Reed valve induction system - Explained

Yamaha RX 100, the name still exits in the hearts of automobile enthusiasts and motorcycle lovers even after its production has stopped almost a decade ago. Still many people are ready to spend more than its original price during the time of its manufacturing even today for a well maintained one. Due to strict emission norms, poor scavenging and lack of fuel efficiency the production of 2 stoke engine is banned in many countries but this bike still remains as a legend in everyone's hearts. 

Oil cooler - All you want to know....

The term oil cooler and oil cooling became very popular in India after launching the Pulsar series 200 (discontinued) and 220 F from Bajaj motors. Oil cooling as we know from the name itself is cooling of engine oil by help of a special component called an oil cooler. Generally an engine oil will loose its viscosity if temperatures are very high than its specified heat range. As a result it may not be able to lubricate the mechanical components properly as specified. To overcome this problem and to provide better cooling especially for air cooled high performance engines oil coolers are generally used.

Reading a Tire Sidewall.

When shopping for tires, you need to know what the numbers and letters on your sidewall mean in order to select the appropriate replacement tire. 

Engine as a stressed member in motorcycles. what does it mean ????

Engine is a vital component in maintaining the stability of a bike. The weight of the engine is usually responsible for lowering the center of gravity. In olden days during the start of motorcycle evolution, it was placed behind and also in the front wheel, but eventually it got failed and in the end, placing it in the middle of chassis was proved to be successful for getting good stability and handling which was still followed till date.

If you consider buying an used bike...

As the prices of new bikes seem to soar, many of us would like to buy an used bike which may be a good deal for our need and daily usage. This thought is mostly prevalent among middle class groups since the price of good bikes exceeds more than their budget. Yeah, the bike which you end up buying should serve you better without any problems and has to last longer. So here are some facts and suggestions that you should notice before buying up an used bike.

Midship muffler - the technology behind.

  

Midship - Middle of the ship. The muffler is placed in the middle and close to the engine.

ECU - (Engine Control Unit) All you need to know in simple.

ECU-Engine control unit, is a control unit that controls your engine. It determines the amount of fuel, ignition timing and other parameters whether a bike or a car needs to keep running smoothly.

 How it works-

Overdrive simplified - And Suzuki GS150R - The only bike in India with this feature.

Overdrive can be also called as the highest gear in the transmission of a motor vehicle that is very much needed at high speeds and also for cruising purposes, which maximizes fuel economy and reduces the stress caused to the engine. It is an amazing mechanism in transmission that prevents deterioration of engine due to prolonged stress and high speeds while cruising  for a long time on the highways.

YRCS in Yamaha FZ, FZ-S & Fazer - Explained

The YRCS - Yamaha Ram air Cooling System is a new kind of feature which aids for better cooling in air cooled engines used in Yamaha's latest series of bikes in India the FZ, FZ-S and Fazer. This concept is quite simple and an innovative one. The additional attachment of a hood shaped tapered design placed at the cooling fin area of the engine projects the oncoming air flow while riding to the spark plug area where the temperature often rises to the peak. It also helps in better heat dissipation like a heat sink since it provides more surface area as far as I know. This set up along with front placed air flow shrouds directs the air flow perfectly to cool the engine fins.

Suzuki jet cooling system (SJCS) in GS 150R - explained.

Suzuki's 150 cc segment the GS 150R symbolizes a kind of engine cooling technology called as SJCS.  Suzuki's jet cooling system (SJCS) is being employed in these motorcycles to improvise better engine cooling. Normally a conventional engine as we all know is cooled by 3 different ways - air cooled, oil cooled and liquid cooled, But this is a type of special design which is being used in air cooled engines to enhance better cooling and there by providing constant performance. This technology is inherited from Suzuki's advanced cooling system (SACS) which is some what more technologically advanced version of it. okay let's see here in brief how it works.

Maintaining the exterior look of your ride. - car and bike detailing.

I personally came across few detailing products so wish I could share some of my experiences here. Maintaining glossiness and out of showroom finish for a bike or a car is really a tough job, but people who are really crazy like me for their rides will definitely spend some quality time to make it look like brand new all the time. Sometimes many may prefer to take their bike or car to some car and bike detailing centers to maintain its look. It may help, but the prices are really high when its done under ASC or detailing centers like 3M car care.This ain't a tedious job if you follow these simple steps. I hope this will definitely help you to look your ride brand new without putting hole in your pocket. For normal clean and shine process everyone can do their bit. 

Yamaha Ray - Overview & Specs..

