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colors
Automotive; Motorcycles
Many bikers/motorcyclists join motorcycle clubs. Usually these clubs have distinctive jackets. Also, clubs will issue club patches to display on the jackets. These patches and ...
compression ratio
Automotive; Motorcycles
Here's a definition from Motorcycles Forum moderator, Bill Wood: Think of Compression Ratio this way: When the piston is at the bottom of the cylinder, say you could pour 100cc of ...
contact patch
Automotive; Motorcycles
The Contact Patch (CP) is the area on the ground where your motorcycle tire actually touches the road surface. This area can be very small and highlights the fact that there isn't ...
countersteer
Automotive; Motorcycles
A motorcycle turns left/right by slightly pushing the left/right handlebar. Push left, go left. Push right, go right. This is called countersteering.
crash bar
Automotive; Motorcycles
Many motorcycles have a Crash Bar or guard to protect the bike should it fall over. You'll have to look carefully on some bikes to see them and not all bikes are so equipped. Some ...
crotch rocket
Automotive; Motorcycles
A term some people use to describe a high-performance sportbike motorcycle.
cruiser
Automotive; Motorcycles
The modern version of the Chopper with small gas tank, large rear tire, and feet forward seating and stylish appearance accounts for about 33 percent of all sales.
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