Motorcycle and ATV Engine Parts
The engine. It's the heart and soul of all vehicles, and without it
switch, it will get you where you have to go. Before an engine part is worn out or damaged, get familiar with the parts that make your motorcycle or ATV run.
Vroom! Engine Parts
If your engine were to suddenly stop running, would you be able to locate the problem? If you have a confused look on your face after reading that question, don't stress. Unless you're a mechanic or a motorcycle enthusiast, there's no way you would be able to figure out the source of the problem.
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Intake Valve''': During the intake process, air or liquid pass through this valve and into the cylinders for compression. Once the valves close, the spark plug will then ignite.
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crankcase. Although the engine block is durable, you shouldn't expect to go anywhere until it is repaired.
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Spark Plug''': In order to ignite the engine's air and fuel mixture, the engine needs a spark plug. Once these small, but expensive parts stop working, you engine is guaranteed to not work.
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crankshaft. It also moves up and down in the cylinder.
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exhaust manifold.
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Exhaust Valve''': When gases are burned in the cylinder they are released through this part and into the exhaust manifold.
Cylinders
You've probably heard the phrase "six cylinder" or some variation of it when talking about engines. Cylinders are actually holes in the engine block where the pistons move up and down when air and fuel is injected. Motorcycle and ATV engines have various cylinders, with each affecting the vehicles performance.
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Single Cylinder Engine
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Twin Cylinder
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* Motorcycle and ATV Spark Plug Wires
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Motorcycle and ATV Engines
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Motorcycle and ATV Exhaust Systems
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Motorcycle and ATV Engine Kits
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Motorcycles
