5 Things to Know Before Riding a Superbike

As you have clicked this article, one thing is sure that you are also a true worshipper of speed and premium two-wheeled marvels just like us. Many of us must have rode superbikes and must be very fond of them. Such engineering masterpieces are full of power and hence require equal safety to get enjoyed to the fullest. A superbike can prove a boon and a curse, both at the same time. The need and greed for speed sometimes results in major losses that even last for a lifetime. For those who ride responsibly can enjoy their benefits while the ones with no sense of safety end up giving themselves memorable lessons.

Today we bring you the top five tips that you need to keep in mind before riding a superbike:

1. Ensure that you are riding with proper Gear

This is not necessarily related with riding a superbike only. No matter what you ride, always get yourself covered up in a proper and authentic riding gear. And in times you are riding one-up machines like superbikes, the necessity of doing so increases further. A good riding gear should have decent amount of leather and protection at the joints to protect you in case of a mishap. The helmet must be quality assured and full-faced. The remaining elements like riding jacket, gloves and boots must also be authentic and genuine. Remember, never compromise money on things that might cost a life to you.

2. Build your Riding Skills

This is the pre-preparation before getting your hands on a super sports machine. Riding a superbike having hundreds of horses under the hood is not a child’s play at all. Handling such giant and powerful bikes require a lot of attention and precision. A small mistake by you, and you might get under hundreds of kilogram of metal. Sounds painful, right! Such situations can be avoided only by one simple technique and that is to develop your skills of riding on different motorcycles. A person riding a commuter cannot ride a superbike smoothly in the very first attempt. Hence, we advise you to practice on some higher capacity bikes and learn basic techniques of riding by simply watching videos, talking to experienced riders and lastly, feel what is necessary to take your riding to next level.

3. Regular Maintenance

Being a responsible rider, it is your duty to keep a regular check on your beloved racing machine in order to ensure its normal functioning. A bike can perform well only if it is regularly serviced and taken care properly. Look out for periodic check-ups, lubrication and oil changes. Besides this, be concerned about the tyre pressure as tyres are the moving units of a vehicle. Look for any wear and tear of the parts and if there is any, repair or replace them immediately. Always remember, motorbikes have the superpower to infuse life in you, even after being lifeless. But for that to happen, you need to take proper care of your bike just like a family member.

4. Use High-Quality Fuel

Never in your life compromise on the quality of fuel you use to feed your bike. Every motorcycle manufacturer recommends a particular grade of fuel, which is determined by the octane number. The Octane number is nothing but the quality of fuel that means the higher the octane number, more better the fuel is. On the contrary, using poor quality fuel can lead to serious damages to your bike’s engine. Besides using good quality fuel, you also need to keep in mind that all liquids you use in your bike such as engine oil and coolant must also meet up to the recommended standards.

5. Be Cautious

It is pretty obvious that while riding a superbike, your inner self will insist you to go hard on the throttle and test the limits of the machine. But wait! A responsible biker is the one who understands his weaknesses and hence rides cautiously. Never get caught up in that horsepower lust and try to keep the bike within the limits of your control. After all, cars have bumpers but bikers have bones. Until and unless practiced, never try to attempt silly stunts, else you will found yourself in a hospital soon after. Lastly, practice to ride the bike as smoothly as you can. Sudden and infrequent throttle openings might make you lose control of your bike. Similarly, uneven and harsh braking will get the bike come to a halt, but with a much greater risk of losing grip.