Motorcycles

Motorcycles

Any two-wheeled motor vehicle that can carry either one or two passengers.

Industry: Automotive

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transfer port

Automotive; Motorcycles

Opening in cylinder wall of a two-stroke cycle engine that connects cylinder to crankcase.

float assembly

Automotive; Motorcycles

A carburetor device consisting of plastic or hollow brass floats attached to an arm. This assembly pivots on a pin and raises and lowers, opening and closing float needle to control fuel level in ...

transmission

Automotive; Motorcycles

See gearbox.

float level

Automotive; Motorcycles

Level of fuel maintained in carburetor float bowl. Controlled by float, float needle and seat.

triple clamps

Automotive; Motorcycles

A pair of sturdy brackets that provide a mounting place for fork legs and steering spindle. Triple clamps attach forks to frame through spindle, steering head and steering head bearings.