When a motorcyclist rides between the cars on the dotted line separating lanes of traffic. Predominantly a California phenomena where it is legal. Read More »
Steering Head
That portion of a motorcycle frame where the front fork and wheel assembly attach to the frame. Read More »
Tank Bag
A bag that sits on the gas tank of the motorcycle, secured by a magnet or by straps. Tank bags are good for holding lightweight items such as gloves, maps, and wallets. Read More »
Torque Sensitive Limited Slip Differential
A differential where the mechanism reacts to differences in torque when one wheel on an axle starts to slip, and limits the differential action to help maintain traction. Read More »
Variable Volume Induction System Intake Configuration
A restrictor plate that opens and closes controlling the amount of oxygen that can go into the engine. Read More »
Water-Cooled
Also known as liquid-cooled. Where water or antifreeze is used to create a liquid jacket around the engine’s cylinders and heads to cool. Water-cooling reduces engine noise, eliminates engine hot spots and localized seizures, and allows a motorcycle to be tuned for higher output. The opposite of air-cooled, where air flowing over the engine cools the cylinders/engine while the motorcycle ... Read More »
Air Dam
Located below the front nose, this piece of Kevlar material is structured for aerodynamics. If the air is going over the car instead of through the car, it is going to go faster. The amount of frontal downforce on a car can be increased if the car is sitting lower to the ground, which will decrease the amount of airflow ... Read More »
Bite
A car’s ability to “stick” or “adhere” to the track. Read More »
Cam
Part of the mechanism that opens and closes the valves. Read More »
Collision Insurance
Coverage that pays for damage to your car or someone else’s when involved in an accident that you or someone else cause. This is vehicle-to-vehicle insurance. Read More »
