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Imagine your motorcycle like an orchestra of moving parts. The combination of all these performance-grade components will create harmony, resulting in a motorcycle that reacts to your signals, keeps you safe, and brings you smiles for every mile. It is this vision at Aliwheels that makes us selective in our product range. We do not only sell components, we give you the blocks for a fantastic ride. Aliwheels motorcycle parts provide performance, safety, and style. In this blog, we will discuss different categories of the product range that could be a great purchase for you.

Clutch Mechanisms  

  • The clutch: The area that connects you to the rear wheel upon that phenomenally powerful engine. A worn-out clutch not only deprives you the acceleration but also makes gear changes rudimentary and unresponsive.  
  • What we are selling: a variety of high-performance clutch kits, durable friction plates, matched steel drive plates, and heavy-duty springs.  
  • The Rider Advantage: The right clutch kit has given the rider a smooth, precise engagement and steady power in every ride, with or without a pillion, regardless of whether the ride involves city traffic or a tourer. Our kits permit greater torque, so there is no slippage, and you have your sense of connection and directness.  

Why use a bad clutch to blur your motorcycle performance? The first modification that you can make is upgrading your clutch, which will give greater acceleration and smoother control.

Braking Parts

It is as necessary to control as to create. There should be no compromise during the process of brakes.  

  • What We Sell: Sintered and organic brake pads, wave and standard rotors and high-quality brake fluid.  
  • The Rider Advantage: Sintered metal pads are designed with high stopping power in all weather conditions and do not fade away when the rider goes on an aggressive ride. The performance rotors are also more efficient in heat dissipation, and hence the braking efficiency is maintained during long descents. This is equivalent to shorter distances of stopping, consistent lever feeds, and unshaken confidence that you need the most.  

It is your brakes that can save your life. Our parts are put to the test to give us maximum stopping power and repetitive performance at all times.

Grips, Controls and Handlebars

This is the place you touch your steering, throttle, and clutch lever. Here, ergonomics has a direct effect on fatigue and control.  

  • What We Sell: Ape hangers, tracker bars, replacement levers, and a plethora of grips (rubber, gel, heated).  
  • The Rider Benefit: When changing to handlebars that are most comfortable with your posture, you will have eliminated back pain and wrist pain. Quality grips contain vibrations and offer a good and non-slippery grip. Adjustable shorty levers are hand-sized, lowering reach, and increasing comfort.  

Control is not to be a war. Handling and comfort are upgraded by optimising the handlebar setup.

Mirrors and Lighting

Awareness is safety. You must have a clear view of what is behind you and the capability of being seen in low-light situations.  

  • What We Sell: Bar-end, stem-mounted, and custom mirrors, improved LED light kits for headlights, indicators, and brake lights.  
  • The Rider Benefit: Good mirrors remove blind spots and minimise head-turning, and keep your eyes forward. The current LED light is whiter and brighter to see better in the dark and consumes less power, hence making it more reliable.  

Improved vision is a two-fold upgrade-you will be safer, and night riding will be an easier task.

Filtration and Oils

Quality and regular filtration and lubrication are the most affordable insurance money to the health and performance of your engine in the long run.

  • What We Sell: Inline fuel filters, high-flow air filters, spin-on oil filters, and engine oils of premium JASO MA.  
  • The Rider Advantage: An air filter with high flow will also increase throttle response and horsepower because it allows your engine to inhale more easily. A good quality oil filter will pick up microscopic particles of metals, and this will eliminate wear. Appropriate motorcycle-specific oil means that the motorcycle will be well lubricated, and the clutch will operate smoothly.  

Electrical and Batteries

It is a dead battery and a dead motorcycle. It is a good electrical system that makes your machine alive.

  • What We Sell: Lithium-ion (LiFePO4) and AGM batteries, stators, rectifier-regulators, and spark plugs, which are maintenance-free.  
  • The Rider Advantage: Lithium-ion batteries are small yet have higher capacity to store energy and have more performance during cranking, particularly in low-temperature weather. Replacement of spark plugs results in efficient burning, smooth idling and higher fuel economy.

One of the common places of failure is electrical gremlins. A good battery and good electric parts ensure that your Motorcycle works each and every time you flick the switch.

Aesthetic and Functional Accessories

Here is where you personalise the motorcycle. The accessories must be designed with a combination of form and functionality that improves the appearance and use.  

