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Motorcycles

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

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compression

Automotive; Motorcycles

Increased pressure caused as volume is reduced. Also, movement of suspension components against spring pressure caused by a force against the wheel.

rich

Automotive; Motorcycles

An air-fuel ratio that contains extra fuel compared to air.

compression gauge

Automotive; Motorcycles

Gauge which measures cranking pressure between piston and upper cylinder.

ridge

Automotive; Motorcycles

An unworn portion or ledge at the top of cylinder formed above end of ring travel.

fat boy

Automotive; Motorcycles

Harley-Davidson released a motorcycle in 1990 based on the FLST Heritage Softail. They called it the FLSTF or Fat Boy and it is immediately recognized by its solid cast disc front wheel.

e-zpass

Automotive; Motorcycles

Motorcyclists have always had a problem at toll plazas. They have to slow down, push up their face shields, stop, shift into neutral (sometimes even put the sidestand down and kill the engine because ...

department of transportation (DOT) helmet rating

Automotive; Motorcycles

The Department of Transportation (DOT) rates motorcycle helmets. The rating is based on dropping the helmet containing a simulated head from a height of 10 feet. The "head" must receive no more than ...

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