{"id":5769,"date":"2016-11-22T01:00:28","date_gmt":"2016-11-21T17:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp-testing.eztakaful.com.my\/?p=5769"},"modified":"2016-11-21T19:59:12","modified_gmt":"2016-11-21T11:59:12","slug":"motorcycle-maintenance-basic-tips-help-keep-safe-road","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eztakaful.com.my\/en\/motorcycle-maintenance-basic-tips-help-keep-safe-road\/","title":{"rendered":"Motorcycle maintenance: basic tips to help keep you safe on the road"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Malaysia loves motorcycles. In fact, nearly 85% of the country\u2019s households own one. They\u2019re convenient, affordable, and get us around much faster.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, they <a href=\"https:\/\/wp-testing.eztakaful.com.my\/en\/cover-yourself-from-the-dangers-of-the-road\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">don\u2019t always get us there safe \u2013 or alive.<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>But surely we all love being alive a tad more than we love riding, right?<\/p>\n<p><strong>All the more reason to ensure your motorcycle is always in great shape.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Experienced riders understand that a well-maintained bike isn\u2019t just about good second-hand value or fewer repair bills. A bike that responds accurately to your handling can make all the difference in dangerous situations.<\/p>\n<p>In other words, it can save your life.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Motorcycle maintenance is easy if you follow these simple tips:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Fluids.<\/strong> Regularly check engine oil, coolant and brake fluid levels \u2013 especially before long rides. If you need to top-up too often, there could be a leak or other problem. Follow the manual to change the oil on time as high temperatures, speed, heavy traffic and dust quickly destroy its quality.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Tires.<\/strong> Under-inflated tires greatly affect a motorcycle\u2019s handling and increase the risk of a crash. Always keep them correctly aired-up. Inspect daily for holes or tears that can put your safety at risk. If they\u2019re worn out, replace them sooner rather than later. Better be safe than sorry.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Other basic checks:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Oil the chain often with chain spray and tighten if needed \u2013 preferably after long rides.<\/li>\n<li>Check the lights, indicators, clutch and brake levers, gear shift are working properly before taking off.<\/li>\n<li>Clean or replace the air filter regularly \u2013 especially if you ride in a dusty or dirty environment.<\/li>\n<li>Recharge the battery if the lights dim, the starter sounds weak, or if it hasn&#8217;t been used in more than two weeks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Follow the manufacturer\u2019s advice and don\u2019t skip scheduled service tasks or essential repairs. It\u2019ll only cost you more later on, and your bike\u2019s safety and reliability will be put at risk.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Remember you\u2019re still exposed on two wheels, so be sure to have reliable accident protection in case things go wrong. EZTakaful plans offer extra payouts for traffic accidents. <a href=\"https:\/\/wp-testing.eztakaful.com.my\/en\/product-summary\/takaful-ezcergas-personal-accident-plan\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #008080; text-decoration: underline;\">EZCergas<\/span><\/span><\/a> pays up to <strong>RM1,000 a day<\/strong> if you are hospitalised due to a motorcycle accident, regardless of the severity of your injury.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">With a cared-for motorcycle and the right protection, you\u2019re ready to face the road with confidence and a higher level of safety.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wp-testing.eztakaful.com.my\/en\/product\/takaful-ezcergas\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #008080; text-decoration: underline;\">Get more info on EZCergas accident insurance here!<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Malaysia loves motorcycles. In fact, nearly 85% of the country\u2019s households own one. They\u2019re convenient, affordable, and get us around much faster. Unfortunately, they don\u2019t always get us there safe \u2013 or alive. But surely we all love being alive a tad more than we love riding, right? All the more reason to ensure your &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/eztakaful.com.my\/en\/motorcycle-maintenance-basic-tips-help-keep-safe-road\/\">Continued<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":5771,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5769","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Motorcycle maintenance: basic tips to help keep you safe on the road - ezTakaful<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/eztakaful.com.my\/en\/motorcycle-maintenance-basic-tips-help-keep-safe-road\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Motorcycle maintenance: basic tips to help keep you safe on the road - ezTakaful\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Malaysia loves motorcycles. 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