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Simple Steps to Check Wheel Alignment in a Motorcycle

25th December 2020
"Tires that are unevenly worn out?"

Is the handling of your motorcycle odd? Tires that are unevenly worn out? A chain that makes strange sounds? Believe it or not, the cause of all these disorders might be a severe misalignment of the front and rear wheels.

We're talking to the location of the rear wheel in the swingarm when we speak about wheel orientation, and hence its alignment with the frame and the front wheel. The front wheel is not adjustable, but in the dropouts, the rear wheel can change. That's important for chain-slack alteration, but it also implies that the wheel may be out of whack.

In comparison, properly balanced wheels make the journey more comfortable because the ride would be easy to control and more stable with a properly aligned wheel. A non-aligned wheel, on the other side, will make you face tragic injuries and put your life at risk. Today, in order to have a safe and stress-free journey, we provide you with some easy steps on how to verify the wheel alignment of your two-wheeler.

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Steps on how to check wheel alignment:

1. To allow each wheel to spin freely, place the motorcycle on the center stand.

2. Double the string such that half of its initial length is its length.

3. Now tie this string to the rear wheel so that the middle of the folded end of the string is placed right at the center of the tyre’s surface area.

4. In order to make it stable at a fixed location, stick this end with tape.

5. Take both ends towards the front wheel of this string. The advantage of attaching the middle of the string to the center of the rear tyre is that, with respect to the front tyre, the two free ends of the string would now stop at the same length.

6. Attach both ends of the string to the ruler after you are finished with the above move and put this ruler on the front tyre surface area in such a way that there is no bend.

7. Ensuring that the rope is parallel to the ground, connected from the rear tyre to the front.

8. In addition, it is important to tie the string to the ruler in such a way that the distance between the two open ends is equal to the width of the rear tyre. As the front tyre's width is less than that of the rear tyre, there would be a difference on both sides of the front tyre (between tyre surface and string).

9. Measure the distance on both sides by using a ruler. Notice the original readings and spin the wheel a little bit after that. Repeat the process several times each time with regard to wheel rotation.

10. If the wheel orientation is correct, so that will be equal to the readings on both sides of the wheel. If the difference between the holes stays stable after many rotations, either your bike has flawless wheel alignment, or else it needs to be better aligned.

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New Upcoming Bikes in Nepal 2022 | Specs, Price Expectation

5th May 2022
"With a large number of sales, it can be considered natural for two-wheelers to come up with new models."

Two-wheeler vehicles (Bikes) are most commonly sold in Nepal. With a large number of sales, it can be considered natural for two-wheelers to come up with new models.

The motorcycle dealer company has made the engine model, style and performance of the international market the mainstay before bringing the new model bike for sale in Nepal. In this way, here we have tried to give information about three popular bike models that may come to the Nepalese market.

New Upcoming Bikes in Nepal 2020

Hero Xtreme 160 R

A few days ago, Hero  announced its three products to the Global Center of Innovation and Technology in Jaipur. It has Hero Xtreme 160 R as the new product. The company said Hero Xtreme 160 R will start selling the motorcycle in India from March.

In a discussion with international media, Rajat Bhargava, the business head of the company, said that it will start selling the Hero Xtreme 160 R motorcycle in the international market.

Hero Xtreme 160 R Specs

As for Hero Xtreme 160 R specs, this motorcycle has a 166 cc air-cooled, FI engine. The engine will provide 15 bhp of power at 8500 rpm and 14 Nm of torque at 6500 rpm. This new Hero motorcycle will find a speed of 0 to 60 kmph in just 4.7 seconds.

The motorcycle is expected to go public at the Nada Auto Show 2020 in Bhadra in the Nepalese market. Stay Tuned for Hero Xtreme 160 R price in Nepal

Hero Xtreme 160 R

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Jawa 42

Jawa brand is in the process of coming to Nepal after Mahindra bought the property and started production in the Indian market. Currently, in the Indian market, Jawa is selling motorcycles in two models. Jawa 42 and Jawa Perak are the models that will arrive in Nepal.

Jawa motorcycle is one of the upcoming bikes in Nepal and is expected to enter the Nepalese market within the year 2020.

