Motorcycle Guide: Pick the right oil
Engine oils have been around for nearly a century, but only in recent years engine oil manufacturing and rigorous testing have made the oil itself a high tech product, being much more efficient then every before. Out on the market there are various brands of oil, from race certified engine oil to the cheap 2 parts water – 1 part oil products. Since we’re on a motorcycle section I was, forced by circumstance to write such an article to prevent further engine damage from misunderstanding of the productv A little while back, I was talking about a test drive on a Honda CBR 600 F4I, however some thoughts still remain in my head about the old motorcycle I used to own(my previous bike, the Suzuki SV 650). A little situation made me write this oil-related specific post.
Last night I received a phone call from the buyer, he seemed pretty agitated, so my first reaction was that he was some sort of trouble, like in an accident or something similar. But, thank God, it was nothing too serious…he did virtually kill my bike, but still, he was in one piece. How did he manage this performance? To completely destroy a bike in under 2 months from purchase? I’ll tell you how…
Test Ride: Honda CBR 600 F4I
It has been quite some time since I wrote about my “Suzuki SV 650 sale”. Well now, I am going to tell you how it feels to ride for a few minutes on a Honda CBR 600 F4I, but first lets take a quick look at the technical data of the bike itself.
Model aspects:
- Manufacturer: Honda
- Year: 2004
- Model: Standard deltabox sport touring motorcycle – CBR 600 F4I – US MODEL
- Engine: 599 cm³ / 36.55 inch³ – Inline four – Fuel Injected
- Transmision: O-Ring chain
- Capacity:
- FUEL: 18 l / 4.80 Gal – Unleaded Gasoline
- Weight: 180 Kg dry
First impressions are quite positive. (more…)