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2. Twistgrip - Wikipedia

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   Motorcycle twistgrip. A twistgrip is a handle that can be twisted to operate a control. It is commonly found as a motorcycle's right handlebar grip to control the throttle, but is sometimes found elsewhere, such as on a bicycle as a gearshift, and in helicopters. History The Roper steam velocipede of 1867-69.

3. Motorcycle components - Wikipedia

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   A motorcycle fork is the portion of a motorcycle that holds the front wheel and allows one to steer. For handling, the front fork is the most critical part of a motorcycle. The combination of rake and trail determines how stable the motorcycle is. The 'fork' on a motorcycle consists of multiple components.

4. Jim Jannard - Wikipedia

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   In 1975, Jannard started a one-man business selling motorcycle parts out of his car at motocross events. He named his company after his dog, Oakley. [3] He began developing his own products, including custom handlebar grips that conformed to the shape of one's hand, [2] motorcycle goggles, ski goggles and sunglasses. [3]

5. Chopper (motorcycle) - Wikipedia

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   A chopper is a type of custom motorcycle which emerged in the US state of California in the late 1950s. A chopper employs modified steering angles and lengthened forks for a stretched-out appearance. They can be built from an original motorcycle which is modified ("chopped") or built from scratch. Some of the characteristic features of choppers ...

6. Types of motorcycles - Wikipedia

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   Muscle bike is a nickname for a motorcycle type, derived from a sport bike design, that puts a disproportionately high priority on engine power. [6] [27] [28] [29] Streetfighters are derived from sport bikes, originally being customized sport bikes with the fairings removed and higher handlebars replacing the low clip-on handlebars.

7. Knurling - Wikipedia

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   Tool handles, mechanical pencils, the grips of pistols, barbell bars, the clamping surface of a motorcycle handlebar and the control knobs on electronic equipment are frequently knurled. Knurling is also used on the grips of darts [5] and on the footpegs of BMX bicycles. Knurling is also found in many surgical instruments, where it is used for ...