Leave Motorbikes On Year-End Holidays? Pay Attention To This

Photo illustration of vehicle maintenance.(Photo: Piaggio)

JAKARTA The end of the year is often a moment to enjoy a long vacation with family. However, it is not uncommon for private vehicles, such as motorbikes, to be left at home during the trip. Although it looks trivial, letting motorbikes without care when left can have an impact on vehicle performance when reused.

To avoid this problem, Piaggio Indonesia shares some practical tips so that the motorcycle remains in top condition even though it is left during the holidays. The following are the steps presented through its official statement, Monday, December 30.

So what? Let's look below.

Conditions of tanks and electricity

Things that must be considered when leaving the house for more than a month, owners of oil-fueled vehicles should not drain the tank until it is empty to avoid corrosion. Meanwhile, for electric vehicles such as Vespa Elettrica, drivers are advised to charge their batteries to full, then remove and store them in the shade to avoid high self-discharge.

Make sure the bike remains clean

Before leaving the vehicle at home, make sure the vehicle is washed first. However, washing must also be in the right way, such as ensuring the engine's temperature is not hot when washed, using low pressure water so that the body paint is not peeled off, as well as high pressure water to clean the CVT on the automatic motor and also the wheel area. For optimal results, use a different cloth or sponge when wiping the body and bottom of the motorbike in order to avoid the risk of berets. After that, keep your vehicle in a shady and safe place and cover the wheel of the vehicle on a base.

Make sure some important components are in good condition

After leaving other two-wheeled vehicles at home during the year-end holidays, make sure to check important components, starting from lighting and sein lights, horns, to batteries for electric motors before returning to activity.

In addition, don't forget to replace engine oil, transmission gear oil, and busy if necessary. Also check the condition of the radiator water, steering handlebars, canvas and brake oil, as well as the quality of the tires and the pressure of the wind inside.

"To ensure a safe and comfortable driving experience at all times, vehicle owners need to take care of private vehicles before going on vacation. For Piaggio Group Brands drivers, we recommend taking care of vehicles regularly," said PR & Communications Manager of PT. Piaggio Indonesia Ayu Hapsari.