S2 Ep. 3: Engine Tear Down
It’s time to remove the engine and see what’s really going on inside.
Two-Stroke Engine Tech Has a Future
As hybrid vehicles continue to be on the rise, the two-stroke engine might have a comeback.
Project X E5: Picking Up the Engine Pieces
Last week, we were finishing the engine teardown so we could install the new cylinder jug and rings (among other things) to bring the compression back to specifications. This week, we are going to get it all back together and installed in the Polaris chassis and hopefully get it started. But before we do that,
EVO: The Engine That Saved Harley from Bankruptcy
The Motor Company has come a long way since its first motorcycle prototype built in 1903. The Evolution (Evo) engine is a V-twin engine that has been manufactured and used by Harley since 1984 for a variety of different models, according to a story posted on Lowbrow Customs’ blog.
Wiseco Introduces Racer Elite Connecting Rods
The connecting rods were designed, developed and manufactured in Wiseco’s Mentor, OH, manufacturing facility.
Project X E4: Engine Disassembly Required
In this episode of Project X, Josh takes us through, step-by-step, showing the process of removing the engine and components (i.e., clutch) from our Polaris Sportsman 800 before getting to work on the big mill. Then we show you how to remove the engine from the chassis and pull the cylinder head and cylinder jug.
Yamaha and ShinMaywa Sign Agreement for New Small Aircraft
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. and ShinMaywa Industries, Ltd. have signed an agreement for the joint research of next-generation small aircraft. Under this agreement, Yamaha will explore avenues for adapting its small-engine technologies to the aviation industry. ShinMaywa will adapt its aircraft engineering technologies and expertise – garnered through the development of flying boats and various
Two-Cylinder Chevy V-Twin Engine
Check out this custom build where a spring clean up turned into the creation of a V-Twin engine.
What Spark Plugs Can Tell You About Your Engine
Spark plugs are simple to change and can tell you a lot about a motorcycle’s performance.
Vance & Hines Launches New V-Twin for NHRA Motorcycle Racing
The motor is specifically designed for use with the NHRA-approved Buell 1190RX bodywork.
US Coast Guard Announces Requirement for Use of Engine Cut-off Switch
The ECOSL attaches the vessel operator to a switch that in turn shuts off the engine in the event the vessel operator is displaced.
S&S-based Harley-Davidson Evolution V-Twin Engine
The engine is a S&S-based Harley-Davidson Evolution V-Twin, and is going to be in a Fast Bracket Race drag bike.
