Motorcycles

Motorcycles

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

Industry: Automotive

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Surface plate

Automotive; Motorcycles

A block of granite ground and lapped to provide a very smooth, flat surface. It is used for checking straightness of cylinders, cylinder heads, and crankcase joints.

Electromagnet

Automotive; Motorcycles

Alternator an alternator which uses electromagnet to produce a magnetic field.

Suspension

Automotive; Motorcycles

Components that absorb road surface irregularities to smooth motorcycle ride. It is designed to permit controlled wheel movement over irregular surfaces. Basic parts include forks, swing arm and ...

Swing arm pivot

Automotive; Motorcycles

Forward part of swing arm, where it is attached to frame and pivots on bushings or bearings.

Electromotive force (EMF)

Automotive; Motorcycles

Force that causes electricity to flow because of a difference in potential between two points.

Symmetrical

Automotive; Motorcycles

Two sides or events being identical. For instance, two-stroke exhaust timing is symmetrical. Exhaust port opens and closes at same crankshaft position before and after tdc.