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Motorcycles

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

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Motorcycles

brake disc

Automotive; Motorcycles

A round, flat disc made of steel or cast iron. It is mounted on outside of wheel hub.

piston crown

Automotive; Motorcycles

Top of piston, directly exposed to combustion pressure and heat.

lay shaft

Automotive; Motorcycles

Second shaft in a direct drive gearbox. It transfers power from input shaft to high gear pinion.

brake drum

Automotive; Motorcycles

A circular ring of cast iron that is part of wheel hub. It provides a place for brake lining to be applied.

piston pin boss

Automotive; Motorcycles

A strengthened section of piston extending to inside of piston crown. It supports piston pin.

lean

Automotive; Motorcycles

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

brake line

Automotive; Motorcycles

Special hydraulic tubing made of steel, plastic and reinforced rubber. Hydraulic brake lines must be capable of withstanding extreme pressure without deforming.

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