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Sunday, September 22, 2013
Working of Anti lock Braking System ABS in motorcycles
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| ABS |
In the case of non-ABS version bikes, there is a direct connection between the caliper and the disc. So the pressure applied by the rider determines the stopping of the bike. But in the case of ABS bikes, the braking pressure is exerted through ECU and Hydraulic valve.
Main components of ABS system
- Electronic Speed Sensor:These will measure the rotational speed of wheels and are present on wheel hub
- Toothed Disc:This helps to measure the speed of the wheel for speed sensor present with disc break
- Electrical Control Unit (ECU):This is the main part. ECU is a microprocessor based system which is designed for this purpose and is present below the riders seat
- Electrically Controller Valve: This controller valve will control the pressure in a brake cylinder and is present with ECU
ECU constantly measures the rotational speed of both the wheels separately with the individual speed sensors. When there is a difference in the speed of the wheels brake is applied.
For example assume that you have a non-ABS bike and at an instant a person tries to cross the road and you had not anticipated then you have to brake instantly. If you apply more pressure on the caliper then there is more chances of bike skidding and you falling.
But in ABS version, the bike will not skid even the pressure give by you is more than enough for you to loose your balance and fall.
Working
In ABS bikes, ECU will be constantly measuring the rotational speed of the wheels, when the brake is applied and if there is difference in the rotational speed of the wheels for a fraction of second the brake applied is stopped and applied again until the bike halts.
Where as in non ABS bikes there is no presence of ECU and the bike skids. The picture below explains better.
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| With and Without ABS |
There is a lot difference in braking between the bike with ABS and without.
Finally for safety measures its the first and best choice.
At present bikes offering ABS in India are TVS APACHE RTR 180 and HONDA CBR250R
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| TVS APACHE RTR 180 |
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| HONDA CBR250R |
Sunday, September 8, 2013
Styles of Yamaha Motorcycles
Yamaha motorcycles come in many shapes, sizes, and colors. They could be cast off for one or two intense muddin out in the back forty, to acquire a human being to textbook, to enter a bike race, or yet bring on a biker gang and check the nation-state. The theories are never-ending and Yamaha motorcycles may perhaps touch upon any atmosphere. Here are a few for 2011 to check.
For 2011, the YZF-R1 Yamaha motorcycle is incredibly delightful because it has the worlds initially crossplane crankshaft. The fundamental blueprint won Motorcycle of the once a year back in 2009. along furthermore an M1 in racing, crossplane technology was introduced. at the moment, it is granted on a production motorcycle. This technology has the pistons firing off unevenly, which makes the bike surge smoother. The electricity builds more lightly. whirling a area is a good deal of safer and smoother and route more proficient traction. The Yamaha bike feels similar to there are two engines in one.
A new style of Yamaha motorcycle is the 2012 tremendous Tenere. completed any person say course travel? obtain your bags choked and hammer the access, it is calling! check the loveliness of natural world and refer to sights that could on no account be discovered from a automobile. snooze less than the figures and admitted the bike counsel where to go after.
This model has a twin-engine, six pace transmission, anti-lock brakes, Chip forbidden throttle, traction demand, and so a lot of more. This bike furthermore comes in addition to a D mode, which gizmo pick one of two environment on how to fight it. pick S for exercise riding and T for on the road, which of passage is infusing cherish standard.
Yamaha yet have ATVs for four-wheel racing, pouring out deer going through, or you can however endeavor a snowmobile to obtain you to guaranteed locations that still your truck would not pay for to.
If a individual requests a moped make an effort a Yamaha scooter. cleanly putting your all into a button and youre off. These are permitted on the highways and excessive billows savers. Some of the bikes acquire up to fifty miles in line with gallon and the tank holds not quite four gallon.
