BOXER BM 125 User Manual page 19

How to Ride Your Bike
Fuel Saving Tips :
A well maintained vehicle and good driving 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/h
• 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.
• Ensure choke lever is in 'OFF' condition after engine
gets warm.
How to check mileage (Fuel efficiency)
Practical way to calculate the mileage is to be done by
following the "Full Tank to Full Tank" checking method.
• Fill the fuel tank completely up to the brim to a
specified point.
• Note the odometer reading.
• Run the bike for defined kilometers.(say 100 km.)
• Fill the fuel tank completely again at the same fuel
filling station up to the brim & again to the specified
point. Specified point of filling is necessary to prevent
over or under filling.
• Divide kilometer run against the fuel quantity filled.
Optimum Shifting Speeds for best mileage
1st gear : 0 km/h
2nd gear : 14 ~ 17 km/h
3rd gear : 24 ~ 27 km/h
4th gear : 34 ~ 38 km/h
Ensure following maintenance points to get
optimum fuel efficiency from your bike.
Fuel Check fuel lines & connections for
no leakage.
Spark plug Inspect and clean spark plug.
Adjust electrode gap.
Air filter Clean air filter element periodically.
Engine oil Check level. Use oil of
recommended grade and quantity.
Brakes Ensure that the brakes are not
dragging / binding.
Clutch
Ensure correct clutch lever free play.
Tyre Always maintain recommended
Pressure. tyre pressure.
Carburettor Clean & adjust the carburettor.
Adjust idling RPM.
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