Motorcycle Dictionary - R

...everything you (n)ever wanted to know about motorcycles and the people who love them...

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Rocker:
  1. The assembly that reverses the direction of force provided by a pushrod in order to open a Valve in a non overhead cam engine
  2. A member of the subculture started in the 50's and 60's in the UK around race bikes and cafes. Sworn enemy of the mod subculture.
Rocker Box:
  1. See Valve Cover
Roller Bearing:
  1. A bearing that uses cylindrical rollers to reduce friction between two moving machine parts.

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