The highway has a varying quality. There is a subtle and smooth, some bumpy, even with holes. If the conditions faced by the bright thing is not too heavy for bikers. But otherwise if it is entering the rainy season. There needs to be attention to the motorcycle, this is to better protect the rider from this kecelakaan.Berikut tips to deal with a variety of road conditions during the rainy season.
A. MOTORCYCLE CONDITION EXAMINATION TIPS.
Flowers Inspection Tires
Tyres are a vital part on a motorcycle, let alone used during rainy days. To get maximum performance, tires should be treated properly.
Worn tires will lose its ability both in durability and function traksinya. We recommend that tires be replaced if the tire has been living as deep as 0.8 mm. Do not wait tire completely bald. Because we passed puddle œAlur Bana € â €? will channel the water towards the side of the tire. If there is no â € œAir plot can not be distributed towards the side of the tire as a result lifted above the water surface. This will make the motorcycle shaky. Consider the following things:
1. Use the right type of tire in accordance with the conditions of use, loading capacity and speed.
Tip: If you do replacement tires, should use the same brand and type of tires Front and rear. Different type of flower will cause the performance of different tires. How to safely use the type of tire recommended by the motorcycle manufacturer that you use because the manufacturer would have done the test with a variety of weather conditions.
2. Tire pressure must be maintained according to manufacturer specifications. Although this is very important and easy thing to do, but many users do not notice motorcycles.
Wind pressure checks on tires, should be standardized (Read the specs on the factory owners manual.) If too low pressure heavy motorcycle while driving and would easily leak because Ban The inside will rub and cause overheating. If too tight the pressure will be felt not stable in the medium and high speed because the surface of the tire that touches the road surface is too small.
3. Put œTutup pentilâ € â €? , Because it will prevent entry of dirt and also serves as additional insulation.
4. If you use tubeless tires (without tires), try to time replace it with a new tire, replace the nipple because the nipple also have O ring made of rubber which will change the nature of hardness and elasticity with time of use. O ring that has been used to harden will crack causing leakage.
5. It is recommended when replacing tires, tires also replaced simultaneously. Tires in the long-used, will be susceptible to leakage. Especially if it is too much tambalannya.
Inspection Fuel Systems & Carburetors income
When the rains cause the air content (02) as mixing the fuel sucked by the carburetor contains a lot of water so that if conditions such as Fuel Systems Fuel Tanks, Valves, Fuel and fuel pipes are rust or water content will result in the performance of the engine stalled. It would be more troublesome in wet conditions. Coming to the Official Workshop for regular maintenance.
Checking Engine Oil.
When it rains the condition of the air which contains water and there is standing water on some roads more than 30 cm in height (the size of an adult's knee) will certainly facilitate the entry of water into the machine and mixed with oil. It was easy to detect the rider is to see whether changing the color of oil into the â € œPUTIH SUSUâ €??. If yes means the water has been mixed. Immediately do the oil change if the flooding has passed the road which is quite high. This is to avoid further damage to the machine.
Air Filter Inspection.
Water can also enter through the air filter. Especially if through a pool of high water or flooding. If water is not too tinggipun potentially get into the machine, especially if a four-wheel drive vehicle in addition to a motorcycle or in the opposite direction. Will create a wave of water and hit the front of the motor as a result of water entering through the air filter. If the amount of water is too much to enter, will result in more severe is the â € œWater Hammerâ €??. Water hammer is a hard blow on the engine which caused severe damage to the engine such as: crooked rod piston (Connecting Rod), etc. Broken Piston.
Braking System Inspection.
Check the functions of front and rear brakes are working, do the simulation of braking before driving a few times to make sure the function works well, besides the function deteksilah whether there squeaking sound if yes, which means that the surface was slippery Brake Lining Canvas and need treatment. If the function was less well check the thickness of the brakes by looking directly thick Pad (Disc Brakes) and see indicators of thickness on the drum type brakes. If too little soon to do the replacement in the Official Workshop.
Steering System Inspection
Lastly, check the steering system, because it needed a good stability when driving during rainy days. Besides it is difficult to predict road conditions such as holes, rocks or while avoiding other riders who suddenly quit. Ask your mechanic to check the Official Workshop. Or you can do the following tips for initial examination:
1. Position the motorcycle on Main Standard (Main Stand)
2. Hold the Front Fork (Fork Front) while squatting
But before that make sure the position of your fingers are not too close to the Disk Brake Front because it will hurt. The condition is not rocking rocking motorcycle. and make sure there are no other people nearby.
3. Push and pull towards the front and rear
4. Feel if there is looseness or not.
If there is looseness (Oblak), immediately ask mechanic to tighten and check back heavy and light steering wheel movement
B. PREPARATION TIPS before driving.
Helmet.
When heavy rains may complicate the view motorists, especially if rain is very heavy. Helmet Required equipped with protective glass so the views remain safe when driving. Check the glass helmet should not be blurred or beret beret.
Tip: Normally when driving during rainy days, our breath will create moisture inside the glass section. And when heavy rain is difficult to see with a clear view. Apply Liquid œShampoâ € â €? On the glass surface to remove any residual oil or dirt. This will facilitate the time to wipe the dirt when driving.
Gauging.
Choose a raincoat that is not too large, choose a size fit in our bodies or types of â € œCelana Panjangâ €? because it will mempwermudah body movements when driving. Avoid the use of coat type œJUBAHâ € â €? because it is very dangerous, because the size is too large to make always berkibas exposed to wind is not uncommon even snagged on any part of the chain, it certainly can cause accidents.
Carriage of Goods.
But avoid luggage or if you have taken, size is not more than
Besides being easily wet, it can also interfere with the rider. Use a bag or tie it back rear seat section.
C. ROAD CONDITIONS THROUGH TIPS.
Roads with standing water
As she passed the standing water, try to reduce speed because of stagnant water create tire traction reduced. If the surrounding traffic conditions allow, try to avoid it because we do not know what's deep pool of water.
Road with lots of sand, muddy or dry leaves many
Roads like this also can make you lose control of steering or tire slippage. The best way is to avoid, but if it is too close will be very dangerous to twist away. Should reduce speed and pass slowly.
Sleeping policeman
As she passed the police sleep, reduce speed and pass vertically.
Bumpy roads or rocky
To pass through the street like this, use low gear and passed slowly with caution. Avoid moving the teeth and driving with a little lift buttocks will be easier to balance the vehicle.
Passing through the steel plate
On roads that are no repair culverts, sometimes we have to walk on a steel plate Railway crossings examples / rails, manhole cover while road repairs etc. . If the conditions are wet and slightly muddy, steel plates will be very slippery. Passed by slowly and carefully.
Oil spills
Oil that spilled the street is very dangerous because it can eliminate the traction tire, the steering becomes difficult to control. While past oil spills, try not to pass the condition slash / turn. Better to walk upright and try to reduce speed.
Rain conditions
Wet roads make braking distance becomes more distant. Keep a longer distance to avoid the hit-and-back. When should also turn in a lower speed than when we passed in dry conditions.
Maybe some of the above information to remind us when we are driving for to drive safely.
Adapted from: http://www.yamaha-motor.co.idBy: Mohamed AbdinPT. Yamaha Motor Kencana Indonesia.
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