by Johan | Mar 30, 2022 | Engines and Fuel System, Mechanical
“This bike’s engine has a compression ratio of 9:1.” That’s nice and all, but what does that mean? What does the “9” and the “1” stand for, respectively? And what is a compression ratio, and why does it matter? In this blog post, you’ll discover: The role that... 
by Johan | Mar 28, 2022 | Podcast
Listen to the podcast Just like the transmission, the clutch plays a crucial role in making your motorcycle run. But why do you need a clutch? What does it consist of? And what is the “clutch friction zone” anyway? Tune in to discover: Why you need a... 
by Johan | Mar 26, 2022 | Mopeds, Trivia & History
Quicklinks: Raleigh – A Brief History Common Raleigh Mopeds Models Raleigh RM4 and RM5 Raleigh RM6 Raleigh RM12 Read more about Raleigh Mopeds Raleigh Mopeds – A Brief History Raleigh was founded in 1887, and despite having the same name as the state... 
by Johan | Mar 25, 2022 | Mopeds, Motorcycles, Trivia & History
Haynes General Banner Ad At 100 million sold since 1958, the Honda Super Cub (AKA the Honda C50) is THE best-selling motor vehicle in history – even more than the VW Beetle and the Toyota Corolla combined. But despite this, there are some things about the Honda... by Johan | Mar 21, 2022 | Podcast
Listen to the podcast The transmission might seem complex – but it doesn’t have to be. Once you understand why you need it, it’s actually not as complicated as it might seem. Just like how the concept of gear ratios isn’t all that complex. Tune... 