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Choosing The Correct Oil For Your Dirt Bike

sai gon — Fri, 20 Sep 2019 16:25:11 +0000

Let take care of your bike with Saigon Riders team

What oil should I use in my motocross bike?

The lifeblood of any combustion engine is the oil which helps lubricate moving parts to reduce friction. But which oil is best for 2 and 4 strokes? And what oil should you be using in what part of the bike? Let choose the oil for your dirt bike!

What oil should I be using in my 2 stroke motocross bike?

The older technology is a 2 stroke has a simple system which needs two types of oil to survive. One being Dirt Bike Gearbox Oil which is used to lubricate your bottom end bearings, clutch, and transmission.

A decent motorcycle oil designed for wet clutches will be around 80w which is a number to quantify the viscosity of the oil. Avoid using cheap oils or oil made for cars as the viscosity will not be the same and this may damage a motocross bike’s high-performance engine.

For the top end of your two-stroke motor being the piston, rings and top end bearings a different type of 2 stroke oil is added to the fuel at a certain ratio to act as lubrication which is burnt up upon combustion. Typical fuel/oil ratios in two-stroke racing machines are from 20:1 to 50:1 and everything in between.

20 parts fuel to 1 part oil. = 20L of fuel to 1L of oil.

Take time to look at the motocross fuel and oil mixture chart below.

Always check your owner’s manual to see what the recommended ratio and brand of oil is for your particular bike as too much or too little oil in your fuel can lead to engine damage or seizure!

What oil should I be using in my 4 stroke motocross bike?

Most modern-day four-strokes on the market (apart from the CRF450 and CRF250) use the same motor oil to lubricate everything from the valves, cam, piston, crank, clutch and transmission. This “all in one” oil system forces the motor oil to lubricate more than twice the amount of moving parts as the traditional independent premix and gearbox oil of a two-stroke machine.

Four-stroke oil for racing motors has been engineered in a way to produce maximum power from a light weight and simple engine casing. The engine has been streamlined so much so that a motocross engine uses just enough oil to get the job done and nothing more. On a racing machine it is crucial you have a routine maintenance schedule which is assisted by an hour meter to ensure your engine is protected. Four-stroke machines also have Dirt Bike Oil Filters which should be replaced whenever you change your oil.

If you struggle with making a mess while changing your bike oil, using a handy product called Racetech Oil Catcher can reduce the mess and make life easier!

Saigon Riders has a fleet of Honda CRF 250 and Kawasaki KLX 250, we change the oil at every 1500 km, after a few dirt bike tours in Vietnam

What is the difference between a motorcycle and car oil?

Motorcycle specific oils are refined by a completely different process than regular motor oils. They are mixed with five times the amount of additives such as anti-wear, anti-scuff, and additives to withstand extreme pressure which a regular motor never reaches compared to your racing engine.

Regular motor oil usually has friction modifiers and emission reducers which reduce engine wear on your family car but simply don’t agree with the clutch of a performance engine.

Why do some bikes have separate oil compartments?

Separate oil: The advantages of separating the oil, as Honda does, is that the top-end is not contaminated by clutch debris or broken teeth. Also, the heat of the combustion side of the engine does not thin out the oil which is designed for your transmission and clutch. The oil in each compartment has different qualities and is designed specifically for each application.

The downside of having two smaller oil chambers is increasing the need for more frequent oil changes and even a small loss of oil can be disastrous when there is only a small supply of oil to begin with.

Shared oil: The benefits of using the same oil throughout the engine, like the RM-Z, KX-F, KTM, and YZ-F, is that the large supply is less likely to run low and reach critical levels. With the larger oil supply, overall engine temperatures are reduced and oil changes are not needed as often.

How do I choose the right oil for my dirt bike?

The simplest way to select the correct oil for your bike is to consult your owner’s manual. Inside it will tell you everything from the weight of the oil through to the quantity and also recommend which brands to use. It will also guide you to where the filling/draining points are, where the Dirt Bike Oil Covers are and how to check your individual bikes oil level.

