Each bike has its own life span where it can have the maximum
performance. The longer you can maintain your bike in its best
performance, the better will be its resale value. You can just go
through the following points so that you remember it next time you take
the bike for a ride.
Engine Revs: Do not over rev the engine. Most
motorcycles, especially the 100cc-125cc bikes are low geared and have
torquey engines that allow for commuting around town in top gear. Make
sure you don’t lug the engine either. Many motorcycles and scooters come
with audible and visible optimum mileage indicators that help in
extracting the best fuel efficiency. Most tachometers also have the
optimum gear shift points marked out.
Clutch Usage: Avoid slipping the clutch while riding
and also during standing starts. Most riders clutch in and blip the
throttle while weaving through traffic. It helps le performance minded
but plays havoc on the full efficiency. If you are a commuter, now you
know what to do.
Traffic Lights: Most traffic lights in the metros
have timers. Use them. If you are going to be stationary for over a
minute shut off the engine. Of course an electric starter is a boon in
such situations.
Starting and Shutting Down: Use the choke while
starting up, most bikes are tuned to run on a lean air- fuel mixture and
need the choke to fire up when cold. Run the bike for a few km with the
choke on and at low revs while the engine warms up after which don’t
forget to shut off the choke. There is no need to rev or over rev the
engine either while starting up orshutting down.
Stop and Go Traffic: Try and avoid congested roads
as far as possible. Even if it means you have to take a slightly longer
route this will save up on fuel costs.
Gentle on the Throttle: Avoid being ham-fisted with the throttle. Build up revs slowly and progressively and avoid jack rabbit starts and stops.
Most of the points you may have already known, but it definitely
helps to put it on our minds again. I hope it was of some use, in the
next advice I will post about things you can do to maintain your bike.
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