Many motorcycle riders appear to be looking to change their helmets beyond a stunning custom coat of paint or stickers. Paint and decals are cool, but they are not normally what is on the minds of those looking to upgrade their motorcycle helmets in terms of functionality.

In general, some of the best mods you can do to your helmet,  enhance the quality of the ride, protection and overall performance of your motorcycle helmet. Bluetooth headphones, reflectors or lighting, tinted shields, and comfort mods such as new cheek pads, liners and chin skirts for a customized fit can be included in these upgrades.

Lighting Kits

One of the wildest ways to customize your helmet is to add lighting kits such as the LightMode options available. These kits of helmet lighting look futuristic. Adding lighting kts in your helmet not only makes it look cool but also helps in the visibility at night.

Tinted Face Shields

This is probably the easiest way to transform your helmet's look, but it depends entirely on what is available for the exact model of the helmet you own. Keep in mind that shields will not be compatible with another model for one helmet.

Tinted face shields are easily among the first style and practical "mods" that those who wear full face helmets prefer to go after, if you like the look of blackout smoke, or silver iridium with a mirror finish. However, hold on to the transparent shield because riding with a shaded shield in the night or even overcast days can be more of a hassle than they are worth.

Helmet Skirts

A helmet skirt fits around your helmet's bottom rim, helping to deflect the wind from drawing up within your helmet. When riding in cold weather, these are particularly useful and can be attached or removed as needed quickly. Complete helmet skirts might be more effective than a regular chin skirt, but you might find it completely unnecessary in normal riding conditions.

These are a really inexpensive add-on, but again, they are only really helpful in cold weather or slightly reducing wind noise.

Cat ear Helmet

This is for all the cat lovers out there. There are no special advantages or disadvantages of this mod but your helmet will definitely look catty and attractive. 

Custom paint

This is where you can be as creative as you want. What do you want? A skull helmet? Done! You can have it airbrushed or painted. This will give you a helmet you want without spending much.

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Are you an officer, or an adventure junkie, or are you into long-distance bike riding? Whatever your interests are, we have segmented all the bikes in Nepal according to your choice. We have also made recommendations according to your favorite bike segment.

Commuter

Commuters are also known as standard motorcycles. It falls in the range of 100cc to above. Ergonomics are pretty neutral as it isn’t very forward-leaning or rearward reclining. Seat height usually is in the shorter to middle range and can usually fit almost everyone comfortably. It can be easily used for daily ups and downs. It is neither too big for the beginners not too small for experienced riders.

Recommendations: TVS Apache 160, Pulsar NS 200 and Suzuki Gixxer are good commuter motorcycles in Nepal.

Cruiser

When we use the word, readers generally have the image of Harley Davidson choppers in their head. Well, they are not wrong. Cruiser bikes typically has a little lower seat height, making it a good “cruising” around-town motorcycle, but with a little added luggage. If you are into a certain distant riding for the weekend, cruisers might be the ideal bike for you. It is comfortable to sit and you would feel that you are in the bike rather than being on the bike.

Recommendations: Bajaj Avenger, Suzuki Intruder, UM Renegade makes good cruisers in Nepal.

Dual Sport

Dual sport motorcycles are basically the dirt bike with headlights. It is used to ride in almost all kind of road conditions, mostly off-road. The seat height is generally a little taller to navigate the backroads and off beaten paths you can find on the backroads. If you have a thing for off-road riding, these types of bikes are definitely a green light for you. You can also try long cruising in a dual sport bike, but it will not be as comfortable as the cruisers.

Recommendations: Runner Hawk, Honda XR, Hartford VR is some good dual sport bikes available in Nepal.

Touring

Touring bikes are the big bulky, muscular bikes used for cross country rides or long distant rides. They offer a large amount of storage with easy ergonomics that allow you to ride for hours at a time. They will have the largest fairings to block the wind and weather while riding. They offer a large amount of storage with easy ergonomics that allow you to ride for hours at a time. They will have the largest fairings to block the wind and weather while riding.

Recommendations: CF Moto 650 GT, BMW GS 310 can be a good touring bike in Nepal.

Scooter

When we mentioned scooter in the list of types of bikes, you might find it odd. But the catch is, it is relatively same in terms of safety, style and commuting. Okay, let’s give them the title, “siblings of motorbike.” Scooters make a very good urban commuting. It performs well in the city road with a lot of traffic. They are lightweight and low to the ground which makes them easy to navigate through city streets without having to muscle them around all day.

Recommendations: Suzuki Burgman, TVS NTorq, Honda Aviator are some of the good scooters in Nepal.

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If we talk about a motorcycle's most critical and foundational safety feature, everyone would agree about the braking mechanism. So, by daily repairs, it is very important to still keep it fit. Both the front and rear brakes operate separately on bikes, which makes them less difficult than a vehicle for check-up and operation.

Many of today's luxury bikes have a front disc brake, although most commuters also have front and rear drum style brakes. Both types of systems run distinctly, so a particular form of maintenance is required for both. So, here we have the tips to keep the braking mechanism fit and perfect.

