Like the human body, cars and motorbikes need updates, nourishment, upgrades, or nutrients to keep them healthy. As for motorcycles, they need new parts to compliment the motorcycles that you love to be with you for a long time. And help save your life in the event of an emergency. The closer it gets to the rainy season, travel must be mindful, and the motorcycle must be in nearly 100% condition as much as possible for yourself. So let’s go through these 5 points checklists to ensure you have a fun riding experience during the rainy season.
1: Tires
Tires are one of the most important parts of the motorcycle, especially during the rains. Make sure the tire has plenty of treads and is not bald. Ensure the tire is not too old and hard, to check that you can inspect the tire for any visible cracks, if found, it is time to replace tires. Make sure to use a good brand tire for better safety.
2: Battery & Cables
Make sure your motorcycle battery is functioning well & is charged. Check for any battery fluid leakage, if visible, then take the battery for a quick check to your local battery dealership/shop. Clean the battery terminal to prevent corrosion, it can sometimes disrupt the proper start of your motorcycle. Make sure the battery terminals are properly torqued and are not loose. Check for any visible damage or cuts on the cable, if found, please take your motorcycle to the nearest service center and get it replaced.
3: Brakes
Stopping your motorcycle at the right time is one of the most important parts of safety, especially during rains. Make sure to check your brake pads, if pads have less than 20% usage left, then it is time to change your brake pads. Check your disk plates for any visible scratches, it indicates your brake pads have worn out & need to be changed immediately. Lastly, if your motorcycle has ABS, then it is advised you keep it always ON during the rainy season to avoid any sudden braking accident, ABS will help you in not locking the wheel suddenly & thus avoiding accidents in slippery rainy weather.
4: Exhaust
Motorcycles with lower exhaust exit pipes, especially cruiser motorcycles, should be careful during your outing in the rainy season. Avoid any water-logged area, due to low exhaust height, there are chances of water seepage through the exhaust if you by some way stall your motorcycle mid-way in the water. Plan your route well in advance to avoid such a situation. Make sure to park your motorcycle in a safe & high location to avoid water logging.
5: Lights
The majority of the accidents during the rainy season are due to low visibility. To be safe from such a situation, always ensure that your headlight & tail lights are functioning. That will keep you visible from the oncoming traffic, plus a good headlight will give you better road visibility ahead to avoid any potholes or bad road patches. Avoid white LED headlights, they tend to provide less visibility compared to normal yellow halogen bulbs. Make sure your turn signal indicators are functioning.
These are a few tips to have a happy motorcycle riding experience in the rainy season. However, whether driving during the day, at night, or on rainy, slippery roads, being mindful is important. Do not drink & ride, and most importantly, keep your vehicle in good condition & do not break any traffic rules.
Also read: Safe Motorcycle Riding Tips
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