If your rear wheel locks up while you are stopping on a straightaway:

If you accidentally lock your rear wheel while stopping on a straightaway, you can keep it locked until you have completely stopped. Even with a locked rear wheel, you can usually control your motorcycle if it is upright and traveling in a straight line.

• You can usually maintain control of the motorcycle.
• You will likely lose control of the motorcycle.
• You will need to release the rear brake to regain control of the motorcycle.