If the owner’s manual recommends 20w-50 for your 4-stroke then don’t buy 10w-30 weight oil. The most common weight for dirt bikes is 10w-40. Your owner’s manual also explains what ratio to mix your oil and petrol for the 2-stroke engines out there. Following this and also tips on correctly jetting your bike will give you the best performance, fewer rebuilds, and less exhaust smoke.

This article is originally posted at MXStore.

Additional information:
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Motorbike helmet and clothing: the best tips to ride a motorcycle in Vietnam

Trung — Thu, 03 Jan 2019 17:24:00 +0000

If you are tired of seeing streets through the windows, feeling stuck in the boring journeys by car, so riding a bike on your own can be considered as such a “worthy trial” for those who want to explore the cities as an indigenous people. Putting on a motorbike helmet and riding around the cities to enjoy the freedom and delicious food as locals is a must that foreigners do enjoy in Vietnam. However, you have to remember these tips below to have your wonder trip.

Riding a motorcycle is a must when in Vietnam

Licenses and rules

For foreigners, a passport is required to rent a bike while International Driving license may be required in some cases. The very basic rule to remember including watching out for traffic light signal, wearing motorbike helmet before getting full throttle. In the city, watch for being on the lane for motorbike and stick to the right side, meeting regulated top speed and avoid alcohol before the ride. Also, when the traffic polices wave you in, politely request them the reasons and only pay fine when you fully understand the situation.

Don’t forget to wear motorbike helmet during the ride

Rental Services

In Vietnam, the rental is available almost everywhere: some roads, hotels, motels in the traveler neighborhood. Not only in physical shops or accomodation , the service is now also expanding rapidly onto social media and websites. Just search and then make a call, someone will bring you the bike, even at the airport or railway station. Remember to contact beforehand so that you would get the bike in time. Scooter is advised for amateur riders and urban/highway rides while the manual offer cheaper price (10-20%) with more flexible condition. A dirt bike may require a short training on transmission before you could start the journey for your very first time on.

Riding a dirt bike may require a short training on transmission

Price

For foreigners, you need to have a passport with bike rent from 90,000 VND – 170,000 VND per day for motorcycle, and from 150,000 VND – 250,000 VND for scooters, usually not including fuel in the tank. It will be comfortable rental, no contract binding within cities. If long-term motorcycle rental from 1 week to 1 month, you will be discounted with a deposit of 5 to 10 million VND. You should also check price in differents service to get the average price range for better bargain and avoid rip-off.

Check price in different service to avoid rip-off

Check

You need to check the bike carefully before signing everything to hire it. Motorcycle brake is the most important. Then the gas tank. If the gas tank is empty or even not, you also need to ask the how to refuel in the city. Some minor problems with the engine may occur, you need to ask for a rescue number or how to identify a motorbike- repair- shop. Horn and lighting system also plays a role in safe ride so check if they work properly. Ask for motorbike clothing if you opt to high standard rental as it might be included. Remember that if any problems during checking must be presented in contract or you may be get fined as the providers blame you for.

Check the bike carefully before getting on the wheels

Tour Service

If you fear riding alone but still love to experience a bike, you can book a “motorcycle tour”. In this tour, the well-trained guide would pick you up by motorcycle and lead you to discover the cities, countrysides, forests or remote lakes while sharing valuable experience. A tour may last half day or up to one month, which costs around 40-70 USD for a day, depending on various itineraries and the level of adventure. Basically, these tours can offer you both motorbike helmet and motorbike clothing. Please ask carefully before booking.

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Back-road touring: before you ride, prepare your bike!

Thao Nguyen — Tue, 31 Jul 2018 17:05:05 +0000

Sometimes, you feel sick of driving a car everyday or travelling by plane, bus and train. Why don’t we ride a motorbike by ourselves and self-experience the adventurous journey? For backroads touring, it is extremely significant to carefully prepare your motorbikes before you go since it’s your companion throughout the trip.

