If your rear wheel locks while stopping, you should:

When the rear wheel of your motorcycle locks while stopping, it is crucial to understand how to regain control and maintain balance. The correct action in this situation is to not release the brakes. This approach helps prevent the motorcycle from skidding more severely or causing loss of control.

When the rear wheel locks up, it indicates that the rear wheel has lost traction, which can lead to a skid. By keeping pressure on the brake, particularly the front brake, you can maintain a level of stopping power while allowing the rear wheel to regain grip. This method often involves easing off slightly on the rear brake without completely releasing it, which helps restore balance and control rather than causing the bike to continue to skid.

Releasing the brakes completely can lead to a longer stopping distance and does not help in regaining control. Shifting into neutral is unnecessary and could be dangerous since it removes the ability to accelerate or brake effectively. Applying more pressure to the front brake alone might risk locking up the front wheel, which can also lead to a fall. Thus, maintaining a controlled braking strategy focuses on preventing further loss of traction while effectively stopping the motorcycle safely.