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RAIL AND ROAD
The motorcycle 1985 HONDA VF750 WITH BODYWORK

chassis Racing Frame-mounted
fairing
number Fuel tank Telescopic
plate fork
THE MOTORCYCLE CHASSIS is the main “body” of the Dual seat
motorcycle, to which the engine is attached. Consisting
of the frame, wheels, suspension, and brakes, the chassis
performs various functions. The frame, which is built Fender
from steel or alloy, keeps the wheels in line to maintain
the handling of the motorcycle, and serves as a structure
for mounting other components. The engine and gearbox
unit is bolted into place, while items such as the seat,
the fenders, and the fairing are more easily removable.
Suspension cushions the rider from irregularities in the Box-section V4 engine unit
Disc swingarm Floating
road surface. In most suspension systems, coil springs
brake Box-section disc brake
controlled by an oil damper separate the main mass of tubular cradle frame
the motorcycle from the wheels. At the front, the spring
and damper are usually incorporated in a telescopic fork; Brake master
the rear employs a pivoted swingarm. The suspension cylinder
also helps to retain maximum contact between the tires
1985 HONDA VF750 WITH
and the road, necessary for effective braking and steering. BODYWORK REMOVED
Drum brakes were common until the 1970s, but modern Headstock
motorcycles use disc brakes, which are more powerful. Bracing tube
Bodywork Shock absorber Engine
Square-section Rear mounting top mounting mounting
steel tubing sub-frame point plate

Exhaust
mounting strap
Shock
absorber
Exhaust
pipe

Light
alloy
wheel

Axle
adjustor Footrest
hanger Radiator
Multiplate Engine
Disc brake Brake Brake clutch cover Oil
master pedal cooler
cylinder Oil level Engine
Disc brake Swingarm window mounting Radiator
calliper Brake pivot bolt pipe
Box-section torque Oil sump
swingarm arm V4 engine
unit

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