What should we do to ride a motorcycle down a long descending slope?

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On long descending slopes, we must avoid excessive use of the brakes to prevent them from overheating. To do this, it is advisable to select lower gears that allow the engine to be used as a brake. This way, we will only apply the service brake when strictly necessary. Prolonged use of the brakes can cause a loss of effectiveness, known as brake fade.

What should we do to ride a motorcycle down a long descending slope?

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