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Dealing with vehicles or machines used for travel or motion, especially cars.

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engine guards

Automotive; Motorcycles

See Frame Sliders

enrichener

Automotive; Motorcycles

The Enrichener is a device that restricts the air intake to result in a richer fuel mixture which assists in starting the engine. This is a term used by Harley-Davidson. Another, ...

evolution

Automotive; Motorcycles

Evolution is the name of the Harley-Davidson engine used from 1984-1999, sometimes called the EVO. The engine is a 45 degree V-Twin displacing 80ci/1340cc.

fairing

Automotive; Motorcycles

An enclosure on the front of the bike containing the windshield and affording wind protection to the rider. Can be attached to the frame and not move or be attached to the fork ...

flat twin

Automotive; Motorcycles

Flat Twin is an engine configuration where two cylinders lie flat, horizontally opposed. The BMW Boxer engine is the prime example.

flathead

Automotive; Motorcycles

Flathead is a type of engine where the valves are located in the side of the engine. The head of the engine is flat with just a place for the sparkplug.

foot pegs

Automotive; Motorcycles

Foot Pegs are pegs wide enough to support the foot while riding. They may be mounted directly under the rider or placed forward in the cruiser style. Sometimes, floorboards are ...