How to Improve Your Motorcycle’s Performance
Improving your motorcycle’s performance has multiple benefits, including a faster ride and an improved fuel economy. The good news is that there are all kinds of small modifications you can make to boost your motorcycle’s performance. This guide from the experts at Boise Indian® Triumph® Motorcycle has what you need to know.
Improve the Air Intake
One cheap yet effective way to enhance your motorcycle’s performance is to make the engine intake more air. This can be done using a free-flowing air filter or airbox removal kit, although the latter option tends to cost a bit more. Of course, changing the air mixture will also change fuel consumption, so be ready to make further adjustments as needed.
Improve the Exhaust
While some people change up their motorcycle’s exhaust ports just to make it look better, that is far from the only way you stand to benefit from this upgrade. Improving the exhaust can boost horsepower, increase the torque, reduce your overall weight, and even make the motorcycle run a bit quieter. There are several different ways to upgrade your motorcycle’s exhaust, so do some research and consider your budget.
Use High-Quality Fuel Filters
The purpose of a fuel filter is to clean contaminants out of the fuel before it enters your engine, thus upping overall fuel efficiency. By frequently swapping out the filters and only using high-quality filters, you can help your motorcycle run cleaner overall.
Octane
Some bikers choose to modify their motorcycles to utilize higher-octane fuel. Higher octane fuel, usually called premium, can safely withstand more pressure within a combustion engine than regular fuel. Generally, a higher octane will mean better performance. Of course, a motorcycle cannot take advantage of premium fuel without these modifications, and trying to use regular fuel in a motorcycle that has been modified may result in engine damage. Think carefully before deciding if you want to upgrade or not.
Reduce Your Motorcycle's Weight
A lighter motorcycle will offer better acceleration and be more agile. There are a lot of small ways you can help reduce your motorcycle’s overall weight, such as packing only the necessities, swapping out the two-person seat when you plan to ride alone, and not filling your gas tank all the way when it’s needed.
Take Care of Your Tires
The older and more worn out your motorcycle’s tires get, the less traction you will get. Take care of your motorcycle’s tires by keeping them within the manufacturer-approved pressure range and replacing them as needed.
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