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Bagger A bagger is a motorcycle that has saddlebags attached to it.
Balaclava A balaclava is a hood that covers the whole head and neck, with holes for the eyes, worn under motorcycle helmets and perfect for wearing motorcycle goggles in the winter.
Bash Plate A protective plate fitted under the engines of off-road machines to prevent damage caused by grounding.
Bathtub Bodywork resembling an upside-down bathtub used on rear of some Triumph motorcycles. It was introduced in 1957 and dropped in the early 1960s.
Bell Mouth Bell-shaped air intake fitted to some carburettors.
Bevel Gears A pair of gears with faces cut at an angle of 45�, allowing drive to be turned through 90�.
B.D.C. Bottom dead centre. The point during crankshaft rotation at which the piston is in its lowest possible position.
BHP Brake horse power. A unit of measurement for engine power output.
Big End The larger (crankshaft) end of the connecting rod.
Bore The measurement of a cylinders diameter (see also stroke).
Bungee Cord A bungee cord or bungee net is an accessory used to strap something to a motorcycle. The ends of the cord (or corners of the net) have U-shaped hooks that you can anchor to various parts of the bike.