How To Improve Your Motorcycle’s Performance

Upgrading your motorcycle’s performance might sound like a difficult, complicated, and expensive task, but there are actually dozens of small things you can do to improve upon your motorcycle’s performance. And since improved performance leads to benefits such as faster rides and better fuel efficiency, there’s almost no reason not to make some effort to upgrade. If you’re interested in learning more, this guide from Mission City Indian Motorcycle® will tell you what you need to know.

Improve The Air Intake

One cheap but effective way to boost your motorcycle’s performance is to upgrade the air intake. There are several different routes you can take when it comes to making the upgrade, including a free-flowing air filter or airbox removal kit. However, you should keep in mind that changing the air to fuel ratio will affect your fuel consumption, so be ready to make additional adjustments as needed. 

Improve The Exhaust

While some motorcycle owners alter their bike’s exhaust port to achieve a specific look, there are actually many practical benefits to upgrading the exhaust. Namely, more horsepower, increased overall torque, reduced weight, and a slight decrease in noise level. There are several options when it comes to upgrading your bike’s exhaust system, so do some research to determine which is most cost-effective/practical for you. 

Use The Right Fuel Filters

Fuel filters clean the contaminants out of a motorcycle’s fuel supply before it enters the engine so that it can burn cleaner. We recommend using only filters that are high-quality and fully compatible with your motorcycle. Furthermore, you should swap them out frequently to ensure that your engines continue to function efficiently. 

Reduce Your Motorcycle's Weight

The lighter your motorcycle is, the more agile it will be and the better your acceleration. Small actions like not overpacking, not filling your fuel tank up all the way when you don’t need to, and swapping out your two passenger seat for a one passenger seat when necessary will make your bike lighter overall and result in slightly better performance. 

Take Care of Your Tires

Taking care of your motorcycle’s tires will help ensure better performance under all conditions. Not only should you swap out your tires when they start to get worn out, but you should also do what you can to keep them within the manufacturer recommended pressure range. 

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