Glossary of Motorcycle Injury
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Glossaries Index
FMVSS 218: This stands for the
U.S. DOT's Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 218, a
requirement for all motorcycle helmets. It outlines the minimum
standard requirements for all motorcycle helmets. Manufacturers must
submit their helmets for compliance testing.
Fairing: An enclosure on the
front of the bike containing the windshield and affording wind
protection to the rider. Can be attached to the frame and not move
or be attached to the fork and move as the handlebars are turned.
Final Judgement: The written
ruling on a lawsuit by the judge who presided at trial. This
completes the case unless it is appealed to a higher court. Also
called a final decree or final decision.
Flickable: Used to describe
the agility of a motorcycle, or how quickly a rider can
"flick" the bike from side to side in turns.
Forks: The sprung metal tubes
that connect the front wheel to the motorcycle triple-tree.
Four Stroke Engine: This is
the most common engine design found in street motorcycles today. It
refers to the number of times a piston moves up and down through
each power cycle. 1) A downward stroke brings in the fuel/air
mixture; 2) an upward stroke compresses the fuel/air mixture; 3) a
downward stroke results when that mixture is ignited and expands,
and finally; 4) an upward stroke expels the exhaust gases.
Fraud: Occurs when intentional
false statements are made to entice a victim to give up something of
value.
Fuel Injection: A device that
serves the same function as a carburetor, but uses
computer-controlled jets to inject atomized fuel and air into the
air stream going into the engine.
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