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Saddle Tank

admin — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 20:00:29 +0000

A fuel tank that fits over the top tube of the motorcycle frame.

Scooter

admin — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 20:00:03 +0000

Small, two-wheeled, utilitarian motorbike with a step-thru frame.

Sender

admin — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 20:00:58 +0000

An electronic sensor unit on a motorcycle conveying information about an engine to a warning light or other component.

Servo (Servomechanism)

admin — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 20:00:24 +0000

An electronic control system in which a hydraulic, pneumatic, or other type of larger-powered controlling mechanism is assisted and controlled by a low-energy signal.

Shaft Drive

admin — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 20:00:27 +0000

A final drive system on some motorcycles that utilizes a shaft to transmit power to the rear wheel, as opposed to a chain or belt drive. This system requires the least user maintenance.

Shaft Jacking

admin — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 20:00:04 +0000

Unwanted motion in the rear end of motorcycles with a shaft drive. While under acceleration, the rear suspension stiffens and the machine lifts itself. When decelerating the rear suspension is compressed, giving the opposite effect. It is considered a drawback for some traditional shaft-drive designs. Some of the modern, shaft-drive systems utilize newer technology to reduce this effect.

Sidecar

admin — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 20:00:58 +0000

A one-wheeled carriage for a single passenger attached to the side of a motorcycle, producing a three-wheeled vehicle.

Simplex

admin — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 20:00:10 +0000

A lightweight motorized bike manufactured from 1935 to 1960 in Louisiana. Starting the engine was accomplished by straddling the bike and taking a few brisk steps. The motion of the rear wheel turned the motor over, and you were on your way.

Sintered Brake Pads

admin — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 20:00:58 +0000

Asbestos-free brake pads made of sintered metal, with excellent friction coefficient and heat resistance characteristics. Sintering is a method for making objects from powdery metals by heating without melting until the particles adhere to each other.

Sipes

admin — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 20:00:50 +0000

One of many small incisions on a tire’s surface for the purpose of improving traction.