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Why are bike drivetrains always on the right?
As to why they originally decided to put drivetrains on the right, it’s probably because rear cogs used to be screwed on (some still are). Standard threads dictate rear cogs be on the right, so that pedaling force tightens the cogs. (If they were on the left, pedaling force would likely loosen cogs.)
Why are motorbike stands on the left?
The Highway says do not park facing against the traffic flow (rule 239) – with that in mind it makes sense that the side stand be on the left, so that when parked on a road the bike will lean into the pavement side rather than into the traffic flow.
What is the right and left side of a bike?
Removing Bicycle PedalsEdit Left and right side pedals have opposite threads. The right hand, drive side, pedal is right hand (normal) thread; the left hand, non-drive side, pedal is left hand (reverse) thread.
How many teeth does a bicycle sprocket have?
On a typical road bike, the smallest sprocket will typically have 11(11t) or 12 (12t) teeth and the largest 25 (25t) to 32 (32t) teeth.
Why are side stands on the left?
They used to follow left hand driving, so if a rider parks his motor cycle a side it would lean towards left side and will leave little extra room for road and can assure safety from vehicles passing by.
Why do bikes have a chain?
A bicycle chain is a roller chain that transfers power from the pedals to the drive-wheel of a bicycle, thus propelling it. Most bicycle chains are made from plain carbon or alloy steel, but some are nickel-plated to prevent rust, or simply for aesthetics.
How do you tell if a pedal is right or left?
The right side pedal has a right-hand thread (removes counterclockwise, installs clockwise). The left side pedal has a left-hand thread (removes clockwise, installs counterclockwise). Many pedals are stamped “L” and “R” for left and right.
How do you use a thumb throttle on a motorcycle?
With the right hand thumb throttle mounted on the left hand side you can rest your thumb against the main part of the throttle which doesn’t turn and lock in your speed like a cruise control. By rolling your thumb slightly up and down you can adjust your speed without removing your thumb from the throttle.
Which side of the throttle do you mount your ebike?
My favorite throttle by far the right thumb, but I prefer it mounted on the left hand side. Most reputable sellers of any ebike kits will offer you several options when it comes to a throttle. The 6 most common are: For the uninitiated ebike builder this can be an intimidating choice.
Why does the throttle stay the same position when turning the handlebars?
This effect increases when the handlebar movement relative to the body placement increases. With a thumb throttle, what is relevant is the relationship between your hand and your thumb. This relationship will not change as you turn the handlebars, which means the throttle lever will stay in the same position.
What are some common hand throttle issues?
By Ainsley Whitley It’s common for motorcyclists who ride frequently to experience hand throttle issues such as soreness, numbness, cramping, fatigue and pain. This is especially true if you go on long rides. Hand issues are caused by gripping the throttle tightly at a certain angle for a certain period of time.