"Tips" for handling motorbike problems on cold days

The North is suffering the coldest spell since the beginning of winter. Temperatures as low as 12-13 degrees Celsius combined with rain make it even more difficult for people on two wheels to travel, causing unnecessary inconveniences.

Common "problems" of motorbikes in cold weather

One of the most common "problems" when riding a motorbike in cold weather is difficulty starting the vehicle. Low temperatures reduce the evaporation of fuel, making the fuel-air mixture in the combustion chamber not "thick" enough for the vehicle to start. Cold and humid weather can also cause condensation in the carburetor, making the vehicle difficult to start.

To fix this problem, you need to close the valve (by pulling it out) to allow more fuel into the combustion chamber, making it easier to start the car. When the car has started stably, you need to open the valve back to its original position.

After starting the engine, many vehicles have a jerky start. This is a common phenomenon in motorbikes in cold weather, especially in manual transmission vehicles. The reason is that low temperatures reduce lubrication. This is also the time when engine wear is at its highest.

The vehicle should be idling for about 1 to 2 minutes until the engine runs smoothly before starting to move.

One of the common problems in cold weather is that the brake levers are very stiff. The low temperature causes the brake fluid to dry out, making it difficult to brake by hand. This can cause unsafe situations in unexpected incidents on the road. To overcome this situation, it is necessary to maintain the brake lines regularly, lubricate the brake lines to ensure they operate smoothly in cold weather.

In particular, do not let the brake too tight. Because when riding a motorbike with gloves or when your hands are numb due to the weather, the use of brake force will no longer be accurate. Therefore, letting the brake line too tight can cause the vehicle to stop suddenly when braking, endangering yourself and others.

Tips to keep warm when riding a motorbike

One of the simplest ways to combat the cold is to equip your car with a windshield. The windshield will be a great support for us to avoid the cold weather.

To cope with the cold in general and when riding a motorbike in particular, the most important thing is to eat enough nutrients. The process of converting calories will generate heat to help the body stay warm. Before going out, you should drink a cup of warm ginger water. In particular, you should not drink alcohol or caffeine because they can cause the body to lose heat.

Motorcyclists will have to endure much greater cold. Therefore, it is necessary to dress warmly when riding a motorbike. You should wear many layers of clothing, the outermost layer must be windproof. Do not forget the mask, gloves and scarf to keep your neck warm. However, one thing to note is that you should not wear clothes that are too cumbersome or affect the movement of your arms or legs.

In cold and rainy weather, you should keep your body absolutely dry because water conducts heat 200 times better than air. Being wet in cold weather can cause health problems.

If you have to travel long distances by motorbike, the weather will numb your fingers and toes, making it difficult to control the vehicle accurately, which can be dangerous for you and other road users. Therefore, you need to stop the vehicle frequently and walk around to circulate the blood and help your body regain the heat lost during the journey.