Motorcycle Cylinder head

Motorcycle cylinder heads protect important elements of valvetrain from damage and contaminations. They serve as housings for intake and exhaust valves.

Types of motorcycle cylinder heads

• With a flat lower part. In that case, the combustion chamber is located not inside the component itself but in a special recess on the piston. The service life of these motorcycle parts does not have any particular time limits.
• With recesses. They make up the most part of the combustion chamber. These components have to be replaced when it is necessary.

Malfunctions: their causes and symptoms

• Stripped threading of the spark plug wells. In that case, the bike doesn’t start at first attempt or doesn’t start at all. Besides, the power of the engine might drop, which has a bad effect on the dynamics of the vehicle. The reason can be careless operation when replacing the spark plugs.
• Cracks. They cause power unit malfunction. It is a common result of its overheating caused by the lack of coolant.

Tips on how to maintain and replace motorcycle cylinder heads

• Remember that difficulties with engine starting might be caused by loose fasteners. In that case, to eliminate the breakdown, it is enough to tighten the fasteners observing the torque specified by the manufacturer of the motorcycle.
• Monitor the condition of the cooling system and be sure to change the working fluid on time. Check its level during every scheduled maintenance of your motorbike. This might reduce the risk of premature wear of the assembly components.
• Every time you remove the parts, it is necessary to use new seals and gaskets. The part should be positioned without any skews. The mounting seats should be cleaned and degreased before that.

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