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1. ABS
ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM. A COMPONENT ADDED TO THE BRAKING SYSTEM THAT DETECTS WHEEL LOCK UP. THE SYSTEM THEN MODULATES THE BRAKES AT THAT POINT WITH THE IDEA OF STOPPING YOU FASTER THAN YOU COULD YOURSELF. AN ACRONYM: ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM COMPUTER CONTROLLED BRAKES WHICH USE SENSORS TO DETERMINE WHEN A TIRE ON A WHEEL IS STARTING TO SKID AND RESPONDS BY VERY QUICKLY REMOVING BRAKING PRESSURE ON THE AFFECTED WHEEL, THEN RESTORING THAT PRESSURE IN AN EFFORT TO KEEP STOPPING POWER AT ITS MAXIMUM (JUST PRIOR TO A SKID). ABS RESPONDS TO IMMINENT BRAKE LOCK CAUSED BY EITHER EXCESSIVE BRAKING PRESSURE OR SUDDEN LOSS OF TIRE TRACTION. TESTS HAVE SHOWN THAT EXTREMELY SKILLED RACERS CAN BRAKE SLIGHTLY MORE EFFECTIVELY WITHOUT ABS, BUT THAT THE VAST MAJORITY OF MOTORCYCLISTS ARE INCAPABLE OF BRAKING AS EFFECTIVELY WITHOUT ABS AS THEY CAN WITH IT. THE FUNDAMENTAL SAFETY ADVANTAGE OF AN ABS IS NOT THAT A MOTORCYCLE STOPS MORE QUICKLY WITH IT THAN WITHOUT, BUT THAT IT VIRTUALLY ELIMINATES REAR-BRAKE LOCK IN PANIC SITUATIONS.
Submitted on Tuesday, July 24, 2007 11:07:46 PM

2. ABS-Antilock Brake System. A component added to the braking system that detects wheel lock up. The system then modulates the brakes at that point with the idea of stopping you faster than you could yourself.
Submitted on Sunday, April 10, 2005 11:07:46 PM

3. ABS
Definition:ABS STANDS FOR ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM. THIS UTILIZES A COMPUTERIZED SYSTEM TO SENSE WHEEL LOCKUP AND THEN RELEASE AND REAPPLY THE BRAKES MANY TIMES PER SECOND. THE RESULT IS A STEADY CONTROLLED BRAKING WITHOUT SKIDDING.
Submitted on Sunday, November 06, 2005 11:07:46 PM

4. AFFIDAVIT-A written statement under oath.
Submitted on Saturday, February 04, 2006 11:07:46 PM

5. Affidavit:-A written statement under oath.
Submitted on Saturday, September 24, 2005 11:07:46 PM

6. Aftermarket:Any items or accessories you buy that are not from the Original Equipment Manufacturer.
Submitted on Saturday, January 15, 2005 11:07:46 PM

7. Aftermarket:Any items or accessories you buy that are not from the Original Equipment Manufacturer.
Submitted on Monday, October 03, 2005 11:07:46 PM

8. AFTERMARKET:-Any items or accessories you buy that are not from the Original Equipment Manufacturer.
Submitted on Monday, August 06, 2007 11:07:46 PM

9. Agreement:-Mutual assent between two or more parties; normally leads to a contract; may be verbal or written.
Submitted on Wednesday, May 16, 2007 11:07:46 PM

10. AGREEMENT
Definition:Mutual assent between two or more parties; normally leads to a contract; may be verbal or written.
Submitted on Thursday, July 19, 2007 11:07:46 PM

11. AHRMA:-Sanctioning body for vintage motorcycling competition, it's a member-owned non-profit association dedicated to enhancing the sport of historic motorcycle racing for the enjoyment of riders and spectators.
Submitted on Monday, May 22, 2006 11:07:46 PM

12. AHRMA
Definition:Sanctioning body for vintage motorcycling competition, it's a member
Submitted on Wednesday, August 17, 2005 11:07:46 PM

13. AHRMA:
American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association. Sanctioning body for vintage motorcycling competition, it's a member-owned non-profit association dedicated to enhancing the sport of historic motorcycle racing for the enjoyment of riders and spectators.
Submitted on Sunday, April 09, 2006 11:07:46 PM

14. AirTex:-Mesh-like,highly tear-resistant Dynafil polyamide weave
Submitted on Wednesday, April 25, 2007 11:07:46 PM

15. AMA
American Motorcycle Association.
Submitted on Monday, January 08, 2007 11:07:46 PM

16. AMA
Definition:American Motorcycle Association.
Submitted on Friday, February 16, 2007 11:07:46 PM

17. Analysis:
A psychology term for processes used to gain understanding of complex emotional or behavioral issues.
Submitted on Thursday, March 03, 2005 11:07:46 PM

