Motorcycles

Motorcycles

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

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Motorcycles

A Caliper is the non-rotating portion of the disc brake that contains the hydraulic components including the brake pads. The Caliper is positioned on both sides of the Rotor such that as the brakes ...

camshaft

Automotive; Motorcycles

A Camshaft is a shaft containing lobes (also called cams) which is synchronized with the crankshaft. Its function is to rotate and open and close the valves in the engine. Camshafts may be located on ...

cubic centimeters (CC)

Automotive; Motorcycles

CC refers to the cubic centimeters of displacement of an engine. Usually written, for example, as 1200cc. Total engine displacement is the volume displaced by a piston in a cylinder during a single ...

centerstand

Automotive; Motorcycles

A Centerstand is a stand mounted under the motorcycle with a spring return. When the Centerstand is extended to the ground, it holds the motorcycle vertical with the rear wheel just off the ground. ...

tailgunner

Automotive; Motorcycles

The last rider in a group formation of motorcycles is called the Tailgunner.

tank bag

Automotive; Motorcycles

A piece of luggage that mounts on top of the gas tank of a bike. Sometimes contains a clear plastic top where route directions can be viewed by the rider without stopping.