Why does the motorcycle sound muffled after warming up?
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Motorcycle sounding muffled after warming up is mainly caused by the following two reasons: 1. Generally, pushrod engines are more prone to this situation. Pushrod engines use rigid pushrods to drive the valve rocker arms. Since the valve clearance is adjusted when the engine is cold and set as the standard, and components such as the engine cylinder block, cylinder head, pushrods, rocker arms, and camshaft are made of different materials, their expansion rates vary when heated. Therefore, the valve clearance in pushrod engines automatically increases slightly when the engine is warm, which can easily lead to valve noise. 2. When the engine is hot, the temperature rises, and the engine oil temperature also becomes very high. At high temperatures, the viscosity of the oil decreases, making the oil film thinner and reducing lubrication effectiveness. Additionally, the internal clearances of engine components change when the engine is hot, which can result in increased noise.