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I -
(Interstate) - When on a long ride one will say, I
had to ride the "I" from such a place. Or like me I
hate the ""I's". I'm a backroad rider."
Identification Numbers - Factory stamped frame and engine numbers
used to identify the motorcycle. Also called VIN or Vehicle Identification
Number.
Idiot
Light(s) - Control panel indicator light(s) that warns of a problem
situation. Commonly called an idiot light because it neither warns you
before the problem develops, nor tells you want the problem is after the
bike is disabled.
Idle
mixture
- The fuel/air mixture at a low rpm called idle
Ignition
- The way the fuel is ignited inside the engine.
This is normally achieved by a spark from a
sparkplug.
Ignition
timing - Point at which, relative to
crankshaft rotation or piston position, the ignition
spark occurs.
Increasing
Radius Corner - A turn where the arc becomes
less sharp as you go through the curve.
Indie Shop
- Independent, not franchised
Indicators
- Turn signals/blinkers in the UK
Ink Slinger
- Tattoo Artist
Inline Four
- 1. An inline four cylinder motorcycle (or
automotive) engine, these are among the most
powerful motors on a motorcycle. 2. An engine with
four cylinders in a row.
Inline Six
- An engine with six cylinders in a row.
Inline Triple
- An engine with three cylinders in a row.
Insta-Biker
- Anybody who goes down to the local bike
shop and buys the Bike, Gear and fake tattoos so
they can hang out with their new ""Bros"" (also
Poser or Poseur)
Integral
helmet - A
motorcycle
helmet
that encloses the head completely.
Impeller
- Device that assists the movement of fluid.
Injector
- Mechanism to squirt fuel or lubrication where
required.
Iron Butt
(Rally)- An entire association was created
called the Iron Butt Association -- 1000 miles in 24
hours yields a Saddle Sore 1000 - Bun Burner is 1500
in 36 hours, Bun Burner Gold is 1500 in 24 hours.
The Iron Butt Gold Is 10 days x 1000 miles each day
- consecutive. The challenge for this award is run
every other year.
Iron Butt 50CC
- A coast to coast endurance ride, for example,
Jacksonville Florida to San Diego California in
under 50 hours
Ironhead
- The first generation of Sportster models (produced
from 1957 until 1985). Unlike other models with
nicknames that describe the look of the
cylinder
heads
on particular engine ("Knucklehead", "Shovelhead",
"Flathead", etc.), the Ironhead name comes from the
fact that the cylinder heads on these models were
cast iron whereas the heads on other models at that
time were made of aluminum.
Ironside
- Towards the top of the bike, or top area of
a part or component
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