Bajaj Discover 110 Manual page 20

How to Ride Your Bike
Fuel Saving Tips :
A well maintained vehicle and good riding can
contribute a lot to the saving of petrol. Following are
a few simple fuel saving tips.
Good Riding Habits :
• Ride smoothly and steadily at an optimum driving
speed of 40 to 50 Km/hr
• Avoid harsh braking.
• Change the gear judiciously according to the
speed and load requirement.
• Don't overload the vehicle above the specified
payload.
• Use the accelerator judiciously.
• Cut off the engine if you want to stop for more
than two minutes.
How to check mileage (Fuel efficiency)
Best way to calculate mileage is by following the full
tank to full tank method.
• Fill fuel in the tank till the bottom of the filling
spout.
• Run the vehicle for 100 kms.
• Fill the fuel in tank, again till the bottom of filling
spout at the same fuel station and fuel dispenser.
• Divide kilometer run / fuel quantity filled.
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Optimum Shifting Speeds for best mileage
Gear Discover 110
1st gear 0 km/h
2nd gear 16 ~ 19 km/h
3rd gear 28 ~ 34 km/h
4th gear 40 ~ 48 km/h
5th gear Not applicable
Ensure following maintenance points to get
optimum fuel efficiency from your bike.
Fuel Check fuel lines & connections for
leakage.
Spark Plug Inspect and clean spark plugs.
Adjust electrode gap.
Air Filter Clean the air filter element
periodically.
Engine Oil Check level daily. Always use
recommended grade and quantity.
Brakes Ensure that the brakes are not
dragging / binding.
Clutch Ensure correct clutch lever free
play.
Tyre Air Always maintain recommended
Pressure tyre pressure in cold.
Carburettor Periodic adjustment of carburettor.
for idling speed & CO %.
Discover 125
0 km/h
14 ~ 17 km/h
22 ~ 25 km/h
31 ~ 34 km/h
38 ~ 42 km/h