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

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neutral indicator switch

Automotive; Motorcycles

A switch, usually mounted on end of shift drum, which completes circuit of neutral indicator light when gearbox is in neutral.

horsepower (h.p.)

Automotive; Motorcycles

A unit for measuring the power of engines, motors, etc.; 1 h.p. Equals 550 foot-pounds per second.

air cooling

Automotive; Motorcycles

Use of fins to dissipate heat from part into air.

non-primary kickstart

Automotive; Motorcycles

A kickstart system using gearbox input shaft and clutch hub to connect kickstart lever to crankshaft. For starting, gearbox must be in neutral and clutch engaged.

hydraulic brake

Automotive; Motorcycles

A braking system using hydraulic fluid, piston, and cylinders to provide extremely high pressure for brake application.

air filter

Automotive; Motorcycles

A device with paper, oiled foam, oiled gauze or wire mesh to prevent entry of dirt or foreign particles into engine through air intake.

non-unit construction

Automotive; Motorcycles

Engine design with separate engine crankcase and gearbox case.