There is an old saying that if you don't ride when the weather is bad, you don't ride.But this holds good mostly in books and countryside slang. I suggest all motorcycle rider to avoid riding in bad weather.
Especially Rainy season proved to be really challenging and risky. However I am mentioning following tips for folks who cannot avoid such climate and goes on the tracks:
Especially Rainy season proved to be really challenging and risky. However I am mentioning following tips for folks who cannot avoid such climate and goes on the tracks:
- Speed kills traction- hence avoid high speeds
- Avoid all sudden moves - strong changes in speed or direction can cause the motorcycle to skid.
- Accelerate smoothly, Change gears smoothly, Turn smoothly
- Use both brakes gradually and smoothly while stopping
- Maintain a larger gaps with other vehicles in traffic- to allow more time to react
- Slow at turns minimize the skidding of motorcycle.
- Wear proper rain gear. Staying dry and warm will help a rider focus their attention on controlling their vehicle instead of thinking about their discomfort.
- As water accumulates on your motorcycle helmet visor, alternate turning your head from the right to the left (while keeping your eyes forward). This will allow the force of the wind to blow the rain drops off our of your field of vision.
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