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When the ignition switch is turned on, a small electric current is sent through the starter solenoid. This causes the starter solenoid to close a pair of heavy contacts, thus relaying a large electric current through the starter motor, which in turn sets the engine in motion. [1] The starter motor is a series, compound, or permanent magnet type ...
The Honda Gold Wing is a series of touring motorcycles manufactured by Honda.Gold Wings feature shaft drive and a flat engine.Characterized by press in September 1974 as "The world's biggest motor cycle manufacturer's first attack on the over-750cc capacity market...", [1] it was introduced at the Cologne Motorcycle Show in October 1974.
A Bendix drive is a type of engagement mechanism used in starter motors of internal combustion engines.The device allows the pinion gear of the starter motor to engage or disengage the ring gear (which is attached to the flywheel or flexplate of the engine) automatically when the starter is powered or when the engine fires, respectively.
The fuel economy of the GL650 was improved over that of the GL500 due to significantly taller gearing and the replacement of the CX/GL500's mechanical radiator fan with an electric fan. Claimed power was 50 hp (37 kW) for the GL500 and 64 hp (48 kW) for the GL650. [7] [8] The CX-based Silver Wings were discontinued after the 1983 model year. [9]
The Valkyrie was reintroduced in November 2013 (as a 2014 model) as a redesign of the GL1800 Gold Wing. [5] The reintroduced Valkyrie (NRX1800) shared the same liquid cooled 1832cc flat six engine (117 bhp at 5,500 rpm/123 lb.-ft. torque at 4,000 rpm) as well as underlying frame and 5-speed transmission as the Honda Goldwing.
The Honda ST series, also known as the Pan-European in Europe, is a duo of Sport Touring motorcycles comprising the ST1100 and the later ST1300. [1]Following the launch of the Gold Wing, which was very successful in the US, Honda's marketing team perceived that the European market (hence the "Pan European" moniker) would appreciate a lighter, sportier, and more manoeuvrable motorcycle. [2]
The R-1820 Cyclone 9 represented a further development of the Wright P-2 engine dating back to 1925. Featuring a greater displacement and a host of improvements, the R-1820 entered production in 1931.
The engine is based on the Volkswagen air-cooled engine, extensively modified for aircraft use and all the parts are custom made. [1] They are certified according to CS-22 subpart H [2] [3] and can therefore be used in motorgliders and light aircraft that are certified as CS-VLA [4] and CS-LSA [5]