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Motorcycle parts: names, functions and common faults

What each part does, how it fails, what to match when you buy one, and where to find it.

Brakes

ABS sensor and unitFind this part
Front disc brakeFind this part
Brake cable and rodFind this part
Brake caliperFind this part
Brake discFind this part
Brake fluidFind this part
Brake hoseFind this part
Brake padsFind this part
Combined braking unit (CBS)Find this part
Drum brake shoesFind this part
Brake master cylinderFind this part
Rear brakeFind this part
Caliper piston sealsFind this part

Fuel and air

Air filterFind this part
CarburettorFind this part
Engine sensors (TPS, MAP, temperature)Find this part
Fuel capFind this part
Fuel filterFind this part
Fuel hoseFind this part
Fuel pumpFind this part
Fuel level senderFind this part
Fuel tankFind this part
Fuel tapFind this part
Fuel injectorFind this part
Intake manifold and rubberFind this part
Oxygen sensorFind this part
Throttle bodyFind this part

Electric drive and battery

12 V auxiliary battery (electric)Find this part
Battery management systemFind this part
Charge portFind this part
ChargerFind this part
Main contactor and pre-chargeFind this part
Motor controllerFind this part
DC-DC converterFind this part
Electric motorFind this part
Motor position sensorFind this part
Electric throttle sensorFind this part
Traction battery packFind this part

Wheels and tyres

Wheel axle and spacersFind this part
Front tyreFind this part
Front wheelFind this part
Inner tubeFind this part
Rear tyreFind this part
Rear wheelFind this part
Spokes and nipplesFind this part
Tyre valveFind this part
Wheel bearingsFind this part
Wheel rimFind this part
Wheel hubFind this part
Speedometer driveFind this part

Electrical

12 V batteryFind this part
Brake light switchesFind this part
Earth (ground) connectionsFind this part
Indicator flasher relayFind this part
FusesFind this part
Handlebar switchesFind this part
Headlight and bulbFind this part
HornFind this part
Ignition switchFind this part
IndicatorsFind this part
InstrumentsFind this part
Side stand, clutch and neutral switchesFind this part
Regulator rectifierFind this part
Speed sensorFind this part
Starter motorFind this part
Starter clutchFind this part
Starter relayFind this part
Stator and flywheelFind this part
Tail and brake lightFind this part
Wiring harness and connectorsFind this part
Wire terminals and connectorsFind this part
Electrical wireFind this part
Starter motor brushesFind this part

Frame, stands and bodywork

Body panels and mudguardsFind this part
Centre standFind this part
Footpegs and foot pedalsFind this part
MirrorsFind this part
Seat and seat lockFind this part
Side stand and springFind this part

Engine

Cam chainFind this part
Cam chain tensioner and guidesFind this part
CamshaftFind this part
Crankcase breatherFind this part
Crankshaft and connecting rodFind this part
Cylinder (barrel)Find this part
Cylinder headFind this part
Drain plug and washerFind this part
Engine (complete)Find this part
Engine mounting boltsFind this part
Engine oilFind this part
Engine gasketsFind this part
Oil filter and strainerFind this part
Oil pumpFind this part
Engine oil sealsFind this part
PistonFind this part
Piston ringsFind this part
Pushrods and cam followersFind this part
Rocker arms and adjustersFind this part
Two-stroke oil pumpFind this part
Valve springsFind this part
ValvesFind this part
Valve guidesFind this part
Valve seatsFind this part
Valve stem sealsFind this part
Valve shims and bucketsFind this part
CrankcaseFind this part
Engine ball and needle bearingsFind this part
Plain bearing shellsFind this part
Piston pin and circlipsFind this part
CounterbalancerFind this part
Compression releaseFind this part

Ignition

CDI unitFind this part
ECUFind this part
Ignition coil and plug capFind this part
Ignition pick-upFind this part
Spark plugFind this part
Contact breaker pointsFind this part
Ignition condenserFind this part
Automatic spark advance unitFind this part
Spark plug cap and HT leadFind this part
Flywheel (magnet rotor)Find this part

Transmission

Drive chainFind this part
Chain guide and sliderFind this part
Clutch assemblyFind this part
Clutch cableFind this part
Clutch plates and springsFind this part
Cush drive rubbersFind this part
Scooter drive beltFind this part
Scooter clutch and bellFind this part
Variator rollers and slidersFind this part
Front sprocketFind this part
Gear leverFind this part
Final drive gear oilFind this part
GearboxFind this part
KickstarterFind this part
Rear sprocketFind this part
Gear shift mechanismFind this part
Clutch basket and clutch centreFind this part
Clutch springsFind this part
Clutch release rod and lifterFind this part
Centrifugal clutch (step-through and small engines)Find this part
Primary drive (primary gear and chain)Find this part
Shift drum and shift forksFind this part
Shift pawl and stopper armFind this part
Gearbox gears and shaftsFind this part
Chain master link (joining link)Find this part
Front sprocket retainer (nut, lock washer, clip)Find this part

Chassis, steering and suspension

Choke cableFind this part
Fork oilFind this part
Fork sealsFind this part
Front forksFind this part
FrameFind this part
Handlebar and gripsFind this part
Brake and clutch leversFind this part
Rear shock absorbersFind this part
Speedometer cableFind this part
Steering head bearingsFind this part
Swingarm and bushesFind this part
Throttle cableFind this part
Fork springs and spacersFind this part
Fork bushesFind this part
Fork tubes and gaitersFind this part
Steering stem and yokesFind this part

Cooling

CoolantFind this part
Radiator fanFind this part
RadiatorFind this part
ThermostatFind this part
Water pumpFind this part
Radiator capFind this part

Exhaust

Exhaust and silencerFind this part
Exhaust gasketFind this part
Silencer baffles and packingFind this part