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Motorcycles

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

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piston ring (oil control)

Automotive; Motorcycles

A split cast iron or steel band used to scrape excess oil from cylinder wall. Sometimes designed as a three-piece unit.

long travel rear suspension

Automotive; Motorcycles

Suspension used on current competition dirt bikes to provide more than 6 in. (15 cm) of travel.

brake wear indicator

Automotive; Motorcycles

Index grooves, tabs, or reference lines to indicate amount of brake lining or pad wear.

piston ring end gap

Automotive; Motorcycles

Distance between ends of a piston ring when installed in cylinder. This clearance is measured with a feeler gauge. Ring must be straight in cylinder as if installed on piston.

lower end

Automotive; Motorcycles

Portion of an engine from cylinder base downward, including connecting rods.

brazing

Automotive; Motorcycles

Type of welding using a brass alloy filler rod.

piston ring groove

Automotive; Motorcycles

Groove machined in piston to accept piston rings.

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