PREPPING YOUR BIKE
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Firmly suggest you to get your motorcycle serviced at the nearest TVS Motor service center before the ride.
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Take a short ride on your TVS premium motorcycle before the onset of the 9-day expedition.
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Check your bike’s chain stretch, belt cracking and sprocket wear.
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Examine your bike’s wheel alignment, tyre condition, tyre pressure and tyre tread wear.
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Ensure your bike’s suspension is in good shape.
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Make sure the headlight, tail lamps and signal lamps are in working condition.
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Fill up your tank at least one day before the ride and it is important to be aware of your bike’s fuel consumption.
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Check all cables and ensure that they are in proper condition.
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Make sure that your clutch is in order and adjusted properly without a trace of any drag, slip etc. Also, clutch cable hardness and wear must be checked.
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Check the engine oil and make sure that the engine oil is in good condition. Oil replacement is recommended.
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Coolant top-up must be done.
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Make sure that the air filter is clean and the fuel filter is replaced.
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Inspect your bike’s brake twice or thrice. Also, brake pad wear must be checked.
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Check the radiator fan rotation, battery condition and earthing connections.