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Transitioning from a learner's permit to becoming a motorcycle rider involves the exciting yet nerve-wracking process of purchasing a bike. For beginners, opting for a used motorcycle as their first ride not only comes with a relatively affordable price tag but also lessens the heartache of accidental scratches and dings. However, when buying a used bike, aside from considering price, brand, and model, there is a series of basic inspection points that must be taken into account.

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As a motorcyclist, I am particularly sensitive to strong winds when driving, especially street bikes without windshields, surrounded by windshields, and lightweight models. They are generally more susceptible to the effects of strong winds than other bikes. Helmet King specially provides the following tips to help novices be mentally prepared to face sudden extreme situations.

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Imagine that every time you sit in the driver's seat of a private car, the first thing you do is to adjust the seat position, backrest angle, rear mirror, and steering wheel angle. The principle of motorcycles is actually the same, but the helmet king knows many riders who do not do this. After buying a new car, they simply adjust the rear mirror and start driving. In fact, simply adjusting the position of the handlebars, clutch/brake levers, and pedals can improve comfort and provide better control. Why not?

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Worst case scenario, best preparation" is an important mantra for every rider, and all safety preparations begin before you ride your beloved motorcycle. As a newly licensed rider with a new motorcycle, it is essential to establish good habits and perform a safety check before each ride. It may sound troublesome, but it only takes the time it takes to smoke a cigarette (5 to 10 minutes) and a small set of tools to reduce the chance of "kneeling down" on the road. Moreover, by maintaining a regular inspection habit, you can easily detect any abnormalities in your motorcycle and address them early on.

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Rainy and wet roads are the biggest enemy of motorcycle riders. With the rainy season approaching and recent days of strong winds and heavy rain, social media motorcycle groups are filled with videos of riders slipping on wet roads. In light of this, Helmet King is once again releasing its annual post with tips for riding motorcycles on wet roads. Especially for new riders, it is time to learn from the past and face the challenge of wet roads with confidence. They are not as scary as they seem!

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How serious is motorcycle theft in Hong Kong? You might as well take a look at the Hong Kong Police Force’s Hong Kong Car Theft Report. Taking January 2023 as an example, the total number of lost cars was 41, and 19 of them were motorcycles, accounting for a full 46%! Don't forget that the number of private cars in Hong Kong is definitely far more than the number of motorcycles, but the ratio of stolen motorcycles is still nearly 50% every month, which can be described as very high. If you don’t want your ADV to be turned into parts in the yard, or even the whole car is transported to Southeast Asia to be destroyed by others, you must take the following anti-theft countermeasures. Park the car and choose a parking lot. If the disc lock and U lock are fully installed, thieves are afraid of losing you.

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