Motorcycle Glossary
Cylinder head
In Turkish: Silindir kapağı
In short
The cylinder head closes the top of the combustion chamber and carries the valves, camshaft and spark plug.
The head contains the intake and exhaust ports, the valves and springs, the camshaft and rocker arms. The head gasket sits between the head and the cylinder.
- Overheating can warp the head face; it is corrected by skimming.
- With low compression, check the valve seats and lap the valves if needed.
- Tighten the head bolts in the sequence and to the torque in the manual, with the engine cold.
Also known as (including Turkish names)
- Silindir üst kapağı
- Kafa
- Head
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Last updated: October 9, 2026