The Yamaha RD500 (also known as the RZ500 in some markets) was a high-performance motorcycle produced by Yamaha Motor Corporation between 1984 and 1986. It was part of Yamaha’s RD series of motorcycles and was known for its advanced two-stroke V4 engine and aggressive styling. The Yamaha RD500 was developed as a race-replica motorcycle, designed…
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How to maintain your two-stroke engine and motorcycle, how to tune or how to make your motorcycle in perfact shape always.
Horsepower and Torque
What is Horsepower and Torque? Horsepower and torque are two measures of an engine’s performance. Horsepower is a unit of power that describes the rate at which an engine can perform work, such as turning a propeller or driving a vehicle. Torque, on the other hand, is a measure of an engine’s rotational force, and…
Read moreDifference between Contact breaker and Electronic ignitions
Difference between Contact breaker and Electronic ignitionsThe main difference between contact breaker and electronic ignitions is the way that they generate the spark that is needed to ignite the fuel in the engine’s cylinder. Contact breaker ignitions, also known as points ignitions, use a mechanical system to generate the spark. This system consists of a…
Read moreHow does Carburetor work in two stroke motorcycles?
how a carburetor works in two stroke motorcycles??The carburetor in a two-stroke motorcycle works by mixing the fuel and air together before it enters the engine’s cylinder. The carburetor has a number of components, including a throttle valve that controls the flow of air, a fuel needle that controls the flow of fuel, and a…
Read moreHow two stroke engine works
How two stroke engine worksA two-stroke engine is a type of internal combustion engine that uses a two-stroke cycle to convert fuel into power. In a two-stroke engine, the entire four-stroke cycle (intake, compression, power, and exhaust) is completed in only two strokes of the piston. In a two-stroke engine, the piston first moves up…
Read moreModification Of An Engine
ENGINE When we talk about any engine mods, the first thing that comes to mind is “porting”. Well, porting is something that I guess is more of a lingo with not only RD owners, but the owners of most of the 100cc bikes around. Many bike owner is lured into the trap of mechanics who…
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BY BRUCE AUGENSTEIN There’s been a certain amount of discussion, in this and other files, about the concepts of horsepower and torque, how they relate to each other, and how they apply in terms of automobile performance. I have observed that, although nearly everyone participating has a passion for automobiles, there is a huge variance…
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BY DALE ALEXANDER In the past couple of issues, Doug has been doing a credible job of explaining heat, race fuel, and the likes. I’ve enjoyed what I’ve read and this has compelled me to add my two cents based on my past racing experience with RD-350’s.When I started racing RD’s, the fast guys on…
Read moreTwo Stroke Tuning Basics
BY ERIC GORR Changing the power band of your dirt bike engine is simple when you know the basics. A myriad of different aftermarket accessories is available for you to custom-tune your bike to better suit your needs. The most common mistake is to choose the wrong combination of engine components, making the engine run…
Read moreIGNITION TIMING FOR ANY TWO-STROKE ENGINE.
IGNITION TIMING FOR ANY TWO-STROKE ENGINE. by Bill Unger Advance = the amount of angular measurement that the spark happens before the piston reaches top dead center (TDC) on the power stroke. . Retard is less amount of advance. Internal combustion engines need to start the combustion fire before the piston reaches TDC because it…
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