| A motorcycle engine is more compact and | | | | an engine that will never run again without a |
| higher revving (higher revolutions per | | | | skilled mechanic's intervention. |
| minute) than an automobile engine allowing | | | | |
| for faster acceleration, better | | | | Because the rider is not separated from his |
| responsiveness, and more efficient fuel | | | | or her engine by several inches of metal (as |
| economy. With so many parts moving rapidly | | | | in a car), a motorcyclist is provided the |
| in the tight confines of a motorcycle engine | | | | opportunity of truly hearing the engine |
| casing, lubrication is of utmost importance. | | | | operate in every twist and turn. When the |
| The primary function of oil in a motorcycle | | | | correct amount of the proper engine oil is |
| engine is as a lubricator. It provides the | | | | present in the engine, this noise is reduced |
| fluidity within which all the various metal | | | | (still audible), and the motorcyclist can |
| parts can perform their individual functions | | | | concentrate on the sounds of the world that |
| in close proximity. If oil were not present, | | | | envelop him or her, indulging in the inherent |
| metal on metal grinding would be inevitable, | | | | opportunity afforded by motorcycling: the |
| resulting in irreversible damage to a | | | | freedom of being in this world instead of |
| motorcycle engine. Oil allows the motorcycle | | | | viewing it through the picture window that is |
| engine to shift smoothly through all gears, | | | | an automobile's windshield. |
| upward and downward, allowing for smooth | | | | |
| acceleration and deceleration, making every | | | | Oil produced by the world's leading |
| ride safer and more enjoyable. | | | | manufacturers like Triple Diamond Energy Corp |
| | | | plays a most important part in helping the |
| While lubrication is the most important | | | | motorcycle engine at all stages of its life |
| function of oil within the motorcycle engine, | | | | by preventing rust and corrosion forming |
| it is far from its only function. When an | | | | within. Oil also helps pistons continue |
| engine runs at high rpms, quite a large | | | | pumping, safely sealed so that dirt or debris |
| amount of heat can be generated. This heat | | | | cannot enter in, disrupting movement. Oil |
| can be harmful to the life of a motorcycle | | | | and its necessary counterpart, the oil |
| engine and must be dealt with. Oil helps | | | | filter, help to keep all foreign substances |
| dissipate this heat, and is especially | | | | out of the motorcycle engine, increasing |
| essential in air-cooled engines where no | | | | engine life, and performance. Oil has an |
| coolant or water is present to aid in the | | | | invaluable place within the motorcycle |
| cooling process. Overheating of a | | | | engine, and must always be monitored, added, |
| motorcycle engine can result in at best, a | | | | and replaced as part of an owner's motorcycle |
| pit stop with an hour of cool down, at worst, | | | | maintenance regime. |