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===== Dag =====
A funny person, nerd, goof (I get called a dag quite often ) ((Moved On from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=359))
===== Daks =====
Trousers ((Moved On from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=359))
===== Damper =====
Bread made from flour and water ((Moved On from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=359))
===== Date =====
Arse hole ("get off your fat date") ((Moved On from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=359))
===== Dead dingo's donger, as dry as a =====
Dry ("I'm quite thirsty" becomes "struth I'm as dry as a dead dingo's donger!") ((Moved On from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=359))
===== Dead horse =====
Tomato sauce (Yooz guys call it Ketchup) ((Moved On from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=359))
===== Deadset =====
True, the truth ((Moved On from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=359))
===== Deluxe =====

===== Detergent Additive =====
An additive mixed to fuel and lubricants in order to keep the engine clean. The most used detergent additives in motor oils are metallic soaps that have enough base reserves to neutralize the acids formed during engine operation.((http://www.oilspecifications.org/articles/lubrication-glossary.php))
===== Detonation =====
Explosion of air/fuel mixture in the combustion chamber that is outside of the normal controlled burn and is a commonly hazardous condition.
An electrical valve that only lets current flow in one direction, commonly used in rectifiers
===== Dial Depth Gauge =====
Direct reading, clock type face with a drop contact on the bottom. The contact is slightly up into the base at rest. For piston depth at TDC, you set each end of the gauge on the flat surface the cylinder deck so that the center contact hangs down into the cylinder. Push down on the top button until the contact point touches the piston top. Read measurement (usually shown in 0.001 graduations)contact at zero, which is usually at the bottom of the base. Then the top button is pushed down to contact the work and the measurement is taken.
===== Dial Indicator =====
Direct reading, clock type gauge, when used in connection with adapters and a stand, can be used to measure crankshaft run out as well as piston position, trueness of a shaft (when shaft is placed between live centers)
 
===== Diaphragm =====
A rubber membrane as used in a carburetor or master cylinder to seal the upper chamber.  ((Haynes Sportster manual 1970-2010 pg REF*48))
===== Diaphragm Spring =====
Part of the clutch hub assembly, a sprung plate which, when installed, is under pressure to keep the clutch plates forced against each other.
===== Dinkum, fair dinkum =====
True, real, genuine ("I'm a dinkum Aussie"; "is he fair dinkum?")((Moved On from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=359)) 
===== Dinky-di =====
The real thing, genuine ((Moved On from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=359))
===== Dipstick =====
A loser, idiot ((Moved On from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=359))
===== Dispersant Additive =====
An additive, which keeps the solid contaminants in colloid suspension, thus prevents the oil sludge and varnish buildup on the engine parts. This additive is usually non metallic (ashless) and it is used together with detergent additives.((http://www.oilspecifications.org/articles/lubrication-glossary.php))
===== Displacement =====
===== Diode =====
===== Dob (somebody) in =====
Inform on somebody. Hence dobber, a tell-tale ((Moved On from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=359))
===== Dog's balls, stands out like =====
Obvious (geez that sheila's funbags stand out like dogs balls!) ((Moved On from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=359))
===== Dog's eye =====
Meat pie (I had a dogs eye with dead horse for lunch) ((Moved On from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=359))
===== Dole bludger =====
Somebody on social assistance when unjustified ((Moved On from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=359))
===== Donger =====
Well, you figure it out. ((Moved On from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=359))
===== Doodle =====
Same as Donger ((Moved On from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=359))
===== Drive Belt or Secondary Drive Belt =====
The belt from the transmission that drives the rear wheel, usually made of Kevlar with teeth on it's underside to mesh with the teeth on the respective drive sprockets
===== Drivetrain =====

===== Drongo =====
A dope, stupid person ((Moved On from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=359))
===== Dropkick =====
See 'dipstick' ((Moved On from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=359))
===== Dummy, spit the =====
Get very upset at something ((Moved On from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=359))
===== Dunny =====
Outside lavatory ((Moved On from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=359))
===== Dunny budgie =====
Blowfly ((Moved On from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=359))
===== Durry =====
Tobacco, cigarette ((Moved On from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=359))












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