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What are the differences between a normal and an anti-hopping/slipper clutch?
Obviously an anti-hopping clutch won't make the motorbike hop. How is this achieved? What are the mechanical and functional differences between a normal and an anti-hopping/slipper clutch?
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How would a camshaft start moving during a cold start?
I want to know how would a camshaft ( and valves by association ) start moving on a cold start up? What gets them running and moving. Are there something they connect to to get them going?
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of using lithium batteries in automotive applications?
Motor vehicles are usually powered by lead-acid batteries. However, a new player has recently begun showing its power in the automotive battery sector: lithium polymer batteries (such as LiFePo4's).
What are the advantages and disadvantages of…
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Why don't cars use LiFePO4 batteries as they seem to be equivalent in price to AGM?
I have noticed that LiFePO4 batteries have reduced in price markedly recently. Decently sized batteries, around 100Ah, can be purchased at costs that are very competitive with AGM batteries, especially considering that AGM should be only 75%…
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The meaning of budding technology
could someone help me understand what a budding technology is? Budding usually means "being in an early developmental stage", but I don't think this definition applies in this context. Thank you!
"RKS largely and quickly superseded keyless entry, a…
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What advances in material technology, have made serpentine belts last longer?
This article on serpentine belts says:
"Vehicle manufacturers recommend inspection and replacement of the serpentine belt between 60k and 90k miles. Advances in material technology allow some belts to last more than 100k miles."
What were the…
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Friction zone on a slipper assist clutch
I have been wondering about this for a while now, and no one I asked seems to know what the answer is.
A slipper/assist clutch has a set of ramps that work to reduce the clutch engagement when the wheel is driving the engine, thus preventing…
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