1. Start with a small choice

If this is your very first adventure riding, you should choose a smaller bike for off roads. Honda XR 125L is a wise option for a beginner and for an easy journey such as Saigon local tour. It excels in the dirt but does not have a heavy weight. It’s strong enough for your off-road journeys. If you are a riding expert, you can challenge yourself with a bigger one such as Honda CRF 250L or Kawasaki KLX 250s

Honda XR 125L

2. Tires

Adventure motorbikes have a wide range of available tires. There are sticky skins for lean angles on the sidewalk. On the other hand, there are tires offering a bulldog bite in the dirt. Hence, where you’re heading to, there are always suitatable tire skins for you. Saigon Riders have taken part in many different adventure riding tour and we have experience in choosing a good bike with appropriate skin tires for specific tour. We have installed our motorbikes with tires which are both aggressive for dirt tour and tough for off-road riding.

3. Tools

When riding a bike, you should prepare yourself to deal with minor mechanical matters on the road such as flat tires. In these situations, there is no auto shop for you to have your bike fixed. Indeed, you must fix your bike by yourself. Hence, a tool box – a basic repair and maintenance one – is highly recommended when you are on a riding tour. Interestingly, through the journeys, riders of Saigon Riders have become better and better mechanics since we’ve met lots of difficult situations like this before.

4. Pick your adventurous destination

Now, you have enough equipment for your journey. Next, you can pick a motorbike tour for your adventure riding. Most of riders deal amazingly well with what they are used to. For instance, if you are used to riding on ordinary roads only, off-sidewalk or off-road is another interesting scenario. Have you ever tried back-roads touring adventure? If no, may you plan your trip with dirt biking experience.

Dirt-bike adventure

Tips for your adventure riding:
• If you’re a new one, an expert companion is significantly necessary.
• Having companion(s) is better than riding alone in case you may need some help.
• Helmet and protection wear are a must-have kit
• Going fast on dirt seems to be easier than stopping by using a brake spontaneously.

If you’re a new expat or a traveller in Vietnam, you should try some adventure riding tours to challenge yourself. Especially, in the biggest city of Vietnam, Saigon local tours offer a huge number of back-road and off-road riding journeys. Also, there are a lot of motorbikes which fit your requirements.

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Saigon Riders motorbikes

sai gon — Sun, 18 Sep 2016 10:36:23 +0000

As is the case across all of Indochina, Vietnam is in a furious race to develop better infrastructure to meet the challenging and growing demands of population and economy.

Nearly half of the population of this developing country owns a motorbike. Straining the capacity of the road system, it is understandable that the speed limit for all bikes is 40 km/h in urban areas and 60 km/h on highways. Obviously police bikes are excluded from this limitation. So who needs a 1000cc Harley or 1340 cc Suzuki Hayabusa if the fine for being caught speeding could be a half of month’s salary for most locals.

On our off road tours, we have a great collection of bikes. And if you can keep the speed up to 60km/h on your 2 wheels, for just one hour without changing gears or braking, avoid being pulled over by the local constabulary or running over any chooks, we just might consider awarding you one of our well maintained bikes below:

Honda Master 125, upgraded by 160cc kit

Honda master 125

Specifications :

Curb weight: 135 kg
Wheel base: 1,350 mm
Seat height: 750 mm
Min-ground clearance: 140 mm
Fuel tank capacity: 14L
Chassis: Diamond steel
Front Tires: 3.25 — 18
Rear Tires: 110/90 — 16
Front Brake: Disc Brake with double piston
Rear Brake: Drum
Clutch: Manual, Wet Type
Battery: 12V — 7Ah
Spark Plug: ND X 24 EP-U9 / NGK DP8EA-9
Ignition: CDI-DC, Battery
Cam system: Single overhead camshaft
Fuel Consuming: 33.3 km/liter speed 50 km/hour (standard gasoline)
Engine oil capacity: 1.2 litre when dismantling machine; 1 litre when changing lubricant
Front suspension: Telescopic
Rear suspension: Swing arm with Double Shock Absorber
Engine type: 4-Stroke, OHC, Air Cooled
Displacement: 150 cm3
Bore stroke: 62 x 55 mm
Compression ratio: 10.0 : 1
Max. output / rpm: 14 hp / 10,000 rpm
Gear box: N-1-2-3-4-5, 5 rotary speeds
Starting system: Kick starter and Electric starter

