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ABS Anti-Lock Braking System.
A.I.V. Atmospheric/automatic inlet valve. System used on early engines in which the inlet valve is held shut by a weak spring and opens by atmospheric pressure when the falling piston creates a vacuum in the cylinder.
Alternator Electronic generator that makes alternating current by spinning a magnetic rotor inside a coil-wound stator.
Armor Armor is protective padding you can attach to your clothing, that absorbs energy on impact.
Asphalt Sealer Asphalt sealer is a tar-like substance used by road maintenance crews to fill cracks in the pavement. It can be very slick and should be avoided by motorcycles.
Automatic-On Headlamp An automatic-on headlamp, or a daytime running lamp (DRL), is a motorcycle′s headlamp that automatically turns on when the bike is started. It′s mandatory on all street bikes in North America because it′s proven to be effective in improving visibility of a motorcycle by other vehicles.
Anti-Lock Braking System An antilock braking system is designed to stop the wheels from locking when you apply the brake, thus preventing skidding.
Autocycle A 98cc moped.