Motorcycles

Motorcycles

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

Industry: Automotive

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valve train

Automotive; Motorcycles

All components which directly influence valve operation (cam, cam chain, cam followers, valves, valve springs, valve collars, and keepers in sohc engine).

A small filter designed to remove dirt and water from fuel before it reaches carburetor or injection system. Filters may be made of metal or plastic screen, paper and gauze. Filters may be located at ...

pressed-in sleeve

Automotive; Motorcycles

Cast iron cylinder sleeve in interference fit into aluminum cylinder block.

centrifugal oil slinger

Automotive; Motorcycles

Cup-shaped centrifugal oil filter mounted to end of camshaft. As oil passes through slinger, centrifugal force removes impurities that are heavier than oil.