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• The distance the spark must travel to jump from the center electrode to the side electrode of a spark plug ¹⁾
• The distance between the ignition rotor and the pickup coil in an electronic ignition system ²⁾

A thin material (cork, paper, asbestos or metal) sandwiched between two parts to seal the joint between them

• A tool for measuring. Examples include a slide caliper for outside surface and minor depth measurements, snap gauge (telescoping bore gauge) for measuring ID of bores or round holes, a depth gauge for measuring just that, dial indicator w/ magnetic stand for sideplay, trueness of shafts, valve, cam lift etc.
• Instrument panel display for monitoring engine conditions, speed, RPMs, oil temp, oil pressure etc.

The drive ratio of a pair of gears as calculated by their number of teeth. ³⁾

Slang for an older, supposedly wiser, biker.

A syncopated pandemonium that is the gathering of XLs. A sound when amongst other Sportster pedigrees, is much like the sound of bombers in WW2 formation. Growel, growel whir growel, in phase and out..very dinstictive. ⁴⁾

The gross axle weight rating (GAWR) is the maximum distributed weight that may be supported by an axle of a road vehicle. Typically, GAWR is followed by either the letters FR or RR, which indicate front or rear axles respectively.⁵⁾

The maximum weight a vehicle is designed to carry including the net weight of the vehicle with accessories, plus the weight of passengers, fuel, and cargo. The GVWR is a safety standard used to prevent overloading.⁶⁾

Piston pin or wrist pin ⁷⁾ Holds the piston onto the connecting rod.

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