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Jawa 42 Specs

As for Jawa 42, this bike has a 293 cc with four valves Liquid Cooled FI engine. This engine generates 27 BH of power and 28 Nm of torque. It has a 6-speed gearbox attached.

Jawa 42 Price in Nepal

The motorcycle, which is being sold in the Indian market for Rs. 1 lakh 56 thousand. Jawa 42 with single ABS NPR 6,20,000 whereas Jawa 42 with dual ABS NPR 6,48,000. 

Jawa Price in Nepal

Jawa forty-two is priced at NPR 6,20,000 and NPR 6,48,000 for Single Channel and Dual Channel ABS variants respectively. Jawa forty-two will be available in six color variants: Lumos Lime, Halley's Teal, Galactic Green, Starlight Blue, Comet Red, and Nebula Blue.

The Jawa is priced at NPR 6,48,500 for Single Channel ABS while its Dual Channel ABS variant priced at NPR 676,500, available in Nepal in three colorsJawa BlackJawa Maroon, and Jawa Grey.

 

Jawa 42

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Yamaha XSR 155

As the official distributor of Yamaha's Nepal distributor, Morang AutoWorks has started bringing in new models produced in the country besides India, Yamaha XSR 155 is on the list of potential upcoming bikes in Nepal to be brought in 2020. A motorcycle based on the platform of the WZF-RVV has been under discussion in the Thai market.

Yamaha XSR 155 Specs

The Yamaha XSR 155 has a chassis, inverted telescopic front fork, rear mono-shock, engine and some components from its popular motorcycle 'MT 15'.

It has a round LED headlamp and dual-tone fuel tank. A bike with a 155 cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine connects to generate 19 bhp of power and 14.7 Nm of torque. The bike has a 6-speed manual gearbox.

Dual-channel ABS, alloy wheels, digital instrument cluster, LED headlamps and slipper clutch make the bike a premium. It is estimated to be made public within 2020 in Nepal.

Yamaha XSR 155 price in Nepal

Yamaha XSR 155 price in Nepal can be estimated at 5 lakh.

Yamaha XSR 155

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Top 5 naked sports bike in Nepal | 2022

2nd May 2022
"Four wheels move the body, two-wheels move the soul."

Being unrestricted and upright a naked is always inexpensive as well as fun to ride; particularly with regard to smaller novice bikes. A naked middleweight can offer an elegant, motorcycling sensation that a constructed sports bike or tourer can not equal, while a super naked, large-capacity, or Sportster-derived, can provide superbike thrills but with upright comfort and additional flexibility.

Here, we have compiled a list of 5 top naked sports bikes:


Bajaj Dominar 400

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Bajaj Dominar 400 Specifications

Mileage

25.59 kmpl

Displacement

373.3 cc

Engine Type

Single cylinder, 4 strokes, DOHC, 4 Valve,

Liquid-cooled, Triple Spark, FI

No. of Cylinders

1

Max Power

40 PS @ 8800 rpm

Max Torque

35 Nm @ 6500 rpm

Front Brake

Disc

Rear Brake

Disc

Fuel Capacity

13 L

Body Type

Sports Naked Bikes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bajaj Dominar 400 Price in Nepal

The bike is priced at Rs. 5,98,900.

 

Bajaj Pulsar NS 200

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Bajaj Pulsar NS200 Specifications

Mileage

39.7 kmpl

Displacement

199.5 cc

Engine Type

4 - stroke, SOHC 4-Valve, Liquid Cooled,

Triple Spark, BSVI Compliant FI DTS-i

No. of Cylinders

1

Max Power

24.5 PS @ 9750 rpm

Max Torque

18.5 Nm @ 8000 rpm

Front Brake

Disc

Rear Brake

Disc

Fuel Capacity

12 L

Body Type

Sports Naked Bikes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bajaj Pulsar NS 200 Price in Nepal

The starting price of this bike is Rs 3, 29,900-3,95,900.

 

 

Yamaha MT-15

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Yamaha MT-15 Specifications

Mileage

48 Kmpl

Displacement

199.5 cc

Engine Type

Single Cylinder, 4 Valve, Liquid Cooled,

FI, DOHC

No. of Cylinders

1

Max Power

19.3 PS @ 10,000 rpm

Max Torque

14.7 Nm @ 8500 rpm

Front Brake

Disc

Rear Brake

Disc

Fuel Capacity

13.5 L

Body Type

Sports Naked Bikes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yamaha MT-15 Price in Nepal

The bike is priced at Rs 4,59,900- Rs 4,69,900.

