motorcycle engine maintenance

Each biker will want to mount well maintained and fuel efficient 4 stroke like a motorcycle. For those who use the motor as the operational vehicle, the vehicle would certainly expect a long life.

For the bikers, the designation for the riders, treating the condition of the engine and the motor attribute is mandatory. "After the motor reaches a maximum distance of 3000 km, the engine oil must be replaced," said Deny, the mechanics of the workshop Clinic at the Jl. Work Bakti, East Jakarta.

Well, there are a wide range of care and maintenance you should do regularly, such as:

A. Consult Busi Motorcycles
Busi is vital to the smooth running engine, "Check the spark plugs, if still suitable to be used, can be used again. But when it reached 12 thousand miles, spark plugs should be replaced, "said Deny a graduate of engineering machine (STM).

Note also the state of the coil wire that connects an electrical current to the spark plugs, if old enough, it appears there retakkan and hardening in the cable, should be replaced immediately.

2. Check Filter Carburetor
According to Deny, carburetor filter is divided into two, which is kind of wet and dry. Model of wet filter, cleaned using gasoline and oil lubricated afterwards. "Generally, the motor output in 1990-2000's, using a wet filter model like this," he added.

The motor output in 2000 was over, usually using the dry type. How to treat them fairly easily, which is sprayed with a compressor live. "But this model also has weaknesses, which must be replaced each reached 25 thousand miles and should not be exposed to oil or oil," said 23-year-old man.

Oil filter must also be considered, "the 90's Motor does not use the oil filter, but for this type of motorcycle to the top in 2000, using oil and filter must be replaced approximately every 10 thousand miles."

3. Check the chain and gear settings
Do not let the chain is too loose or too tight, "If the chain slack, just tuned. But if dry, simply smeared with a special oil chain (chain lube). Typically, the chain should be replaced when it reaches 25 thousand to 35 thousand miles. "

Hobbyist bike since elementary school, also recommend that you do not forget to check the condition of gear. "If it is sharp, quick-change, because otherwise the chain can break suddenly," said Deny.

Matic special type of motor that uses the V / Belt, the chain can not be set and must be replaced every 25 thousand miles. When the chain and gears are wrong, check all brake front and rear, replace if already look thinner.

4. Cleaning the carburetor
Clean the pilot and main jet motor. To set the type manually wind the motor (made in 90 to 2000-an), closed and open bolt setting wind slowly counter-clockwise, maximum 1/2 rounds.

For the type of vacuum, ie the motor output of 2000 to the above, as well as to clean the pilot and main jet. "The difference is only disetelan wind, for this type, a maximum of 2 ½ spins counter-clockwise," he explained. For adjusting valve 4 stroke motors, are each 12 thousand to 18 thousand miles.

5. Check the battery condition
Motors made in 2000 and above, generally have used dry battery types that do not require special treatment (non-maintenance). "But every three years, maximum, must be replaced," said Deny.

"While the motor that uses wet batteries, need to be checked every 10 thousand miles. The battery water when dry, is filled immediately, "he continued.

The characteristics of a wet battery is already weak condition, the motor can not afford the starter. Deny not suggest to force the motor is on the way in the push, because it can damage the transmission gear.

6. Heat Machine Motor
Heat the engine before it is run, no need for long, just 1-2 minutes. Its function, according to Deny, so that the circulation of oil to lubricate all moving parts in the engine. "No need to heat it for long, because it will make the exhaust pipe to turn yellow."

7. Use Sparepart (Spare Parts) Original
Although the original parts a bit more expensive, but you will feel satisfied because it is more durable and quality is guaranteed on appeal is false.

In addition to some of the above, Deny also reminded the bikers to always check your tire pressure. "The pressure is not too hard and not less, because the tire can cause the motor to be damaged."

The above treatments can actually do yourself, but if you do not have the time or do not understand how, look for a subscription service or the shop where you can trust. If you are friendly and diligent care of the vehicle, the motor on your pet will always look vibrant.