Helmet

Helmet is one of the important parts for safety riding. There are several types of helmet :


a. Open face helmet
b. Full face helmet
c. Modular helmet (combination of open-face and full-face)
d. Motocross helmet





Open Face Helmet

Open face helmet is one of several types of helmet. The shape of the helmet is simple and the face part is full open.


This type is very suitable for short distance and suitable for scooter riders. Because of the design is simple and light. Several open-face helmets have very cute design, like "Hello Kitty" decals and "Doraemon" decals.

Full Face Helmet


The shape of full face helmets is closed-face and very suitable for racing and touring. Because the shape of the helmet is aerodynamic. This type is very famous among young riders. It gives you protection twice better than open-face helmets.










Modular Helmet

The shape of modular helmets is like full-face helmet. But, you can also open the face part of the helmet to be open-face helmet. This type is very famous among the riders which have touring hobbies.
















Motocross Helmet

The shape of the helmet is small, full-face type. It only used in motocross racing. because the design is not for road. And this helmet is not as comfortable as the other types.

Turning In The Corner

Turning your bike in the corner is a crucial thing that we must take care about. There are several techniques to turning in the corner. But, the basics are so simple : enter - apex - exit.

Entering The Corner

When you are going to enter the corner, there are several techniques you must do. They are :

a. Reducing your speed. This is the most essential aspect you must take care. Use your front brake 70% and rear brake 30% when you enter the corner. Brake plays significant role in entering the corner. So, check your brake fluid, brake pad, and other brake parts regularly !

b. Relaxing your hand and your bike's throttle till you feel comfortable with your bike. Don't be too tense which makes your stamina drops and your bike get more pressure. It will makes your bike does not get the line.

c. Open your knee little when you will enter the corner. It helps you to reduce your bike speed.

d. Prepare your line and take the widest line to get the most visibility when you enter the corner

Apex

When you turning your bike, there are several techniques too. They are :

a. Release your brake smoothly. It helps you to maintain your momentum to turn.

b. Keep your bike on a proper angle. It approximately 45 to 60 degree, depends on the corners. If the corner is sharp, you have to turn till 40 degree. If the corner is not too sharp, you can turn up to 60 degree.

c. Your body must follow the bike to ease your bike to turn and maintain the stability of your bike.

Exiting The Corner

The corner is not finished yet. So, pay attention to exit the corner. Here are several techniques :

a. Reduce your brake till 5% and pull your throttle smoothly. Don't pull your throttle suddenly or you will lose your stability even lose your soul too.

b. Feel your tyre grip balance with your throttle. Tyre grip plays important role for maintain your balance.

c. Concentrate when you exiting the corner. Get a proper pace as fast as possible without losing your stability. Remember the key point : Stability !

So, these are the techniques when you turning in the corner. Now, let's go out there and practice it till you get the feeling when you turning in the corner. Keep up the practice and RIDE SAFELY !