shutting off the engine, which reduces the risk of losing control due to the stuck throttle. This action creates a safer environment to maneuver the motorcycle and slow down without relying solely on brakes, which might be more difficult if speed increases rapidly.

Other options may not address the problem effectively. Pulling over and turning off the bike could take too long, especially if the throttle is stuck open, and attempting to accelerate to free it can worsen the situation. Riding it out to the nearest service station ignores the immediate danger of the situation and can lead to a loss of control. Thus, activating the clutch and the engine cutoff switch is the most effective response to a stuck throttle.