  • What We Sell: Saddlebags, tank covers, windscreens, crash bars, and custom footpegs.  
  • The Rider Advantage: The tight-fitting windscreen helps in shielding the wind blast on long routes, thereby significantly reducing fatigue. Saddlebags are a good way to pack up to go to work or sightseeing. Crash bars prevent damage in a tip-over to your engine and other costly parts, and save you money in repairs.  

The accessories that you need to have are not only those that make your motorcycle look good; they are those that make it more practical, comfortable, and safer in the face of the real world.

Conclusion

All the parts on your motorcycle serve a purpose. The motorcycle can be powered through the clutch, brakes allow you to feel safe, the filters help to keep the engine safe, and the accessories give you your style. Quality does not consist of a detail; it is the whole picture.  

We have developed this portfolio in Aliwheels to give you the choice of power: to replace, upgrade, repair, and enhance. We promise to offer real, performance-proven components that will allow you to construct a motorcycle that will be more capable and reliable and unique to you.

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The Suzuki Boulevard C50 Gas Tank Cover 2005-2015 consists of a masterpiece cruiser design, with raw power that creates eternal beauty. This machine has its iconic gas tank at the visual centrality of the machine, something that should be given protection and pride. A gas tank cover is not a fashion accessory. It provides the surest form of protection against scratches, oil leaks and the beat of the sunny sun.  

Nevertheless, Improper installation may cause fitment problems, trapped moisture and even create damage to paint. The step-by-step guide will teach you the proper method for attaching a tank cover to your Boulevard C50 to create a perfect, fitting cover that will make your bike look good all the way to the furthest future.  

Knowing Your Suzuki Boulevard C50 Gas Tank Design

It is good to know the form of a tank beforehand. The (2005–2015) Boulevard C50 is one of the unique teardrop fuel tanks that have chrome side panels and a middle gauge. The shape of your cover should be exactly that, not cover any gauges or badges.  

There are minor model variations in the cosmetics, and thus, the case needed in the 2005-2015 model series is vital. These are made of such materials as sticky leather or abrasion-resistant synthetic vinyl or athletic carbon-fibre replicas. Both of them feature an exclusive combination of style, protection, and feel.  

Tools and Materials You Will Require

  • Suzuki Boulevard C50 miscellaneous (2005-2015) Suzuki gas tank cover  
  • Microfiber cloths  
  • Spray bottle of a small amount of soapy water  
  • Isopropyl alcohol or an adhesive promoter (to act like adhesive-backed covers)  
  • Thick paper (to trace the bridge)
  • Taping (so the bridge fits in the stylus grooves of a record)  
  • Hairspray (to stiffen fabric)
  • Heat gun or a hair dryer (to mould vinyl)  
  • A clean, shaded workspace  

Step 1: Preparation 

The preparation involves the cleaning of surfaces before the procedure begins (infection control). This is the most paramount step. A bubble or a scratch can be made when there is a speck of grit.  

  • Cool Down: Make sure that the tank is cooled in terms of touching it. The metal can swell when subjected to heat and produce changes in the fit.  
  • Deep Clean: Sprays the inside of the tank using light soapy water, wipes, then dries using a fresh microfiber cloth.  
  • Final Wipe: put isopropyl alcohol to wipe away invisible wax or oil residue. Let it evaporate fully.  
  • Protect Surroundings: Apply masking tape over chrome accents around the place to prevent scratches which may be caused accidentally.  

Step 2: Positioning and Alignment

Take your time. A few extra minutes at this time saves wrinkles at a later stage.  

  • Dry Fit: Peel the cover on the top of the tank, keeping the adhesive or straps intact.  
  • Centre Covers: Get the covers centred so that the hole that holds the fuel cap, the holes where the gauges are, and the badges all lie in line.  
  • Mark with Tape: David, when you are happy with the cover of the tape, use little pieces of masking tape on the sides of the cover to mark the cover. This will determine the ultimate placement.  
  • Heat the Material (where necessary): In the case of vinyl covers, one has to heat them a little by using a hair dryer in order to get them to conform better. Don’t overheat.  

Step 3: Securing the Cover 

This approach is based on the type of cover.  

  • Strap-Style Covers: Keep the straps tight and pull them up slowly on a side-by-side basis. Always maintain straps flat, and do not contact wiring or painted tank surfaces beneath the tank.  
  • Adhesive-Backed Covers: This is a section of the top centre covered with a peeling of backing. Follow masking-tape guides, and press. Step Ellen worked around by peeling off more support with backing and applying a squeegee or microfiber cloth, and pushing out any air bubbles to the centre of the cover and towards the edge.  
  • Bolt-On Covers: Insertions by the use of a screwdriver, then tighten with the correct tool in order to gently fit the cover into place. Do not crimp in a manner that will produce warps or damage in the threads.  