Saturday, September 7, 2013
Motorcycle Pictures of the Week POPCYCLE
Here are my Pictures of the Week as displayed on the Motorcycle Views Website. These are taken from the Moto Pic Gallery. See POPCYCLE on his 2001 Harley-Davidson FLHTCUI Trike. We need more pictures of men and women with their motorcycles. Get your picture in. For details, see Motorcycle Pictures of the Week.
If youd like to see your bike as Picture of the Week, submit a picture of you and your bike along with a description of the bike.
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
Suzuki GSR 750 Grab Bike of The Year 2011
Suzuki GSR 750 2011 cited as the "Bike of the Year 2011" from Zoo weekly magazine published in the UK. Suzuki GSR 750 previously won "Best All-Rounder" from Motorcycle News in September 2011.
Assessment based on performance, styling, and value for money.
Assessment based on performance, styling, and value for money.
GSR 750 has a street fighter concept with front and rear lights futuristic and sporty exhaust design.
Suzuki GSR 750 equipped with a 750cc engine, 4-cylinder, injection, with a new twin-beam frame. GSR 750 2011 offers the sensation of driving with more power, comfort and sporty.
Suzuki GSR 750 equipped with a 750cc engine, 4-cylinder, injection, with a new twin-beam frame. GSR 750 2011 offers the sensation of driving with more power, comfort and sporty.
Tuesday, July 16, 2013
Wild Wonders Of The Harley Davidson Museum Set To Open June 11
Harley-Davidson Museum® Gets Ready to Open the Vault for Upcoming Summer Exhibit
From secret prototypes to century-old artifacts, exhibit will offer fascinating glimpse inside the Company’s Archives
MILWAUKEE (May 19, 2011) – With more than 108 years of history, Harley-Davidson is bound to have some interesting pieces buried deep in its Archives. Even the most dedicated motorcycle enthusiast is in for more than a few surprises when the special summer exhibit, Collection X: Weird, Wild Wonders of the Harley-Davidson Museum, opens June 11. The motorcycles, leathers, and accessories for which the Company is known make up just a small fraction of the hundreds of artifacts that will be on display in the 10,000-square-foot Garage exhibit space at the Museum through August 21.
The never-before-seen prototype bikes that were created as concepts but never manufactured or sold are sure to get bikers and engineering enthusiasts talking. History buffs will revel in the early 20th century motors – Harley-Davidson made motors for everything from lawn mowers to military drones – as well as the vehicles, old photographs, and riding goggles, belts, and other accessories. And fans of pop culture and anything that’s out of the ordinary, interesting, and offbeat will enjoy the huge variety of unearthed items, from t-shirts, belt buckles and folk art, to inventions like the brake light helmet.
“Harley-Davidson’s rich heritage is filled with many unique and little-known business endeavors,” said Bill Davidson, Vice President of the Museum. “I couldn’t be more excited about the Harley-Davidson Museum hosting this summer’s exhibit and displaying for the first time the items that represent these different ventures.”
Exhibit highlights
The Cyclone Motor-Sled, “Pop’s Trolley”
This 10-foot-long canvas-covered spruce sled is one example of the many uses found for Harley-Davidson motors over the years. The motor-sled was sold as a kit by the Mead Company in Chicago in the 1930s, and $38.50 bought the entire sled, except for the countershaft, propeller and engine. The sleds were powered by Harley-Davidson motorcycle engines – some of these engines came from owners’ motorcycles that weren’t being used in the cold winter months in the Midwest. This particular sled is painted blue and white, with the moniker “Pop’s Trolley” on the side.
Harley-Davidson Prototypes
A concept vehicle from the early 2000s with two front wheels and one rear wheel and another from 1981, are two examples of the prototype bikes that will be on display, showing a unique facet of Harley-Davidson product development, engineering and creativity.
