In recent days, heavy rains have been regularly falling in various parts of Indonesia. Therefore, if you ride a motorcycle every day, don't forget to bring a raincoat.
In addition, some roads in major cities in Indonesia have started to flood. Now, there is one important thing for you, motorcyclists, regarding flooded roads. Don't be reckless and just ride your motorcycle through flooded roads. Actually, there is a safe limit when you want to pass through floods, especially when riding an automatic motorcycle.
The safe limit to pass through floods using this motorcycle should be known by all motorcycle riders.
Moreover, some areas have started to flood regularly and you will definitely have to go through floods using an automatic motorcycle, which usually causes the motorcycle to break down.
Matic motorcycle users are advised not to be reckless in driving through floods, especially if the water level is already quite high.
For floods where the water level exceeds the height of the air filter box, it is better not to go through.
The water that enters the engine must have been sucked in from the air filter box.
Large amounts of incoming water, especially if you force your way through the flood, will have the following effects water hammer.
Term water hammer this can have fatal consequences for the engine.
Piston cords can bend because the water entering the engine is compressed and puts a lot of pressure on the piston and piston cords.
That's why, when you want to break through floods or puddles using an automatic motorcycle, the maximum water level should not touch the air filter box on the motorcycle.
If it's more than that, don't force it because of the repair. water hammer These are expensive and can run into the millions.
Therefore, it is best when there is a flood that is too high that you avoid it or it is wise to find another way.
Remember, water entering the engine will also cause the motorcycle engine to stall and not start.
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