Antilock Braking System (ABS)
A motorcycle braking system that prevents the wheels from locking during braking, causing a loss of control and possible accident. Sensors determine front and rear wheel speed and when either wheel is about to lock up hydraulic pressure is slightly reduced to prevent the wheel from completely [...]
Read More...Anaerobic Sealant
A chemical sealant or adhesive that cures in the absence of air (anaerobic means without air). Typically used for retaining and locking threaded components together, such as nuts and bolts. Available in different bonding strengths suited for particular applications. Most service manuals will note which type of bonding agent is required for reassembly of a [...]
Read More...Air Filter
An air cleaner or air filter is a device for filtering, cleaning, and removing debris from the air being sucked into the engine. A dirty air cleaner will cause a motorcycle engine to exhibit decreased performance - the engine will run rich, burning more fuel than necessary - it may even foul the spark plug(s). [...]
Read More...After Bottom Dead Center (ABDC)
When a piston travels the length of its stroke, in normal operation, it is said to have reached bottom dead center when it is at the lowest position in the cylinder, closest to the crankshaft. The point at which the piston is starting to travel back up on its stroke is called after bottom dead [...]
Read More...Ammeter
An instrument for measuring amperage (current flow) in electrical circuits.
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