Tipskey - Motorcycling Tips

Written on 2005-10-12; Posted on 2007-05-07

Motorcycling Tips

I think everyone (especially men) who knows to drive a car should know how to ride a motorcycle because:
a) it gives less environmental impact (for example no air-cond and less fuel).
b) it is less affected by traffic jam and it eases up road congestion.
c) mobility is higher if you know to operate one more vehicle.

Before riding
The helmet must have a visor. This is especially true when it is rainy season.

Must bring along a set of thick rain-suit (best if pants included).

Make sure the things you put in your pocket will not drop off easily. If you feel that you need a pouch to contain those things, do it. This is to have the peace of mind to focus on the road.

Do not put laptop / notebook computer in the basket or back box. Carry it on your body (human body can absorb shock). Let the notebook base face your back in the backpack, not the LCD. Do not carry it in the normal notebook traveling case. Some bad guys will know it is a notebook and grab it off you.

Keep a pair of small scissors and a piece of copper wire in the toolbox. This is to repair power circuit in case of failure.

It is better to wear long trousers and a jacket with high collar. Sometimes some insects may accidentally hit on you and give you a nasty bite/sting.

Wear leather gloves that can protect palms in case of falling down.

If there is a basket between you and the motorbike head, do not put something a tall bottle etc in it or else it may obstruct the movement.

Must use original convex side mirror. Normal mirror will jeopardize your safety.

Check the brake light to see whether it works or not.

When the sky is heavily cloudy, do not go out, let alone when it is drizzling. Wait until the rain stops completely. When it is drizzling, other motorist cannot easily see you.

When you need a little more effort to push the bike, it means the tire needs some air. Traveling with insufficient pressure will heat up the tire. Also the nozzle may tilt too.

The mobile phone must be fully charged before starting a long journey.

If you want to take someone with you, ensure the back tire pressure is enough or else there will be a flat tire.

During riding
Do not drive thru flood. Just because other people can do it, it does not mean you can do it.

Always top up the tank just to be on the safe side (in case your favorite petrol station may not be open when your tank is empty).

Must have enough money in pocket at least to fix the bike.

Try avoid traveling at night at all.

Be alert about what you will do in case there is any accident. For example if a car makes you fall down on the road but you are still able to stand up, do not let the driver just drive away like that without at least paying you some compensation. You deserve that.

Try not to let big vehicle such as a truck to get passed you at high speed at close side distance (for me around 2m) when you are riding. When you notice one speeding towards you from the back, try widen the side distance. Pull over if needed.

Do not follow the vehicle in front closely.

If you are on the main road, be alert when you are approaching any junction. Any vehicle may come out from the junction suddenly or the vehicle in front of you may turn into the junction suddenly without signal.

Even though the traffic light is green, you should not speed but should look at the other roads for any speeding car. Some people beat the red light. Sometimes the light is faulty.

Watch out for people when you are at the traffic light. Watch out when other motorcyclist speeds up and approach you. Do not let your valuable for example mobile phone be visible to public.

When riding over a road bump, stand a little to protect your backbone.

Others
Depart early so that you have a peaceful and clear mind.

Motorcycle criteria:
a) four-stroke engine because it consumes less fuel and does not need 2T oil compared to two-stroke. Also you will not have petrol smell on your back.
b) broader tire for more stability.
c) twin headlight.
d) LED backlight (brighter and more durable).

Try to fix your own bike before sending it to the workshop. You can do it in most of the cases. Whenever there is any problem, fix it immediately. It is better to be safe that sorry.

During rainy season, it is better to depart early before it rains. Once it begins raining, it will take a long time to stop. Even it can stop soon, the road will be slippery.

If you use a chain to lock the motorbike, do not leave the chain on the basket. People somehow will take it. It is better to utilize the chain every time you are away from your motorbike. This will also ensure the lock mechanism will not get rusty and stuck.

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