Before riding a motorbike, It would be good to know the steps to be able to drive safely. Manual motorbikes are more difficult to ride than automatic motorbikes because the manual motorbike must be controlled
Following are the steps for riding a manual motorbike as quoted by Otodiva.com from Motor Bike Tour Expert, 25 June 2021. Among them are::
Before driving
– Learn the controls
a.Familiarize yourself with the basic controls before driving, You have to think quickly before driving.
b. The hand clutch lever is usually located on the left handlebar to release power from the rear wheel when shifting gears.
c. The gear shifter is usually located on the left foot to shift gears.
d. Throttle is located on the right handlebar to brake the front wheel.
e. The lever on the right side near your foot is used for the rear brake.
– Preparation before starting the engine
The best way when you want to ride is to sit on it and check all the controls or the engine before starting it.
– Prepare the clutch
While you are driving, reduce the throttle when pulling the clutch. Reducing the throttle will prevent the bike from shaking when the rear wheel is turned back on. Furthermore, shift the clutch with your left foot. Final, Release the clutch and pull the rear wheel.
Start riding a motorbike
- Once the engine is running and hot, You can start riding. This is done by shifting into gear 1 and letting the clutch lever out while simultaneously pulling back on the throttle.
- Slowly release the clutch lever until the bike starts to rotate forward.
- You may have to pull back on the throttle slightly to prevent your bike from stalling when releasing the clutch.
- When you release the clutch and slowly roll the throttle back to pick up a little speed, continue driving in a straight line. When you want to stop, pull the clutch lever, and slowly apply the front and rear brakes at the same time. Use your left foot to stabilize the motorbike when stopping. When you stop, place your right foot on the ground.
When learning to ride a motorbike, Make sure you are accompanied by an adult who knows how to ride a motorbike. To be safe.
