cc = cubic centimeters
mm = millimeters
ci = cubic inches
crmo = chrome moly. A type of very strong steel
ti = titanium
PR = Patrick Racing, manufacturer of high performance parts for the Road Star.
http://patrick-racing.com/
NR =
Nemesis Racing, manufacturer of high performance parts for the Road Star.
powdercoatka@aol.com
Nemesis = Nemesis Racing, manufacturer of high performance parts for the Road Star.
powdercoatka@aol.com
OE = Orient Express, manufacturer of high performance parts.
http://orientexpress.com/
Kury = Kuryakyn, manufacturer of aftermarket accessories.
http://www.kuryakyn.com/index.asp
V&H = Vance and Hines, manufacturer of aftermarket exhaust pipes.
http://vanceandhines.com/
HF = Harbor Freight Tools.
http://harborfreight.com/
OD = outside diameter
ID = inside diameter
rev = revolutions, as in RPM
hp = high performance, or horse power
hc = high compression, usually referring to pistons
Bub = Bub, Inc. manufacturer of aftermarket exhaust pipes.
http://bub.com/
HOK = House Of Kolor, automotive paint manufacturer.
http://www.houseofkolor.com/hok/index.jsp
hex = refers to allen headed bolts and screws
M5, M6, M8, M10, M12 = common bolt size used on the Road Star motorcycle. ‘M’ stands for metric. The number is the diameter of the bolt shaft, in millimeters.
VOES = Vacuum Operated Electrical Switch: device sometimes used to simulate the Throttle Position Sensor for aftermarket carburetors.
MAP = Manifold Air Pressure: device sometimes used to simulate the Throttle Position Sensor for aftermarket carburetors.
RS = Road Star
R* = Road Star
RSR = Road Star Riders forum on Delphi
R*R = Road Star Riders forum on Delphi
HSR = usually refers to the Mikuni high performance carburetor.
http://mikuni.com/fs-carburetor.html
Flatside = usually refers to the Mikuni HSR carburetor.
http://mikuni.com/fs-carburetor.html
main = usually refers to the carburetor main jet
pilot = usually refers to the carburetor pilot jet.
needle = usually refers to the carburetor Jet Needle.
ME = refers to Metzeler tire company, specifically the ME-880 Marathon tires used often used on the Road Star.
http://www.metzelermoto.com/web/default.page
Psi = pressure. pounds per square inch.
rec = rectifier. In the Road Star, this unit is on the frame in front of the engine. Combined with the voltage regulator.
reg = regulator. In the Road Star, this unit is on the frame in front of the engine. Combined with the voltage rectifier.
pvc = type of plastic. Poly-vinyl-chloride
pcv = positive crankcase ventilator
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