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Motorcycles

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

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Paralever

Automotive; Motorcycles

Paralever is the name of a radically different rear suspension system first used on the BMW R100GS motorcycle. The Paralever works on the principle of a parallelogram with a torque arm that allows ...

Parallel-twin

Automotive; Motorcycles

A Parallel-Twin is an engine having two cylinders placed parallel to each other and vertical.

Passenger pegs

Automotive; Motorcycles

Passenger Pegs are pegs wide enough to support the foot of a passenger (pillion) while riding. They are mounted directly under the passenger. Sometimes, floorboards are used in the place of Passenger ...

Petcock

Automotive; Motorcycles

A petcock is a manually operated device inserted in the gas line that allows for an On, Off, and Reserve position for the gas supply. When the motorcycle starts to sputter, the rider turns the ...

Pillion

Automotive; Motorcycles

The backseat on a motorcycle for its passenger. Also, a passenger is said to ride pillion.

Parked motorcycle syndrome (PMS)

Automotive; Motorcycles

This is a common disease that occurs in the winter when a rider is unable to take his/her motorcycle out for a ride and is forced to think about things other than motorcycles.

Pocket bike

Automotive; Motorcycles

These are extremely small bikes that look like miniature sportbikes, have engines under 50cc and sell for prices as low as $200. eBay is loaded with such vehicles.

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