Drum Brakes:

Drum Brakes are a kind of internal expanding brakes, the most common type of braking mechanism. There are two major components of the device that require a lot of attention: Brake Wire and Brake Shoe Liners. 

1) We need to cut the braking wire from the wheel first, open the brake drum cover and pull out the brake shoes.

2) The next move is to carefully inspect for wear on the brake shoe liner. To measure the thickness of the brake liner, which should be at least more than 1mm, you should use a scale.

3) If the width of the lining is less than 1 mm, the worn brake shoes need to be replaced with a brand new pair. We suggest you to adjust them for improved braking efficiency, even if the thickness is less than 1.6 mm.

4) Generally, brake drums appear to collect dust and other foreign contaminants, which can decrease the effectiveness of braking. So, you've got to scrub it as well.

5) Now, close the brake drum carefully, assemble the rotor, attach the brake wire and verify the braking efficiency.

6) Using pressure exerted on the brake lever, you can check the wear on the brake cable. You will have to replace the brake wire if the lever is too close and takes more than average power.

 

Disc Brakes:

Since a powerful bike needs improved braking efficiency, it comes fitted with disc brakes that are a little difficult to manage. There are several sections, aside from the disc orientation, that can be operated and serviced by self-contained braking fluid and brake pads. So, here are the repair measures for the disc brakes.

1) For the correct level, evaluate the brake fluid in the tank.

2) Open the bottle, if found to be low, and top up the brake fluid to the correct level. Using a new pack of brake fluid at all times, as it continues to collect moisture over a period of time.

3) When filling up the brake fluid, be careful and do not let it spill on the body of the vehicle as it will damage the paint.

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Motorcycle helmets are supposed to be used all the time-rain, shine, mud pits, and heatwaves. It has the most critical job (protecting the skull and its contents). Knowing how to clean and preserve your motorcycle helmet will not only protect you from having a dank inner lining around your ears, it will also help to prolong your helmet's lifespan and get rid of stinky smell. Some steps on how to clean a motorcycle helmet are as follows:

Step 1: Motorcycle helmet cleaning materials

Getting things in order from the beginning, as with any production, can go a long way towards making the best use of your time when cleaning a motorcycle helmet. In order to clean the helmet, you should have a soft towel, toothbrush, shampoo, and warm water. These materials will help you to clean your helmet like a pro.

Step 2: Remove any electronics and external accessories

You should make sure to remove all internal electrical devices such as speakers, antennas, batteries, and the Bluetooth communicator units they mount before you wash a motorcycle helmet. In addition, whether you're working on a dual-sport or off-road helmet that has a peak, removing it and washing it separately is much simpler.

 

Step 3: Remove the helmet's interior

Although many companies have somewhat different styles, it rarely takes more than a few strategic tugs to remove the internal liner and cheek pads. Comfort pads and liners are attached with snaps in most situations, but others use hook-and-loop fabrics or even magnets. Be sure to check the owner's manual for details. Put these on the side until you have cut the cheek pads and mainliner.

 

Step 4: Clean the interior lining

The interior of a motorcycle helmet is always the one that needs to be cleaned the most. The padding of your motorcycle helmet soaks up lots of grime, from facial sweat to hair spray. Fill a sink, shower, or bucket with warm water and baby shampoo while washing the lining of your motorcycle helmet, and then dunk, rinse, and massage each piece of your helmet liner in the soapy water. For this job, baby shampoo works well as it is super soft, but also clearly formulated to scrub away sweat and hair oil. Let the helmet liner and cheek pads air dry when done.

Step 5: Clean the motorcycle helmet's exterior

Take the face shield off and set it aside after removing the damp rag that you put on the helmet. To gently work your way around the surface of the helmet, use a new, damp soft towel to brush away any remaining soil. Always make careful to use only warm water when washing your motorcycle helmet. The exterior of your helmet can be affected by some solvents and cleaning solutions. For hard-to-reach places, the toothbrush will come in handy.

Step 6: Clean the face shield

Most typical face shields have a protective coating of some sort. For that cause, and much like the outside of your helmet itself, when cleaning a motorcycle face shield, you can never use anything other than warm water. Ultimately, just using a damp soft towel and softly massaging away any dirt, grit, or smudges is the easiest way to wash a motorcycle face mask. As for the outside of the helmet, leaving a damp rag draped over the face shield for several minutes softens the remnants of the crusty bug and renders it soft, and makes the job easier.

Step 7: Wipe down the internal sun shield

If there is an internal sun shield on your helmet, it is actually not very dusty. Fast sprits of water and wipe down with a microfiber towel will do the trick if the drop-down visor has become a little dirty over time, though. It is better to keep it in place when washing unless you are stubborn in your determination to remove the whole sun visor since it can be a bear to bring back into place once removed.

 

Step 8: Reassemble the helmet

Reassemble your helmet starting with the dry liner and cheek pads. Reattach your face shield and any other pieces that you removed prior to cleaning.         

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