All-Leather Chopper from Red Moon in Japan
This ¾ scale chopper replica is made entirely from leather, from the wheels to the frame to the headlight. Even the spark plug boots, chain, fuel valve, and tools in the tool bag – all functional – are made from leather. The piece was handmade in 2000 by artisans from Red Moon, a Japanese company that specializes in leather products. It took 20 craftspeople more than two years to complete the piece, which was created as a tribute to Harley-Davidson in celebration of Red Moon’s 10th anniversary.
1913 electrical transformer from Harley-Davidson factory in Milwaukee
This 8-ft, 8,000-lb electrical transformer helped power the Harley-Davidson factory (now its corporate headquarters) in Milwaukee from 1913 through the 1990s. What’s most impressive is that up until this year, the transformer was still being used as back-up power at the Juneau Avenue building. Visitors to the exhibit will see the nearly century-old transformer next to a photo from the day it was delivered to the factory from General Electric Co. in New York in 1913. At that time, when the industrial age was booming, the Motor Company boasted about being the largest individual user of electrical power in Milwaukee and the only company in the city to have an electrical furnace.
Special Events
June 10 – Members-only preview
Members of the Harley-DavidsonMuseum will have the chance to see the exhibit a day before the general public, with a members-only preview and reception taking place at the Garage exhibit space from 5-7 p.m. For more information on becoming a Museum member, visit www.h-dmuseum.com and click “Become a Member.”
July 23 – Untold Stories: Meet Frank Fritz, American Picker
Frank Fritz, one of the stars of the popular History Channel show, American Pickers, and vintage motorcycle collector, will visit the Museum to share stories about his career and his “picking” strategies as he travels the country in pursuit of rare and unique treasures. The program begins at 7 p.m. Tickets will go on sale for Museum members on June 2 and for the general public on June 6. The cost is $20 for Museum members and $25 for non-members.
Please note: Interview opportunities and images are available upon request.
About the Harley-Davidson Museum
The Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is a reflection of American history and pop culture like you’ve never seen it before – through the lens of a true American icon and brand. Inspiring to riders and non-riders alike, the Museum offers a one-of-a-kind experience through dynamic exhibits, rare artifacts and an unparalleled collection of the legendary stories of America’s last century. The 130,000 square-foot Museum complex opened to the public in July 2008 and has been thrilling visitors ever since.
The Harley-Davidson Archives holds hundreds of thousands of artifacts, including more than 500 vehicles, nearly 25,000 pieces of marketing literature and other documents, over 12,000 pieces of clothing, accessories, and collectibles, and almost 150,000 pieces in the photo collection, including prints and film and glass negatives, and thousands of other items including recorded media, publications, and art.
The Harley-Davidson Museum is located at 400 West Canal Street and is open year-round. For more information on the Museum’s galleries, exhibits, special events, tickets, hours, and more, visit www.h-dmuseum.com.
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From secret prototypes to century-old artifacts, exhibit will offer fascinating glimpse inside the Company’s Archives
MILWAUKEE (May 19, 2011) – With more than 108 years of history, Harley-Davidson is bound to have some interesting pieces buried deep in its Archives. Even the most dedicated motorcycle enthusiast is in for more than a few surprises when the special summer exhibit, Collection X: Weird, Wild Wonders of the Harley-Davidson Museum, opens June 11. The motorcycles, leathers, and accessories for which the Company is known make up just a small fraction of the hundreds of artifacts that will be on display in the 10,000-square-foot Garage exhibit space at the Museum through August 21.
The never-before-seen prototype bikes that were created as concepts but never manufactured or sold are sure to get bikers and engineering enthusiasts talking. History buffs will revel in the early 20th century motors – Harley-Davidson made motors for everything from lawn mowers to military drones – as well as the vehicles, old photographs, and riding goggles, belts, and other accessories. And fans of pop culture and anything that’s out of the ordinary, interesting, and offbeat will enjoy the huge variety of unearthed items, from t-shirts, belt buckles and folk art, to inventions like the brake light helmet.
