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Face Cam

admin — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 20:00:33 +0000

A cam system in which the eccentrics are situated on the face of a rotating disc.

Fairing

admin — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 20:00:54 +0000

An enclosure on the front of the bike containing the windshield and affording wind protection to the rider. Can be attached to the frame and not move or be attached to the fork and move as the handlebars are turned.

Farkles

admin — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 20:00:07 +0000

Motorcycle enthusiasts may install accessories, called farkles (also spelled farkels), to customize their machine. The word is generally accepted to mean a combination of “function” and “sparkle”, hence, farkle. The term is well known in the North American sport touring community. Radar detectors, Global Positioning System receivers, heated grips, and satellite radios are some of those farkles. Other accessories could be aftermarket seats or bar risers, which make the motorcycle more suitable for long miles.

Featherbed Frame

admin — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 20:00:51 +0000

Famous Norton frame design by the McCandless brothers. It was introduced in 1950 and was given its name by factory rider Harold Daniell.

FIM: Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme

admin — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 20:00:31 +0000

The governing body of the international motorcycle sport. Originally founded in 1904, it represents 90 national motorcycle federations that are divided into six regional continental unions.

There are five motorcycle-racing disciplines that FIM covers, encompassing 34 world championships and prizes:

road racing
motocross
trials
enduro
track racing (combining Grass Track and Speedway)

FIM is also involved in many non-racing activities that promote the sport, its safety, and support relevant public policy.

Final Drive

admin — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 20:00:26 +0000

Means of transmitting power to the driven wheel, usually by chain, shaft, or belt.

Flat Tank

admin — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 20:00:43 +0000

Fuel tank shape used on early motorcycles.

Flat Twin

admin — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 20:00:34 +0000

A two cylinder internal combustion engine with the cylinders arranged on opposite sides of the crankshaft. The best known example is the ‘traditional’ (since 1923) BMW motorcycle engine, where it is known as the Boxer. Also known as Horizontally Opposed.

Flickable

admin — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 20:00:32 +0000

Used to describe the agility of a motorcycle, or how quickly a rider can “flick” the bike from side to side in turns.

Float Bowl

admin — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 20:00:20 +0000

The fuel reservoir on a carburettor into which fuel flow is controlled by a valve operated by a float.