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Motorcycles

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

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ring land

Automotive; Motorcycles

Solid area of piston which supports rings, located between ring grooves.

connecting rod

Automotive; Motorcycles

A rod made of steel or aluminum or titanium, usually having an i-beam cross section. It connects piston to crankshaft.

rocker arm

Automotive; Motorcycles

A pivoted arm that converts upward movement of push rod to downward movement of valve.

connecting rod kit

Automotive; Motorcycles

A parts kit consisting of connecting rod, crank pin, thrust washers and roller bearings, used in reconditioning of assembled crankshafts.

roller bearing

Automotive; Motorcycles

An antifriction bearing consisting of hardened steel inner and outer races, separated by hardened steel rollers.

connecting rod tip

Automotive; Motorcycles

Amount of radial (side) play at top of connecting rod. Measurement of rod tip is one way of determining condition of rod big end bearing.

roller chain

Automotive; Motorcycles

A chain made up of pins, side plates, bushings and rollers. Roller links are connected by pin links to achieve desired length. Ends are usually connected by a pin link which has a removable side ...

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