Honda 2-Wheelers Owner Manual
1. Go through the owner’s manual: It is as important as knowing the motorcycle itself. The owner's manual will give you all the details necessary about the motorcycle like switches, controls, gear shift pattern, the grade of oil used and also the service and maintenance intervals. Read it.
2. Riding in the city or in
traffic: The motorcycle will be one of the quickest modes
of transport in the city, when ridden following traffic rules. Keep your eyes
peeled and your ears as well. Maintain the motorcycle in a lower gear and keep
the revs healthy. Ride on the left side of the lane, giving room on the right
for faster vehicles to overtake. Warn other vehicles that you are shifting
lanes or tuning and most important-do not dart in and out of traffic!
3. Riding on Highways: Riding on
the highway is relatively easier than riding in traffic because the roads are
open compared to the city. But, is more dangerous because traffic is moving
much faster. Look out as far as possible and keep the mirrors well focused to
see what is behind you. Do not try to challenge bigger vehicles and give them
way. Stick to the speed limit and also, stay very focused.
4. Riding around corners: Tackling a
corner is an art. But for a beginner, it will look like the worst place to be.
Cornering on a motorcycle is simple, while approaching a corner, slow down,
shift to a lower gear and look out as far as possible into the corner. Now, let
go of the brakes and slowly accelerate around the curve. It takes a lot of
practice but all that is absolutely worth it. Practice makes perfect.
5. Bad roads or gravel: Okay, bad
roads and gravel is a very common road hazard in India. Slow the motorcycle
right down, shift to a lower gear and tackle it slowly. Maintain a healthy rev
and do not try to make sharp turns, that will bring you down and hard. Be
patient, cautious and don't let anything distract you.
6. Wet roads: This is
something that everybody struggles with, even pros. Avoid riding in the rain,
but if the circumstances are such, the first thing to do is slow down. Wet
roads are very dangerous and speed and wet tarmac are something that don't get
along very well. Corners and stopping are when most people lose traction and
crash. Slow down, don’t lean too much while cornering and use the brakes
gently-these are the three golden rules to remember.
7. Be aware of your surroundings: Be well
informed about your surroundings. Try to constantly watch out for traffic
lights, road blocks, pedestrians, dogs, cows, parked vehicles, intersections,
kids, cops, road signs and just about anything possible without losing
concentration on your path and motorcycle. In course of time, this will become
a natural instinct.
So, Before First Ride, we suggest you to read and understand
your vehicle owner manual for smoother riding experience and future service schedule.
Please follow the the below link to get digital (soft) copy of your vehicle owner
manual.
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