Lastly, ensure that the fuel cap opens easily, and the cover does not obstruct this fuel gauge, as well as your vision.  

In certain respects, tests conducted by the project timeline indicate complete work completion, with the construction field taking the ultimate decisions on the site.

Step 4: Post-Installation Checks 

The tests to be taken by the project timeline show full completion of work on the site, with the ultimate decision made by the construction field.  

It is not over as soon as your cover is on.  

  • Check around the bike: Check to see that there are no air bubbles, folds or wrinkles, or loose edges.  
  • First Ride Inspection: Re-examine all the edges and straps after a brief ride. Loosening of a fresh installation can be caused by vibration.  
  • Cure Time: In the case of adhesive covers, make sure not to wash or reexpose the adhesive for at least 24 hrs so as to ensure complete machine dryness.  

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Putting in on a greasy tank, the quickest way to get a bad job.  
  • The cold vinyl that is stretched can crack or peel off with time.  
  • Excessive strapping of the backpack onto the knees or shoulders of the rucksack carrier while carrying some weight in the bag can dent the paint and press components.  
  • Spread the fuel cap thinly, test the block first before laying it out.  

Tips on cover maintenance of tanks  

A little care goes a long way. Wipe your cover with a wet microfiber towel and gently wash it with soap. Clear of rough solvents, scathing cleaners or petrol spills. On leather covers, apply specific conditioner every now and then. Always park where it is shady so as to avoid fading and brittle shapes.  

Why Buy from Aliwheels  

Aliwheels realises the significance of an ideal fit. We provide real-fit gas tank coverings confirmed with our model, such as the Suzuki Boulevard C50. In the case of Aliwheels, where it has customer-proven quality, it is durable and with durability comes a snug, professionally fitted one that lasts long term.  

Conclusion

An appropriate gas tank shielding cover not only adds to the look of your Boulevard C50, but also protects your fine paint job and retains the value and persona of your bike. It is one of the easiest and most efficient upgrades as it requires the right component and proper installation.  

Shop Suzuki Boulevard C50 accessories and more at Aliwheels and ensure that your vehicle continues to appear factory-fresh.

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One of the most popular additions among riders is the addition of a fender eliminator kit. It replaces the large, standard rear fender with a clean and sportier tailpiece. It immediately personalises the appearance of your motorcycle, sheds it off and even cleans it more easily. Such a journey to a smooth rear end is not always smooth, however. Substandard installation or the bad quality of a kit may lead to a headache of troubles. As the most popular fender eliminator kit issues, this guide identifies them all and offers a logical step-by-step solution. We ensure your upgrade remains not only slick and fashionable, but issue-free.

The Riders prefer using Fender Eliminator Kits

The popularity of a fender eliminator kit is self-evident. It provides a sharper and track-inspired appearance to the motorcycle, which most riders desire. There is more than aesthetic appeal to it. The large plastic fender can be removed, reducing weight and hence taking away a dirt-trap; cleaning the rear wheel and swingarm will become simpler. This modification is very popular among sportbike owners so that they can personalise their machines. Whereas other manufacturers market OEM-type kits, the aftermarket boasts a variety of products with every flavour.

1- Common Loose or Vibrating Mounts

It has been named as one of the most common complaints that the kit does not remain in position. Bolts and brackets also become loose due to road and engine vibrations. Especially when they were not correctly torqued during the fitting process.

  • Symptoms: You will hear some continuous rattling or buzzing in the back of the motorcycle. The number plate or indicators could appear out of line or shake violently.
  • Hazards: When the mount is terribly loose, it is likely to plummet off the number plate (at worst, leading to stress fractures in the subframe where it is fitted).

2- Problems with Electrical Turn Signals

A large number of installations are also changing or redistributing the turn signals, which are also where electrical issues tend to occur, particularly when a modern LED unit is involved.

  • Hyper-flashing: This is the most prevalent problem; the turn signals usually flash at a higher rate than usual. LED lamps consume less energy than standard incandescent bulbs, fooling the motorcycle flasher relay into thinking there is a broken bulb.
  • Wiring and grounding: Flawed splicing or wrong connection to earth may create lit lights that may never turn on or flicker, or may turn on only occasionally.

3- Number Plate Visibility Issues

The primary legal purpose of the rear fender is to allow the number plate being able to be positioned in a visible and lit spot. This can be easily violated by a poorly designed or poorly adjusted fender pilot kit.

