You may drive your car every day to learn, but do you really know "her"? Today Helmet King will share with you the basic knowledge of motorcycle maintenance, especially explaining the functions of each component and the approximate maintenance mileage for the consumables that need to be replaced every day. Want to maintain your car more perfectly inside and outside? You must not miss today's article.

Tire

Tires are arguably the most important consumables for a motorcycle. You must know that the grounding area of ​​a motorcycle is actually very small, only about one or two cards. Therefore, the state of the tires greatly affects the state of the motorcycle on the way. Therefore, a good tire can definitely be said to be the most important thing for a motorcycle. For the inspection of tires, we can focus on two aspects, one is whether the "tread pattern" has been worn out. The function of the tread pattern is actually to make the tire have better water drainage performance so that the motorcycle can still maintain stability in rainy days. There will be indicator lines on most tires to remind car owners of the wear condition of the tire tread, car owners remember to pay attention.

The second most important aspect of tire maintenance is "years". Hong Kong is a small place with a lot of people, and the mileage of motorcycles is generally lower than that of foreign countries, so it is difficult for tires to be completely smoothed. However, the tread pattern is not the only criterion that determines whether the tire can continue to be used, the tire itself also has its own life. If your tires have been used for three years or more, you should pay attention to whether the tires are deformed. If the shape of the tire is not symmetrical, it is likely to indicate that it has been deformed. Continuous use can easily make the motorcycle unstable and cause driving accidents more easily. In addition to the shape, you should also pay attention to whether there are cracks in the tread, whether it is deformation or cracks, as long as the above conditions appear, your tires must be replaced immediately.

Yu oil ( motor oil)

Oil ( engine oil) can be said to be the most frequent consumable for motorcycles that needs to be replaced and maintained. The function of oil is to provide lubrication, cooling, and cleaning inside the engine. If the oil has been used for too long without regular replacement, the oil will deteriorate and deteriorate. Carbon deposits may appear inside the engine and parts will wear out. In the worst case, the engine may shrink or even explode. As for how to confirm whether the oil should be replaced, there are two methods. One: Refer to the recommended replacement mileage in the owner's manual of the original factory, and replace or make small adjustments according to the instructions. Another method is to check the oil dipstick to see if the oil has fallen below the minimum lower limit (Min). If it is lower than the minimum lower limit, you should perform oil replacement maintenance. Like tires, oil also has its own lifespan. Most of the oil life is about one year, even if you have not reached the oil replacement mileage within one year, there is no problem with the oil dipstick inspection, you should also change the oil for your car at least once a year.

Brake fluid/skin

I believe all riders know the function and safety of braking on driving. To maintain the good function of the brake system, you should take good care of the two consumables, brake fluid, and brake pads. First of all, let's talk about brake fluid. There is usually an oil cup on the handlebar at the front of the motorcycle. I don’t know if you still remember when you first bought the car, the color of the liquid in the oil cup should be transparent and clear, but if you find that the liquid in the oil cup has turned dark yellow or gray-black, it means that you should replace the brakes It's oily. The safest way, Helmet King will suggest that you can change the brake fluid every two years.

For the part of the brake pads, the thickness of the brake pads can be used to confirm whether the service life is sufficient, but this requires the removal of the brake caliper (abalone) to see it. Car owners who do not have the tools and experience are best to bring it to a professional master. Generally speaking, the service life of brake pads ranges from 5,000-10,000 kilometers. If your car’s mileage exceeds 10,000 kilometers, please take your car to a reliable garage for inspection and replacement of brake pads as soon as possible.

The Chain

Most of the cleaning parts of motorcycles, as long as they reach the service life mileage, they can be replaced directly, and the maintenance is basically completed. Except for the chain, in addition to replacement, it is more important whether the owner has cleaned it properly. As long as it is cleaned and maintained properly , the service life of the chain can be very long. The cleaning and maintenance of the chain should be carried out about once a half to a month (depending on the degree of your car!), you can use a chain cleaner and a towel to wipe off the dirt when cleaning. If it is in the rainy season, or if you have been riding for a long time in rainy days, you can also step up the maintenance of the frequency meter of the chain. There is a common way to clean the chain with WD-40, but if you are using an oil-sealed chain with a long life, high quality and high price, WD-40, gasoline and other volatile solvents will damage your precious chain instead . . Therefore, it is recommended that you still purchase a special chain cleaner and maintain the chain of your car regularly.

Air separator (air filter element)

For cars using internal combustion engines, air intake is the first ring of engine operation. Therefore, air intake efficiency is the key to the efficiency and performance of the engine. Theoretically, the more air that is sucked into the engine, the better the power performance of the motorcycle will be. The function of air barrier is the first barrier before the air enters the engine, and its function is to isolate the dust and impurities in the air and prevent impurities from entering the engine. If the air filter is not replaced for a long time, the airflow to the engine will be reduced, and the operating efficiency of the engine will be reduced, resulting in problems such as loss of horsepower and an increase in fuel consumption. The service life of the original air separator is generally about 5,000 kilometers, while the higher-quality modified air separator generally falls between 5,000-10,000 kilometers.

Burner (spark plug)

The last motorcycle consumable to introduce to you is the burner, which is a consumable that many car owners will ignore. The role of the burner is to ignite the spark to ignite the engine. If the spark plug is not replaced for a long time, your car may not start completely, which is very troublesome. Generally speaking, the burner can be replaced once every 10,000 kilometers. All the consumables mentioned above are sold by Helmet King, and there is also a professional team to provide you with the most complete installation and maintenance services. If necessary, the Helmet King team will sincerely serve you!