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-

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. 

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.

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.

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.

Why to buy a KTM Duke 200 ?

Why to own a KTM Duke 200? Well the answer is known to many. It is the most distinct bike in the country and stands intermediate between a  top performer and an average performer sport bikes ranging from 150cc to 250cc segment. While in comparison to other bikes in this category, this bike stands as a unique performer with unmatched specs and performance characteristics. The only European motorcycle that is available at a very affordable price with lot of technology and performance.

Spray paint can for minor finishes.

For minor scratches and touch up applications we can use it. Available in wide range of shades. Scratches are prone to happen very often while using our rides day to day. For minor and self painting applications, this surely helps and its easy to use.

Available in all leading automobile spares shop. Just pick up the correct shade and make ur art.

120gm paint canister costs 145 INR. For more wide range of care accessories and  products check the below link.

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Bike Modification - Pros & Cons

Many have an idea and will to modify their bikes in to a stylish one like super bikes and top cruisers. The idea is quite awesome but everyone should know the benefits and drawbacks behind modifications before modifying a bike. People who are not affordable to buy a top end bike generally prefer to change its look to a top class bike and also who like to make the bike their own identity. However they have to keep some ideas in mind before engaging in such tasks.

Engine Oils . Castrol Power 1 Racing - Fully Synthetic Racing Engine Oil

Engine Oils

Motor oil or engine oil is an oil used for lubrication of various internal combustion engines. The main function is to lubricate moving parts; it also cleans, inhibits corrosion, improves sealing, and cools the engine by carrying heat away from moving parts.

 Generally the engine oils are classified under three categories,

• Mineral type
• synthetic type
• Semi Synthetic type