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Motorcycles

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

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Engine

Automotive; Motorcycles

A machine that converts chemical energy into mechanical energy.

Thermostat

Automotive; Motorcycles

A temperature sensitive device used in a liquid cooling system to adjust flow of coolant as coolant temperature changes.

Enrichment circuit

Automotive; Motorcycles

A carburetor system with a plunger to open and close an air-fuel circuit which discharges a rich mixture into throat of carburetor for cold starting.

Throttle cable

Automotive; Motorcycles

A cable consisting of an outer housing and an inner cable that connects carburetor to throttle twist grip.

Eroded piston (crown)

Automotive; Motorcycles

A condition caused by detonation or pre-ignition where temperatures are raised so high that part of piston crown is melted away.

Electrodes

Automotive; Motorcycles

Conductors at centre and side of spark plug that provide an air gap for an electric arc to start combustion process in engine.

Electrolyte

Automotive; Motorcycles

A solution of dilute sulphuric acid used to provide a chemical reaction in a lead-acid battery.

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