Frontal bodywork on a motorcycle intended to make the vehicle more aerodynamic and/or reduce wind pressure on the rider. Common types of fairings include flyscreens (very small shields placed over the headlight), bikini fairings (small fairings that fit completely around the headlight), … [Read more...] about Fairing
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Fuse
Most motorcycles have a fuse block which houses a variety of fuses for different electrical circuits on the vehicle. Fuses protect electrical circuits from overloading by sacrificing themselves before damage can occur to electrical components or wires connected to the circuit. Most fuses contain a … [Read more...] about Fuse
Flywheel Puller
A flywheel puller is a special tool designed to quickly and safely remove a flywheel from the crankshaft of an engine without damage. Using the correct flywheel puller and using it properly will help you avoid damaging the threads on the crankshaft end. It is important to note that flywheels contain … [Read more...] about Flywheel Puller
Final Drive
The system whereby the transmission output shaft drives the rear wheel of a motorcycle or ATV. Chains and sprockets are most often used on sport and off-road motorcycles. Shafts and gears are most often used on touring motorcycles and four-wheel drive ATVs. Belts and pulleys are used on many cruiser … [Read more...] about Final Drive
Flywheel Magneto Ignition System
An AC ignition system using a generating coil (commonly called a source coil or exciter coil) and either a pickup coil (used in a Capacitor Discharge Ignition) or contact points (used in an Energy Transfer Ignition) as well as a magnetic flywheel to provide primary ignition current and switching. An … [Read more...] about Flywheel Magneto Ignition System
Flywheel
A flywheel is an assembly consisting of weights that is bolted to an engine crankshaft to provide additional inertia during non-power producing strokes. The flywheel helps to smooth out abrupt movement of the crankshaft during the power stroke. Aftermarket flywheel weights can be purchased for some … [Read more...] about Flywheel
Feeler Gauge
A precision made steel strip that is manufactured to a variety of exacting thicknesses for the purpose of measuring gaps between components. Feeler gauges are commonly used to check motorcycle spark plug gaps, valve clearances and for inspecting cylinder heads or clutch plates for any warping. … [Read more...] about Feeler Gauge