Motorcycles

Motorcycles

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

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Motorcycles

A tube that is open at both ends and mounted in bottom of carburetor float bowl. If float sticks or float needle does not seat properly, excess fuel flow out overflow tube rather than into throat of ...

intake manifold

Automotive; Motorcycles

A sleeve or flange made of rubber or metal to attach carburetor to intake port.

battery-powered electric system

Automotive; Motorcycles

An electrical system having a lead-acid battery as a source of power. The battery is recharged by a charging system using either a generator or alternator.

oxidized oil

Automotive; Motorcycles

Oil that has been chemically combined with oxygen as a result of excessive heat, oil agitation or exposure to combustion contaminants.

intake port

Automotive; Motorcycles

An opening or passage that directs flow of air-fuel mixture into engine. In a four-stroke cycle engine, intake port is located in cylinder head. In a two-stroke cycle engine, intake port is located ...