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Motorcycles
Any two-wheeled motor vehicle that can carry either one or two passengers.
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intake stroke
Automotive; Motorcycles
In a four-stroke cycle engine, movement of piston from tdc to bdc with intake valve open, drawing air-fuel mixture into cylinder.
bearing preload
Automotive; Motorcycles
Amount of static pressure exerted on a bearing or a set of bearings. Preload is usually adjusted by a threaded collar or shims.
parallel circuit
Automotive; Motorcycles
A circuit where current is provided to each component independently (each component has own ground). The failure of one component does not affect rest of circuit.
intake timing
Automotive; Motorcycles
Amount of time two-stroke cycle engine intake port is open, expressed in crankshaft degrees or piston position.
bearing spacer
Automotive; Motorcycles
A piece of tubing used between wheel bearing inner races to prevent unwanted bearing preload as the axle is tightened.
permanent magnet alternator
Automotive; Motorcycles
An alternator using permanent magnets to produce a magnetic field for ac production.
internal combustion engine
Automotive; Motorcycles
An engine that burns fuel inside rather than outside engine, as does a steam engine (external combustion engine).
