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17/10/2020 The joy of motorcycling is something that you need to experience in life. Don't let any physical constraint keep you from riding the two-wheeler of your dreams. If you always felt that you could have ridden a motorcycle had you been just a few inches taller, stop worrying because we've got some of the most practical tips that will help you ride not just average sized bikes but also heavier adventure motorcycles with ease! So, let's get started.
GO FOR A LOWER SEAT CONFIGURATION
While buying a motorcycle, make sure to talk with the experts at the showroom and ask for a lower configuration for your motorcycle. These days, motorcycle manufacturers are quite cognizant of the variation in rider heights, and therefore they provide necessary customizability with their motorcycles. All you need to do is ask! Most adventure motorcycles can be lowered right at the show room without spending any money on aftermarket hacks! If the motorcycle brand you initially chose does not provide the customizability, find other motorcycle manufacturers that provide the option of low configuration with their products.
LEAN SLIGHTLY ON ONE SIDE
Arguably, the most useful tip for average height riders to manage taller and heavier bikes is to lean on one side of the bike when coming to a stop at a traffic signal. This gives the advantage of an additional reach which enables the rider to place the feet flat on the ground thereby getting a better control over the heft of a stationary bike. Make sure to place the feet on the correct side of the motorcycle depending on which leg you feel more confident with.
SEE WHERE YOU ARE STEPPING
There may be potholes and other obstacles in the road where you do not want to step directly especially if you are vertically challenged. Always make sure to check the surface of the road where you are going to place your feet. It takes some time and practice to become perfect at this, but start with anticipating the location where you will stop when you bring the bike to a halt and then immediately check the surrounding patches off road where your feet will land shortly. Find the best location and bring your bike to a stop near it. Never ever make the mistake of landing in a puddle of water or slick mud because that is how most motorcycle riders lose balance and fall off!
THICK SOLED BOOTS AND INSERTS
Wearing the proper motorcycle riding boots is extremely important not just to keep the feet protected in the event of an accident but also to enhance traction on the surface of the road when you're riding a motorcycle on loose gravel or unpaved surfaces. While purchasing a pair of motorcycle riding boots make sure to go for a thick-soled option and also invest in some boot inserts that will increase your height overall giving you a better reach to the ground when you come to a stop.
THE SIDE STAND IS YOUR BEST FRIEND!
One of the common riding hacks short riders apply is to put their motorcycles on the side stand and then mount it from the slanted side which makes it convenient for them to get on as well as off the bike when it is stationary. This technique is even more helpful when you have a lot of load attached to your motorcycle, for example when you are going on a road trip with the panniers full of luggage. Some riders also prefer to put the motorcycle on the center stand and then mount it first, put it into gear and start riding.
PRACTICE MAKES YOU PERFECT
You might like to know that nothing is easy when you are getting started with it. Once you start practicing and getting better at the skills, it will become second nature. Always make sure to use the proper driving safety gear sets as a branded motorcycle helmet along with a jacket and riding gloves to protect yourself at all times. Don't let anything stop you from chasing your dreams and living your life to the fullest!