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Motorcycles

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

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diaphragm spring

Automotive; Motorcycles

A slightly cone shaped metal disc which acts as a clutch pressure plate spring when flattened.

spoke-crossing pattern

Automotive; Motorcycles

Number of spokes crossed on same side of hub by any one spoke.

diffuser

Automotive; Motorcycles

A projection in base of carburetor venturi and at top of needle jet that aids in fuel atomization.

spoked wheel

Automotive; Motorcycles

A wheel consisting of a rim, spokes, nipples and hub. Spokes are laced between hub and rim and are attached to rim by nipples. Thirty-six or forty spokes are termly used.

diode

Automotive; Motorcycles

A solid state electronic device that permits current flow in only one direction.

spring preload

Automotive; Motorcycles

Static installed length of a spring subtracted from its free length. In suspension system, spring preload determines ride height of motorcycle.

direct bearing lubrication

Automotive; Motorcycles

An oil injection system which feeds undiluted oil to two-stroke cycle engine main bearings and rod big-end nearing.

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