Motorcycle Engine - 4 Stroke Engine Components

The four strokes of a single cylinder engine is explained online for more no of times than you imagine. However when I am looking for a clear diagram to explain the components involved, to a fellow rider or someone newly into this domain, I always find it difficult to find a decent (read cleaner) diagram. So while browsing online I  came across a simple animation, from which I took the below screenshots. I could have taken screenshot of all four cycles but I just wanted one shot to identify the components involved, videos can be looked up from youtube any day. Hope you find this useful as well.

Understanding Her Will Definitely Help You Build A Life Long Relationship ;)

Sid

Some Wise Quotes - Lets Get Wise !

There are trillion (...more than that actually) quotations from successful and inspirational people who have walked the planet. I feel quotes/sayings by such people are like beacons of wisdom, that guides us during times we are seeking a sign before we take decisions, on things which might be very important to us. However in my case not every quote I read, clicks with me. Its just few sayings, which I have come to realise myself during my own journey of life, that I keep close by as a reminder. Few of such messages from the wise men and women am sharing here..

Be Successful in Your Own Terms,

Sid

Happiness as I know it :)

" In the spur of the moment, I feel perfect being on the saddle, rolling the throttle a wee bit more, leaning onto the corners, feeling the butterflies in the stomach, sipping in the beautiful sight and sound of nature and from the deepest part of my heart thanking God, for having lived this moment. Being grateful for being blessed with good health, wealth (to be able to afford to do what I do), and most importantly, consciousness to acknowledge and appreciate this experience. What more could I ask for?!!...nothing really. I do feel pity for people who go through the same experiences and yet, later it is recalled as a mere commotion when they end up comparing their journey with someone else's,... maybe with someone on a more expensive motorcycle, or with someone who rolls more luxuriously or someone who had better company or someone who rolls in a larger group, etc. Basically, such people miss the point of life itself. It is not defined in a book (well, I wish it were) what will actually make you happy and content, so you must know this....something that made you smile like a kid is possibly what makes you happy. That is it! It could be something simple like rolling your old bicycle down a known lane with an old friend, or it could be cruising in a drop-top on the highway, or, like (in my case,) being on the saddle and a long road ahead with no sense of time. The rest is immaterial. Yet we (of course, even I) sometimes fall for the unimportant variables of the happiness formula,...which brand, how much power, which route, etc, and decide to let go of the whole experience altogether. Was it really worth those bits?! Well...I don't think so. So why not give this thought a chance: "just be happy with what you have, go as far as you can currently afford to go and with whoever is with you"! Trust me...you will be a happy biker, I promise you that. How do I know this, cause I live with this philosophy:) "

Keep Rolling and Don't forget to smile n wave when our paths cross,

Sid

Tyre Size Conversion - mm to inches

Tyre Size Conversion
Tyre size conversion from metric to inche is very confusing and can not be done by simple conversion from MM to Inch. please use the table below to find out equivalent size. the major difference is that tyres with metric size are generally low profile tyres and Inch system was used earlier when tyres had square profile i.e. aspect ratio of 100%. Approximate equivalent tyre sizes are mentioned below

Motorcycle Tire Size Conversion Chart

Street Tire Sizes - 

Front

Alphabetical---Metric-----Std Inch

MH90-----------80/90------2.50/2.75

MJ90-----------90/90------2.75/3.00

MM90-----------100/90-----3.25/3.50

MN90-----------110/90-----3.75/4.00

MR90-----------120/90-----4.25/4.50

MT90-----------130/90-----5.00/5.10


Rear

Alphabetical---Metric-----Std Inch

MN90-----------110/90-----3.75/4.25

MP85-----------120/80-----4.50/4.75

MP85-----------120/90-----4.50/4.75

MT90-----------130/90-----5.00/5.10

MU90-----------140/90-----5.50/6.00

MV85-----------150/80-----6.00/6.25

MV85-----------150/90-----6.00/6.25


Disclaimer:

The above tire size conversion chart does not mean that these tires are universally interchangeable. They are to give you a point of reference when upgrading your older tires. Consult your motorcycle's manual or manufacturer's customer service department for correct replacements for original equipment tires.
Critical clearances, motorcycle compatibility and stability, load-bearing capacity, speed rating, radial vs. non-radial, pattern and tread compound requirements, inflation recommendations, and front-to-rear tire matching will all vary with tire selection.

Wrong selection can result in tire failure, loss of control with serious injury or death. You can also contact the manufacturer of the tires you want to put on your bike. They have reps dedicated to this stuff.


Courtesy: A post by user princesirohi on www.xbhp.com

Cheers,

Sid

Weekend - late-night-after-the-movie shot

Yep, the pillion back-rest is added due to popular demand:) Here is few more pics of the same at my building parking lot..

Rear view of the saddle bags and the back-rest

Those of you wondering, it costed me 700 bucks from an Enfield Genuine Accessory shop.

Ride Safe & Ride Long,

Sid