Two-wheelers are probably the most popular mode of transport for many people living in India. This is one of the reasons why two-wheeler brands are looking at India as a potential market for their new products. Over the decades, the cycling culture in India has also improved and now several motorcycles and scooters across different categories are available in India. However, many two-wheeler riders still lack discipline, which often leads to accidents.
The bike is done
byu/Ok-Importance-3095 inindianbikes
In a video shared by the Indian Bikes Forum on Reddit, we see a girl trying to ride a bike across a river with a pillion passenger. However, she loses control and falls into the river with her bike. The video is just 14 seconds long and shows the girl riding a Jawa 42 Bobber motorcycle into the river. She wanted to cross the river and get to the other side, but some things went wrong and she lost control of the bike.
Almost immediately after hitting the water, the rider lost control and fell into the pool along with the bike and pillion passenger. It seems that the girl was trying this for the first time and was not sure how the bike would behave if it got into the water. The bike entered the water through a shallow section, but when it reached the middle there was a fall and the front wheel dropped, causing the rider to fall.
The girl was also not wearing any riding gear, which is extremely dangerous. We all know how important a riding helmet is when riding a two-wheeler. The bike was completely submerged in water and it looked like the water had gotten into the fuel tank and air filter. The video does not show whether the bike was damaged or whether it had mechanical problems after the crash.
Water crossing
If you come across a body of water that you need to cross while driving, there are a few things you should check before driving or biking.
First, look for traces. If you see tracks in the area, try to follow them as they are probably the most commonly used way to cross this section. If you can find an alternative way to cross the section without going into the water, that is the best option. However, if you need to enter the water-filled section, pay attention to a few things before entering.
Take a stick and check the water depth. Try to overcome the obstacle. You never know what lies under the water. There may be small craters that can become a problem when crossing. Also be careful of boulders or large stones that can cause you to lose balance while riding a bike.
Always make such water crossings alone. If you are riding a bike, ask your pillion passenger to get off and go to the other side. Also, ask the pillion passenger to push the bike in case it gets stuck at some point.
If the bike stalls while crossing water, check that the water is not too deep and covering the muffler or air filter. If yes, then push your bike or car to the other side. Attempting to start the vehicle would only result in more damage. Additionally, always wear proper riding gear and ride responsibly.
The post A girl riding a Jawa 42 bobber bike falls into the river [Video] appeared first on Cartoq.