In October, the intensity of rainfall in the country will increase. As a result, the likelihood of flooding, standing water in the streets, are also getting bigger. For motorcyclists, such conditions need extra attention.
Not only setting up the machine and all the supporters, the riders are also required to consider and choose a tire. “The tires have an important function for the motorcycle and rider. When the tire problem, the potential risks of driving safety and comfort are also high, “said Paul Widodo, a tire shop owner Grace, North Meruya, West Jakarta.
Moreover, continued Widodo, a wet road conditions not only slippery, but also causes motorcycle tires experienced aquaplaning. “That tire as if lifted by a pool of water so that traction is reduced drastically,” he said.

Greater risk when used tires are not in accordance with the conditions of the wet nature. So, what kind of tires to suit the road conditions in the rainy season it?

Widodo following explanation:

1. Have a soft compound

A good tire is a tire that has a strong grip on the track in its path. Tires will have a character like that when its component software.

In addition, the tire with component software still has a pretty strong grip on the palm despite carving has been exhausted or bald tires. “The high-grip tires that are needed by the motor when the water flooded the streets,” said Widodo.

In contrast, although the development or carved in the palm of the tire is still good, but if its component hard will remain slippery when wet bike across the street. In other words, have a harder compound tire with a higher risk level than tires with a soft compound.

2. Carving in the palm

It is worth noting by the user or the condition of the motor is not just a carving on the level of tread depth, but also the pattern of carving. “Especially at the edges of the surface or tread. Choose tires that have a direct carving patterns, “Widodo advice.

Therefore, the groove or carving that direction at the same time serves as a path breaking puddle so that the protruding part of the tire can grip the road surface. When carving pattern opposite direction will not be able to get rid of water in the well-travelled path. As a result, the motor is prone to slipping.

As for the depth of carving make sure conditions are at least 60 percent. If less than that, then you should be extra careful.

3. Size corresponds to the motor manufacturer’s recommendations

Motorcycle manufacturer would have to measure carefully the size of the components used by the motor of production including the tires. Therefore, use a tire according to the size or standard from the factory for motors produced.

Do not use smaller tires and too big of a standard size. “The width of the palm is very influential on tire traction and footing on the track or road surface. Thereby increasing the stability of the motor while driving, “said Widodo.

Conversely, a tire with a small size with very narrow palm surface potential to cause the motor slip. Similarly, the tires are too big, because too many are stuck in the palm surface of the track causing more severe motor speed.

“If you want to use larger tires, use a larger maximum size of two levels (usually two inches larger) from the tire factory default,” said Paul.

4. Tire pressure

Make sure your motorcycle tire pressure in accordance with the size specified by the manufacturer. If too much, then the tire fulcrum to the path trodden by just being in the middle of the tread.

Such conditions could potentially trigger a motor shaky or unsteady when driven bulldoze especially during sharp turns. As a result, the risk of accidents or falls is very high.

Conversely, if the tire pressure is less than the standard size, which stuck to the palm surface of the track will be a lot up to the tire. Conditions that lead to tire failure, and when the streets flooded and motorists on the road then bulldoze holes potentially rupture or at least tire rims to be bent.

The rainy season has arrived. For the riders, the rain water from the sky that could come at any time will cause its own problems. In addition to wet weight, the higher the potential for accidents.

“Slipping because of slippery roads, bulldoze a pool, the view is interrupted, until the engine dies suddenly are some motorist causes an accident,” said Edo Rusyanto, Head of Road Safety Research and Development Association, said here on Thursday evening, 3 November 2011.

Therefore, said Edo, the user must anticipate the motor driving the rain before. Precaution is not enough just to set conditions for driving the vehicle and apply the correct way.

“Setting up the equipment supporting the safety and driving comfort is equally important,” said Edo.

What are these tools? Here’s an explanation Edo:

1. Helmet safety standards
Helmets are protective headgear device motorists to reduce risk in case of fatal accidents. But you should not choose the origin of the helmet.

Choose a helmet that meets safety standards on bail has received official certification from a recognized institution by the government. “The quality of this helmet is very important because the protection of the head is not a question of playing games,” said Edo.

The fact is, of the total traffic accidents in the country 70 percent of them are accidents involving motorcyclists. While 80-85 percent of deaths due to accidents were due to fatal wounds in the head. “Because of not using helmets or helmets do not meet the standards,” said Edo.

2. Quality gloves
Gloves are not qualified to be expensive, but the important thing is not slippery when wet. The use of gloves is also intended that the rubber hand grip on the handlebars do not slip or released because of slippery.

