Follow the best practices that can help you ride with increased safety and higher fuel economy.
Motorcycle
SAFE RIDING TIPS
DO's
- Always wear a Standard helmet and lighten chin band while driving.
- Never use mobile phones while driving.
- Always keep rear view mirrors clean.
- Use both, front and rear brakes simultaneously. Applying only one brake may cause loss of control & skidding or diving.
- Avoid sudden and harsh braking.
- Always keep rear view mirrors clean.
- Do not apply front brake when cornering or at turn.
- Fill petrol at reputed petrol pumps.
DON'T
- Never use mobile phones while driving.
- Avoid sudden and harsh braking.
- Do not apply front brakes while turning a corner.
FUEL SAVING TIPS
DO's
- Drive in economy zone; at a constant speed @ 40-50 kmph in top gear.
- Check & refill tyre pressure once in a week.
DON'T
- Do not keep the clutch lever pressed while riding.
- Do not run the engine in low gear for long.
- Do not keep the brake pedal pressed while riding.
- Do not rev the bike during traffic halts. Switch off the engine if the halt is longer than 30 seconds.
- Do not cover the engine on the front and sides. This may restrict the smooth air flow to the engine fins required for air cooling.
RE
SAFE RIDING TIPS
Brake
- When down shifting to the lower gear, change the gear at appropriate engine speed.
- When parking the vehicle apply the parking brake and shift the gear into reverse or first gear.
Ignition key
- Always remove the ignition key, when leaving the vehicle even for a short time.
Clutch lever
- Do not drive with the clutch lever in pressed condition. It could result in excessive clutch wear, clutch damage, or expected loss of engine braking.
FUEL SAVING TIPS
- Ride smoothly & steadily at an optimum driving speed of 30-40 kmph.
- Avoid sudden acceleration & frequent or sudden braking.
- Avoid driving with foot on brake pedal.
- Avoid driving with partial disengaging of clutch (half clutch).
- Avoid overloading and driving at high speeds.
- Avoid over or under inflating the tyres.
- Do not keep the engine running at traffic signals during longer red lights.