Ultimate Bike Mileage Improvement Tips Volume – 1

If we say we (Indians) are very much obsessed with mileage of our bikes, we are sure most of our readers will say ‘Yes’.Is being concerned about bike mileage is a bad thing?Never,in fact bike mileage being a deciding factor for many bikers even now.Off late the mad rush of premium bikes made fuel economy a low priority parameter over looks and performance.But soon after the possession of their dream machine people start exploring the ways and means to improve the fuel efficiency of their machines.Here we are compiling an ultimate list fuel economy/mileage improvement tips.Understand the fact improving bike mileage is not a overnight exercise,but if you are dedicated you can reap maximum gain from each drop of fuel.Here goes our list.

Tip-0

Do you know what is the present mileage of your bike? If not spend some time to calculate the same, this will help to gauge our success.

Tip-1

Travel light,strip all unwanted weights from your bike/scooter.Clear all unused materials from utility boxes,luggage boxes and carrier.

Tip-2

Get your motorcycle/scooter get serviced on time as per the manufacturer recommendations.

Tip-3

Do experiment with different brands of fuel.You may notice there is particular brand of fuel will be best for your bike.

Tip-4

Ride your bike at recommended speed, you may have noticed the many bike manufacturers suggest the ideal gear selection at different gears.

Tip-5

Too slow and too fast will hamper your bike mileage.Staying in speedo meter green zone will return better mileage.

Tip-6

If you park your bike in day time.Look for cool/shaded area.This will prevent evaporation loss from fuel tank due to sun light.Some may argue that bike fuel tank is well closed so this is rubbish.Do remember that there is an air vent hole in fuel tank.

Tip-7

If you use chock during cold, take care to keep it into normal position as soon as vehicle reaches a stable speed.This will give an additional benefit, improved piston life.

Tip-8

Check the tyre pressure at least once in a month.The optimum tyre pressure will maintain optimum surface contact between tyre surface and road.

Tip-9

If you think your bike handle cover will give you better comfort.Be aware that you are paying an unknown price for this comfort.The logic behind this tip is your bike is designed and tuned without handle cover.So the engine response with accelerator position will be best with bare handle.

Tip-10

Well we have implemented nine tips.Now this is time for result check.Recheck the fuel economy/mileage yet again.Now we are sure there will be a increment in your bike mileage.If you ever felt any of such experiments gave you encouraging results do let us know in comments section so that we can add them in upcoming volume.Do let us know your opinion and stay tuned for second volume.