“Harley-Davidson’s rich heritage is filled with many unique and little-known business endeavors,” said Bill Davidson, Vice President of the Museum. “I couldn’t be more excited about the Harley-Davidson Museum hosting this summer’s exhibit and displaying for the first time the items that represent these different ventures.”
Exhibit highlights
The Cyclone Motor-Sled, “Pop’s Trolley”
This 10-foot-long canvas-covered spruce sled is one example of the many uses found for Harley-Davidson motors over the years. The motor-sled was sold as a kit by the Mead Company in Chicago in the 1930s, and $38.50 bought the entire sled, except for the countershaft, propeller and engine. The sleds were powered by Harley-Davidson motorcycle engines – some of these engines came from owners’ motorcycles that weren’t being used in the cold winter months in the Midwest. This particular sled is painted blue and white, with the moniker “Pop’s Trolley” on the side.
Harley-Davidson Prototypes
A concept vehicle from the early 2000s with two front wheels and one rear wheel and another from 1981, are two examples of the prototype bikes that will be on display, showing a unique facet of Harley-Davidson product development, engineering and creativity.
All-Leather Chopper from Red Moon in Japan
This ¾ scale chopper replica is made entirely from leather, from the wheels to the frame to the headlight. Even the spark plug boots, chain, fuel valve, and tools in the tool bag – all functional – are made from leather. The piece was handmade in 2000 by artisans from Red Moon, a Japanese company that specializes in leather products. It took 20 craftspeople more than two years to complete the piece, which was created as a tribute to Harley-Davidson in celebration of Red Moon’s 10th anniversary.
1913 electrical transformer from Harley-Davidson factory in Milwaukee
This 8-ft, 8,000-lb electrical transformer helped power the Harley-Davidson factory (now its corporate headquarters) in Milwaukee from 1913 through the 1990s. What’s most impressive is that up until this year, the transformer was still being used as back-up power at the Juneau Avenue building. Visitors to the exhibit will see the nearly century-old transformer next to a photo from the day it was delivered to the factory from General Electric Co. in New York in 1913. At that time, when the industrial age was booming, the Motor Company boasted about being the largest individual user of electrical power in Milwaukee and the only company in the city to have an electrical furnace.
Special Events
June 10 – Members-only preview
Members of the Harley-DavidsonMuseum will have the chance to see the exhibit a day before the general public, with a members-only preview and reception taking place at the Garage exhibit space from 5-7 p.m. For more information on becoming a Museum member, visit www.h-dmuseum.com and click “Become a Member.”
July 23 – Untold Stories: Meet Frank Fritz, American Picker
Frank Fritz, one of the stars of the popular History Channel show, American Pickers, and vintage motorcycle collector, will visit the Museum to share stories about his career and his “picking” strategies as he travels the country in pursuit of rare and unique treasures. The program begins at 7 p.m. Tickets will go on sale for Museum members on June 2 and for the general public on June 6. The cost is $20 for Museum members and $25 for non-members.
Please note: Interview opportunities and images are available upon request.
About the Harley-Davidson Museum
The Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is a reflection of American history and pop culture like you’ve never seen it before – through the lens of a true American icon and brand. Inspiring to riders and non-riders alike, the Museum offers a one-of-a-kind experience through dynamic exhibits, rare artifacts and an unparalleled collection of the legendary stories of America’s last century. The 130,000 square-foot Museum complex opened to the public in July 2008 and has been thrilling visitors ever since.
The Harley-Davidson Archives holds hundreds of thousands of artifacts, including more than 500 vehicles, nearly 25,000 pieces of marketing literature and other documents, over 12,000 pieces of clothing, accessories, and collectibles, and almost 150,000 pieces in the photo collection, including prints and film and glass negatives, and thousands of other items including recorded media, publications, and art.
The Harley-Davidson Museum is located at 400 West Canal Street and is open year-round. For more information on the Museum’s galleries, exhibits, special events, tickets, hours, and more, visit www.h-dmuseum.com.
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