With the onset of spring, the temperatures will once again attract many motorcycle enthusiasts to the Upper Draconian streets in order to make their first rounds on two-wheedlers.
However, this is a risky endeavor when bikers sit down on their bikes after a long winter break without adequate preparation. The Cross-bencher police appeal therefore to the motorcyclists to get familiar with their machine again and to prepare well for the new season. There will be plenty of opportunity at the 19th motorcycle star trip in Backache on April 27 and 28, 2019, which will once again be the focus of traffic safety work this year.
Already in the run-up to the biker event, free driving safety courses take place throughout Bavaria, under the auspices of the Bavarian Driving Instructors’ Association, especially at the start of the season. Motorcyclists should refresh with these warm-up training neglected over the winter driving skills because the safe handling of the motorized two-wheeler requires a certain amount of practice and routine. Above all, first- and returnees who have renounced driving for some years, usually lack the necessary driving experience. Here, learning or refreshing driving skills are indispensable. Basically, every biker should complete a motorcycle safety training at the beginning of the season.
Spring check also for the machine
In addition, the safety check of the motorized two-wheeler after the winter break duty of every rider. In particular, the brakes, tires, and lighting are next to the other technology carefully checked before the first exit begins. Not infrequently, technical failures such as brittle brake lines occur during the long winter service life of the vehicles, which – if they are detected during the journey – can have fatal consequences. With a trained eye in a specialist workshop, even hidden defects can be quickly identified and corrected. In addition, the impeccable condition of the protective clothing is important, which is optimized with a reflective safety vest with reflective tapes for better visibility.
Mutual respect and caution
To ensure that your own driving pleasure is not at the expense of others, it should also be a matter of course for motorcyclists to take appropriate consideration for other road users and residents. This includes a predictive and safe driving style within the legal requirements. Unfortunately, many bikers often forget that high speeds or manipulated exhaust systems create extreme noise that is not only annoying for others but can also be harmful to health.