Tag: Information and Help
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Choosing the right motorbike oil: What does JASO and JASO MA2 mean?
What does the JASO MA and JASO MA2 Motorcycle Oil Standard Mean? In 1998 the Japanese Automotive Standards Organization (or JASO for short) developed a grading system for motorcycle oils. The grading system measured (among other things) an oils ability to resist clutch friction (or slippage), protection offered against engine wear and pitting in the…
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Inside a Flip Front Motorcycle Helmet…..
Ever wondered what protects your head when your wearing a motorbike helmet?
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Choosing the right oil: Synthetic oil – what is it?
What is synthetic motorcycle oil? There are basically two types of synthetic base oil used in synthetic motorcycle oils. The most common is the Group 3 – which are a really a super refined mineral (also called hydrocracked), the commonest being XHVI, which is made by Shell and promoted by them as a synthetic, as…
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Choosing the right oil: What do the letters and numbers mean?
What do the letter and numbers mean on motorcycle oil bottles (e.g. 10w40)? As well as being defined by their type (e.g. Synthetic, Semi-Synthetic or Mineral), motorcycle engine oil is also defined by it’s thickness (or viscosity). The viscosity rating is normally displayed on the oil container by a series of 2 numbers separated by…