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V -
1. An engine designed in a "V" configuration.
Such as a
Harley-Davidson V-Twin. 2. A 2 cylinder
motorcycle engine with the cylinders arranged in
an angled V This configuration can allow for
optimum torque for a given displacement.
V2
Evolution - Name for the Harley-Davidson
Engine introduced in 1984.
V-Four
- A four cylinder motorcycle engine with the
cylinders arranged in two rows in an angled V.
(e.g.
Yamaha V
Max
has a 1200cc V-4 engine)
V-Twin - 1. A 2 cylinder
motorcycle engine
with the cylinders arranged in an angled V This configuration can allow for
optimum torque for a given displacement. 2. An engine designed in a "V"
configuration. Such as a Harley-Davidson V-Twin.
V8
- Vulcan 800 (any Model any year)
Valanced
- Refers to the larger sweeping fenders.
Valve
- 1. A device that regulates the passage of fuel through into an engine
cylinder. More specifically, a valve is a mechanical device that controls
the entry of fuel/air mixture into a combustion chamber, as well as the exit
of spent combustion gases from the same. 2. Control gate that allows or
prevents passage of fluid or gas. 3. Devices consisting of metal stems with
flat disks on one end that open and close to let fuel charges in and
exhaust gases out.
Valve
clearance - (valve adjustment, valve slap
or valve lash). This is the space between the
valve stem and the rocker arm. An experienced
rider or mechanic can "hear" when the valves are
loose (value slap) from the slopply slaping
sound they make.
Valve
Guides - Metal tubes that house the
valves.
Valve
Train - The system of valves that let the
fuel charges in and let the exhaust gases
out.
Vapor Lock
- Condition where fluid expansion into a vapor
state prevents a system from working,
traditionally the fuel delivery system.
Vermatherm
Valve - Temperature adjusted oil pressure
control valve used to control hydraulic fan
speed.
Vespa
- Italian scooter manufacturer.
VIN
-
Vehicle Identification Number Viscosity
- Measurement of the thickness or denseness of a
fluid.
Vintage/Classic - A motorcycle 20 years
of ago or older.
Voltage
Regulator - Controls the output from the
generator.
VROC
- Vulcan Riders and Owners Club
V Rod
- Yamaha V Max (Any Model, any year). Also
called " Max". Not to be confused with the
Harley-Davidson model V-Rod. This term is being
used more commonly today to refer to the
Harley-Davidson V-Rod even though the V-Max has
been in production for over 20 years more.
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