Enjoy Year-End Holidays With Motorcycles: Don't Forget These Important Tips!

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Towards the end of the year, not a few people choose to go on vacation on their favorite motorbikes.

It is important to understand, when riding using the iron horse has more challenges and risks. This is because it does not quite understand the various preparations that need to be considered before long-distance driving.

Therefore, there are several aspects of preparation that can be done to make driving more comfortable and smooth. One of the initial preparations that can be done is to ensure that physical condition is in prime condition, such as getting enough rest and maintaining health. Physical condition that is prime also needs to be supported by adequate riding gear such as wearing a full face helmet, riding jacket, gloves, trousers, closed shoes. Not to forget to provide raincoats to anticipate if you have to drive in the rain.

"In addition to physical conditions, equipment, users are also advised to always pay attention to good and wise driving methods, such as obeying traffic regulations. In addition, motorists also need to check the condition of the motorbike to ensure that all components can function optimally and prevent malfunctions in the middle of the trip," said Yamaha Riding Academy instructor, PT Yamaha Indonesia Motor Mfg Muhammad Arief, in his official statement received, Friday, December 27.

The man who is familiarly called Arief also gave tips to make the motorcycle more prime and ready to travel long distances. So what?

Vehicle oil

What must be considered is changing the motor oil regularly. This is because the components are quite fatal because they function to lubricate the engine components so that they can work optimally. If it is recommended to replace the oil, or have reached the recommended kilometer, it is mandatory to replace the oil.

The braking system

In addition to oil, the braking system is no less important and the way that can be done is to ensure that the brake camp is not in a thin condition and make sure there is no abnormal sound when the wheels are rotated manually. In addition, the volume of brake oil is at normal and clear boundaries, as well as ensuring the condition of the disc brake or disk disk is not wavy and stainless.

Tire conditions

The next thing is that the condition of the tires that need to be considered is air pressure in accordance with the recommendations of manual books, channel thickness, and it is also necessary to ensure that the tire surface is not cracked, torn, or hole. For safety and minimizing the possibility of slips on tires when it rains, the thin tires can be replaced with new tires.

Aki's Condition

No less important, the battery that is the main source of electricity on motorcycles needs to be ensured not to be in a soak condition. One of the characteristics is that the motorbike becomes difficult to turn on when starting.

Information System

Finally, there is an lighting system. Yes, the lighting system is something that must be considered, such as the main light, both near lights and far lights, back lights, sein lights, and brake lights, it is necessary to ensure that they function properly or not faint so that driving is more comfortable even though they pass the road with minimal lighting.