Bike Maintenance Tips: Do these 5 tasks at home, you will save up to ₹ 10,000 every year

Nowadays, owning a bike has become expensive. The cost of basic service in the service center for every 3000-5000 kilometers reaches Rs 800 to Rs 1500. If you go to a mechanic even once a month, you can easily spend Rs 5,000 to Rs 10,000 or more in a year. But the good thing is that you can easily do many important maintenance works of the bike at home.

Especially things like chain cleaning and lubrication, engine oil check, tire pressure, brakes, air filter can be completed in 30-60 minutes on Sunday holidays. This will not only save money but your bike will run smoother for a longer time, fuel efficiency will increase and the risk of breakdown will also reduce.

advantage of diy

Doing maintenance at home saves mechanic labor charges, avoids overcharging of parts and helps you understand your bike better. Many riders say that through DIY (Do It Yourself) maintenance, five to seven thousand rupees can easily be saved annually. It will take some time in the beginning, but once you get used to it, it will become a fun and beneficial hobby. Let us know in detail the easy and effective tips for bike maintenance.

chain maintenance

Chain is the main part of power transmission. Dry or dirty chains cause power loss, excessive wear and noise. Spray kerosene, diesel or chain cleaner on the chain. Do not apply too much oil, otherwise dust will stick. Let it dry for 15-20 minutes and wipe off the excess. Normally there should be 20-30 mm slack. This increases the life of the chain and the ride remains silent.

Engine Oil Check and Change

Oil keeps the engine cool and lubricated. Check level every 1000 km. Park the bike at a level place, let the engine cool down. Remove the dipstick, wipe it, reinsert it and take it out again. Top up if the level is low. Complete oil change every 3000-5000 km or 3-6 months. Drain the old oil in a hot engine, install a new filter and fill with fresh oil of the recommended grade. This improves engine performance and increases fuel efficiency.

tire pressure

Check tire pressure every week. See PSI written on sidewall. Almost all bikes have front 29-32 and rear 33-36 PSI. Check with cold tyres. Due to wrong pressure, tires wear quickly and mileage falls. Replace tire if tread depth is less than 2 mm.

Breaks and other tips

Check brake pad thickness and fluid level. Clean the air filter every 2000-3000 km. Dirty filter reduces power. Keep battery terminals clean. Wash the bike gently, do not pour high pressure water on the chain. Check bolts tightness and inspect spark plugs.