Essential Maintenance Tips for Your Two-Wheeler

Weekly checks

• Tyre pressure (cold) and tread condition
• Brake operation and lever play
• Lights, horn and indicators
• Chain tension and lubrication

Engine oil

Use the grade specified in your manual and change it at the recommended interval — sooner in dusty or heavy-traffic conditions. Check the level on the sight glass or dipstick monthly.

Chain care

Clean the chain with a suitable cleaner and lubricate it every few hundred kilometres, and after riding in rain. A loose or dry chain wastes fuel and wears sprockets faster.

Monsoon precautions

• Avoid riding through deep water
• Lubricate the chain after wet rides
• Check brakes after riding through water
• Park under cover to protect electricals

Storage

If parking for weeks, keep the tank full to prevent rust, disconnect or trickle-charge the battery, and keep tyres inflated.