Tips for maintaining your motorcycle

Do you love your bike and want to keep it in perfect condition? You can do it easily by following some maintenance tips.

tires

  • Regularly check tires for scratches, cuts and embedded stones.
  • Check if the air pressure in the tire is correct
  • Periodically check tire alignment

Brakes

  • Make sure the brakes are not too tight or too loose.
  • Replace worn brake pads if you constantly hear the screeching sound
  • Make sure the brake fluid is at the correct level
  • Periodically check to see if dirt or grime builds up on the brake shoe

Spark plug

  • From time to time you should check if the spark plug is working well
  • Remove the spark plug and clean the area
  • Soak it in a little kerosene or gasoline, and then wipe it off with a clean cloth.
  • Check if the electrodes are clean and correctly connected.
  • reinstall it
  • Replace corroded or damaged spark plugs immediately

Drums

  • Periodically inspect the battery terminals and remove any sediment or dirt buildup.
  • Use a brush to remove dirt and sediment.
  • Check if the fuse is working properly.
  • See if there is any leakage in the battery.
  • If you have a distilled water battery, you should change the water once every two months.
  • Disposable batteries are easy to use and do not require much maintenance. But you should not use it after its useful life is over.

headlights/taillights

  • Wipe the headlights and taillights with a clean cloth every day.
  • You can also do the same thing with your indicators and brake lights.
  • Turn on the light and check the aim of the beam and the brightness of the light.
  • If the light beam is misaligned, have it repaired immediately.
  • Replace cracked taillights and gauges immediately

horn

  • Check if the speaker wires are connected correctly
  • Clean it with a dry cloth every day.

Motor oil

  • Regularly check the engine oil level
  • Replace the engine oil after the prescribed kilometers

Air filter

  • If the air filter is made of paper, simply tap on it to dislodge any accumulated dust.
  • If the air filter is foam, it should be washed in solvent and dried before replacing.

transmission chain

  • The slack in the drive chain changes from bike to bike. Check the slack level in your bike manual and make sure the level is maintained at all times
  • Adjust the drive chain with the rear axle nut and swingarm
  • Check wheel alignment before tightening lug nut
  • Make sure the chain is well lubricated for smooth movement.

Clutch

  • Check the cable attached to the clutch for loose connections
  • Adjust using a threaded adjuster and locknut

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