topguntravis
Well-Known Member
Thought it might be a good and very helpful idea if we started making a sort of miniriders dictionary thing that has what something stands for and what it does. Because alot of people are asking things like what does IRK stand for and what does it do.
# IRK = Inner Rotor Kit (posted by topguntravis)
# Oil Slinger - An oil slinger is a centrifugal oil filter that is on the end of right hand side of the crank ... Oil comes from the pump and transfers to the slinger via a spring loaded transfer tube ... Once inside the slinger , any molecules that are heavier than the oil molecules get flung out to the outside walls where the centrifugal force holds them so that they can't possibly get pumped through to the conrod big end bearing then out onto the bore ... Slingers are the most effective method of protecting the crank and extending its life. (Cactus Jacks description
) (posted by topguntravis)
# CDI = Capacitor Discharge Ignition - A CDI is a type of ignition system. A charging circuit charges a high voltage capacitor, and during the ignition point the system stops charging the capacitor, allowing the capacitor to discharge its output to the ignition coil before reaching the spark plug where it generates a spark. (posted by topguntravis)
# Ergo = how the componontry of a bike comes together, brakes and suspension, frame and engine etc. (posted by foolsp33d)
# Berm = a banked corner in which momentum and speed are both kept. (posted by foolsp33d)
# 1/4 turn = Type of throttle, as the name implies, a 1/4 turn is all it takes to go from idle to WOT. (posted by foolsp33d)
# WOT = Wide Open Throttle (posted by foolsp33d)
# Rim Lock = prevents the tyre 'spinning on the rim' in the case of a tube failure. (posted by foolsp33d)
# Fold able Levers = Designed to fold back when in an accident to prevent snapping of the lever. (posted by foolsp33d)
# USD = commonly in reference to forks, Up Side Down, a newer design compared to the 'standard' fork of the late 70 and 80's. (posted by foolsp33d)
# Mono Shock = similar in translation to the above but for the rear end, connecting the swinger to the rear of the frame via a single unit to control bound/rebound. (posted by foolsp33d)
# Import/no name/China bike/cheap = does it need a description!!? (posted by foolsp33d)
=
# Conventional forks = Single sleeved forks , chrome sliders up the top rather than bottom. Fork moves up slider rather than usd moving down. (Posted by unit mx)
# Zorst = Exhaust (Posted by unit mx)
# Donk = engine (Posted by unit mx)
# Mill = engine (Posted by unit mx)
# Clickers = On-the-fly adjustable settings located on top of each fork leg and at the base of the leg. On the rear shock canister , top or bottom of shock (Posted by unit mx)
# Compression = How fast fork goes down (Posted by unit mx)
# Preload / ring= Static sag , return ride height (Posted by unit mx)
# Rebound = speed of which suspension returns to original set preload (Posted by unit mx)
# Steering damper= A hydraulic steering control to eliminate front end 'head shake' experienced at high speeds. (Posted by unit mx)
# PDS = linkage system developed by WP (white power) suspension that involves an offset rear shock that operates on a PDS linkage directly connected to the swing arm rather than the use of hinge linkages - found on Ktm's and Husabergs. (Posted by unit mx)
# IRK = Inner Rotor Kit (posted by topguntravis)
# Oil Slinger - An oil slinger is a centrifugal oil filter that is on the end of right hand side of the crank ... Oil comes from the pump and transfers to the slinger via a spring loaded transfer tube ... Once inside the slinger , any molecules that are heavier than the oil molecules get flung out to the outside walls where the centrifugal force holds them so that they can't possibly get pumped through to the conrod big end bearing then out onto the bore ... Slingers are the most effective method of protecting the crank and extending its life. (Cactus Jacks description
# CDI = Capacitor Discharge Ignition - A CDI is a type of ignition system. A charging circuit charges a high voltage capacitor, and during the ignition point the system stops charging the capacitor, allowing the capacitor to discharge its output to the ignition coil before reaching the spark plug where it generates a spark. (posted by topguntravis)
# Ergo = how the componontry of a bike comes together, brakes and suspension, frame and engine etc. (posted by foolsp33d)
# Berm = a banked corner in which momentum and speed are both kept. (posted by foolsp33d)
# 1/4 turn = Type of throttle, as the name implies, a 1/4 turn is all it takes to go from idle to WOT. (posted by foolsp33d)
# WOT = Wide Open Throttle (posted by foolsp33d)
# Rim Lock = prevents the tyre 'spinning on the rim' in the case of a tube failure. (posted by foolsp33d)
# Fold able Levers = Designed to fold back when in an accident to prevent snapping of the lever. (posted by foolsp33d)
# USD = commonly in reference to forks, Up Side Down, a newer design compared to the 'standard' fork of the late 70 and 80's. (posted by foolsp33d)
# Mono Shock = similar in translation to the above but for the rear end, connecting the swinger to the rear of the frame via a single unit to control bound/rebound. (posted by foolsp33d)
# Import/no name/China bike/cheap = does it need a description!!? (posted by foolsp33d)
=
# Conventional forks = Single sleeved forks , chrome sliders up the top rather than bottom. Fork moves up slider rather than usd moving down. (Posted by unit mx)
# Zorst = Exhaust (Posted by unit mx)
# Donk = engine (Posted by unit mx)
# Mill = engine (Posted by unit mx)
# Clickers = On-the-fly adjustable settings located on top of each fork leg and at the base of the leg. On the rear shock canister , top or bottom of shock (Posted by unit mx)
# Compression = How fast fork goes down (Posted by unit mx)
# Preload / ring= Static sag , return ride height (Posted by unit mx)
# Rebound = speed of which suspension returns to original set preload (Posted by unit mx)
# Steering damper= A hydraulic steering control to eliminate front end 'head shake' experienced at high speeds. (Posted by unit mx)
# PDS = linkage system developed by WP (white power) suspension that involves an offset rear shock that operates on a PDS linkage directly connected to the swing arm rather than the use of hinge linkages - found on Ktm's and Husabergs. (Posted by unit mx)
Last edited by a moderator: