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| ====== F ====== | ====== F ====== | ||
| ===== Fair dinkum ===== | ===== Fair dinkum ===== | ||
| - | True, genuine ((Moved On from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=359)) | + | True, genuine ((Moved On from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=359)) |
| ===== Fair suck of the sav! ===== | ===== Fair suck of the sav! ===== | ||
| - | Exclamation of wonder, awe, disbelief ((Moved On from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=359)) | + | Exclamation of wonder, awe, disbelief ((Moved On from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=359)) |
| ===== Feeler Gauge ===== | ===== Feeler Gauge ===== | ||
| A thin metal hardened blade that has been machined to a specific size that is stamped into it. Usually bought as a set and used for measuring small distances as in crankshaft, cam, connecting rod endplay, spark plug gap, warp-age in heads etc. | A thin metal hardened blade that has been machined to a specific size that is stamped into it. Usually bought as a set and used for measuring small distances as in crankshaft, cam, connecting rod endplay, spark plug gap, warp-age in heads etc. | ||
| ===== FE Head ===== | ===== FE Head ===== | ||
| - | Slang for [[:terminology:i#ironhead|Ironhead]] - FE is this abbreviation for the element Iron on the Periodical Table | + | Slang for [[techtalk:miscres:miscres90-terms:term-i#ironhead|Ironhead]] - FE is this abbreviation for the element Iron on the Periodical Table |
| ===== Figjam ===== | ===== Figjam ===== | ||
| - | "xxxxx I'm good; just ask me". Nickname for people who have a high opinion of themselves.((Moved On from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=359)) | + | "xxxxx I'm good; just ask me". Nickname for people who have a high opinion of themselves.((Moved On from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=359)) |
| ===== Final Drive ===== | ===== Final Drive ===== | ||
| The ratio between the transmission and the rear wheel, reflects number of final gear revolutions to turn the rear wheel one full turn by way of belt, chain or shaft. | The ratio between the transmission and the rear wheel, reflects number of final gear revolutions to turn the rear wheel one full turn by way of belt, chain or shaft. | ||
| ===== Fisho ===== | ===== Fisho ===== | ||
| - | Fishmonger ((Moved On from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=359)) | + | Fishmonger ((Moved On from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=359)) |
| ===== Flash Point ===== | ===== Flash Point ===== | ||
| Minimum temperature at which a fluid will support instantaneous combustion, but before it will burn continuously. The flash point is an important indicator when determining the fire and explosion hazard of a petroleum product.((http://www.oilspecifications.org/articles/lubrication-glossary.php)) | Minimum temperature at which a fluid will support instantaneous combustion, but before it will burn continuously. The flash point is an important indicator when determining the fire and explosion hazard of a petroleum product.((http://www.oilspecifications.org/articles/lubrication-glossary.php)) | ||
| ===== Flat out like a lizard drinking ===== | ===== Flat out like a lizard drinking ===== | ||
| - | Flat out, busy ("I'm too busy to help you today" becomes "Can't help ya, I'm flat out like a lizard drinkin") ((Moved On from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=359)) | + | Flat out, busy ("I'm too busy to help you today" becomes "Can't help ya, I'm flat out like a lizard drinkin") ((Moved On from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=359)) |
| ===== Flick ===== | ===== Flick ===== | ||
| - | To give something or somebody the flick is to get rid of it or him/her ((Moved On from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=359)) | + | To give something or somebody the flick is to get rid of it or him/her ((Moved On from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=359)) |
| ===== Flooded ===== | ===== Flooded ===== | ||
| A condition in which the carburetor float bowl/ orifices are overfull of gas which causes overflow to the engine/ stalling of the engine/ miss-starts | A condition in which the carburetor float bowl/ orifices are overfull of gas which causes overflow to the engine/ stalling of the engine/ miss-starts | ||
| ===== Foo Foo Valve ===== | ===== Foo Foo Valve ===== | ||
| - | Same as- a one way crankcase ventilation/ breather valve ((Hopper from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=518948&highlight=wet+sumping)) | + | Another name referring to a one-way crankcase ventilation/breather valve ((Hopper from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=518948&highlight=wet+sumping)) |
| ===== Footy ===== | ===== Footy ===== | ||
| - | Australian Rules football ((Moved On from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=359)) | + | Australian Rules football ((Moved On from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=359)) |
| ===== Fork Offset ===== | ===== Fork Offset ===== | ||
| Fork offset is the distance measured between the steering neck centerline axis and the axis of the fork tubes ((http://chopperhandbook.com/rake.htm)) | Fork offset is the distance measured between the steering neck centerline axis and the axis of the fork tubes ((http://chopperhandbook.com/rake.htm)) | ||
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| In the 2010 model year, Harley-Davidson introduced the XL1200X "Forty-Eight" model. It is similar to the "Dark" Nightster style but has the classic 1948 style small peanut tank, wire wheels, forward-controls, a wider front tire with a fat front end and chopped front fender, a slammed speedo with under mount mirrors, low solo single seat, and low suspension the 2010 model year, Harley-Davidson introduced the XL1200X "Forty-Eight" model. It is similar to the "Dark" Nightster style but has the classic 1948 style small peanut tank, wire wheels, forward-controls, a wider front tire with a fat front end and chopped front fender, a slammed speedo with under mount mirrors, low solo single seat, and low suspension. [[wp>Harley-Davidson_Sportster#Forty-Eight]]. ((https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harley-Davidson_Sportster#Forty-Eight)) | In the 2010 model year, Harley-Davidson introduced the XL1200X "Forty-Eight" model. It is similar to the "Dark" Nightster style but has the classic 1948 style small peanut tank, wire wheels, forward-controls, a wider front tire with a fat front end and chopped front fender, a slammed speedo with under mount mirrors, low solo single seat, and low suspension the 2010 model year, Harley-Davidson introduced the XL1200X "Forty-Eight" model. It is similar to the "Dark" Nightster style but has the classic 1948 style small peanut tank, wire wheels, forward-controls, a wider front tire with a fat front end and chopped front fender, a slammed speedo with under mount mirrors, low solo single seat, and low suspension. [[wp>Harley-Davidson_Sportster#Forty-Eight]]. ((https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harley-Davidson_Sportster#Forty-Eight)) | ||
| ===== Four Cycle Engine ===== | ===== Four Cycle Engine ===== | ||
| + | A cycle is one half revolution or 180° travel of the flywheels. The flywheels must make two complete revolutions to complete one power impulse of the motor per cylinder, therefore the term 'four cycle' is a sum of the cycles it takes to run 2 cylinders through a full power impulse. ((HD Service Bulletin #65 dated February 8, 1918)) | ||
| ===== Franger ===== | ===== Franger ===== | ||
| - | Condom ((Moved On from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=359)) | + | Condom ((Moved On from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=359)) |
| ===== Freckle ===== | ===== Freckle ===== | ||
| - | 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)) |
| ===== Friction ===== | ===== Friction ===== | ||
| The resistance that occurs when one object is moved on another object. The friction depends on the smoothness of the sliding surfaces and on the force used to press them on one another.((http://www.oilspecifications.org/articles/lubrication-glossary.php)) | The resistance that occurs when one object is moved on another object. The friction depends on the smoothness of the sliding surfaces and on the force used to press them on one another.((http://www.oilspecifications.org/articles/lubrication-glossary.php)) | ||
| ===== Frog in a sock, as cross as a ===== | ===== Frog in a sock, as cross as a ===== | ||
| - | (That blokes not happy..he's goin off like a frog in a sock!) ((Moved On from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=359)) | + | (That blokes not happy..he's goin off like a frog in a sock!) ((Moved On from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=359)) |
| ===== Fruit loop ===== | ===== Fruit loop ===== | ||
| - | Fool ((Moved On from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=359)) | + | Fool ((Moved On from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=359)) |
| ===== FSM ===== | ===== FSM ===== | ||
| Factory Service Manual | Factory Service Manual | ||
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| ===== Full ===== | ===== Full ===== | ||
| - | Drunk ((Moved On from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=359)) | + | Drunk ((Moved On from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=359)) |
| ===== Fuse ===== | ===== Fuse ===== | ||
| Can be viewed as an electrical switch designed to break electrical continuity at a pre-determined flow of current or AMP in an effort to protect against overloading | Can be viewed as an electrical switch designed to break electrical continuity at a pre-determined flow of current or AMP in an effort to protect against overloading | ||
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