How to Avoid Breakdown of Motorcycles in the Rainy Season?

With the onset of the rainy season, motorcyclists encounter many road obstacles. The main ones are slippery and damaged roads, as well as puddles that often turn into 'lakes.' To ensure your bike rides don't cause you trouble during the rainy season, you need to properly prepare your vehicle.

Remember to get regular maintenance and change the oil in time. At the company Balimotion, this is done regularly.

One of the most common problems during the rainy season is flooded roads. This situation is very dangerous for riders. If a motorcycle hits a puddle, it may stall and get damaged. At the same time, puddles can hinder the driver's visibility when spotting potholes and ditches, especially at night.

Here are some recommendations for riders on how to navigate flooded roads in Bali.

1. Check the water depth

To safely drive through road puddles, drivers must ensure its depth. Look at the curb next to the road. If the water level doesn't exceed the curb, then the puddle is safe to cross.

The safe depth of a puddle for a motorcycle is about 10-15 cm. If the depth exceeds this level, water may enter the exhaust pipe, air filter, CVT, and

footrests. In this case, the motorcycle is likely to stall and sustain serious damage.

2. Reduce speed

When passing through puddles, be sure to reduce the speed of the vehicle so that water doesn't enter the exhaust pipe. Keep the throttle and brake applied simultaneously to control speed.

If you continue moving without reducing speed, the risk of water entering the exhaust pipe increases. And if water gets into the exhaust, the motorcycle will definitely stall and get damaged.

3. Turn off the engine and cover the exhaust

If you're still doubtful and concerned that your motorcycle may get damaged, you can pass through puddles with even more caution. To do this, turn off the motorcycle, cover the exhaust, and then tow the motorcycle to a safe place.

Be careful on the roads!

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