Operation of your motorcycle part-1

SAFETY:

SAFETY INFORMATION

• Always wear full face helmet.
• Make your self easy to see.
• Ride within your limits.
• Keep your bike in safe condition.
• Don’t drink and drive.
• Do stunts in particular environment and make some modifications in your bike before ride.

 

 

PROTECTIVE APPAREL

• Helmets
  

  Children Helmets.

  Flip-up Helmets.

  Full Face Helmets.

  Helmet Accessories.

  Off-road Helmets.

  Open Face Helmets.

                                                                                     

• Eye protection
• Boots
• Gloves
• Long pant
• Long sleeved shirt and jacket
• Back / Chest Protectors
• Elbow / Arm Protectors
• Leg Protectors
• Knee Protectors

 

CRASH PROTECTION

 

Engine Protection

• Engine Bars
• Engine Casings
• Engine Covers / Protectors

Frame & Bodywork Protection

• Crash Protectors
• Exhaust Protectors
• Fork Protectors
• Frame Protectors
• Radiator Protectors
• Swing arm Protectors

 

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Operation of your motorcycle part-2

LOAD LIMITS-

 

 

• Maximum weight = 170kg (374.8lbs)

       (Including rider, one passenger, cargo and all accessories)

• Max cargo weight = 9kg(19.8lbs)

Notes-

When you are carrying cargos-

• Maintain your speed.
• Don’t be out of control.
• And never exceed 100kmph.

Remember these precautions-

• Check both tyres properly inflated.
• Adjust rear suspension.
• Try to place cargo center of the bike.
• Balance cargos.
• Don’t attach large and heavy items to the handle bar, Forks or fender.

 

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Operation of your motorcycle part-3

Instruments and indicators-

• Tachometer
• Speedometer
• Odometer
• Fuel gauge
• High beam indicator
• Turn signal indicator
• Neutral indicator
• Gear Indicators

 

Body work

Screens

• Custom / Fly Screens
• Double Bubble Screens
• Standard Screens
• Flip Screens
• Screen Accessories

Road Bodywork

• Front Mudguards
• Rear Huggers
• Road Seat Unit
• Solo Seat Cowls
• Under trays
• Belly Pans / Fairing Lowers
• Radiator Side Panels

Road Fairing Parts

• Full Fairing
• Fairing Accessories
• Nose Fairings
• Top Fairing

Bodywork Accessories

• Mirrors
• Headlights
• LED Lights
• Rear Lights
• Tax Disc Holders
• Indicators
• Tail Tidy
• Tank Pads

Race Bodywork

• Race Fairing
• Race Seat Units

 

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Operation of your motorcycle part-4

Components that you need to operate the motor cycle-

Suspension

– Always adjust the suspension according to load and always adjust the shock absorber position in sequence.

Brakes–

         Front brake – The front disc brake fluid . check it should not be leakage and check it Min level mark that is marked as MIN on fluid box, if necessary please change it .

         Rear brake – Measure the distance of the brake pedal in rest condition to take hold. It should be 20 – 30 mm(0.8-1.2inch).

Adjust it from rear brake adjusting net.

Others check

• Make sure about the brake rod.
• Brake arm.
• Spring and fastener are in good condition.

Clutch-

Normal clutch free play 10-20mm (0.4-0.8 inch).

Adjust it at the lower end of the cable.

Fuel tank-

• It should not be over.
• Should be no fuel in filler neck.
• Use unleaded petrol with a research octane no of 91 or higher.
• The use of leaded petrol will cause premature damage to the catalytic converter.

(Catalytic converter located in the exhaust system of the bike.)

NOTE– If spark knocks or pinking occurs at a steady engine speed under normal load, change brand of petrol if spark knock or pinking persists then kindly consult your mechanic.

— If you decide to use petrol containing alcohol (gasohol) be sure its octane rating at least as high as that recommended by your bikes company.

 

Engine oil–

Check the engine oil before every ride.

The level of oil must be between the upper and lower point of the filler cap/dipstick.

 

How to check step by step-

• Start the engine and put it hold for 3 to 5 minutes.
• Stop engine and put it on center stand on level ground.
• After 2 to 3 min remove the oil filler cap/dipstick and wipe it clean and reinsert the filler cap and
• Measure it must be between upper and lower points.

— If require then add the oil don’t over fill.

Tyres-

• Check tyre it should be proper tire and size.
• Check air pressure (when your tires are cold at least parked for three hour).

—If you will check reading when your tire warm then reading will come higher as comparison to cold one.

The recommend cold tyre pressure are

                       Kpa (kgf/cm2 ,psi)

Driver-    front 175(1.75,25)

               Rear  225(2.25,33)

Driver and one passenger – front 175(1.75,25)

                                               Rear 280(2.80,41)

NOTE– Whenever you check air pressure of the tire or before ride always check for tire tread and side walls for wear, damage

Check it- bumps or bulges in the side.

Cuts splits and cracks in the tires.

Excessive tread wear.

 

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Operation of your motorcycle part-5

Check list before your first ride of the day-

• Engine oil
• Fuel tank
• Front, rear brakes
• Tyres
• Drive chain
• Throttle
• Clutch
• Light and horn

 

After that starting the engine-

Don’t use electric start for more then 5 sec at a time. Release the starter button for approx 10 sec before pressing it again.

 

Staring procedure

For cold engine

• Put the choke fully on
• Lightly press the kick until resistance is left
• Let the kick starter return to the top with the throttle closed, operate the kick starter

For electric start

• Choke fully on
• Throttle closed and press the starter button

For warm engine

Don’t use the choke

Open the throttle slightly

Start the engine

 

 

Flooded engine-

In kick start bike

• Turn off the ignition switch and move the choke lever to fully off
• Open the throttle fully and crank the engine several times with kick starter
• Turn the ignition switch to oil.
• Open the throttle slightly and start the engine.

In self start bike –

• Turn the ignition switch on
• Make the choke lever to fully off.
• Open the throttle fully and crank the engine for 5 sec.
• If the engine start, close the throttle quickly and then open it slightly
• If not start wait for ten sec and repeat the procedure.

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