Buying a motorbike is just a small part of an ownership experience. Maintaining the motorcycle is an entirely different world altogether. Most buyers have queries regarding the servicing plans to be followed, which oil to use, motor parts that need to be changed, etc. They also wonder about when their motorbike needs to be serviced. To check on their own, they can look out for some of these symptoms, like hearing more noises than the wind while driving, or if the brakes are squeaky, disjointed, or there is difficulty in shifting.
The first and foremost priority is to follow the service manual completely as much as possible if you do not know precisely what the requirements of your bike are and what needs to be fixed.
Most motorbike companies prescribe a regular service period of 2 months or 3500 kilometers, whichever is earlier. This is the case if you have that much extensive utilization of the motorbike or if your motorbike stays unprotected and is always parked in an open area. If you have protected parking or keep the motorbike covered properly, the maintenance interval can increase up to 6 months. You should not compromise on the kilometers reading and should get your bike serviced every 3500 kilometers, no matter what.
But it doesn’t mean that you only get your motorbike maintained then and the rest of the time you use it as is. Most buyers think that if nothing’s broken in their motorbike, then why they should get it maintained. The simple answer is that the Motorbike service is all about ensuring that everything works perfectly when you ride the bike and, the most important point is to ensure that you can ride without any fear. Delaying the maintenance until something breaks can wind up being more expensive than a regular service. If by any possibility you feel some problem with the motorbike, such as loosened brakes, tightened clutch, etc., you should take your motorbike to the garage and get it fixed. Additionally, if you plan to go for a long ride on your motorbike, regardless of the number of kilometers you have covered since the last maintenance; it is always a smart thought to have the motorbike checked to guarantee that there are no problems left that can cause inconvenience during the ride.
The question about the servicing timeline has been cleared out that the scheduled maintenance should be done every two months to maintain a smooth ride.
Now, we need to understand what all should be checked and serviced in an interim servicing. The standard servicing of a motorbike includes checking the battery charge, whether all the hardware and electronics are working properly, cleaning of air filter, carburetor, and brake pads, changing all liquids including brake fluids, engine oil, etc. It also includes chain cleaning and setting, checking tire pressure, wheel alignment and balancing, and spark plugs cleaning. If all the above things are done appropriately, then the motorbike’s servicing is complete.
So the conclusion is to ensure that you get the motorbike maintained every two months or when you reach the prescribed number of kilometers and watch out for the key components of the maintenance. Keep the chain clean and well-lubricated, engine Oil checked, carburetor well-tuned, tires air pressure maintained, and the brakes working properly. You will not face any problems with your motorbike or Two-wheeler anytime.
Apna Mechanic offers you various levels of maintenance and servicing depending upon your specific requirements, from cleaning and lubricating your motorbike’s moving parts to performing a complete service. We at Apna Mechanic understand that you have your motorbike for traveling, not to let it sit in a garage for servicing. That’s why Apna Mechanic offers you a Bike Mechanic at Door-step with a 24-hour turnaround on most services.
