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.
1. ENGINE REVS ::
Do not over rev the engine. Most motor cycles, especially the 100cc to 125 cc 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 motor cycles 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.
2. 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.
3. TRAFFIC LIGHTS ::
Most traffic lights in the metros have timers. use them. if you are going to be stationery for over a minute shut off the engine. Of course an electric starter is a boon in such situations.
4. 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 or shutting down.
5. 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.
6. 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.........................
1. ENGINE REVS ::
Do not over rev the engine. Most motor cycles, especially the 100cc to 125 cc 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 motor cycles 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.
2. 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.
3. TRAFFIC LIGHTS ::
Most traffic lights in the metros have timers. use them. if you are going to be stationery for over a minute shut off the engine. Of course an electric starter is a boon in such situations.
4. 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 or shutting down.
5. 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.
6. 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.........................
No comments:
Post a Comment