Ask any bike enthusiast, and they will agree there is nothing more refreshing and satisfying than a relaxed bike ride. Whether you need to travel to the local market or are planning an adventurous trip from Manali to Ladakh, bikes are always the first choice for a seasoned rider. Besides protecting your bike with robust bike insurance, it is important to maintain your bike in mint condition and ensure it keeps giving you the best mileage. If you are looking for methods to boost your bike’s mileage, here are five smart tips to help you.
Regular servicing
One of the most effective methods to improve your bike mileage is regular servicing. Most people believe that servicing entails taking the bike to a certified garage, washing it, and having it inspected for damage. However, it is vital to evaluate several factors during bike service, including if your bike requires any updates, do tyres need replacement, are carburettor settings okay, and more. Bikers should also lubricate their engines and chains and change their air filters at regular intervals.
If your bike is damaged in an accident, make sure you use your vehicle insurance and get it repaired at a certified garage for quality repairs service.
Avoid long exposure to sunlight
Most parts of India are known for their hot and humid climatic conditions. If you live in a city where there is bright sunlight during the daytime, your bike might experience some disadvantage in terms of mileage —parking a bike under the bright sunny sky results in loss of fuel due to evaporation. Apart from fuel, sunlight also negatively impacts the paint, seat cover, and tire pressure of the bike.
Avoid modification and alteration
Bikers should avoid making any modifications or changes to the factory-installed architecture to get the best mileage. Remember that the bike modifications don’t have to be confined to big tyres and loud noises. It also includes engine, handlebar, silencer, and wheel modifications. There are several components, and modifying them will lower your bike’s mileage and impact its performance.
So, if you are thinking about giving your daily commuter bike a sporty makeover, think about the long-term implications first. Any change to your bike’s engine has a significant impact not just on its mileage but also on the coverage of your Bajaj bike insurance or any other bike insurance.
Ride defensively
To improve your bike’s fuel efficiency, it is advised that you should ride defensively. When riding a bike, you might have seen the fuel-economical speed on the speedometer. Usually, in most bikes, the economical speed is between 40 kmph and 60 kmph. Apart from that, you must also ensure that you ride at a constant speed, avoid inconsistent braking and abrupt acceleration or sudden shifting of gear.
Remember that sudden acceleration uses more fuel and has a detrimental impact on the bike’s engine in the long run.
Use quality fuel
To achieve better fuel efficiency, make sure you use better quality fuel. If you have a bike with a high compression ratio and a large displacement engine, make sure you use a higher octane fuel. In the past few years, there have been several reports of fuel stations utilising adulterated fuels. Such adulterated fuel causes engine failure, safety difficulties, component failure, and hazardous gas emissions such as carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, particulate matter, oxide of nitrogen, etc. Therefore, it is recommended that you refuel your tank at trusted petrol pumps only.
To conclude
Maintaining your bike and thoroughly following the manufacturer’s guidelines allows you to achieve better fuel efficiency. Don’t forget to buy vehicle insurance for your bike to protect it from unfortunate circumstances.
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