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| ===== Cactus ===== | ===== Cactus ===== | ||
| - | Dead, not functioning (Can't start my bike..I think the battery's cactus) ((Moved On from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=359)) | + | Dead, not functioning (Can't start my bike..I think the battery's cactus) ((Moved On from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=359)) |
| ===== Cage ===== | ===== Cage ===== | ||
| Slang for non-motorcycle type vehicles | Slang for non-motorcycle type vehicles | ||
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| The chain that drives the camshaft(s) from the crankshaft ((Haynes Sportster manual 1970-2010 pg REF*47)) | The chain that drives the camshaft(s) from the crankshaft ((Haynes Sportster manual 1970-2010 pg REF*47)) | ||
| ===== Captain Cook ===== | ===== Captain Cook ===== | ||
| - | Look ("let's have a Captain Cook") ((Moved On from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=359)) | + | Look ("let's have a Captain Cook") ((Moved On from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=359)) |
| ===== Carbon Canister or Charcoal Canister ===== | ===== Carbon Canister or Charcoal Canister ===== | ||
| The main ingredient in an Evaporative Emission Control System (California Emissions). The canister has activated granulated charcoal inside it to trap fuel system fumes/ vapors instead of them venting to atmosphere ((Haynes Sportster manual 1970-2010 pg REF*47)) | The main ingredient in an Evaporative Emission Control System (California Emissions). The canister has activated granulated charcoal inside it to trap fuel system fumes/ vapors instead of them venting to atmosphere ((Haynes Sportster manual 1970-2010 pg REF*47)) | ||
| ===== Cark it ===== | ===== Cark it ===== | ||
| - | To die, cease functioning ((Moved On from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=359)) | + | To die, cease functioning ((Moved On from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=359)) |
| ===== Castellated Nut ===== | ===== Castellated Nut ===== | ||
| As seen on rear axles, this nut resembles the top (parapets)of a castle wall ((Haynes Sportster manual 1970-2010 pg REF*47)) | As seen on rear axles, this nut resembles the top (parapets)of a castle wall ((Haynes Sportster manual 1970-2010 pg REF*47)) | ||
| ===== Cat burying shit, as busy as a ===== | ===== Cat burying shit, as busy as a ===== | ||
| - | Busy (Sorry I can't help ya right now..I'm as busy as a cat burying shit)((Moved On from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=359)) | + | Busy (Sorry I can't help ya right now..I'm as busy as a cat burying shit)((Moved On from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=359)) |
| ===== Cat's piss, as mean as ===== | ===== Cat's piss, as mean as ===== | ||
| - | Mean, stingy, uncharitable ((Moved On from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=359)) | + | Mean, stingy, uncharitable ((Moved On from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=359)) |
| ===== Catalytic Converters ===== | ===== Catalytic Converters ===== | ||
| __Oxidizing Catalytic Converters__ remove hydrocarbons from the exhaust gas, while __Reducing Catalytic Converters__ reduce the NOx emissions. Both types contain noble metal (platinum, palladium or rhodium), which can be poisoned by lead or phosphorous present in fuel or lubricants.((http://www.oilspecifications.org/articles/lubrication-glossary.php)) | __Oxidizing Catalytic Converters__ remove hydrocarbons from the exhaust gas, while __Reducing Catalytic Converters__ reduce the NOx emissions. Both types contain noble metal (platinum, palladium or rhodium), which can be poisoned by lead or phosphorous present in fuel or lubricants.((http://www.oilspecifications.org/articles/lubrication-glossary.php)) | ||
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| 1959-early 1984 model Sportsters consists of a battery, generator and a solid state voltage regulator/ rectifier. Late 1984 on consists of a battery , alternator and voltage regulator/ rectifier ((1959-1985 Clymer Sportster Repair Manual)) ((Haynes Sportster manual 1970-2010 pg REF*48)) | 1959-early 1984 model Sportsters consists of a battery, generator and a solid state voltage regulator/ rectifier. Late 1984 on consists of a battery , alternator and voltage regulator/ rectifier ((1959-1985 Clymer Sportster Repair Manual)) ((Haynes Sportster manual 1970-2010 pg REF*48)) | ||
| ===== Chewie ===== | ===== Chewie ===== | ||
| - | Chewing gum ((Moved On from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=359)) | + | Chewing gum ((Moved On from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=359)) |
| ===== Chicken Strips ===== | ===== Chicken Strips ===== | ||