18. ANSWER:Pleading filed by the defendant that responds to a complaint, petition, or motion.
Submitted on Monday, January 29, 2007 11:07:46 PM

19. Answer:-Pleading filed by the defendant that responds to a complaint, petition, or motion.
Submitted on Monday, November 29, 2004 11:07:46 PM

20. ANTI-DIVE SYSTEM
Submitted on Sunday, February 27, 2005 11:07:46 PM

21. Anti-Dive system:-A front-end suspension component that reduces how much the forks compress under braking, popular in the late 1980s, but seldom used now.
Submitted on Sunday, July 15, 2007 11:07:46 PM

22. AntiI-drive System
Definition:A front-end suspension component that reduces how much the forks compress under braking, popular in the late 1980s, but seldom used now.
Submitted on Sunday, November 05, 2006 11:07:46 PM

23. APE HANGERS:Handlebars that are very high and often raise the rider's hands above his shoulders.
Submitted on Monday, July 23, 2007 11:07:46 PM

24. Ape Hangers-Handlebars that are very high and often raise the rider's hands above his shoulders.
Submitted on Tuesday, December 06, 2005 11:07:46 PM

25. APEX-The middle or center point of a turn.
Submitted on Thursday, June 08, 2006 11:07:46 PM

26. Apex:-The middle or center point of a turn.
Submitted on Friday, August 11, 2006 11:07:46 PM

27. Apex:
The middle or center point of a turn.
Submitted on Tuesday, June 14, 2005 11:07:46 PM

28. APPEAL:-A request to the higher court for review of the lower court's decision and to request a reversal of the judgment.
Submitted on Thursday, June 07, 2007 11:07:46 PM

29. Appeal:
A request to the higher court for review of the lower court's decision and to request a reversal of the judgment.
Submitted on Monday, May 02, 2005 11:07:46 PM

30. Arbitration-The procedure by which a dispute may be resolved by a person who is not a judge. Arbitration is often used to limit legal costs to both parties.
Submitted on Thursday, May 18, 2006 11:07:46 PM

31. ARBITRATION
The procedure by which a dispute may be resolved by a person who is not a judge. Arbitration is often used to limit legal costs to both parties.
Submitted on Tuesday, January 31, 2006 11:07:46 PM

32. ARBITRATOR
Definition:A person who conducts an arbitration.
Submitted on Saturday, June 18, 2005 11:07:46 PM

33. Arbitrator:
A person who conducts an arbitration.
Submitted on Friday, December 22, 2006 11:07:46 PM

34. Armacor
A new kind of highly tear-resistant material combining Kevlar and Cordura with the first class weather properties of GORE-TEX in a 3-layer laminate.
Submitted on Tuesday, February 21, 2006 11:07:46 PM

35. Armor:
Armor is protective padding you can attach to your clothing, that absorbs energy on impact.
Submitted on Tuesday, December 27, 2005 11:07:46 PM

36. ARMOR
Armor is protective padding you can attach to your clothing, that absorbs energy on impact.
Submitted on Sunday, December 17, 2006 11:07:46 PM

37. Asphalt Sealer-Asphalt sealer is a tar-like substance used by road maintenance crews to fill cracks in the pavement. It can be very slick and should be avoided by motorcycles.
Submitted on Monday, November 14, 2005 11:07:46 PM

38. ASPHALT SEALER
Definition:Asphalt sealer is a tar
Submitted on Monday, November 28, 2005 11:07:46 PM

39. Assumption of Risk
Definition:A doctrine that states if the plaintiff has knowingly accepted the danger of doing something, recovery from the defendant in an action brought for negligence will be barred.
Submitted on Tuesday, August 15, 2006 11:07:46 PM

40. ASSUMPTION OF RISK-A doctrine that states if the plaintiff has knowingly accepted the danger of doing something, recovery from the defendant in an action brought for negligence will be barred.
Submitted on Wednesday, December 29, 2004 11:07:46 PM

41. Attention-The ability to focus selectively on a selected stimulus, sustaining that focus and shifting it at will. The ability to concentrate.
Submitted on Friday, July 01, 2005 11:07:46 PM

42. AUTOMATIC ON HEADLAMP:
An automatic
Submitted on Saturday, September 03, 2005 11:07:46 PM

43. Automatic on Headlamp:
An automatic-on headlamp, or a daytime running lamp (DRL), is a motorcycle's headlamp that automatically turns on when the bike is started. It's mandatory on all street bikes in North America because it's proven to be effective in improving visibility of a motorcycle by other vehicles.
Submitted on Tuesday, April 03, 2007 11:07:46 PM

44. Azo dyes:
These dyes may not be used in coloured outer materials since they can break down into carcinogenic amines.
Submitted on Thursday, June 29, 2006 11:07:46 PM

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