What is the best approach to handle a pothole while riding?

The best approach to handle a pothole while riding is to stand up on the pegs and absorb the impact with your legs. This technique allows the rider to maintain better control of the motorcycle and reduce the risk of losing balance or stability when encountering unexpected obstacles.

By standing up on the pegs, the rider shifts their center of gravity and can use their legs as shock absorbers, which helps to soften the impact from the pothole. This position also allows for better mobility and a more controlled response to the bike’s movements after hitting the obstacle.

In contrast, accelerating through the pothole could lead to losing control of the bike because increased speed minimizes the time to react and makes it harder to adjust to any sudden shifts in handling or traction. Swerving to avoid the pothole, while initially seeming like a safer choice, can create a risk of losing control if other vehicles are nearby or if the ground conditions are poor. Braking hard just before hitting the pothole may cause the bike to dive, which can compromise stability and control, potentially leading to a dangerous situation.

Overall, standing up allows for a calm and controlled response that enhances rider safety and maintains the integrity of the motorcycle's balance.