2. Honda XR 125 L (for tour from Saigon)

General information
Model:	Honda XR125 L
Year:	2014
Category:	Enduro / offroad
Rating:	69.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes
Engine and transmission
Displacement:	125.00 ccm (7.63 cubic inches)
Engine type:	Single cylinder, four-stroke
Compression:	9.2:1
Bore x stroke:	52.4 x 57.8 mm (2.1 x 2.3 inches)
Valves per cylinder:	4
Fuel system:	Carburettor. 20mm piston-valve
Fuel control:	Overhead Valves (OHV)
Cooling system:	Air
Gearbox:	5-speed
Transmission type, final drive:	Chain
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Front suspension:	Telescopic fork
Front wheel travel:	160 mm (6.3 inches)
Rear suspension:	Swingarm
Rear wheel travel:	151 mm (5.9 inches)
Front tyre:	100/90-19
Rear tyre:	100/100-17
Front brakes:	Single disc. Dual-piston calliper
Front brakes diameter:	240 mm (9.4 inches)
Rear brakes:	Expanding brake (drum brake)
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight:	129.0 kg (284.4 pounds)
Seat height:	825 mm (32.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height:	1,126 mm (44.3 inches)
Overall length:	2,100 mm (82.7 inches)
Overall width:	820 mm (32.3 inches)
Wheelbase:	1,450 mm (57.1 inches)
Fuel capacity:	12.00 litres (3.17 gallons)

3. Honda XR 150L (for tour departing from Hoi and and surroundings)

General information
Model:	Honda XR150L
Year:	2015
Category:	Enduro / offroad
Rating:	60.4 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes
Engine and transmission
Displacement:	125.00 ccm (7.63 cubic inches)
Engine type:	Single cylinder, four-stroke
Torque:	12.50 Nm (1.3 kgf-m or 9.2 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM
Compression:	9.2:1
Bore x stroke:	52.4 x 57.8 mm (2.1 x 2.3 inches)
Valves per cylinder:	4
Fuel system:	Carburettor. 20mm piston-valve
Fuel control:	Overhead Valves (OHV)
Cooling system:	Air
Gearbox:	5-speed
Transmission type, final drive:	Chain
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Front suspension:	Telescopic fork
Front wheel travel:	160 mm (6.3 inches)
Rear suspension:	Swingarm
Rear wheel travel:	151 mm (5.9 inches)
Front tyre:	90/90-19
Rear tyre:	110/90-17
Front brakes:	Single disc. Dual-piston calliper
Front brakes diameter:	240 mm (9.4 inches)
Rear brakes:	Expanding brake (drum brake)
Seat:	Two-person seat
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight:	129.0 kg (284.4 pounds)
Seat height:	825 mm (32.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height:	1,126 mm (44.3 inches)
Overall length:	2,100 mm (82.7 inches)
Overall width:	820 mm (32.3 inches)
Wheelbase:	1,450 mm (57.1 inches)
Fuel capacity:	12.00 litres (3.17 gallons)

5. HONDA CRF 250L

Honda CRF 250

Specifications:

Engine Type: 249cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke
Bore And Stroke : 76.8mm x 53.8mm
Induction : Dual-Timing Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI), 46mm throttle body
Ignition : Full transistor with electronic advance
Compression Ratio : 13.5:1
Valve Train : Unicam®, four-valve; 30.5mm intake, titanium; 25mm exhaust, steel
Transmission: Close-ratio five-speed
Final Drive: #520 Chain; 13T/49T
Front Suspension: 48mm inverted Showa cartridge fork with 16-position rebound and 16-position compression damping adjustability; 12.2 inches travel
Rear Suspension: Pro-Link® Showa single shock with spring preload, 17-position rebound damping adjustability, and compression-damping adjustment separated into low-speed (13 positions) and high-speed (3.5 turns); 12.3 inches travel
Front Brake: Single 240mm disc with twin-piston caliper
Rear Brake: Single 240mm disc
Front Tire : Dunlop MX51FA 80/100-21
Rear Tire : Dunlop MX51 100/90-19
Rake: 27° 23′ (Caster Angle)
Trail: 118mm (4.6 inches)
Wheelbase : 58.6 inches
Seat Height : 37.4 inches
Curb Weight : 231 pounds (Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and a full tank of fuel–ready to ride)
Fuel Capacity: 1.66 gallons
Ground Clearance: 12.7 inches

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