Hong Kong is hit by tropical cyclones every year. During the typhoon season, it is not easy to get out of the car. The car is beaten by the wind and rain outside, and it will be overturned by strong winds at any time. This is the most worrying thing. How to properly park a motorcycle during a windstorm is something every car owner must know. Helmet King will answer this "Nianjing" question for everyone today. Next time there is a windstorm, there will be brothers and sisters who will ask about parking. If you don’t use a sword, just return to this windproof guide and you’ll be fine!

The first choice for wind parking: indoor parking lot

As we all know, the land problem in Hong Kong is serious. For the two-roller riders, the happiest thing is to get an indoor monthly rental parking space, giving the car a comfortable home. If you already have an indoor monthly rental parking space, of course, you only need to park back to the usual parking space, even if it is windy and rainy outside, it has nothing to do with you and your car. However, pay attention to whether the parking space is suitable for the wind, and you may need to adjust the parking angle slightly to avoid the violent gust of wind from blowing the car over from the side.

In addition, it should be noted that if the parking lot is located in a basement in a low-lying area, be careful whether there is a risk of flooding in the parking lot. When super typhoon "Hato" hit Hong Kong in 2017, the scene of the Heng Fa Village parking lot being submerged by sea water is still vivid in everyone's mind. Storm surges and big waves will cause seawater to flow back to the shore, causing flooding. If the entrance of the parking lot is just near the shore, seawater may enter the parking lot and damaged cars. If this is the case for your parking space, you may have to find another place to park during the storm, otherwise, you will be a "Sea Raider" at any time if the fat boy falls down, you will lose your motorcycle!

Temporary indoor parking lot, small cost, big guarantee

Of course, not everyone is so lucky. With indoor monthly rental parking spaces, knights can consider daily parking or hourly rentals to temporarily park their cars in the indoor parking lot until the storm passes. Different car parks have different arrangements for parking motorcycles. Some have dedicated parking spaces for motorcycles, some share them with private parking spaces, and some have no designated parking spaces for motorcycles to park in the corners of the car park. In terms of charges, some have special charges for motorcycles, which are cheaper than private cars, and some are the same as private cars. Government car parks generally charge for daily parking, which is more cost-effective. A small cost greatly protects, no matter how expensive the parking fee is, it is not as expensive as the maintenance cost after the car crashes, car owners please measure by yourself.

Helmet King has integrated the data of some parking lots that can be parked with electric bicycles that are circulated in the car industry and made it into a map. All riders are welcome to refer to it. However, the arrangement and charges of the parking lot may change. It is recommended that riders call the parking lot to confirm before going to park, so as to avoid a waste of time.

Motorcycle Parking Lot Parking Map

Be a responsible car owner, and do not leave the car when parking outdoors

The important thing has to be said three times: If you have to park your car outdoors, please don't get out of the car! Don't get out of the car! Never get out of the car! Some car owners don't want their car to be wet by rain, so they put on the car cover, and end up doing bad things with good intentions. Yes, your car does not touch water, but it is blown to kiss the earth by strong winds, and the loss outweighs the gain. In strong winds, the vehicle body acts like a parachute, concentrating the wind force at one point, and when a strong gust blows, it is strong enough to push the vehicle down. On the contrary, if there is no car wall, the wind force is dispersed in different positions of the car body, and it is more difficult to blow the car over. Especially the knights who park their cars on the bone, please be a responsible car owner, never get out of the car when the wind hits, and put away the car if it is in the car. Once the car falls down, you will not only lose yourself, It will also harm the vehicles next to it.

Stay away from the shore when the wind is on the right side against the wall to increase support

When choosing a mooring location outdoors, the general principle is to stay away from the shore and avoid the windy position. Because there are no buildings on the shore, the wind is generally strong, and the seawater may flow backward ashore because it is not an ideal location for parking. If you park in a back alley, you should also be careful whether it is in a windy position. Even if the wind in the urban area is relatively calm, some side streets and narrow alleys may have a chance to blow strong gusts due to the "wind tunnel effect", threatening the safety of vehicles.

We recommend that car owners choose the right side of the body to place against the wall or railing. There is a side frame support on the left side of the motorcycle, and there is little chance of the vehicle being blown over to the left; because there is no support on the right side, once a strong wind blows from the left side of the vehicle, it is easy to blow the vehicle over to the right. Therefore, when the right side of the vehicle body is supported by a wall or a railing, even if the car is blown down, it will only lean against the wall or railing, instead of the whole car "crashing down", reducing damage.

The parking lock is turned into a wave, and the side frame is larger and more stable

As for whether the big frame should be used, there are different opinions in the market. We think that the side frame is more stable than the big frame. Although the large frame can straighten the body, the center of gravity of the vehicle will also rise at the same time. In addition, after the large frame is dropped, the two wheels are off the ground, and only two fulcrums of the large frame are left to fix the whole vehicle. If only the side frame is dropped, the wheels and the side frame are fixed by three fulcrums, as long as the steering wheel is locked and turned into a wave when parking to ensure that the head wheel cannot move at will, it is enough to fix the body.

The parking space is risky, the car is low, and you can speculate at any time

Bone space is the first choice for many knights to park, which is legal and free. However, there is a certain risk of staying on the bone during a blow. Every time there is a typhoon, major motorcycle groups always appear, which is the disaster of motorcycles falling down in various districts! As mentioned above, as long as you encounter an "unnatural" car owner who has fallen into the car, once a car is blown down, all the cars next to it will be knocked down at any time. Even if you take adequate windproof measures for your car, you will not escape robbery. A gentleman does not stand under a dangerous wall, instead of taking the risk of ingesting a bone, it is better to find another safe parking place!

Do not rush to check carefully before driving after a storm

Many riders have to rush to work after the storm, or can't wait to get out of the car, ignoring proper inspection and maintenance. As the vehicle may be wet by rain, remember to check whether the body, engine, and various electronic equipment are operating normally before driving; also check the condition of the chain, clean the chain, and oil the chain according to the situation.

Finally, I would like to remind everyone that if you drive when the Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 or above is in force, your vehicle may not be insured, and sudden crosswinds may blow or even overturn your vehicle, causing a car accident. Therefore, during the wind-blowing period, it is recommended that all knights stay at home to shelter from the wind. If you are really addicted to two wheels, go shopping at the Helmet King online store to prepare for the journey after the storm!