  • Non-compliance with the law: Law enforcers insist that the number plate should not be in a way that makes it difficult to see, or it must begin with a white light during the night. This has some kits making the plate too high, too steep in an angle, or just not giving the required illumination.
  • Fines: This attracts police fines and an automatic fail in a MOT check, making a simple act of styling a vehicle worth a fortune.

4- Added Mud and Water Splash

These stock fenders prevent a massive amount of road spray. The outcome of any effort to eliminate it without a backup plan is messy.

  •  Rider discomfort: During wet conditions, water, mud, as well as grime behind the tyre are directly sprayed onto your back and the back of the motorcycle.
  • Accelerated wear: The rear shock, linkage and other components are frequently sprayed with corrosive dirt, increasing wear and tear.

5- Materials of Inadequate Quality and Fitment

Not every kit is made the same way. A very affordable, bad-quality fender eliminator kit can look good in a picture online, but it can be a nightmare to install.

  • Problem with durability: Low-grade aluminium or plastic that is used to make kits rust, crack or bend under force. The hardware provided is typically of low quality and can malfunction or fail.
  •  Long-run costs: The ill-fitting kit will really strain the mounting positions, and since the product only lives a short life, you will need another one shortly, taking away whatever savings you might get initially.

Troubleshooting and Fixes

  1. Fixing Loose Mounts: Use precise techniques. Use thread-locking material on every screw. Screw on all the fasteners using a torque wrench to the required specification. To provide additional damping of the vibration between the kit and where it should be mounted. Add rubber washers or grommets between the thermostat and the mounting points.
  1. Solving Electrical Issues: In the case of inherent to hyper-flashing, a patch is easy. Either add load resistors in parallel with the new LED turn signals, or even better, upgrade to an electronic LED-compatible flasher relay. Always tidy up your solder, and put heat-shrink tubing over all your wire connections. Ensure that the earth wire connects to a clean, bare metal surface on the frame.
  1. Ensuring Plate Visibility and Legality: All in all, to install the plate, verify your locals on where the plate is mounted, and the lights. In case the kit does not have a special LED plate light, add one. Slide the bracket and get the plate standing straight up, and with the whole plate in view. It is safer and lawful to be safe than to be content with a fine.
  1. Running Mud and Water Splash: Complementary modifications are good to consider, provided you are riding in all weather. Minimise the amount of spray in a rear tyre by adding a rear tyre “hugger”. Even simply an extension of a fairly universal mudguard, which will not spoil the sleek appearance of the eliminator kit.
  1. Avoiding Quality Issues: Make a quality investment in the beginning. Quality brands utilise stainless steel or T6 aluminium, which are not prone to corrosion, are strong and lightweight. They also provide clear directions and quality hardware to fit absolute perfection.

Conclusion

An eliminator kit in a fender on a motorcycle is a great personalisation tool. To install it successfully, one needs a lot more than simply screwing in new bits. With knowledge of pitfalls: loose mounts, electrical errors, and failure to abide by the rules of law, you may prevent these pitfalls.

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Any rider of Yamaha can understand the sensation: the sheer, unadulterated pleasure of a bike that simply works. However, there will come a time when the most finely-tuned machine must eventually get old. Every rider knows it is a way of life, parts get tired, things get ripped, and the only way to keep your bike running smoothly is to do a bit of maintenance.

The good news? You do not necessarily need to pay a high price every time for official parts of the dealership. Yamaha Motorcycle Spare Parts are a game-changer because it is the ideal combination of performance and value. This advice should be used by the rider who would like to be intelligent about the well-being of his or her bike and what parts need to be replaced.

Yamaha aftermarket parts

The term aftermarket is advisedly viewed with a grain of salt, yet it is time to clear the waters. Whenever you make the right aftermarket parts choice, you are not compromising; you are making a good, financially and performance-wise choice.

  1. Affordable: Admittedly, the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) parts on the dealership level may be rather costly. Aftermarket parts give you a cheaper option of maintaining your bike in good condition and leaving some bills in your pocket to get your own gas, your own gear, or even on the next holiday.
  1. Availability and Variety: The OEM parts of older Yamaha that are not common compared to its peers can be a nightmare to find. The aftermarket market is expansive with more choices and designs around, starting with a simple upgrade of your car, all the way to a truly personalised modification process, which allows you to make your car your own.
  1. More Than Compete: It is said that there are parts of inferior quality on the market, but a trusted aftermarket supplier will only be providing parts of the same quality or even better quality than the original equipment. It is all a matter of knowing where to search.

