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CHANGING THE MOTOR BIKES OIL FILTER


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AIR FILTERS IN YOUR BIKE

Engines need air cleaners if they are to have a long and useful life. An engine running without an air cleaner is a bit like one of us drinking water and then eating the glass --- it can be done but isn't a great idea.Air filters for Harley-Davidsons vary widely in appearance and performance. Let use ignore the very subjective issue of appearance and only consider air cleaner performance. Air cleaner performance has two aspects: dirt removal and airflow capacity. If the filter does not remove small-enough dirt particles, the engine wears prematurely. If it does not pass a large-enough volume of air, the engine cannot deliver its maximum possible power output. The trick is in getting both, fine particle removal and generous airflow, while satisfying styling demands.Stock "paper," plastic foam and pleated cloth filter elements can all remove small particles of dirt. The main practical difference is the size required to both filter well and pass large amounts of air. The pleated cloth filter passes more air for a given size than either the factory paper or aftermarket foam filters. This is the reason for the near-universal use of the K&N-type filter design in high performance applications.The larger the filter surface area and the straighter the air flow into the mouth of the Mikuni, the less restriction on air flow. If the filter is large enough and air flow into and out of the filter is free enough, there is no significant flow loss and the engine can realize its maximum power potential. Examples of such a filter design are the Mikuni 2.5" and 3" filters. These filters, made by K&N, are large in area. They point the air flow directly into the mouth of the HSR42/45 carburetor via a short velocity stack. And, they are shielded from the wind by a large chromed filter cover. No filter delivers more air to the HSR series carburetors.Small area filters, especially if they are both small and made of foam or paper, limit air flow and, therefore, power output. Even large filters, no matter what they are made from, cannot perform well if the filter cover is too close to the filter material. The ideal filter/cover configuration would allow air to flow directly (straight) into the mouth of the carburetor.There is an energy (flow) loss each time air must turn a corner on its way into the carburetor. This loss may be very small but it is still there. This is the fundamental reason why very high performance engines have the straightest possible intake systems.So, when you choose the filter assembly for your Mikuni HSR carburetor, please keep in mind that function could be compromised by styling. The Mikuni filter design is the standard by which to judge other filters. It flows a maximum amount of air and delivers that air, as directly as possible, into the mouth of the carburetor.

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Latest Bikes In India

YAMAHA:
FZ16




















Specifications:
The ultimate degree of perfection meanseven the slightest feature has notbeen overlooked.
Engine type
Air-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 2-valve Displacement:153.0cm3
Bore & Stroke:58.0 × 57.9mm Compression ratio:9.5:1
Maximum output:14PS / 7500 rpm Maximum torque:14 N.m / 6000 rpm
Starting method:Electric starter Lubrication type:Wet sump
Carburetor type:BS26 Clutch type:Constant mesh wet multiplate
Ignition type:CDI Primary/secondary reduction ratio:3.409 / 2.857
Transmission type:Return type 5-speed Frame type:Diamond
Wheelbase:1,335mm
Suspension (front/rear):Telescopic / Monocross
Brake type(front/rear):Hydraulic single disc / drum
Tire size (front/rear):100/80-17 / 140/60-R17
Overall Length × Width × Height:1,975mm × 770mm × 1,045mm
Seat height:790mm
Wheelbase:1,335mm
Minimum ground clearance:160mm
Dry weight/Curb weight:126 kg / 137 kg
Fuel tank volume:12 liters
Engine oil volume:1.2 liters

Reviews :
This Bike from Yamaha has really touched the hearts of Indian Riders. Great aspects of this bike would be its DESGIN and POWER.

DESGIN:
Pros:
FZ16 is an example of a Perfect Balanced desgin concentrating the mass of the body at the centre and thereby giving untlimate control of the Bike to the rider. The looks of this bikes are Stunning

Cons:
The console (Digital Speedometer and Tachometer) , This desgin could have been made even better as customers feel it Toyish.

The seat could be a bit lenghtier for a comfortable seating of the pillion


POWER:

YAMAHA is known for its Excelency in delivering the most powerfull engines. Every one knows about the legend RX-100 ,Hmm Thats just a 100 cc bike and Its Generates 14+ps of Power which the 150 segment bikes do ..

FZ16 also delivers power of 14 ps @7500 and Torque of 14N.m @ 6000 rpm , It shows that the bike has a good low end torque.

TOP SPEED : 120km/hr

MILEAGE:

The Mileage Factor is not competative . In practical city driving Conditions it falls between 38-42 km/lit. In th long rides it give arround 46km/lit.

HANDLING:

FZ16 has a very good body centred desgin. It gives a very good control to the rider.
The bike has high end technology which arests vibrations at high speeds .