Therefore, it is important to pay attention to certain subtleties of motorcycle maintenance, and in order to enjoy the pleasures it provides for even longer, you can pamper yourself with accessories. So what, when and why?
Three basic rules: lubrication, lubrication and lubrication
If you want a low-maintenance motorcycle, choose a scooter. Yes, it is not as fast and powerful as a real motorcycle, but the mobility and agility in the city, the relatively low price and easy maintenance can be features that perfectly suit the needs of those who want to ride on two wheels without spending too much.
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“Scooters are a great choice for young people and residents of big cities. First of all, because they do not require special care. For example, they do not need to change the oil, because there is simply no oil in the engine. Lubrication takes place by mixing oil specially designed for two-stroke engines with fuel, so the only concern for scooter riders is to remember to fill the special oil container. Such maintenance does not require any specific technical knowledge,” says Ramūnas Kieras, Xado’s customer manager.
And if you choose something more powerful, you will not only get more dynamics and speed, but you will also have to pay more attention to maintenance. For example, more powerful motorcycles with larger displacement engines will require regular oil changes. The interval at which this should be done depends on the engine capacity and the manufacturer’s recommendations.
“Motorcycle manufacturers specify very specific oil change intervals, which can vary according to engine displacement. For example, for engines with a working volume of 125 cubic centimeters, the oil may need to be changed every thousand or two thousand kilometers, and for engines with a working volume of one liter, the change may be scheduled every 10 thousand kilometers, but it is indicated that the oil level must be checked every thousand kilometers. That’s why it’s important to monitor it”, observes R. Kieras.
Special additives extend the service life
Compared to car engines, motorcycles often reach much higher revs. Car internal combustion engines rarely exceed 7-8 thousand. rev limit, while the engines of more powerful motorcycles can rev up to 12,000 revs. revolutions per minute, the most powerful and fastest reach even up to 18 thousand revolutions. This means that the engines are exposed to high loads, and their resource is also significantly lower compared to cars. However, there are ways to extend their life.
“The working mode of the most powerful motorcycle engines can be very dynamic, revs rise very quickly, and can also decrease very quickly. This is one of the reasons why their service life is much shorter than, for example, car engines. You can also imagine a piston operating mode that can perform two or even three times more cycles compared to a car engine piston, which indicates faster wear of the piston and cylinder itself.
One of the main functions of accessories for motorcycle engines is to reduce this negative effect. Additives create a protective layer that wears instead of the metal of the motor, so the motor itself is used longer,” reviews Xado representative R. Kieras.
Special additives not only extend the life of motorcycle engines, but can also help reduce some of the signs of wear that are already visible. For example, if there are scratches on the cylinder walls, revitalizers fill them and smooth the surface. In this way, the engine can be returned to its original efficiency.
A motorcycle or a scooter can be a great choice in the warm season, not only to provide an opportunity to move faster, but also to be a leisure activity. It’s important to remember that as much as motorcycles offer fun and opportunities, they also require careful maintenance, so pay attention to that and enjoy your ride.
