by Johan | Jun 14, 2022 | Engines and Fuel System, Mopeds, Motorcycles, Scooters
Next to the differences between 2-stroke and 4-stroke, the fuel supply is the next big thing about bikes with internal combustion engines. Regardless of its size or shape, your motorcycle or scooter needs some way to mix the fuel and air for proper combustion. This... 
by Johan | Jun 8, 2022 | Engines and Fuel System
You might have heard “RPMs” references a lot, but perhaps you’re embarrassed to admit that you don’t know what “RPMs” are? On a related note, you might have noticed that one of your dashboard gauges has this red area or a... 
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 11, 2022 | Engines and Fuel System, Mechanical
After a few thousand kilometers, your motorcycle’s engine doesn’t run like it used to. In that case, it’s probably due for an engine overhaul. But what is that? And how is it different from an engine replacement? In this blog post, you’ll discover: What an... 
by Johan | Feb 7, 2022 | Electrical & Electronics, Engines and Fuel System, Mechanical
DISCLAIMER: This post contains affiliate links. I earn a small commission from purchases made through these links. But it will cost you absolutely nothing extra. Many modern motorcycles and scooters have a particular type of ignition system known as “CDI... 
by Johan | Dec 6, 2021 | Engines and Fuel System, Mechanical
DISCLAIMER: This post contains affiliate links. I earn a small commission from purchases made through these links. But it will cost you absolutely nothing extra. Do you have a carburetted motorcycle, moped, or scooter? Then you should know that it’s got something... 
