This is how to take care of a motorbike when the rainy season has arrived – For some Indonesians, motorbikes are the most functional transportation facility. Although now the rainy season has arrived, motorbikes are still the leading transportation option.
So that the motor can function optimally, there must be several ways of maintenance that need to be done by the rider. Astra Motor also shares some motorcycle maintenance tips throughout the rainy season.
Quoted from the official Astra Motor website, one of the main things that need to be done by motorists is to immediately clean the motorbike after getting through the rain.
This needs to be done because rainwater contains acids which can cause rapid corrosion of some parts of the motor. This means that the treatment to immediately clean the automatic motor can suppress the appearance of corrosion in some parts of the motor.
Next, continue to check some of the motor’s electrical parts. If there is really water in the electrical part, dry it immediately with a cloth.
Besides that, don’t forget to check the other side, especially the cables, whether they are open or not. Therefore, immediately cover the cable, because it can cause a short circuit when exposed to rain.
Well, for vehicles that use chains as rear-wheel drive, the chain is one of the important things to remember. Generally, vehicle chains are not equipped with a chain cover so it is strictly recommended to always clean the chain from all kinds of adhering dirt.
What’s more, during this rainy season, dirt is more easily attached to that part. Clean this side until it’s really clean, so that the vehicle’s speed remains smooth without disturbing noise.
For automatic vehicles, drivers are encouraged to always check the condition of the axle oil. Remember, during the rainy season, water has more potential to enter the transmission side or axle so that it can be mixed with the transmission oil. If the oil has been contaminated with water quite a lot, it is recommended to change the axle oil as soon as possible.
Source: republica.co.id
