motor cycle maintenance

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Unit 19 Motor Cycle

• Motorcycle Maintenance

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Cables

• Check cables regularly forkinks, bends and worn
  out ends.
• Especially check ends. If you see any of the
  mentioned problems, replace immediately.
• Do not ignore it till later time, as if the cable
  breaks during a journey, the result can be
  hazardous.
• Keep the carburetor clean.
• Every 1500m, get the carburetor float chamber
  and other parts cleaned.

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Spokes

• Check if the spokes are tight enough.
• If loose, tighten them or get them tightened.
• Also, check for the bent spokes.
• If a bent spoke is found, get anew spoke fitted.
• Do not try to straighten old spokes.

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Engine Oil

• Always use the correct recommended grade of
  engine oil.
• Make sure the oil is insufficient quantity.
• You can check the quantity of oil with a dipstick
  or inspection window.

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Spark Plug

• Clean the spark plug at regular intervals.
• Clean the spark points/electrodes with emery
  paper (sand paper)
• After this, wash with petrol.

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General Tips

• Ensure correct air pressure in tyres as per the
  owners manual.
• Ensure the chain is tightened.
• Check all bulbs. Replace all fused ones.
• Ensure that front fork (shock absorber) is not
  leaking. If it is, replace oil seals.