Skip to main content

13 docs tagged with "valves"

View all tags

Addressing Smoke Issues and Low Compression

Motorcycle engines, including those of pit bikes, may occasionally emit a small amount of smoke. However, when a persistent and substantial volume of smoke is observed, it is imperative to investigate and resolve the underlying problem.

Advanced Roller Rocker Head Technology (V2 Heads)

The fundamental principle of the roller rocker design is its capacity to accommodate significantly more aggressive ramp profiles on the camshaft. This innovation enables the valves to open more swiftly, remain open for an extended duration, and close more rapidly, thereby enhancing the engine's fuel intake. Additionally, the roller tip reduces the coefficient of friction, which minimizes parasitic losses due to friction and heat. Consequently, the camshaft operates with diminished drag and heat accumulation. Collectively, these advancements culminate in a remarkably powerful system, offering significant and substantial performance gains over stock configurations.

Engine tuning for honda cub

Today, the Russian market is flooded with "fifty-fifties" (50cc engines). There are countless options for used Japanese models and new Chinese models, but almost all of them come with the old, reliable, yet not very powerful, four-stroke Honda engine. Adding a fresh horsepower to this weak team isn't too difficult or costly.

Pit bike engine tuning

If you type "Honda Super Cub" into a search engine, you'll find dozens of fan club websites for this machine. Their non-virtual love is fueled by an abundance of tuning firms supplying the necessary "hardware."

Race Head Assembly

Important: Assembling the Race Head necessitates the use of a valve spring compressor. In the absence of this tool, it is highly recommended to entrust the installation of the valves to a professional at a Honda service center.

Rebuilding pit bike engines

The popularity of pit bikes in Russia is steadily increasing. Although dealers offer numerous models differing in frames, fittings, and engine capacities, the engines all trace their lineage back to the Honda Cub.

Setting up a new pit bike engine

If you have followed our advice and preserved your engine this season, we hope this article will not be necessary for you. Otherwise, you will have to order a new pit bike engine, endure the agonizing wait for delivery, and break it in. Contrary to the common belief of "install and ride," things are not as straightforward as they may seem at first glance. We have previously discussed how to assemble a pit bike and prepare it for its maiden ride. Today, we will talk about the initial setup of a new pit bike engine before starting it.

Valve clearance adjustment for pit bikes

Adjusting valve clearances is not as daunting a task as it might initially seem. According to the maintenance schedule for a pit bike engine, it is recommended to adjust the clearances every 100 engine hours.

Valve clearances

For most pit bikes, the following valve clearance settings are typically suitable:

Valvetrain or Valve Train Mechanism

Valvetrain -- a combination of components that transmit motion. A traditional solution for internal combustion engines, utilizing valves to control air and fuel intake and exhaust from the cylinder, facilitating the combustion of their mixture. The valve mechanism of the gas distribution system. To achieve maximum engine efficiency, it is essential to assemble the correct combination of valvetrain components.