| The areas one the edges of motorcycle tires that still have tread after riding. When a rider leans over while riding a line is left on the tire sidewall indicating how far the rider leans in curves. Called "Chicken" Strips since a wide area of untouched tread indicate the ride is afraid to lean over very much on curvy roads. | The areas one the edges of motorcycle tires that still have tread after riding. When a rider leans over while riding a line is left on the tire sidewall indicating how far the rider leans in curves. Called "Chicken" Strips since a wide area of untouched tread indicate the ride is afraid to lean over very much on curvy roads. | ||
| ===== Chokkie ===== | ===== Chokkie ===== | ||
| - | Chocolate ((Moved On from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=359)) | + | Chocolate ((Moved On from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=359)) |
| ===== Chook ===== | ===== Chook ===== | ||
| - | A chicken (A dirt bike in OZ is often refered to as a chook chaser) ((Moved On from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=359)) | + | A chicken (A dirt bike in OZ is often refered to as a chook chaser) ((Moved On from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=359)) |
| ===== Chopper ===== | ===== Chopper ===== | ||
| A motorcycle that has extended front end and forks. The term originated in the 1960s when the front end of the frame would be chopped off and welded back on an angle so that longer forks could be installed. | A motorcycle that has extended front end and forks. The term originated in the 1960s when the front end of the frame would be chopped off and welded back on an angle so that longer forks could be installed. | ||
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| A real Chopper is any motorcycle stripped down to the bare essentials, to a minimum weight, and modified to make maximum horsepower and to go as fast as possible especially from a standing start. Anything that doesn't contribute to this objective is dispensable ((http://chopperhandbook.com/whatis.htm)) | A real Chopper is any motorcycle stripped down to the bare essentials, to a minimum weight, and modified to make maximum horsepower and to go as fast as possible especially from a standing start. Anything that doesn't contribute to this objective is dispensable ((http://chopperhandbook.com/whatis.htm)) | ||
| ===== Chuck a sickie ===== | ===== Chuck a sickie ===== | ||
| - | Take the day off sick from work when you're perfectly healthy ((Moved On from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=359)) | + | Take the day off sick from work when you're perfectly healthy ((Moved On from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=359)) |
| ===== Chunder ===== | ===== Chunder ===== | ||
| - | Vomit ((Moved On from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=359)) | + | Vomit ((Moved On from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=359)) |
| ===== Clacker ===== | ===== Clacker ===== | ||
| - | Anus ((Moved On from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=359)) | + | Anus ((Moved On from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=359)) |
| ===== Clearance ===== | ===== Clearance ===== | ||
| The amount of space between two objects; a piston and a cylinder, a bearing and a journal, a bushing and a journal, a bushing and a shaft ((Haynes Sportster manual 1970-2010 pg REF*48)) | The amount of space between two objects; a piston and a cylinder, a bearing and a journal, a bushing and a journal, a bushing and a shaft ((Haynes Sportster manual 1970-2010 pg REF*48)) | ||
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| [[wp>Clutch#Motorcycles]] | [[wp>Clutch#Motorcycles]] | ||
| ===== Cobber ===== | ===== Cobber ===== | ||
| - | Friend ((Moved On from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=359)) | + | Friend ((Moved On from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=359)) |
| ===== Cockie ===== | ===== Cockie ===== | ||
| - | Farmer ((Moved On from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=359)) | + | Farmer ((Moved On from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=359)) |
| ===== Cockie ===== | ===== Cockie ===== | ||
| - | Cockatoo ((Moved On from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=359)) | + | Cockatoo ((Moved On from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=359)) |
| ===== Cockie ===== | ===== Cockie ===== | ||
| - | Cockroach ((Moved On from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=359)) | + | Cockroach ((Moved On from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=359)) |
| ===== Coil ===== | ===== Coil ===== | ||
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| ===== Coldie ===== | ===== Coldie ===== | ||
| - | A beer (also refered to as piss) ((Moved On from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=359)) | + | A beer (also refered to as piss) ((Moved On from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=359)) |
| ===== Come a gutser ===== | ===== Come a gutser ===== | ||
