Tag: Motorcycle engine info
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A warning about leaving E10 petrol in your motorcycle for long periods…
In September 2021 UK petrol stations replaced the standard petrol (E5 grade) with E10 fuel, but why should you drain the tank and fuel system before putting the bike into storage and why is this vitally important with bikes running E10 petrol?
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What does a motorcycle cylinder head do?
What does a cylinder head do and why is it a vital part of a motorbike engine? The main job of the cylinder head is to hold the parts that allow the fuel/air mix into the engine and the exhaust gases out of the engine.
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What is a motorcycle cylinder bolt (and why can’t you reuse them)?
What is a cylinder head bolt, what do they do and why shouldn’t you re use them? The cylinder head is a vital part of any motorbike engine. The cylinder head bolts secure the cylinder head in place and keep it attached to the engine.
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What is a motorcycle cylinder head cover?
What is a cylinder head cover and what does it do? The cylinder head is a vital part of any engine (motorcycle or otherwise) and the cylinder head cover, although probably one of the simplest parts of the cylinder head, is essential to the smooth running of the motorbike cylinder.
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What is a motorcycle cam shaft?
What is a cam shaft and what does it do? A camshaft is a vital component of many motorcycle engines (basically, without the cam shaft the engine won’t run).