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Motorcycles
Any two-wheeled motor vehicle that can carry either one or two passengers.
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wheel bearing grease
Automotive; Motorcycles
A special, heavy duty, high temperature grease used to lubricate wheel bearings.
mechanical voltage regulator
Automotive; Motorcycles
A voltage regulator using an electromagnet to open or close contact points, varying output of a dc generator or electromagnet alternator.
graduated cylinder
Automotive; Motorcycles
A container, calibrated in cubic centimetres or millimetres used for accurate measurement of fluids such as fork oil and gearbox oil.
wide ratio gearbox
Automotive; Motorcycles
A gearbox having wide ratio spacing between gears. A wide ratio gearbox is commonly used in enduro (off-road) and trials motorcycles.
metric system
Automotive; Motorcycles
A measurement system that uses the meter (39.37 in.) As a standard.
gusset
Automotive; Motorcycles
A reinforcing plate or boxed section used to prevent flexing of frame or swing arm.
wire gauge
Automotive; Motorcycles
A measuring tool made of precisely sized wire. It is for measuring distance between irregular surfaces (spark plug gap for example).
