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Know Your Motorcycle Getting information on how we care for your motorcycle

21/10/2024

đź“Ś The following are the Different Parts of a Motorcycle:

1. Tires: Tires come in various sizes and designs depending on the type of motorcycle and the riding conditions. They are essential for grip, balance, and handling.

2. Brakes: Brakes are responsible for slowing or stopping the motorcycle. They can be either disc or drum brakes and are found at the front and rear of the bike.

3. Engine: The engine powers the motorcycle. It converts fuel into mechanical energy to propel the bike forward.

4. Exhaust: The exhaust channels out the ignited fuel-air mixture from the engine's combustion chamber, reducing noise and controlling emissions.

5. Seat: The seat provides comfort for the rider, especially during long rides. It is an important part of the motorcycle for rider ergonomics.

6. Chassis: The chassis is the framework of the motorcycle, providing support to the engine, suspension, and other components.

7. Tank: The fuel tank holds the gasoline required for the motorcycle’s engine, allowing it to operate over distances.

8. Battery: The motorcycle’s battery powers the engine and accessories like the lights and horn. It is typically located under the seat.

9. Suspension: The suspension system consists of springs and dampers that absorb road shocks, providing a smoother ride and improving control.

10. Transmission: The transmission regulates engine speed and transmits power to the rear wheel, allowing the motorcycle to accelerate or decelerate through gears.

21/10/2024

đź“Ś Here are the Different Types of Motorcycle Drivetrain:

One of the most often asked questions in the motorcycle world is which of the three primary drivetrains—chain, belt, or shaft drive—is better.

There is a reason why bikes have different types of drivetrains; it is obvious that all motorcycles on the market have undergone significant R&D from the manufacturers.

1. Chain Drive:

Chains are perhaps the most ubiquitous drivetrain for sportbikes, dirt bikes, and certain cruisers and touring motorcycles. With only about 3% of the power lost during transmission, a chain drive is the most effective means to send power from the engine to the back wheel. They are robust, suitable for drag racing, and durable, making them the only ones used nearly entirely for bikes designed for off-road use.

2. Shaft Drive:

Shaft drive is undeniably the best low-maintenance drivetrain. Its fluid just has to be periodically changed as regular maintenance. Since nothing needs to be aligned after everything is bolted up, wheel alignment is not even an issue. A shaft drive is durable and will endure the whole life of the motorbike, barring catastrophic failure. Due to these characteristics, several cruisers and touring motorcycles also favor it.

3. Belt Drive:

Belts function quite similarly to chains. They are most frequently seen in cruisers since they are smooth, minimal maintenance, and require no lubrication. Belts may last for around 25,000 to 30,000 kilometers if used properly, or even longer with more costly carbon and kevlar belts. In contrast, you need to lubricate your chain every few hundred miles or kilometers, whereas a belt needs no maintenance other than occasional tension checks.

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Do not overtake in the following places:
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1)Avoid overtaking on bridges, bridges are dangerous places to overtake as you don't have other places to go than inside water or collide with opposing vehicle if other vehicles suddenly appear as you try to overtake.

2) ON A BEND: When there is a bend, please don't overtake no matter how clear you think the road is,it is very dangerous as you can't see the front, another vehicle may be coming.

3) ON A MOUNTAIN: like in a bend, mountains, hills are wrong places to overtake you can't see the front clearly and you may not be able to speed enough to overtake and avoid colliding with traffic from the opposite direction.

4) SHARP SLOPES: It is also dangerous to overtake as your brake system may not work the way you
5 WHEN YOU CANNOT SEE THE FRONT CLEARLY: If you cannot see the front clearly for any reason please don't overtake.

6) WHEN IT IS RAINING: When it rains heavily don't overtake because the road may be slippery and your visibility is low.

7) WHEN YOU ARE FOLLOWING CONVOY OF FAST MOVING CARS: Avoid overtaking fast moving cars in convoy it will be dangerous to do that.

8) WHEN THE ROAD IS TOO NARROW: some roads are too narrow to take two vehicles at the same time, avoid overtaking in these kinds of roads.

9) WHEN THE ROAD IS SLIPPERY: Rain, water, Slipped oil, swampy areas are known to be slippery, be cautious about overtaking in these kinds of areas.

10) AGGRESSIVE DRIVERS: Avoid overtaking aggressive drivers. These are drivers who increase their speed whenever you try to overtake them so as to prevent you from overtaking. These kinds of drivers sees the road as a race track, they are dangerous drivers and can easily cause road mishap.

For your safety and that of others, avoid overtaking these kind of drivers, you don't need to prove you are faster or better than him, please don't race to the Cemetery.

11)WHEN YOU CAN'T CLEARLY SEE A VEHICLE COMING FROM THE OPPOSITE DIRECTI

20/02/2022

BUYING SECOND HAND MOTORCYCLE

When you want to buy a second hand motorcycle please follow these steps
1. Check the tyres, they should be in a good condition without any puncture, you can also check the pressure.
2. Check the rims and spokes if in good condition.
3. Check the external part of the engine. It should be clean without any sign of oil leakage.
4. Foot rest should be well attached to the engine with all 4 arms and well covered with rubbers
5. Check the side covers they must be in good condition to prevent some short circuits of wires.
6. Check the functions if available. ie headlamp, rearlamp, left and right indicators, (both sides front and rear sides).
7. Check the dashboard and speed cable if connected to the hub.

8. Check the mirrors if available and well function.
9. Check the oil in the engine. Note; oil should not be in black colour that is worse
10. Check the brakes front and rear.
11. Check the crush cable and handle.
12. Check accelerator cable and wire.
13. Have your key.
14. Try to open the fuel tank using your key.

15. Try using the lock using the same key.
16. Switch on the ignition using the same key

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