Shortening the engine modifications Ages Motorcycles

For most bikers, the condition is still considered the standard engine brackets qualified. As a result, either willfully or flattery of friends, bear mengoprek machine.


Well, if you have this, create the appearance of fine anyway! But how his motorcycle after dioprek?


According Mangiring Siahaan as the General Manager Service and Motorsport PT Yamaha Motor Kencana Indonesia (YMKI), durability or life of a motorcycle destined to be short. How come you know?


MesinDijelaskan temperature, any engine modifications will affect the working conditions. For example, modification of the standard to replace the exhaust with the type of racing. The life of engine components to be short.

"The exhaust is used for high speed racing. In such working conditions, the engine temperature will rise or be higher than normal. Piston resistance is reduced due to such high temperatures. It's a basic example. Not to mention the other modifications," explained Mangiring.


Abidin Muhammad, Manager of Technical Support YMKI adds, modifications to the legs are also shortens the life of a motorcycle. Abidin pointed out, replace the wheels or tires with a wider size causes increased weight. As a result, the engine workload increases.


"Let's say you replace a standard-size tires. The dyno test must have been reduced to a PS, 'Abidin said.


depending on the individual

Abidin continue, if the motorcycle used by both (standard), then regular maintenance also needs to be done regularly. Age of motorcycles in top condition, can reach five years.


"The condition of proficiency level does not include replacement of depleted components, such as brake linings and tires. In essence, the age of the motorcycle is determined by the individual users."