3. Raincoat
Use raincoats in addition to preventing wet body along with pouring rain, as well as a signal to other road users of our existence. “In other words, special clothes when it rains it has also become a means of preventing accidents,” said Edo.

One thing worth noting, make sure the head remains free to be moved when the jacket is worn. Make sure not to cover your raincoat to look back through the rear-view mirror.

Also, avoid using a type of poncho raincoat because the lower end of the coat caught in the spokes prone motor. You should also choose a jacket made from PVC with bright colours (See also the article selecting the proper raincoat in tempointeraktif.com, Sunday, October 30).

4. Shoe
In order to stay safe while driving in the rain, it is advisable to use the shoes. If possible, use special boots for motorcyclists.

It was intended that when the transmission gear shift or when the foot stepping on the track to get a fulcrum manoeuvre when you do not miss. Understandably pouring rain made the track or road and motor parts slippery.

“As much as possible avoid using the sandals,” he said.

5. Spark plugs and spare bulb
The main factor which often leads to breaking down the motorcycle when the rainy season is the spark plug is wet. Therefore provide a backup spark plug.

Indeed, you can fix the old spark plugs in the motor. But it takes time and the results are not necessarily satisfactory because it could have the old spark plug is worn out, so vulnerable to problems when exposed to water.

In addition to the spark plug components are also required to carry is your bulb, especially the main light. Because when you drive at night and suddenly the main lights problematic, in addition to risk of accidents also make your trip uncomfortable.

6. Minor servicing of equipment
When it rains, the potential emergence of a problem on very large motors. Strike because the spark plugs and carburettors exposed to water is a problem that often arise. So that difficulty was overcome problems that should provide some minor servicing of equipment.

Screwdrivers, wrenches, grease, tape, glue, sandpaper, spark plugs are a few key tools you need to take it.

Schoolchildren holiday season coming. Maybe you have no intention of taking a family vacation out of town and use personal vehicle. That’s the right choice because the car itself can wara-wiri. Well, to travel smoothly, there are 7 little guidance from GardaOto be prepared, either to the vehicle or the family.

1. Prepare vehicle condition. Check the tire pressure (in cold conditions), check the water capacity and condition of battery, radiator, and oil. Make sure the vehicle is functioning properly. If the need to bring the vehicle to a repair shop or service station official subscription for service.

2. Prepare emergency equipment. Fill your car with the spare tire, jack sets, tire lock, plus and min screwdrivers, wrenches ranging from size 10 to 19, lock plugs, wrench, safety triangle, flashlight, travel maps, and the last is P3K box! The toolkit can help you find difficulties while on the go.

3. Protect your car with a credible insurance through a network of workshops and an extensive branch and has facilities assistant emergency road!

4. Do not forget to write down important phone numbers, such as ambulances, hospitals, and emergency numbers. Not to forget the hotline number of your car insurance provider.

5. Complete vehicles with additional equipment, such as mobile phone charger, blankets, and pillows for your child, as well as snacks for you and your family from getting bored on the go.

6. Keep fitness. Driving while on holiday of course requires excellent condition. Should set the time off so that fitness is maintained. Consumption of nutritious foods and make sure the body fit while driving.

7. Get rest if needed. If the body feels tired, rest an hour to two hours. You can continue the trip if your body is refreshed.

Congratulations on vacation! Hope your vacation into a memorable vacation!

It seems like only yesterday launched a variant of BMW AG sixth-generation 3 Series, now the German manufacturer is currently developing advanced products, seventh generation. Concept cars are present in 2020 that later will emphasize safety sector, efficiency, and user-friendly, and environmentally friendly by cutting down on CO2 emission levels are lower.

Leaks Found one of them about the development of machines, which were later fitted under the hood model 3 cylinder turbocharged and combined electric motor. Updates on the combustion chamber includes the use of self-ignition running mode that takes into account the combination of injectors and spark plugs.

Shifters motion will use 9-speed automatic gearbox is also a typical drive can be set to adjust the driver so as to provide good fuel efficiency.

The suspension system also overhauled with the use of high-low model that can be arranged. In addition to maintaining the condition so as not to get stuck under the car as it passes through bad roads, the car can also be lowered to get a good level of aerodynamics while speeding.

In terms of design, many changes occur, such as laser headlamps and fenders new aerodynamic design to reduce coefficient of drag as the product i8. Body material using carbon fibber material to lighten the weight. Selection of alloy wheels, in addition to considering the value of art, should also be able to contribute to the aerodynamic factors as well as brake cooling.

Another feature that attaches like full head-up display, 3D Sat-Nav, and touch-sensor on the door lever. Most interesting, the technology that can guide you to choose the path that is not bogged down by using the bulit-in SIM card.