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Garden Gate

admin — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:00:32 +0000

Nickname for the plunger-sprung frames used on Norton machines from the late 1930s.

Gear Cluster

admin — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 20:00:36 +0000

A set of gears.

Gear Ratio

admin — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 20:00:56 +0000

The gear ratio is the relationship between the number of teeth on two gears that are meshed together and more specifically, is the ratio of the speeds of rotation of the initial and final gears in a gear train.

G-Force

admin — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 20:00:06 +0000

The amount of gravitational pull simulated during a period of high acceleration or a sudden change in direction. (Plural: G-Forces)

Girder Forks

admin — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 20:00:49 +0000

Type of forks common on early machines, comprising rigid beams attached to the steering head by parallel links that allowed movement.

Gloves

admin — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 02:00:37 +0000

Hand apparel covering all or part of the hand and fingers. Motorcycle gloves provide additional safety and protective features. They are usually constructed of a durable material, such as leather (or textile) and have reinforced palms to protect the rider’s hands in case of an accident. Motorcycle gloves may also feature padded protection for the knuckles and finger joints. (Click here for related information on motorcycle gloves.)

G-Out

admin — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 20:00:59 +0000

A rapid transition from a long downhill to a steep uphill causing the rider to experience G-Force at the bottom. Associated with dirtbike and motocross riding.

Grand Prix Motorcycle Racing

admin — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 20:00:14 +0000

Established in 1949 by the FIM, it is the oldest motorsport World Championship that is still in existence. Competition is held in well over a dozen countries in 5 continents. Grand Prix motorcycle racing is currently divided into three distinct classes: 125 cc, 250 cc and MotoGP. Grand Prix is French, meaning “Grand Prize.”

Greasy Track

admin — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 20:00:00 +0000

A slippery racetrack.

Green Track

admin — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 20:00:34 +0000

A new road-racing course with no rubber on the surface, which can be slippery. “I had to be careful during that practice session because the track was really green.”