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Back Marker

admin — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 20:00:46 +0000

A slow rider marking the back of a pack of motorcyclists.

Backing It In

admin — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 20:00:27 +0000

Going into a corner with the rear of the motorcycle sliding while the rider is counter-steering. This is a way for a rider to scrub off speed and set the motorcycle up for a fast exit from the corner. “I was trying so hard I was backing it in to almost every corner.”

Bagger

admin — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 20:00:04 +0000

A motorcycle with touring accessories like saddlebags, top box, a trunk, etc.

Balaclava

admin — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 20:00:41 +0000

A thin pull-over head and neck cover with eye slits for winter usage under a motorcycle helmet.

Bash Plate (aka Skid Plate)

admin — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 20:00:02 +0000

A protective plate fitted under the engines of off-road machines to prevent damage caused by grounding.

Bathtub

admin — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 20:00:33 +0000

Bodywork resembling an upside-down bathtub used on rear of some Triumph motorcycles. It was introduced in 1957 and dropped in the early 1960s

Battery

admin — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 02:00:00 +0000

Two or more connected cells that produce a direct current by converting chemical energy to electrical energy that is stored and used as a source of power. Motorcycle batteries supply energy to the starting, lighting, and ignition systems. The battery is recharged while the motorbike is operating. (Click for related information on motorcycle batteries).

Bcom

admin — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:00:21 +0000

Bluetooth Intercom headset for motorcycle helmets

BDC: Bottom Dead Center

admin — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 20:00:57 +0000

The point during crankshaft rotation at which the piston is in its lowest possible position. (Compare TDC).

Bell Mouth

admin — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:00:24 +0000

Bell-shaped air intake fitted to some carburetors.