Friday, February 18, 2011

Tips For Maintaining A Motorcycle's Engine

By Liz Smith


If you love your motorcycle, you'll want to take the best care of it you possibly can. That means treating its engine like gold. It's the heart of a motorcycle and if you neglect it you'll pay the price. Here are some tips on keeping your motorcycle engine purring.

Engine Oil: Engine oil will help you keep your motorbike part lubricated. It needs to be dense enough to hold the parts together and fluid enough to go between the smallest joints.

Be sure to be vigilant about changing your motorcycle engine oil. About every three to six months should be sufficient. Don't try to save money by buying cheap oil. It's not good for your engine and you'll regret in the long run.

Your motorcycle's fluids are also important to maintain. If you want your engine to run efficiently you should only use the fluids recommended by the motorbike company.

Your bike chain is a crucial part of equipment. Don't overlook it. The chain helps the bike in transferring power to the rear wheel. Always give your bike a close inspection before and after a ride. Make sure it's in proper working order. A defective chain can cause real problems.

Fuel: No matter how cliche' it sounds, using substandard fuel is like eating stale food. Use a high quality fuel to ensure that you have a smooth ride without hurting your engine.

Don't assume that you need to by the highest grade of fuel on the market. That doesn't mean it's right for your bike. Buy whatever type of fuel the manufacturer recommends.

Last but not the least, it is recommended that you purchase motorcycle parts and accessories from an authorized dealer. I am sure you don't want to spend a fortune trying to repair the damage done to your motorcycle by using duplicate/second hand parts.




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