Well, monsoon is the time where you could feel like going for a long drive into the dense and greeny roadways. But even though we are going through the tough situation of dealing with the pandemic, you could still be driving to some extent to be refreshed. Just a few minutes of driving during this pleasant weather would instill your soul with complete calmness. Meanwhile, this soothing weather would also be harmful as it might lead to the breakdowns and accidents occur as the roadways are damaged due to rain. But you could avoid these terrible happenings by providing regular services as well as by protecting your two-wheeler. So, here are a few simple tips that could be helpful in maintaining your vehicle during monsoon.

SEEK FOR COVERED PARKING SPOTS: Avoid parking your two-wheeler under open area during the monsoon season. This is because rainwater could collect inside the vehicle and keep away major electrical parts, which could cause long-term issues. So, you have to ensure you always park under a shade or under the covered parking spots. You should avoid parking under a tree as heavy downpour might cause a branch to fall and damage your two-wheeler as well.

USE ANTI-RUSTIC PROTECTION: The raindrops and the moisture in the environment might rust and cause damages to the different parts of the two-wheeler. But most two-wheelers are made up of rust-resistant fiber bodies and their main metal frames are prone to rust. So, try to protect your two-wheeler by coating the metal frame with a layer of anti-rust protection.

TRY SERVICING YOUR TWO-WHEELER’S BRAKES: It is well-known that water could cause certain damages to the brakes of your two-wheelers. However, the brakes turn less responsive if the brake pads get slippery, rusty, or jammed. This is why you have to check the condition of the brake pads while servicing your two-wheeler. Most importantly, you should never brake too hard in the rainy season as it might cause the two-wheeler to skid on the wet roads. Well, two-wheelers just have drum brakes or disc brakes which is a general thing. If your two-wheeler has drum brakes, then you have to clean the inside parts of it. In the case of discs’ alignment, you have to ensure the correct amount of brake oil.

HAVE YOUR PROTECTIVE WEAR: This is one of the essential things to be done to ensure your safety. It is when you are good and healthy you could protect your two-wheeler and maintain it at a better level. So, you need to wear a helmet to protect yourself if in case you fall and a raincoat if it rains.

ENSURE TO CLEAN AIR-FILTER: The presence of moisture in the atmosphere could cause the tearing up and clogging of the air filter. It could resist the passing of clean air and make your two-wheeler to stall or jerk on by pulling the accelerator. Just clean up the air-filter routinely in the times of monsoon to prevent certain issues as mentioned.

MAINTAIN THE OIL CHAINS, HINGES, AND LEVERS: The watery atmosphere could rust the chains, hinges, and levers and restrict the proper movement of your two-wheeler. So, when you oil these parts regularly, it would help in retaining your two-wheeler in good working order. Otherwise, you could coat the battery terminals by using grease to keep the moisture away.

MAKE SURE TO CHECK THE TYRES: Checking the tires of your two-wheeler would help you to avoid skidding on the road. You should change the tires if they are balding or the treads are less than 2-3mm deep. Even the tire pressure would also affect the grip. During monsoon season, try to keep the PSI level of the tire a little lower when compared to the recommended level of dry weather. So, it is essential to check the tires of the two-wheeler often.

PRACTICE WASH AND WAX: When you wash your vehicles regularly, it would automatically avert the accumulation of dirt and much which could cause damage to your two-wheeler. Additionally, you could also do waxing after every wash as it would prevent the rusting and make the vehicle look good and help it to function well.