Make motorcycling in the rain safer and fun with the following top five tips
Go Colourful
It is always advisable to wear bright clothing or a waterproof jacket along with a bright-colour helmet. Consider sticking slim strips of reflective tape on your motorcycle to further increase visibility
Distance and Speed
Ride at 15-20 kmph lesser than the speed you’d usually ride at on your most frequent-ridden routes. This lets you analyze the road ahead better and provides more time to react in case of potholes, puddles, or sudden braking
Find the Dry Line
Riding on the dry line will immediately offer you more traction, agility and confidence. Try to make it a habit to ride in the driest part of the lane. Typically, it is the sections where the car tyres roll on
Ride Smooth and Smart
Everything from throttle input to gear changes to releasing the clutch lever to applying the brakes needs to be smooth. Modern bikes come with Rain mode which chops the power down and/or increases the intervention of ABS and traction control
Be More Alert
Follow an extra level of alertness by analysing the traffic further ahead and also the vehicles that are in your immediate surroundings. Check mirrors more frequently
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