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What Can Ruin a Motorcycle Engine?

Alexander Ross • • 6 min read
What Can Ruin a Motorcycle Engine?

How do you damage a motorcycle engine?

  • Ethanol. One of the most damaging things you can do to your engine over time is adding ethanol gasoline.
  • Oil Sludge. Oil sludge develops over time when oil isn't changed often enough.
  • Lack of Fluid.
  • Cold Starts.
  • Poor Maintenance.

How can I permanently damage my bike?

How To Destroy Your Bike in 5 Easy Steps

  1. Don't clean your bike. Yeah that's right, just don't bother. ...
  2. Don't service your bike. Make doubly sure you don't let the bike shop guys touch your ride. ...
  3. Ignore creaking sounds. ...
  4. Absolutely, positively, do not service your suspension. ...
  5. Store your bike outdoors.

What causes bike engine damage?

A lack of routine maintenance is the most common cause of a motorcycle engine blowing up. Simple stuff like not changing the oil or neglecting the air filter can kill an engine. In other words, most motorcycle engine failures are very much preventable with a little TLC.
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Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.