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Octane rating

Wednesday, 11 November 2009 15:05 MotorDoctor Team Guides, Manuals, Tutorials - Motorcycle how to guides and articles

The octane rating is a measure of the resistance of gasoline and other fuels to detonation (engine knocking) in spark-ignition internal combustion engines. The higher the octane rating, the slower the fuel burns. High-performance engines typically have higher compression ratios (and hence longer piston strokes) which requires higher octane (slow burning)

Last Updated on Wednesday, 11 November 2009 15:13

List of motorcycle rider postures

Saturday, 07 November 2009 21:24 MotorDoctor Team Guides, Manuals, Tutorials - Motorcycle how to guides and articles

The motorcyclist's riding position depends on rider body-geometry (anthropometry) combined with the geometry of the motorcycle itself. These factors create a set of three basic postures.

Sport - the rider leans forwards into the wind and the weight of the upper torso is supported by air pressure
Standard - the rider sits upright or leans forwards slightly. The feet are below the rider,
Cruiser - the rider sits at a lower seat height with the upper torso upright or leaning slightly rearwards.

Last Updated on Sunday, 08 November 2009 07:16

How to dry your bike

Friday, 06 November 2009 22:06 goymon Guides, Manuals, Tutorials - Motorcycle how to guides and articles

Ok, it is Saturday morning and you notice a few bugs and maybe some mud on your bike. Before you can go for a ride, you want to give the old ride a good cleaning. I always say, if you are going to make the effort you might as well go all the way and do it like the professional automated car washes.

How to prepare your motorcycle for spring

Friday, 06 November 2009 22:01 coolhead Guides, Manuals, Tutorials - Motorcycle how to guides and articles

Spring is HERE!!?

Could it be? Could it be true that this King-Hell-wicked-six-month-long-frigid-ice-storm is finally coming to a close? After last years "spring" I'm a bit skeptical but hopeful it will be here soon.

Last Updated on Friday, 06 November 2009 22:08

Tips for Shipping your Motorcycle

Friday, 06 November 2009 21:53 b_max Guides, Manuals, Tutorials - Motorcycle how to guides and articles

Whether buying a new bike, taking your bike with you to a new home, or going to a rally too far to ride to, shipping your motorcycle may be necessary in many situations. It can be very hard to find a good, trustworthy carrier if you do not know what you are looking for or where to start. Here are some helpful tips to safely and successfully transport your bike:

Last Updated on Friday, 06 November 2009 21:55

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