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Fuel Saving Tips
:
A well maintained vehicle and good driving can
contribute a lot to the saving of petrol. Following
are a few simple fuel saving tips.
Good Riding Habits :
• Ride smoothly and steadily at an optimum
driving speed of 40 to 50 Km/h
• Avoid harsh braking.
• Change the gear judiciously according to the
speed and load requirement.
• Don’t overload the vehicle above the
specified payload.
• Use the accelerator judiciously.
• Cut off the engine if you want to stop for
more than two minutes.
• Ensure choke lever is in ‘OFF’ condition after
engine get warm.
How to check mileage (Fuel efficiency)
Best way to calculate mileage is by following the
full tank to full tank method.
• Fill way tank full up to small mouth (brim).
• Run the bike for say 100 km.
• Fill the tank full again in same fuel filling
station, probably with same fuel dispenser.
• Devide kilometer run / fuel quantity filled.
Fuel
Check fuel lines & connections
for leakage.
Spark plug Inspect and clean spark plug.
Adjust electrode gap.
Air filter
C l e a n a i r f i l t e r e l e m e n t
periodically.
Engine oil
Check level. Use recommended
grade and quantity.
Brakes
Ensure that the brakes are not
dragging / binding.
Clutch
Ensure correct clutch lever play.
Tyre
Always maintain recommended
Pressure.
tyre pressure.
Carburettor Clean & adjust the carburettor.
Adjust idling speed.
Ensure following maintenance points to get
optimum fuel efficiency from your bike.
How to Ride Your Bike
