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Cylinder and piston health – compression check VS leak check

motoetc — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 12:25:31 +0000

Compression check is probably the first thing that comes to mind when coming to check a motorcycle. Compression check is done by removing all the plugs in an engine, and inserting a compression gauge on the cylinder. The starter is then engaged, spinning the engine and the piston is producing a compression which is tested. This [...]

Power of friction – best welding possible

motoetc — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 07:43:59 +0000

Here is a nice video that shows an unconventional method of welding two parts of a metal product. What causes the welding is the high heat caused by the friction of the two parts rubbing against each other. Look at the welding itself, it’s perfect size and shape, has no residue at all, and it’s pretty strong [...]

Beware of fragrance hangers

motoetc — Wed, 25 May 2011 11:54:58 +0000

Is it so hard to produce a fragrance tree that won't make a hole in your dashboard?

Some (I assume all) fragrance trees or hangers have a strong dissolvent that attacks plastic. Usually these are made to hang. But the product description doesn’t really warn you of contact with plastic but rather suggests you “hang [...]

Aluminum motorcycle helmet – CNC machining

motoetc — Thu, 05 May 2011 18:23:21 +0000

“But suddenly, a new contender has emerged…” (Seinfeld, The Apartment)

motoetc — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 12:11:28 +0000

The new revealed BMW K 1600 is obviously aimed to withdrew the Gold Wing as the undisputed touring champion. It’s not just a big motorcycle with luggage, these we have a lot, like the Yamaha FJR 1300 or Big twins like Harley and Victory tourers.

This BMW is all business. It’s full of electronics and comfort, [...]

Reborn (again) – Norton Commando 961SE

motoetc — Sun, 03 Oct 2010 08:04:01 +0000

A little confession before I start. This Norton is the coolest most beautiful motorcycle I’ve ever seen. To me, this is how a sport motorcycle should look like: naked, round edged, with a big twin engine, single round headlight, 2 side exhausts, one on each side, and preferably black with golden stripes and logo.

The former [...]

Marzocchi inovative front forks

motoetc — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 09:07:35 +0000

It was over 50 years ago, in 1949 to be exact when Stefano and Guglielmo Marzocchi founded Marzocchi Spa (Società Per Azioni – in Italian: shared company), which today produces leading high quality Mountain bike and Motor bike suspension products.

The successful company had declined since the late 1980′s, until two years ago, when it was [...]

Conquest 1200- First production motorcycle that can be driven on a wheelchair

motoetc — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 07:16:22 +0000

The Conquest 1200 has been designed for people with disabilities from the waist down and is probably the world’s first high performance production motorcycle (or tricycle more correctly) that can be driven from a wheelchair. Drivers simply roll their wheelchair onto the vehicle via an automated access ramp, secure their chair in the locking mechanism [...]

MotoCzysz E1pc- World’s Most Advanced Electric Motorcycle

motoetc — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 08:32:27 +0000

MotoCzysz who?! lets start with a few words about the company- Czysz (pronounced “sizz”) derives from the founder’s surname – Czysz. MotoCzysz is a motorcycle company based in USA.

The company designed two motorcycle models, one is the C1 - a 4 stroke advanced sport bike with innovations like counter rotating crankshafts (Thus, no noticeable [...]

Vespa scooter in the Paris-Dakar rally

motoetc — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 19:57:14 +0000

Vespa scooter photos from the Paris-Dakar rally of 1980 http://www.dakardantan.com/paris-dakar-1980/galerie-photo.html

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