Critical Yamaha Stuff Every Rider Must Understand

Maintenance is not only responding but also proactive. The first step to ensuring a well-maintained bike is knowing the most vulnerable areas of the bike regarding wear and tear. Here are the common culprits:

Engine & Performance

These are the keys to your bike. Maintenance of these parts is done at regular intervals to make sure that you have a running engine.

  •  Spark Plugs: With clean spark plugs, there is a clean burn. Damaged plugs may be a cause of an off-misfire and low fuel efficiency.
  •  Things: Your air filters and oil filters are the lungs and kidneys of your bike. A choked air filter may cause the engine to work harder, and a contaminated oil filter may cause disastrous results to the engine.

Braking Components

Important equipment, and therefore you should never compromise on brakes.

  • Brake Pads: The friction material wears off after some time. Not paying attention to them may cause a contact of metals that destroys your brake discs.
  • Brake Discs & Levers: Sliced and distorted discs lead to poor braking. A lever has to be good and offer the feel and control.

Transmission & Suspension

These components are behind powering down the road and ensuring a smooth ride.

  •  Chain Hyatt: The reason why a chain or a sprocket may rattle the ride, as better or in the worst-case scenario, throw the chain.
  •  Shocks & Bushings: Over time, your shock devices lose their cushioning, and you begin to ride on the bumps, thus giving you a very rough ride.

Electrical

These are little yet important components that ensure all other things are smooth.

  • Batteries: A slow starter or a dark set of lights are all the indications that you will need to replace your battery.
  • Bulbs and Fuses: Have a backup pack of standard bulbs and fuses. It is a fast solution which may save a lot of trouble.

Body & Styling

These components serve more than to function: they provide your bike with personality.

  • Fairings and Indicators: Scratches and cracks to fairings are normal. The replacement of them can help make your bike appear new.
  • Mirrors and Grips: Grips which are worn can lessen control, and broken mirrors are a safety problem.

How to know when to change parts.

Your bike keeps asking you to look when something is incorrect. Listening to such cries will help you avoid an epic breakdown.

  1. Engine Check: Does the bike feel slow, or does it not start easily? Do you make more frequent fill-ups at the gas station? This may be an indicator of an overworked engine filter or spark plugs.
  1.  Brake work: That squeal when braking is not only annoying, but it is something the steering should warn you about. When you begin to notice your brakes having a soft or spongy feeling, it is high time to investigate your pads and brake fluid.
  1. Transmission: A stiff, noisy change of gears or the sinking of sharp, hooked teeth off your type of sprocket are all indications that your gear and chain require replacement.
  1. Electricals: flickering lights, a low-powered horn or a battery that does not work overnight are some of the signs of an electrical problem.

Smartest Shopping Cart to Buy Aftermarket Parts

The world of the aftermarket is confusing to navigate. There are thousands of components, brands and sellers, and one can get lost. The best buyer realises what to seek:

  • Pair the correct Yamaha Part: It is always important to ensure that you have precisely matched the correct part of your particular Yamaha year and model. A wasted purchase is that of a mismatch.
  • Take into account Reputation: Do not simply look at the price tag. Research the brand. Reviews done by other riders who used the part.
  • Specs Over Price: A somewhat higher part, with superior material of building or design, will be a better long-term investment.

Riders who desire quality and reliability with no guesses are the ones who would use a platform such as Aliwheels. 

Maintaining Your New Parts

Good maintenance will guarantee that your new components last as long as it is supposed to.

  • Clean and lubricate: Take good care of your chain. Always have your air filters cleaned. Winning small battles helps in achieving big problems.
  • Adhere to the Schedule: Abide by the maintenance schedule of the Yamaha owner’s manual. It is the plan for the longevity of a healthy life for your bike.
  • Don’t get a mixture of fluids: Take the correct fluids with you (oil, brake fluid) to your bike. A cheaper and incompatible fluid may only cause more damage than it would save.

Conclusion

Yamaha aftermarket spare parts are the ideal choice for riders who would prefer to maintain their bikes at their best without necessarily spending a lot of money. The affordable right parts are available in larger quantities, and you get the option of customising your machine.

With this information, you are always sure that you can take care of your motorcycle and resume doing what is best, which is the open road. Services such as Aliwheels make picking up a platform easier, where you will receive a quality component that fits your bike and your wallet. Your bike is the one that ought to be running well like before, and now you have the equipment to make it so.

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