Return the motorcycle after a few years

After several years without riding, one fine morning, you decide to get behind the wheel again? After a great summer and motorcycle racing, you can already imagine getting back into the saddle. But after so many years without turning the knob, you doubt for a long time.

Trust, but not too much!

Oddly enough it may seem, do not leave too self-confident. A few years without riding a motorcycle brings you back to the same level as riding a motorcycle. newcomer... Before you set off on the wheel of your beauty, you need to re-tame the car and especially yourself. Behavior changes as well as your reflexes and the way you see things.

Equip well

Obviously, you should never neglect your equipment. In the event of a fall, he is the only one who can protect you. V Services have changed a lot in recent years, they better protect bikers and even European certificates guaranteeing a minimum level of protection. Please note your gloves should be CE certified (motorcycle pictogram, CE label and information notice) in accordance with the new legislation. Equip yourself motorcycle pants, in the absence of reinforced jeans, high shoes, and above all blouse with fences. remember, that helmet it should be in perfect condition, it shouldn't fall, and the foam should support your head properly.

Choose the right motorcycle

As a beginner, don't choose a bike that distracts you from the first few miles, but don't choose a high-powered bike that you're unlikely to be driving. Many 40/50-year-olds who want to get their hands on a motorcycle opt for a large displacement, but this is not necessarily the right choice. You can always resume with the average offset, for example 600 cubic feet,
bandit 650 or MT 09 then, after a while, we rode the motorcycle of our dreams.

Get the watch back while driving

After you equip and choose a motorcycle, you can hit the road again after all these years. But before that, it may be wise or even necessary to spend a few hours on driving lesson even if you are impatient and do not find it helpful. Over the years, motorcycles have evolved and movement has evolved too. Reflexes also change over time, reaction times, and perceived risk. Feel free to do some of the small exercises you did at the beginning of your plateau lessons, such as low speed eights, to tame the machine. Finally, a few tutorials on appeal can be welcomed to gain confidence and redefine route code !

Feel free to tell us your experience if you've returned a motorcycle after years without riding!