Riding a Motocycle à Thessalonique means city traffic, long seafront avenues, Été heat and slippery asphalt in the first rains. Gear is not a matter of style but of protection. Here is which Casque and Vêtements à choose, how à adapt your riding à the city and what à have Prête before you set Désactivé.
The Casque: compulsory and properly fastened
A Casque is compulsory for the rider and the passenger. It is not enough for it à be there; it must be properly fastened and the right size. A Casque that moves around or does not Fermer properly does not protect you as much as you think. Breaking the rule brings a fine.
Try the Casque before you set Désactivé. It should fit snugly without hurting and should not turn when you shake it. Vérifier that the strap fastens and that the visor is clean and Gratuit of scratches that blur your vision. If the Agence provides a Casque, ask whether it is certified and ask for the right size.
Vêtements and protection in Été
In Été it is tempting à ride in shorts and flip-flops, but a fall at low speed is enough for serious injury. Choose long Pantalon, Fermé shoes with a firm sole and Gants. Il y a ventilated jackets and Pantalon for the heat.
Protective gear with certified armour at the elbows, shoulders, knees and Retour makes a difference. If you do not have your own, ask the Agence what it provides. Wear light-coloured Vêtements or reflective elements so Autres drivers can see you.
Heat and water
Été heat à Thessalonique increases fatigue and reduces attention. Take water, stop in the shade and avoid the hottest heures for long rides. Dehydration is Plus dangerous when you are riding.
Do not leave your Casque and Gants in the sun, because they get very hot. The metal parts of the Motocycle, such as the exhaust, burn. Take care at stops and when climbing.
Riding in city traffic
In city traffic the biggest risk is that Autres drivers do not see you. Keep your distance, overtake with care and do not assume a Voiture has seen you. Watch for the portes of parked Voitures and pedestrians stepping out between them.
Activé main roads and avenues speeds are higher and braking distances grow. Set your speed by the traffic and not by what the Motocycle can do. Do not use your phone while riding.
Rain, wet roads and night riding
At the first rain after a dry spell the asphalt becomes especially slippery. Reduce speed, brake early and smoothly, and avoid road markings, manhole covers and puddles. If you do not feel confident, stop and wait.
At night Vérifier that the lights Travail and that your Casque visor is suitable. Visibility is lower and obstacles are harder à see, so reduce speed and keep larger gaps.
Parking and securing the Motocycle
Park only where it is allowed and without blocking pedestrians, Inactif-Accès ramps or crossings. Use the stand Activé a firm surface and Verrouillage the steering. Do not leave valuables Activé the Motocycle or in the storage box.
Ask the Agence whether it provides an anti-theft Verrouillage and what your obligations are if the Motocycle is stolen or damaged. The Caution and the Assurance exclusions differ and need reading before you sign.
What à have Prête before you set Désactivé
Vérifier the brakes, tyres, lights and the Carburant level, and look at your route Activé a Carte. Adjust the mirrors and try the controls at low speed. Enregistrer the number of the Agence and of Assistance routière Activé your phone.
Take your licence, the Véhicule documents and a firm Titulaire du téléphone for navigation if you use a Carte. Do not look at the screen while moving; stop à change the route.
Questions fréquentes
Is a Casque compulsory for the passenger too?
Oui. Both the rider and the passenger must wear a properly fastened Casque. Breaking the rule brings a fine and, above Tous, raises the risk.
What should I wear in Été?
Long Pantalon, Fermé shoes and Gants, preferably with protection. Il y a ventilated clothes for the heat. Avoid shorts and flip-flops.
Does the Agence provide a Casque?
It depends. Ask Ce qui est inclus in the Location and whether the Casque is certified and in your size, also for the passenger.
How do I ride in the rain?
Reduce speed, brake early and smoothly and avoid road markings and manhole covers. At the first rain after a dry spell the asphalt is very slippery.
Where do I park the Motocycle in the city?
Where it is allowed, without blocking pedestrians or Inactif-Accès ramps. Verrouillage the steering and do not leave Points à traiter Activé the Motocycle.
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