What is found on the road, in addition to the dirt and mud on the roads, is a lot of dirt and pollutants that stick to the motor of the motorcycle and end up stuck to all parts of it. Therefore, it is very important to wash the engine of your motorcycle, in addition to washing the rest of the motorcycle.
The motorcycle engine is fully exposed, unlike car engines, which have some level of protection thanks to the hood and fenders. For this reason, the motorcycle that has much more dirt stuck to its surfaces.
Benefits of washing the motorcycle engine
When the engine is dirty or full of mud, its cooling work is complicated, since in two-stroke engines, and some 4-stroke engines, they are cooled by air circulation. Dirt, oil, and mud stuck to the outer surface of the engine act as an insulator and prevent the engine from cooling properly. In those cases the lubricating oil is the only remaining cooling element and is probably not enough.
In the case of engines that are cooled by an antifreeze liquid, they have ducts between the radiator and the engine that to transport the hot antifreeze liquid to the radiator to cool it with the passage of air.
The mud and dirt prevent the air from flowing freely between the radiator channels, which obstructs the decrease in the temperature of the antifreeze liquid, therefore the motorcycle's engine remains hot.
The antifreeze hoses and lines of the motorcycle are exposed to this dirt, which dries them out and ends up breaking, leaving the motorcycle without a functional cooling system, and with many repairs to do.
How to wash the motorcycle engine?
A pressure washer may suffice, but pressure doesn't always dissolve lubricating oil stuck in the mud, and using too much pressure may damage the components you're trying to protect. For this reason, we recommend an engine wash spray, which has the following benefits:
It does not affect the electrical components of the motor.
Eliminate the accumulated grease in the hoses.
Leaves a protective antistatic layer that repels dust.
It does not attack rubber or plastic parts.
Leaves the engine clean and shiny.
By leaving a protective coating, the motorcycle engine will not collect as much dirt, which allows the cooling system to do its job and does not jeopardize the well-being of the motorcycle.
If you want to know more about how to protect your motorcycle against inclement weather and everyday use, follow this link and we will give you many tips that will help you take care of your precious vehicle. Remember that the maintenance of the motorcycle must be comprehensive so that it lasts for many more kilometers and does not generate unnecessary expenses.
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