Nickname for Kawasaki — a motorcycle brand. Read More »
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Money Factor
A small fraction which is used by some lessors to calculate the average monthly rent charges. Read More »
O-Ring Chains
Drive chains consist of a number of links that contain pins, rollers, bushings, and plates. The O-rings work in conjunction with the pins, plate, and bushings to hold lubrication inside the pins and rollers. Read More »
Pegs
Footpegs, often called pegs, are where the motorcycle rider1s feet rest. Lots of Harley Davidsons have floorboards instead of pegs. With pegs, the rider usually rests the balls of her feet on the peg, whereas a floorboard is large enough to accomodate the whole foot. Read More »
Push Rod Engine
An engine configuration where the camshafts are located lower in the engine. Connecting rods and other components are used to operate the valves at the top of the cylinder heads. Read More »
Road Feel
The sensation of feeling the road through the steering and suspension systems. This gives the driver information about driving conditions. For example, cars that negate road feel by providing an excessively smooth ride can create a sense of being out of control by eliminating important information about the condition of the tarmac. Read More »
Sedan
A hard-top passenger car with seating for four to seven people. In common usage, sedan generally refers to a vehicle with 4 doors in the same manner that coupe refers to 2 door. Read More »
Spokes
Made of strong wires, spokes transfer force to the wheel hub to keep the wheel true. All spokes must have equal tension for optimum wheel performance. Read More »
Servos
Servos apply certain mechanical functions. For instance, if first gear is actuated by the application of a band, the servo is what applies that band. The servo is nothing more than a piston that is connected to a mechanical linkage, moved by hydraulic pressure. When the need for a certain application arises, oil pressure moves the servo and the servo ... Read More »
Tight
A handling condition in which the car’s front end wants to go straight when the wheel is turned. Also called understeer or push. Read More »
