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7 New Year Resolutions For The Biker In You!

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Published on December 31, 2021. EST READ TIME: 3 minutes

New Year 2022 is almost here, and it is time for you to make resolutions that you can keep. For instance, if you are passionate about your bike, your New Year resolutions should help you become a better rider. To make things easy, here we have listed down 7 achievable resolutions for the biker in you. Go through them, remember them, and follow them by heart to have a great year ahead.

1. Regularly wash and clean your bike:

A well maintained and clean bike is not only going to look good, but also going to perform well. Keeping your bike clean will prevent problems like rust or rodent infestations as well. Rodents tend to nibble at rubber parts and cable insulation etc. The simple and easy part about keeping your bike clean is that you do not need to use a lot of elbow grease. While you do have the choice of spending an hour or two washing your bike, it is much easier to simply drive to your neighbourhood garage where they will wash it for you in return for a small sum of money.

2. Use helmet and appropriate riding gear:

Everyone knows that a helmet is very important when you are riding a bike. The government, with its strict rules, public awareness campaigns and the traffic police, have made almost all Indians aware of the importance of wearing a helmet while riding a two-wheeler. Similarly, it is crucial to wear proper riding gear, including riding boots, which provide a good grip on bike pedals and roads, riding gloves which provide good grip on bike handles, and a riding jacket for wind protection. Invest in good quality gear and use it regularly in 2022.

3. Maintain your bike to ensure it performs well:

Bikes need to be properly maintained as their fluids, oils and parts tend to wear down over time. Regular change of engine oil and brake fluids will keep these critical components in good running order. It is important to stick to the maintenance schedule provided by the vehicle maker because such mechanical breakdowns caused due to non-maintenance of the vehicle are not covered by bike insurance. You can get your bike regularly serviced at a company authorised service centre or at a neighbourhood garage that you trust.

4. Gift your bike a comprehensive insurance policy:

Insurance is not just a legal requirement in India. A comprehensive bike insurance policy is the key to hassle-free bike ownership for many years. With a comprehensive policy, you are not just protected by the legally required third party policy, but also your own damage cover, which will take care of the repair costs in case your bike ever gets in an accident. Plus, a comprehensive bike insurance policy also comes with an IRDAI mandated personal accident cover of INR 15 lakhs that can prove to be useful if you get injured or hurt in an accident.

5. Help a friend who wants to learn bike riding:

The joy of riding a bike multiplies when it is shared. So, in 2022, teach a friend who wants to learn how to ride their first bike. It will not only allow you to share some really good moments with your friend, but also help you hone your riding and coaching skills.

6. Gain more knowledge about bikes and automotive tech:

If bikes are your passion, it is important to gain as much knowledge as you can about the same. You can read about new bikes and emerging automotive technologies. You can find information about all this on the internet and on discussion forums as well as in automotive sections of major news websites. You can also subscribe to a few automotive and biking magazines if you prefer to read in ink and not in pixels.

7. Go on a bike trip to remember:

In 2022, get ready to embrace adventure, but safely. This is especially important if you have been cooped up at home for too long. So, go on a long road trip, alone or with friends. Just make sure you have bike insurance, the right riding gear, and are armed with the knowledge of the roads.

In a nutshell, 2022 can be an awesome year if you keep the above resolutions in mind. They are simple and easy to stick to. Plus, as long as you abide by all the traffic rules, you should be fine!

Disclaimer: The above information is for illustrative purpose only. For more details, please refer to policy wordings and prospectus before concluding the sales.

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