Glossary of Motorcycle Injury
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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.
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.
AMA: American Motorcycle
Association.
Affidavit: A written statement
under oath.
Aftermarket: Any items or
accessories you buy that are not from the Original Equipment
Manufacturer.
Agreement: Mutual assent
between two or more parties; normally leads to a contract; may be
verbal or written.
Answer: Pleading filed by the
defendant that responds to a complaint, petition, or motion.
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.
Ape Hangers: Handlebars that
are very high and often raise the rider's hands above his shoulders.
Appeal: A request to the
higher court for review of the lower court's decision and to request
a reversal of the judgment.
Apex: The middle or center
point of a turn.
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.
Arbitrator: A person who
conducts an arbitration.
Armor: Armor is protective
padding you can attach to your clothing, that absorbs energy on
impact.
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.
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.
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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