COMPLETE INFORMATION ON HAZARD LIGHTS !!

Hazard lights are those lights which are indicative of a potential hazard that the vehicle flashing it may pose. When the lights are switched on, the four indicators (front and rear - right and left) begin to blink at the same time. This is an indication to all the vehicles passing it that there may be some problem with it. They are also called warning flashers, warning lights, flashers or 4-way flashers. These lights have to be independent of any other lighting or indication system provided in the car. 

If you have stopped your vehicle on the side of the road for some repair or any activity (esp highways) during night time, how will the traveler come to know if there is any other vehicle on the road? Hazard switch illuminates the front and rear lamps in ON-OFF condition to let the other person know that the vehicle is on the road and hence drive carefully.

When to use hazard lights:

1.)Getting pulled over. If law enforcement signals you to pull over, turning on your hazard lights can show the officer that you acknowledge their signal and are following the request. Slow down, turn on your hazard lights, and stop your car in a safe location.

2.)Changing a tire on the side of the road. Use your hazard lights when your vehicle becomes a potential hazard for other road users. If you’re parked on the side of the road changing a tire, it’s generally okay to have your hazards on.

3.)Your car has broken down and you’re waiting for a tow. Your car has become a temporary hazard and you’re waiting for assistance. Warn other drivers of your presence, especially if you are not able to move your car out of traffic.

When NOT to use hazard lights:

1.)Driving in bad weather. With your hazards on and rain or snow already blurring road visibility, other drivers may not be able to tell which lane you’re in or if you’re changing lanes. Turn on your headlights and taillights in inclement weather instead. If the weather is bad enough that you feel hazard lights are truly necessary, pull off the road and stop until conditions improve.

2.)Driving in heavy traffic. While your hazards can make you more visible, they can also make it challenging for other drivers to anticipate what you’re doing and where you’re headed, since turn signals are disabled when hazards are activated in some cars.

3.)Parking illegally. Parking illegally is never a good idea. But if you do park illegally…turning on your hazard lights doesn’t make it legal. Keep driving until you find an appropriate parking spot and won’t be blocking traffic.

4.)A turn signal will do the job. If you’re slowing down to exit the highway due to an unexpected problem, think twice before using your hazards. As we mentioned before, turn signals are generally disabled when your flashers are on. That can make it difficult for other drivers to know where you’re going and could result in a crash.

Hazard lights are an important safety measure that your car is equipped with. So take care and ensure that they are in proper working condition.

EXHAUST WRAP !! WHY THEY ARE DONE ?? EXPLAINED !

Traditionally, exhaust headers were wrapped only in race cars or bikes. Now that everyone wants to feel extra racey with their street car or they're trying to maintain a track-day car, many more cars and bikes are getting their headers wrapped.

Exhaust wraps are simple theory i.e. to keep the exhaust gases heated till they pass out of the exhaust system. This proposition works in several ways to improve the performance of the vehicle. By insulating the exhaust pipes including the headers, mid section and the end, the exhaust gases are not allowed to cool as they pass through the system. 

As the exhaust gases are hot, their density is less, thus allowing the gases to travel faster through the exhaust system. As the speed of the exhaust gases is higher, there is better scavenging of the combustion chamber. Due to the better scavenging effect, the fresh charge fills the combustion chamber more efficiently. At another level, as the heat front the exhaust gases is not being allowed to radiate out throughout the exhaust pipes all the areas in the vicinity of the exhaust pipes routing run cooler thereby promoting a cooler running engine.

Second benefit is a smoother running vehicle and mellowed sounding exhaust note.

Another benefit is in cars, where everything comes in under the hood. Which means the heat from the exhaust headers are radiated into the engine bay. The filter box provides excellent insulation from this too.

Installing wrap on your motorcycle exhaust or car headers is simple. Grab one of our recommended kits and start wrapping. In about an hour you’ll have an exhaust system that looks brand new.

WHY DISC BRAKES ARE BETTER THAN DRUM BRAKES ? REASONS EXPLAINED !!

Brakes are the most important safety feature of any automobile. There are two kinds of brakes which are generally used in case of passenger vehicle: disc brakes and drum brakes. 

With the advent of new technology, motorcycles are getting more powerful and faster. Gone are the days when people used to buy a bike to just commute from point A to B. Now, customers look for performance when buying a motorcycle. With the increase in power and speed, the brakes also needed an upgrade.So disc brakes are an update to drum brakes.In this article we will discuss how disc brakes are better than drum brakes.

Let us first discuss how disc brakes works:

When you pull the brake lever, the oil is pushed towards the calipers and in turn; it applies pressure on the pads which creates friction with the disc to slow or stop the motorcycle.This is demonstrated in animation below:

How disc brakes are better than drum brakes:

1.)Heat Dissipation: As the disc brake is located outside the wheel, it cools down easily as compared to drum brake. The drum brake is located inside the wheel, so chances of brakes getting heated are very high.

2.)Stopping Power: The disc brake offers efficient stopping power compared to drum brake. We can also increase the bite of the brakes by adding bigger pads or multiple pads. Having dual disc is also an option to increase the braking power.

3.)No Wheel Damage: In a drum brake system, shoes are connected to a spring which causes friction with the wheel. So, the friction might result in overheating inside the wheel and it could damage the wheel gradually. But there is no such problem with the disc brakes.

4.)Maintenance: During the maintenance of a disc brake, you only need to clean the disc and the pads with a sanding paper. But during a periodic maintenance of a drum brake, you need to remove the entire wheel. 

5.) Affordable Spares: Both the disc and the brake pads are not that expensive and it can be changed very caliper. But if something goes wrong with the drum brakes, there are chances of damage to the wheel. So a damaged wheel could be an expensive affair.

Although there are few disadvantages with disc brakes like wheel lockup,high initial cost and brake fluid maintenance but these disadvantages of disc brakes are negligible. Disc brakes are always better than drum brakes and can deliver excellent braking performance.

Most companies usually offer disc brakes at just the front-end on some of their smaller displacement offerings. This helps improves braking while also keeping the price of the motorcycle in check.