Gasket sealing compounds

• Gasket sealing compounds can be used
in conjunction with gaskets, to improve their
sealing capabilities, or on their own to seal
metal-to-metal joints. Depending on their
type, sealing compounds either set hard or
stay relatively soft and pliable.

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• When purchasing a gasket sealing compound, ensure that it is designed specifically for use on an internal combustion engine. General multi-purpose sealants available from DIY stores may appear visibly similar but they are not designed to withstand the extreme heat or contact with fuel and oil encountered when used on an engine (see 'Tools and Workshop Tips' for further information).

Thread locking compound

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• Thread locking
compounds are used
to secure certain
threaded fasteners in
position to prevent
them from loosening
due to vibration.
Thread locking

compounds can be
purchased from most
motorcycle (and car)
accessory shops.
Ensure the threads of
the both components
are completely clean
and dry before
sparingly applying
the locking

compound (see

'Tools and Workshop Tips' for further information).

Fuel additives

• Fuel additives which protect and clean the fuel system components are widely available. These additives are designed to remove all traces of deposits that build up on the carburettors/injectors and prevent wear, helping the fuel system to operate more efficiently. If a fuel additive is being used, check that it is suitable for use with your motorcycle, especially if your motorcycle is equipped with a catalytic converter.

• Octane boosters are also available. These additives are designed to improve the performance of highly-tuned engines being run on normal pump-fuel and are of no real use on standard motorcycles.

ref.26 Conversion Factors

Kilograms-force per square centimetre (kgf/cm³; kg/cm³) Atmospheres (atm) x 14.696

x 0.070 x 0.068 x 0.069 a Bars x 6.895 = Kilopascals (kPa) x 0.01

Kilograms-force per square centimetre (kgf/cm'; kg/cm³) Pascals (Pa) x 0.01 Pounds-force per square inch x 68.947 (psi; lbf/in³; lb/in³) Millimetres of mercury (mmHg) x 1.333 Inches of water (inH₂0) x 2.491 Inches of water (inH₂0) x 1.868 Pounds-force per square inch x 27.68 (psi; lbf/in³; lb/in³) Kilograms-force centimetre x 0.868 (kgf cm; kg cm) Newton metres (Nm) x 8.85 Pounds-force feet (Ibf ft; lb ft) x 12 x 7.233

x 0.738 x 9.804

x 0.0013= Horsepower (hp) = Kilometres per hour (km/hr; kph) x 0.621 = Miles per hour (miles/hr; mph)

x 745.7 = Watts (W) x 1.609

x 0.354 = Kilometres per litre (km/I)

Degrees Celsius (Degrees Centigrade; °C) = (°F - 32) x 0.56 pergailon (mpg) to litres/100 kilometres (11100km). where mpgx 1/100 km = 282

Length (distance)

Inches (in) x 25.4

Feet (ft) x 0.305

Miles x 1.609

Volume (capacity)

16.387: 0.568 : 1.137 : 1.201 ■- 0.946 i 4.546 i 1.201 = 3.785 ■■

Cubic inches (cu in; in³) x

Imperial pints (Imp pt) x

Imperial quarts (Imp qt) x

US quarts (US qt) x

Imperial gallons (Imp gal) x

US gallons (US gal) x

Mass (weight)

Ounces (oz) x 28.35

Pounds (lb) x 0.454

Force

Ounces-force (ozf; oz) x 0.278

Pounds-force (Ibf; lb) x 4.448

Newtons(N) x 0.1

Pressure

Pounds-force per square inch (psi; lbf/in³; lb/in') Pounds-force per square inch (psi; lbf/in³; lb/in²) Pounds-force per square inch (psi; lbf/in'; lb/in¹¹) Pounds-force per square inch (psi; lbf/in'; lb/in') Kilopascals (kPa)

Millibar (mbar) x 100

Millibar (mbar) x 0.0145 ■■

Millibar (mbar) x 0.75

Millibar (mbar) x 0.401 i

Millimetres of mercury (mmHg) x 0.535 ■■

Inches of water (inH₂0) x 0.036 i

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