| - | Make a bad mistake, have an accident ((Moved On from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=359)) | + | Make a bad mistake, have an accident ((Moved On from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=359)) |
| ===== Compo ===== | ===== Compo ===== | ||
| - | Workers' Compensation pay ((Moved On from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=359)) | + | Workers' Compensation pay ((Moved On from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=359)) |
| ===== Compression ===== | ===== Compression ===== | ||
| A reduction of volume and an increase in the pressure and temperature of gas that is caused by squeezing it into a smaller space. ((Haynes Sportster manual 1970-2010 pg REF*48)) | A reduction of volume and an increase in the pressure and temperature of gas that is caused by squeezing it into a smaller space. ((Haynes Sportster manual 1970-2010 pg REF*48)) | ||
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| Uninterrupted or constant flow of current. It has little to no resistance. Testing for continuity is commonly done with a Multi-Meter or a Test Probe. ((Haynes Sportster manual 1970-2010 pg REF*48)) | Uninterrupted or constant flow of current. It has little to no resistance. Testing for continuity is commonly done with a Multi-Meter or a Test Probe. ((Haynes Sportster manual 1970-2010 pg REF*48)) | ||
| ===== Cooee, not within ===== | ===== Cooee, not within ===== | ||
| - | Figuratively a long way away, far off (USA ain't within cooee of OZ) ((Moved On from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=359)) | + | Figuratively a long way away, far off (USA ain't within cooee of OZ) ((Moved On from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=359)) |
| ===== Corrosion Inhibitor ===== | ===== Corrosion Inhibitor ===== | ||
| An additive that protects the lubricated metal parts from the chemical attacks caused by water or other contaminants((http://www.oilspecifications.org/articles/lubrication-glossary.php))that have extremely alkaline metal sulphonates and phenates. They prevent the creation of rust on metal surfaces through the formation of surface films (absorption of polar surface-active substances which have a chemical and physical effect and thus prevent water and oxygen from penetrating to the surface of the metal) and/or neutralisation of acids((http://www.motorex.com/index.cfm?oid=1196&lang=en)). | An additive that protects the lubricated metal parts from the chemical attacks caused by water or other contaminants((http://www.oilspecifications.org/articles/lubrication-glossary.php))that have extremely alkaline metal sulphonates and phenates. They prevent the creation of rust on metal surfaces through the formation of surface films (absorption of polar surface-active substances which have a chemical and physical effect and thus prevent water and oxygen from penetrating to the surface of the metal) and/or neutralisation of acids((http://www.motorex.com/index.cfm?oid=1196&lang=en)). | ||
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| ===== Crack a fat ===== | ===== Crack a fat ===== | ||
| - | Get an erection ((Moved On from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=359)) | + | Get an erection ((Moved On from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=359)) |
| ===== Crack onto (someone) ===== | ===== Crack onto (someone) ===== | ||
| - | To hit on someone, pursue someone romantically ((Moved On from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=359)) | + | To hit on someone, pursue someone romantically ((Moved On from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=359)) |
| ===== Cracking (Hydro-cracking) ===== | ===== Cracking (Hydro-cracking) ===== | ||
| Process that breaks the molecular bonds of hydrocarbons. Cracking is a process used in the petrochemicals industry to break down large hydrocarbon molecules by inducing internal oscillations through thermal and/or catalytic methods to produce new, smaller molecules of hydrocarbons.((http://www.motorex.com/index.cfm?oid=1196&lang=en)) | Process that breaks the molecular bonds of hydrocarbons. Cracking is a process used in the petrochemicals industry to break down large hydrocarbon molecules by inducing internal oscillations through thermal and/or catalytic methods to produce new, smaller molecules of hydrocarbons.((http://www.motorex.com/index.cfm?oid=1196&lang=en)) | ||
| ===== Cream ===== | ===== Cream ===== | ||
| - | Defeat by a large margin ((Moved On from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=359)) | + | Defeat by a large margin ((Moved On from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=359)) |
| ===== Crook ===== | ===== Crook ===== | ||
| - | Sick, or badly made ((Moved On from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=359)) | + | Sick, or badly made ((Moved On from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=359)) |
| ===== Crossply Tire ===== | ===== Crossply Tire ===== | ||
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