How to Jumpstart Your Two-Wheeler

Can you think of anything worse than kick-starting your bike repeatedly only to hear the engine splutter? If you cannot get your two-wheeler to cooperate, you need to look at your bike’s battery. When the battery runs out of charge or wires become loose, you become stranded without a functional two-wheeler. Let’s look at how you can jumpstart your bike:

Most people choose to jumpstart their bikes with the help of another two-wheeler. Once somebody agrees to help you, make sure both bikes are off and in neutral. Use a jumper cable to connect the battery terminals of both bikes. Start the other two-wheeler and rev the engine for a few moments. You can then try to start yours as well. Once your vehicle starts running, disconnect the cables and head to the nearest garage to get the bike checked. Remember that only another two-wheeler can assist with this method. A car’s battery has more power and could damage your vehicle’s battery and engine.

If you want to stay self-sufficient, you can get yourself a portable jump starter kit and keep it with your bike. The kit works like a battery pack or power bank and charges your bike’s battery. The jump starter kit is especially useful in emergencies or when you’re already on the road.

If you don’t have access to jumper cables, you can always try to jumpstart your bike with momentum. Ask somebody to push you on an empty road while you keep your bike in second gear and hold the clutch. Ideally, try this on a street that slopes downwards. As your two-wheeler starts moving, release the clutch and let it pick up some speed. After it gathers momentum, you can start the bike and keep going. 

These tips can help if you have a dead battery. Other issues may cause your bike to stop in the middle of nowhere. If this happens, you can rely on your insurance company to help you. With a comprehensive policy, you could be eligible for roadside assistance. You can call your insurance company and ask them to send somebody to help you.

Your bike may not function well if you have low tyre pressure or tight brakes. Dirty engine oil and an untuned carburettor can further complicate matters. Minor issues can cause the engine to break down, which becomes costly to repair or replace. Whenever you purchase insurance for your bike, you need to get engine protection cover. Engine and gearbox protection cover come as add-ons with your comprehensive policy. Although the coverage could impact your premium, the engine protection cover benefits outweigh the cost.

Nobody enjoys getting stranded due to vehicle trouble. You can always rely on your Zuno two-wheeler policy to help you look after your finances and bike. Our comprehensive policy offers bike engine insurance to help you deal with engine issues. Always check the policy inclusions and choose suitable add-ons before paying the premium.

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