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Face Cam A cam system in which the eccentrics are situated on the face of a rotating disc.
Fairing An enclosure fitted to improve the aerodynamic performance of the machine and/or rider comfort.
Featherbed Frame Famous Norton frame design by the McCandless brothers. It was introduced in 1950 and was given its name by factory rider Harold Daniell.
FIM Fédération Internationale Motorcyclistes, the governing body of the international motorcycle sport.
Final Drive Means of transmitting power to the driven wheel, usually by chain, shaft, or belt.
Flat Tank Fuel tank shape used on early motorcycles.
Flat Twin See horizontally opposed.
Float Bowl The fuel reservoir on a carburettor into which fuel flow is controlled by a valve operated by a float.
Fore-and-Aft Flat Twin A flat-twin engine mounted with cylinders positioned in line with the frame.
Forecar Early three-wheeled vehicle with two-front wheels fitted to a motorcycle based fame. Passenger accommodation was sited above the front axle.