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MOTORCYCLE ENGINE
sa   MOTORCYCLE AIR-INTAKE SYSTEM
sa   MOTORCYCLE COOLING SYSTEM
sa   MOTORCYCLE EXHAUST SYSTEM
sa   MOTORCYCLE FUEL SYSTEM
sa   MOTORCYCLE IGNITION SYSTEM
sa   MOTORCYCLE OIL SYSTEM
xx   GASOLINE ENGINE
xx   MOTORCYCLE

Tip on washing out an engine cylinder after boring, honing or machining.
DIRT RIDER #86 Jan 1990 pg. 25

Tip on removing gasket material from engine ports without gouging the metal.
DIRT RIDER #86 Jan 1990 pg. 25

Double the life of your top-end servicing.
DIRT RIDER #86 Jan 1990 pg. 66

Tips on getting more low-end or overall power and torque from a 1988 Kawasaki KLR250 four-stroke engine.
DIRT RIDER #87 Feb 1990 pg. 13

Tip on preheating a motorcycle engine during the winter.
DIRT RIDER #90 May 1990 pg. 37

Tip on grounding a spark plug before running a compression test.
DIRT RIDER #90 May 1990 pg. 37

Tips on modifying a 1987 Kawasaki KLR250 to improve the low-end performance (for dirt use only).
DIRT RIDER #91 Jun 1990 pg. 20

Tips on overcoming engine hesitation on a 1985 Honda XR350R.
DIRT RIDER #97 Dec 1990 pg. 29

Tips on cleaning piston remnants off a cylinder wall.
DIRT RIDER #97 Dec 1990 pg. 92

Pistons from hell. A detailed look at the most common causes of piston failure.
DIRT RIDER #99 Feb 1991 pg. 50

Engine porting for performance. A description of the process and a chart showing other changes to customize your bike's power curve.
DIRT RIDER #100 Mar 1991 pg. 58

Pro power secrets. Quick and easy engine modifications for 125cc motocross bikes. Part 1. Kawasaki KX125, Suzuki RM125, and Yamaha YZ125.
DIRT RIDER #101 Apr 1991 pg. 60

Pro power secrets. Quick and easy engine modifications for 125cc motocross bikes. Part 2. Honda CR125RM and KTM 125 MX.
DIRT RIDER #102 May 1991 pg. 70

Pro power secrets. 250cc motocross bike modifications. Part 1. Improving the Honda CR250.
DIRT RIDER #103 Jun 1991 pg. 74

Pro power secrets. 250cc motocross bike modifications. Part 2. Improving the Kawaski KX250, Yamaha YZ250 and Suzuki RM250.
DIRT RIDER #104 Jul 1991 pg. 48

Tip on adding a filter to a crankcase vent tube.
DIRT RIDER #122 Jan 1993 pg. 90

How to perform a leak-down diagnostic test on a four-stroke engine.
DIRT RIDER #130 Sep 1993 pg. 84

Tips to help prevent KIPS valves from breaking or wearing off the teeth quickly in a Kawasaki KDX200 motorcycle.
DIRT RIDER #138 May 1994 pg. 14

Tip on temporarily sealing an engine head using high-temp silicone.
DIRT RIDER #142 Sep 1994 pg. 22

Top end rebuild tips for two-stroke dirt bikes.
DIRT RIDER #147 Feb 1995 pg. 108

Tip on keeping O-rings from blowing out on a Kawasaki KZ650 head gasket.
MOTORCYCLIST #1117 May 1990 pg. 110

Tip to avoid scratching the painted frame when reinstalling a motorcycle engine.
MOTORCYCLIST #1119 Jul 1990 pg. 114

How to break in a new engine properly.
MOTORCYCLIST #1126 Feb 1991 pg. 43

Valve adjustment and head torquing.
MOTORCYCLIST #1126 Feb 1991 pg. 50

Valve-guide reaming.
MOTORCYCLIST #1126 Feb 1991 pg. 55

Cylinder honing. A description of the process and the benefits.
MOTORCYCLIST #1129 May 1991 pg. 52

Cylinder sleeving. A look at the process of replacing an engine's existing cylinder walls with a manufactured steel liner.
MOTORCYCLIST #1137 Jan 1992 pg. 22

Gasket fact and fiction. A look at ten false assumptions about the selection and installation of head gaskets.
MOTORCYCLIST #1149 Jan 1993 pg. 62

Tip on removing corroded engine-case bolts in an aluminum engine case.
MOTORCYCLIST #1161 Jan 1994 pg. 91

Leak-down testing. Used to determine the top-end condition of a four-stroke engine. How to perform the test, interpret the results and find the source of leaks.
MOTORCYCLIST #1165 May 1994 pg. 88

How to remove, clean, and inspect the cam chain guide and tensioner on a Honda CBR600 Hurricane.
MOTORCYCLIST #1166 Jun 1994 pg. 118

Tips on measuring the clearance when adjusting valves.
MOTORCYCLIST #1172 Dec 1994 pg. 85

Basics. Part 1. Cylinder head tech. The ins and outs of clearing and recharging the cylinders in a high-speed, four-stroke motorcycle engine.
MOTORCYCLIST #1190 Jun 1996 pg. 64

Advice on correct break-in procedure for a motorcycle engine.
MOTORCYCLIST #1201 May 1997 pg. 8

Basic information on motorcycle crankshafts, bearings, and connecting rods.
MOTORCYCLIST #1201 May 1997 pg. 68

Half-day hop up. Improve the engine performance on the Yamaha YZF750 by installing a dual oval filter kit, jet kit, and carbon-fiber exhaust.
MOTORCYCLIST #1205 Sep 1997 pg. 74