Page 364 - (DK) The Ultimate Visual Dictionary 2nd Ed.

RAIL AND ROAD
The motorcycle Vacuum-operated
1901 WERNER MOTORCYCLE

inlet valve Fuel tank
Electric ignition
THE MOTORCYCLE HAS EVOLVED from a motorized cycle—a basic
Bicycle-type control
bicycle with an engine—into a sophisticated, high-performance saddle
machine. In 1901, the Werner brothers established the most viable Inlet-over-
Pulley rim exhaust (IOE)
location for the engine by positioning it low in the center of the rear brake engine
chassis (see pp. 364-365): the new Werner became the basis for the
modern motorcycle. Motorcycles are used for many purposes—for
commuting, delivering messages, touring, and racing—and different
machines have been developed according to the demands of
different types of rider. The Vespa scooter, for instance, which is
small-wheeled, economical, and easy-to-ride, was designed to meet
the needs of the commuter. Sidecars provided transportation for the Alloy
family until the arrival of cheap cars caused their popularity to crankcase
Twisted Cast iron
decline. Enthusiast riders generally favor larger capacity machines rawhide drive belt cylinder barrel
that are capable of greater performance and offer more comfort.
1988 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHS
Four-cylinder machines have been common since the Honda CB750
ELECTRA GLIDE
appeared in 1969. Despite advances in motorcycle technology, many
riders are attracted to the traditional looks of motorcycles like the
twin-cylinder Harley-Davidson. The Harley-Davidson Glides
exploit the style of the classic American V-twin engine, where the Passenger
cylinders are placed in a V-formation. Backrest seat
Passenger
grab rail
1965 BMW R/60 WITH 1952 STEIB CHAIR Pannier
Headlight
Handlebar Luggage rack
Mirror
Adjustable
Windshield
link
Sidecar License
Fuel tank plate
Sidelight
Horizontally
Fender opposed Taillight
engine
Sidecar
chassis
rail Signal
Sidecar Sidecar Exhaust Square-
wheel lower link pipe section
tire Side
FRONT VIEW
reflector
Fender Canvas shroud Speedometer Ignition
Tool lock
Taillight Grab tray
handle
Fender
Lockable clamp
luggage
trunk
Muffler
Muffler
bracket
Drum Disc
Suspension Bullet-shaped brake brake
linkage sidecar body
Long leading-link Crash bar Exhaust
Knock-off wheel nut SIDE VIEW fork (Earles fork) clamp

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