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We’re in a pre-monsoon season for now, and soon, the proper monsoon season will start. This time, the PDMA (weather forecast) department predicts that 35% more rain is expected this year. Previously, we had written an article on monsoon season and cars. 70% of vehicles on the road are motorcycles; how can we forget about the majority?
Here’s a list of motorcycles that can and can’t survive urban flooding with up to 15 inches of standing water and tips for riding in urban floods where the water level reaches up to or above the silencer.
- Suzuki GS150: Due to its ground clearance, spark plug position, and silencer opening, it can survive urban floods of up to 15 inches of standing water.
- Honda CG125: It can survive heavy urban floods if you know how to ride a bike in floods. The spark plug is heightened so it can survive standing water of up to 15 inches.
- Yamaha YBR125: Just like CG, YBR can also survive standing water of up to the knees.
- Honda Pridor: The plug is situated in the lower side of the cylinder; the engine will stall the moment it lands in 15 inches of standing water
- Honda CD70: Due to the lower cylinder, the CD70’s situation is the same as the Pridor; water will get through the engine’s plug area, and the engine will stall.
Tips on Riding in Rainy Season
Here are some tips obtained from expert bike riders in the office:
Don’t Change Gear When Silencer is Submerged in Water
During the ride, the engine’s exhaust creates pressure in the silencer, which is higher than the outside pressure. Therefore, water can’t get into the silencer. But, as soon as you press the clutch to change gears, the engine’s RPM will come down, and pressure will become equal to outside, and there will be a very high chance that the water will get into the exhaust. So, keep the bike in high RPMs and don’t change gears.
Keep Riding Behind Another Vehicle
Try to keep riding behind another motorcycle or car. In this way, you’ll know in advance if there are any potholes in the way. If you notice sudden jerks in the front vehicle, stay prepared, as there’s a deep pothole coming up.
Don’t Panic
Don’t panic while riding. Otherwise, you might lose control and fall off the bike. Keep a firm grip on the bike, stay patient, and keep riding slowly at higher RPMs.
What to do if Your Bike Shuts-off Due to Rain?
You were riding through the rainwater, and the bike had shut off, and now it wouldn’t start.
Don’t worry, it’s not a major issue. You’ve just got some water droplets in your carburetor’s fuel-to-air compartment. Here’s how to start your bike again now:
- Get a screwdriver and lose this nut in your CD or CG carburetor:
- Take out the spark plug, clean it, and blow the air from your mouth into the plug cap.
- Lift the choke
- Hit the kick, and don’t give throttle while starting.
- If it doesn’t start, keep trying again and again, or wait for a few hours so the water can dry out in the carburetor.
Conclusion
The conclusion is that riding a bike in urban floods where the level reaches near the knees is a bit difficult but not impossible. Just remember to stay calm and don’t panic. The most concerning thing to worry about is potholes and open manholes. Keep your motorcycle in high RPMS and low gears so the water can’t get inside the silencer.