Yamaha Motor India has finally launched its first stylish new scooter Ray. It’s the Yamaha’s first scooter model to enter into the Indian scooter segment. The Ray is very stylish, youthful and sporty. Earlier this year Ray was unveiled in New Delhi auto expo and has finally hit the markets now. The Ray’s seat height and other features were primarily focused on female riders. Hopefully the style of this scooter looks cool comparatively to the recently launched competitors like Suzuki swish, Honda Dio and Mahindra Rodeo.

Fully synthetic engine oil - Advantage & Benefits.

There are 3 types of motor oil or engine oil used for the lubrication of engine. Engine oil is the most vital and essential one for an engine to function properly. The three types in general are mineral oil - derived from petroleum based products, fully synthetic - completely artificial and synthesized in labs. semi-synthetic- a blend of synthetic and mineral oil in definite proportions. 

Generally an engine oil has many benefits like lubricating the engine, carries away the heat produced during operation, reduces friction, wear and tear of the internal components and keeping the engine clean, free from sludge combustion and carbon deposits.

The advantage of Ducati's desmo valve system.

Ducati - the one brand for best in class motorcycles has a special place in hearts among bike lovers and racers. Unlike when compared to other brands, Ducati bikes are always sportier and has superior distinct performance. This unique performance is due to a completely new approach and design of engine, its components and the framework of the motorcycle. I think that's the reason behind for its ultimate performance and also its cost against other superbikes. The Ducati is the only bike in market and in MotoGP championships to be equipped with a 4 cylinder V-twin type engine using a different valve train . The other competitors like Yamaha, Suzuki and Honda employ a 4 cylinder inline type engine in all their superbikes. Plus the Ducati's engines uses its own patented valve system called as desmodromic valve system which is responsible in part for its spectacular performance.

Nitrous Oxide Systems - A boost for your ride.

NOS or nitrous oxide - a familiar name among drag racers and those who are crazy about speed and power. This gas also called as laughing gas, was once used as an anesthetic for minor surgeries, yet now being widely used in automobiles and other propulsion systems. Many would have seen NOS system in action while racing in  the movie- fast and furious. Due to its superb property as an oxidizer, this gas is used in boosting up the performance of bikes and cars. Along with instant acceleration it also increases the horsepower of  engines. A nitrous oxide system is one which delivers NOS with right quantity to the engine. Generally air is required to burn the fuel inside the engine.

MTT Y2K Turbine Superbike - The bike with helicopter engine.

MTT Y2K turbine superbike is the world's most fastest, expensive and street legal production motorcycle. The exceptional feature of this bike is that it uses a helicopter engine to power itself.  MTT stands for Marine Turbine Technologies and is the only company to manufacture this superbike. The entire bike was hand crafted and it takes about 3k man hours to build one complete motorcycle. Each year the company produces about 4-5 motorcycles. Each motorcycle costs about a whooping 185,000 $ (USD) that comes nearly 92 lakh rupees according to INR.

Traction control - The technology which provides stability to your ride.

Almost all super bikes and cars nowadays are using a traction control system to maintain an excellent stability and also to provide better safety. I came across the word "Traction control" recently in a magazine. In that it was stated that all the race bikes which are being used in MotoGP races are equipped with a traction control system to assist better stability while cornering and sudden acceleration. Apart from that many top end cars also uses some kind of electronically controlled stability modules attached to it to maintain maximum stability and safety while if the driving situation goes out of control. In this part we'll see what a traction control means and how it works on your ride to provide stability.

KTM Duke 200 Vs Bajaj Pulsar 200 NS - A specs comparison.

 

Volkswagen's Bluemotion Technology - Explained

We might have come across the ads in tv and other media stating as Volkswagen Bluemotion Technologies. This technology for which Volkswagen has exclusively developed for its automobiles was quite impressive. In German 'Volks' means people and 'Wagen' means car. So together, it's called people's car. Similarly the Bluemotion technology also has its meaning. 'Blue' personifies our blue planet Earth and 'Motion' refers to the movement of automobiles.

The advantages of using a Nitrox suspension - Gas charged suspensions.

The rear shock absorbers on current Bajaj Pulsar series bikes are also popularly known as NITROX shock absorbers. These types of shock absorbers are actually called as ‘Gas Filled Shock Absorbers’. The visual differentiation between a conventional shock absorber and a gas filled shock absorber is a small canister (box) which is attached on one side of it. This canister holds a small amount of Nitrogen gas in it. Hence these hydraulic shock absorbers or dampers are called as gas filled shock absorbers. So what is the reason to use a gas filled hydraulic dampers instead of using a conventional one? we'll find out the answer here.