Here we are telling you some special and easy tips here, so that you can maintain your bike yourself.
Summer has started, it becomes very important to take care of such a bike or else the bike becomes a victim of break down very quickly. Many times there is not enough time to go to the service center and get the bike serviced. Can prove beneficial and you can maintain your bike at home. But before starting the service, let us tell you that the tips we are telling you here are basic, but for full service, you should go to the company's service center only.
Check Air Pressure in Tires
In the summer season, check the air pressure in both the tires of your bike once a week, and you must make it a habit. Put as much air in the tires as is recommended, doing this will give you better performance than the bike. If possible, use nitrogen air in the tyres.
When to Change Engine Oil
Although engine oil should always be changed by visiting the service center, but you can also change it at home. If you are going to change engine oil, then first see if it is turning black and also see if the amount of oil is not less, if any of these two come up then you can change the oil at home. . First, start the bike for about five minutes and then turn it off. Due to this the oil will heat up and become light. Apart from this, take out the oil in a vessel by removing the cap on the bottom of the engine. Shake the bike well and take out all the oil from the engine. After the old oil is drained, put new oil in the engine. You have to do this work carefully.
Replace air filter like this
Cleaning the air filter is very important and you should replace it when necessary. To replace, unscrew the cover of the filter and remove it and wash the filter box properly with petrol so that no dirt remains in it. Then put the new filter on. Experts believe that the air filter should be changed every 1500km to 2000km.
Chain cleaning is a must
While riding a regular bike, a lot of dirt gets accumulated in his chain. Therefore its cleaning is also very important. You can take the help of a brush to clean the chain. If there is a cover on the chainset, remove it and if it is not, clean the chain by pouring petrol on it. After all the dirt is cleaned, add lubricant to the chain. But do not use grease on the chain at all, because due to grease, dirt sticks more and the grip is also weak.
Change coolant
Nowadays, coolant is being used in premium bikes so that the performance of the bike is better and the engine remains cool. Coolant protects the engine from overheating. For this it is simple that you can remove the cap and pour coolant in it.