 

 

TVS Apache RTR 200 4v

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TVS Apache RTR 200 4v Specifications

Mileage (City)

50.70 kmpl

Displacement

197.75 cc

Engine Type

SI, 4-stroke, Oil-cooled Engine BS-VI

No. of Cylinders

1

Max Power

20.5 PS @ 8500 rpm

Max Torque

16.8 Nm @ 7500 rpm

Front Brake

Disc

Rear Brake

Disc

Fuel Capacity

12 L

Body Type

Sports Naked Bikes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TVS Apache RTR 200 4v Price in Nepal

The bike is priced at Rs.3,67,900.

 

Hero Xtreme 160R

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Hero Xtreme 160R Specifications

Mileage

50Kmpl

Displacement

163 cc

Engine Type

Air-cooled, 4 Stroke 2 Valve Single

cylinder OHC

No. of Cylinders

1

Max Power

15.3 PS @ 8500 rpm

Max Torque

14 Nm @ 6500 rpm

Front Brake

Disc

Rear Brake

Disc

Fuel Capacity

12 L

Body Type

Sports Naked bikes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hero Xtreme 160R Price in Nepal

The expected price of the bike lands between Rs. 3,43,000

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Things to know about Motorcycle Drive Chain and Its Maintenance

23rd December 2020
"Here are some ways to maintain your Drive chain of a motorcycle."

Some of the most critical elements of a motorcycle drive train are chains and sprockets, and their maintenance is a vital aspect of healthy riding. For a very important job, they are used to deliver power from the gearbox to the rear wheel. A defective chain set can cripple your motorcycle, or the condition can even get unsafe occasionally. That implies that we have to take special care of this part, and we need to know about chain maintenance for that. So, here are some ways to maintain your Drive chain of a motorcycle.

Before going for its maintenance, we first need to know about the motorcycle chainset. Most of Nepal's motorcycles have a non-sealed style chain, while some of the luxury models have an O-ring type chain. Compared to the latter, the former one requires a lot of care, and the cause is the O-ring style chain's self-lubricating and cleaning technique. If your motorcycle has a non-sealed form of a chain, for washing, lubricating and wearing, you need to keep a closer eye on it. An O-ring style chain, though, comes with a little o-ring between the chain's rollers and attachment plates, which prevents the grease from locked for a longer period and keeps dirt out.

Inspection

We should inspect and adjust the normal chainset after every run of around 700kms. Place the bike on the main stand such that the rear wheel is free and you can rotate the wheel to check the whole chain. By touching it, you can verify the dryness of the chain and visually check the dirt and dust on it. You will determine, based on the amount of wear and tear, how long the device can continue to operate, or how long it has to be modified immediately.

Cleaning

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Grease on the chain meets dirt and creates the matter of a gunk form, which appears to build up around the chain and increase its wear. So finally, We need to get this gunk regularly separated from the chain. To clean the non-sealed style chain, we should use a very hard or a wire brush with mild soap, while an o-ring type chain should be washed with a very soft brush. A Quick Solution Grunge brush is indeed a good option for the fast resolution of the target. If you're using soap water to clean the chainset, after cleaning, you need to dry the chain properly with a cloth or blower.

Lubing

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We need to lubricate the chain with fresh grease after washing to making sure the lube goes well inside any pin and roller. When turning the rear wheel forward, you should apply grease on the inner side of the chain, which will ensure the proper lubing of the system. After that, using a towel, you can remove excess lube from it so it won't absorb any dust and dirt. You should also use a chain lubricating spray for the job if you want to make the operation smoother. After cleaning and lubricating your motorcycle's chainset, you can feel the smoothness of the power transmission.

Replacing

Even after cleaning and lubing. If your chain is still not functioning properly then, there is no other option than to replace the old motorcycle chain with a new one. Excessive tension or low tension may damage your new chain-set, so it should be balanced properly. After getting it replaced, take a test ride first and ensure that the tension in the chain is proper and power delivery is happening smoothly.

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