AT the movement you think to go out means, your bike needs to be in top condition. So here is a simple checklist to make sure your long road trip is not cut short by any unwanted hiccups:
- First make sure you build a good relationship with your motorcycle.
- Make sure engine oil (like blood in Human) running in the veins of motorcycle is pure.
- Make sure that Air Filter (like lungs in Human Body) of your motorcycle can breathe easy.
- Make sure chain and sprocket (like muscles in Human Body) of your motorcycle are given a through oil massage.
- Make sure the battery of the motorcycle is charged (like Human Energy Level).
- Make sure that your motorcycle is always sure-footed means Wheel Alignment and Tyre pressure are amongst the key factors that need to be taken care of. Proper alignment of wheels helps to reduce tyre wear and ensures that your bike travels in a straight line without any wobble. Even if there is a slight wobble, get your wheels balanced or ‘trued’.
- Keeping the optimum pressure plays a key role to return decent fuel economy.
- Make sure that your motorcycle brake pads and are in good shape and brake fluid is well topped up.
Afterall your bike is your best pal and keeping it in good shape is completely on you !
