Get the most out of your motorbike after an idle winter

WE’RE approaching the final month of winter and you are likely chomping at the bit to take your motorbike out of the garage. If you are like most bikers, you have pondered ways to conserve fuel. While motorbikes are inherently fuel efficient, you can save even more money by adopting fuel conservation strategies.

Don’t delay your warmup

While just about every biker enjoys warming up his bike, it isn’t always necessary. You can jump right into your riding session without letting the engine warm up for more than a few seconds. Motorbikes are built to ride in an instant so hop right on and get right into your voyage. This way you won’t waste fuel and your bike will quickly achieve its optimal operating temperature. This will serve to boost combustion efficiency and improve fuel economy.

Decrease the cruising speed

While it is important to avoid unnecessary slowdowns to conserve fuel, you should also do your best to decrease your cruising speed. Cruising at high speeds is extremely addictive but it burns too much fuel. So cruise at the speed limit and you’ll save money on gasoline and avoid a costly ticket. Also, take care to not twist your bike’s throttle too hard or too quickly as it can harm your motorbike’s fuel economy.

Regular maintenance

Motorbikes operate at their peak efficiency when their engines are properly maintained. Bring your bike in to a mechanic for regular maintenance sessions. He’ll perform all sorts of upkeep on your engine and its surrounding parts. He’ll adjust the timing/valves, ensure that the air filter is clean, check your fuel filter and verify that the spark plugs are fresh. These seemingly minor details can make a substantial difference in your motorbike’s fuel economy. It is worth noting that some motorbike riders even choose to utilise a lower friction oil for lubrication in order to save even more fuel.

Be mindful of your riding style