Yes, it is possible that you can convert your petrol-engine bike into a CNG bike. But the government does not give you the right to do this, only big companies have this right. By big company we mean the one which deals in bikes and automobiles. Because only these companies have the official right to manufacture bikes and cars.
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Can We Convert Petrol Bike To CNG
If any individual wants to make a bike or a car of his own choice then he will first have to take permission from the government for every compulsory thing. If you think of making a bike or any vehicle without certification then it will be called an illegal activity. And because of this, you may have to go to jail and also have to pay a fine. Now the question arises whether a petrol bike can be converted into CNG, the answer is yes it can be done. But the question is what things will have to be taken care of if a petrol bike has to be converted into a CNG bike.
Difficulties While Converting Petrol Bike Into CNG
If you think that it is easy to convert a petrol bike into CNG, then you are very foolish. There will be so much trouble in converting that you will feel like going to the showroom and buying a new CNG bike. But still, if you think that you will convert the petrol bike to a CNG bike then here are some points that you have to keep in mind while converting.
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Engine Compatibility
The most important thing that is used to run a bike is its engine and the bike’s engine is designed to run on petrol. So if you want to convert a bike to CNG, then you will have to work the most on its engine.
Fuel System
It is very easy to store petroleum in a tank as compared to CNG. To store CNG, you have to install a high-pressure tank on the bike. Such a system will have to be installed in the bike’s tank so that CNG can be easily filled and does not leak.
Safety Concerns
As you all might know, Bajaj has launched the world’s first CNG bike. Bajaj company also did many safety tests of the CNG bike before launching it in the market and only then Bajaj launched the bike. Bajaj even ran a 10-ton truck over a bike several times to check if the bike was safe or not. In this way, you also have to keep many safety measures in mind while converting petrol bikes to CNG bikes.
Regulatory Compliance
Before converting, you will have to fulfill all the requirements of the government. And let us tell you that fulfilling these requirements is not an easy task.
Cost and Complexity: If you make a CNG bike yourself then it will cost you more money but if you buy a new CNG bike from the showroom then it will cost you less. You must purchase a factory-built CNG bike if you are not a professional. So now the decision is up to you whether you want to buy a new bike from the showroom or build it yourself.