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Motorcycles
Any two-wheeled motor vehicle that can carry either one or two passengers.
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Exhaust port
Automotive; Motorcycles
An opening or passage which directs flow of exhaust gases out of engine. In a four-stroke cycle, it is located in the head. With a two-stroke cycle, it is in the cylinder.
Thrust washer
Automotive; Motorcycles
A washer used to bear side thrust loads or provide lateral location.
Exhaust stroke
Automotive; Motorcycles
With a four-stroke cycle engine, it is movement of piston from bdc to tdc with exhaust valve open, pushing burned gases out of cylinder.
Tickler system
Automotive; Motorcycles
A spring-loaded plunger in carburetor that can be depressed to push float assembly down. This allows fuel to flow into float bowl, raising float level temporarily for cold starting.
Extension
Automotive; Motorcycles
The return or stretching outward of suspension components (after compression) caused by spring pressure.
Fastener
Automotive; Motorcycles
A device used to attach one part or assembly to another (nut and bolt, screw, rivet, etc.).
