Motorcycles are not chartered by people, and ordinary driving accidents or mistakes can easily cause injuries to riders. The mountain road environment is more complicated than usual, and it is even more unfamiliar to knights with less experience, who have just passed the test or just "throwing P". But in fact, as long as you have a certain concept, the feeling of driving a motorcycle chasing the wind on the mountain road can be safe and comfortable. Seeing that there are few people in the market to share, Helmet King has sorted out a complete strategy for everyone to pay attention to when running the mountain road for the first time. The content of this article is mainly aimed at the riders who mainly need to use the general road to enjoy the fun of driving motorcycles safely, not the teaching of advanced riding skills with the ultimate goal of racing. In addition, you can also share today's article with all your friends who are interested in mountain roads, so that everyone can enjoy the fun of riding motorcycles more safely.

Preparation

The pre-departure preparations for advancing on the mountain road are mainly divided into three aspects, one: knight status, second: vehicle status, and third: knight equipment. First of all, let’s start with the state of the rider. The mountain road environment is more complicated than the daily road, and it is a burden for unfamiliar riders. Therefore, before heading out on the mountain road, please make sure that your physical and mental state is suitable for traveling that day. If you lack sleep due to insomnia, it may be a better choice to try again next time. According to studies in France and the United States, fatigue driving is as dangerous as drunk driving and should never be attempted. In terms of vehicle status, the most important thing to ensure is that the tires of the motorcycle you are driving that day are in proper condition. Please make sure that the tire inflation and tread patterns of the motorcycle tires are in good condition. For details, please refer to this article. Third, in terms of knight equipment, at least wear long-sleeved cedar pants and shoes that can completely cover the soles of your feet. The recommended basic equipment would be a full-face helmet and a pair of basic cloth gloves. If you have planned to make mountain road riding during the holidays one of your pleasures, you may wish to prepare the above simple equipment in advance and take sufficient safety measures before setting off. Naturally, you will feel more at ease and at ease after setting off.

Route planning

The fun and danger of mountain roads often lie in their twists and turns. For the route planning of detours, I believe that many knights have heard the mantra of "outside, inside, and outside" and will try to practice it. Although the "outer and inner" running method is the fastest route, on ordinary roads, this running method is actually not the safest route, and it is even more dangerous for knights who are not familiar with road conditions and routes. The " outside and inside" running method can easily lead to blind spots in the field of vision, and you can't see the corner exit. What awaits you at the exit is a pool of oil stains, a broken car with a breakdown, or the next continuous corner. The latest time to see it. Therefore, "outside and inside" may be the most suitable running method on the track, but it is not the best answer on ordinary roads. For beginners, it is very good to find a way to control the vehicle properly when riding a mountain road for the first time. In terms of route planning, we can assume that there is a middle line in the road, and try to keep the motorcycle on it, so as to gradually increase I have the ability to grasp the dynamics and route control of motorcycles. After I have more experience and ability, I will conduct better route management.

Vision control

There are many bends in the mountain road, so there are many blind spots. Blind curves are called blind curves if you cannot see the mountain curve before entering the curve. In addition to blind bends, the height gap of some roads will also cause blind spots in the field of vision. When the rider is riding a detour, no matter if he wants to overtake or do any other behavior, he should first use his sight to ensure that there is no dangerous situation before performing it. Riders riding mountain roads for the first time tend to focus their sight only on the front of the car. However, when cornering, wherever the sight is, the motorcycle will go in that direction. Therefore, on mountain roads, the field of vision should be focused on the exit point of the curve. However, the ground contact surface of motorcycle tires is very small, and it may cause the car to fall when it is pressed against the water beach or leaves. The rider's vision control in the curve is more important. Therefore, the rider's vision should be placed on the exit point, but at the same time Be aware of anything on the ground that might cause you to lose your grip.

Brake usage

When it comes to braking, every rider should have a primary concept, that is, there should not be any clutch and brake operations in the corners. Because the interaction between the body dynamics and the environment of a motorcycle when cornering is actually quite complicated, random braking may cause the body dynamics to lose control or the tires/shock absorbers to exceed the limit and lock up, and finally the car will end up falling. The correct cornering method should be to adjust the speed of the car to a suitable speed before entering the corner, and then enter the corner. But if you need to brake in a corner, please remember to adjust the speed with the rear brake instead of using the front brake. This is because when cornering, the front wheels will bear a large amount of steering pressure. Using the front brake may cause the front tires or front shock absorbers to exceed the limit, resulting in lockup, and the result of front wheel lockup is almost bound to be a car crash. . Even if it does not cause the tires to lock up, using the front brake in the corner will make the motorcycle body return to normal, and it will not be able to turn on the original route. Usually, the motorcycle will rush to the opposite line, which is very dangerous. If you want to know more about the operation skills of motorcycle brakes, you can refer to this article.

Team action

Riders who are new to the mountain road, if possible, it is best to set off with relatives and friends, or experienced riders, so that even if any accident occurs accidentally, there will be a care. Riders who are used to traveling alone may also wish to try traveling with car friends, which may bring you another view. How to communicate with a motorcyclist while driving is a problem, and the Rider Bluetooth headset can perfectly solve this problem, bringing more connections and memories to your journey. Even if you travel alone, accompanied by music, I believe there will be a different feeling.

Speed control

Finally, if you are not familiar with the mountain road, please remember to slow down the speed when stepping on the mountain road for the first time, first familiarize yourself with the route of the mountain road, and then slowly speed up the pace. With the speed distribution in the front, middle and rear sections of the curve, riders can drive slowly into the curve and fast out of the curve, avoiding accidents due to problems such as vision and improper operation in the curve. Even if you are a veteran rider who is very experienced and familiar with the mountain road, Helmet King also appeals to all riders to drive conservatively on the mountain road, and just use 70% of your strength to enjoy the fun on the mountain road, and do not drive with the mentality of challenging the limit and speed.