NEED FOR FLYWHEEL IN ENGINES EXPLAINED !!

The internal combustion engine has four stages in a single combustion cycle. Stage 1 is the suction, stage 2 is compression, stage 3 is combustion, and stage 4 is exhaustion. Out of these four stages, the combustion stage is the only one which really produces the power at all. But that does not mean the engine only works for that cycle, the engine has to constantly and seamlessly deliver power to the parts to keep the bike moving at all times. This is applicable generally to single cylinder engines as in case of multi-cylinder engines, the combustion stages can be timed in a proper fashion to ensure consistent power delivery to the bike.

The need for constant power delivery needs a solution, and here is where a Flywheel comes handy. Every engine comes equipped with a flywheel which is a large and heavy piece of metal which can hold and release energy within itself. The functioning of the flywheel is fairly simple. At the time of combustion when the piston generates energy and the crankshaft moves, the flywheel connected to the crankshaft also receives power and starts moving. Being heavy in nature it does require an extra bit of energy to get it moving, but once in motion is can go on for a substantial amount to ensure the bike is never short of power when in motion.

Once the flywheel gets moving, it assists the bike to maintain speed and provide a consistent flow of energy to the rear wheel of the bike to keep the speed going and maybe even keep accelerating during the subsequent non-power generating phases of the engine. This is the reason why when you are riding you do not experience any power loss in between and are able to ride smoothly and in a linear manner.

ENGINE IDLING : ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW !!

Idling happens when a vehicle’s engine is running while the vehicle is not in motion. Basically, the same scenario when you come at a traffic light, put your bike in neutral, leave your engine on and your throttle in the rest position.

What happens when your bike is in this position?

When your bike is “idling”, the main flow of air in the carburetor is blocked and a secondary air cavity is used to chuck in the air. Since not enough air is able to pass into the combustion chamber so more amount of fuel is pumped into it making the air to fuel mixture rich, which burns cooler but is less efficient.So,when your vehicle is in idling condition you are burning more fuel.

How idling is harmful ?

>Idling increases the amount of vehicle exhaust in our air. Exhaust contains many pollutants that are linked to asthma and other lung diseases, allergies, heart disease,increased risk of infections and cancer and other health problems.

>An operating vehicle emits a range of gases from its tailpipe into the atmosphere, one of which is carbon dioxide CO2– the principal greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change.

>Idling wastes fuel and money. An idling car uses between 1/5 to 7/10 of a gallon of fuel an hour.

Four ways to be idle-free

>Turn off your ignition if you're waiting more than 10 seconds. Contrary to popular belief, restarting your car does not burn more fuel than leaving it idling. In fact, idling for just 10 seconds wastes more gas than restarting the engine.

>Warm up your engine by driving it, not by idling. Today's electronic engines do not need to warm up, even in winter. The best way to warm the engine is by easing into your drive and avoiding excessive engine revving. After just a few seconds, your vehicle is safe to drive. The vehicle's engine warms twice as quickly when driven.

>Warm up the cabin interior by driving, not idling. Easing into your drive is also the best way to get your vehicle's heating system delivering warmer air faster. Sitting in an idling car means you are breathing in more of the dirty exhaust that leaks into the car cabin. Any warmth you may get from a car heater is not worth the damage to your health. If parked and waiting, it is healthier to get out of your car and go inside a store or building.

>Protect your car engine by idling less. Frequent restarts are no longer hard on a car's engine and battery. The added wear (which amounts to no more than $10 a year) is much less costly than the cost of wasted fuel (which can add up to $70-650 a year, depending on fuel prices, idling habits and vehicle type). Idling actually increases overall engine wear by causing the car to operate for longer than necessary.

WILL"ABS" BECOME MANDATORY FROM APRIL 2018 ?? CHECK OUT THE ANSWER !!

In March, the Ministry of Road Transport and highways, issued a notification which says that from April 2018, all two-wheelers which have a displacement of more than 125cc will need to have Anti-lock Braking system. Not as an option, but a mandatory fitment.

There are a lot of people who are waiting for 1 April 2018. Among them are Auto manufacturers and customers. 

WILL ABS BECOME COMPULSORY FROM 1st APRIL 2018 ?

If you’re looking to buy a new motorcycle and are worried that from April 1st 2018, the same non-ABS model of yours will get an ABS then don’t worry because the rule to make it mandatory from 1 April 2018 is only for those motorcycles which are going to be launched after that date. It means that if you want to buy a new Royal Enfield Classic 350, then go ahead and buy it because it won’t get an ABS from April 1st. It will, however get an ABS eventually in the near future just not after 1st April.

According to the circular from the Government, all the bikes above 125 cc or with more than 14 BHP of power, which will be launched after the 1st of April are required to have an ABS system onboard. Even the quality of how the ABS should be is also mentioned in the circular.

The compulsion of ABS for new bikes will certainly result in an increase of around Rs 8000 in the price of every new bike which is scheduled to launch on or after 1st April 2018.