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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.
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2. ABS
Definition: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.
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3. ABS: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.
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4. AFFIDAVIT:-A written statement under oath.
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5. Affidavit:A written statement under oath.
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6. Aftermarket:-Any items or accessories you buy that are not from the Original Equipment Manufacturer.
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7. Aftermarket:-Any items or accessories you buy that are not from the Original Equipment Manufacturer.
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8. AFTERMARKET:Any items or accessories you buy that are not from the Original Equipment Manufacturer.
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9. Agreement:Mutual assent between two or more parties; normally leads to a contract; may be verbal or written.
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10. AGREEMENT-Mutual assent between two or more parties; normally leads to a contract; may be verbal or written.
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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.
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12. AHRMA:Sanctioning body for vintage motorcycling competition, it's a member
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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.
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14. AirTex
Mesh-like,highly tear-resistant Dynafil polyamide weave
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15. AMA:
American Motorcycle Association.
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16. AMA-American Motorcycle Association.
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17. Analysis
A psychology term for processes used to gain understanding of complex emotional or behavioral issues.
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18. ANSWER:
Pleading filed by the defendant that responds to a complaint, petition, or motion.
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19. Answer:Pleading filed by the defendant that responds to a complaint, petition, or motion.
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20. ANTI:-DIVE SYSTEM
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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.
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22. AntiI-drive System-A front-end suspension component that reduces how much the forks compress under braking, popular in the late 1980s, but seldom used now.
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23. APE HANGERS:-Handlebars that are very high and often raise the rider's hands above his shoulders.
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24. Ape Hangers
Definition:Handlebars that are very high and often raise the rider's hands above his shoulders.
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25. APEX
Definition:The middle or center point of a turn.
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26. Apex
The middle or center point of a turn.
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27. Apex
The middle or center point of a turn.
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28. APPEAL:A request to the higher court for review of the lower court's decision and to request a reversal of the judgment.
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29. Appeal
Definition:A request to the higher court for review of the lower court's decision and to request a reversal of the judgment.
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30. Arbitration
Definition: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.
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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.
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32. ARBITRATOR-A person who conducts an arbitration.
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33. Arbitrator
A person who conducts an arbitration.
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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.
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35. Armor
Definition:Armor is protective padding you can attach to your clothing, that absorbs energy on impact.
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36. ARMOR:
Armor is protective padding you can attach to your clothing, that absorbs energy on impact.
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37. Asphalt Sealer
Definition: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.
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38. ASPHALT SEALER-Asphalt sealer is a tar
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39. 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.
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40. 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.
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41. Attention
Definition:The ability to focus selectively on a selected stimulus, sustaining that focus and shifting it at will. The ability to concentrate.
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42. AUTOMATIC ON HEADLAMP
An automatic
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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.
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44. Azo dyes
These dyes may not be used in coloured outer materials since they can break down into carcinogenic amines.
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