Motorcycle Gearbox Quiz

What controls the torque and rpm of a wheel in motorcycles?

• Brake lever

• Gear lever

• Throttle

• Clutch lever

What is the purpose of the ratchet mechanism in a motorcycle gearbox?

• To adjust the suspension

• To engage the clutch

• To rotate the shifting drum at specific angles

• To control the throttle

What are the special attachments that fit into the channels of the shifting drum?

• Brake pads

• Gear dogs

• Throttle cables

• Clutch plates

Which gears in the gearbox are internally splined?

• Static gear

• Freewheeling gears

• Gears in blue color

• Gears in red color

What is the purpose of the neutral position in a motorcycle gearbox?

• To engage the clutch

• To adjust the suspension

• To change gears smoothly

• To control the throttle

What is responsible for the proper shifting of gears in a motorcycle gearbox?

• Star shift detent mechanism

• Throttle

• Clutch lever

• Brake lever

What is the transmission system shown in the text known as?

• Sliding mesh transmission system

• Manual transmission system

• Automatic transmission system

• Constant mesh transmission system

Why is constant mesh transmission preferred over sliding mesh transmission?

• It allows for faster gear changes

• It eliminates gear teeth grinding and wear

• It requires less skill to operate

• It involves complex mechanisms

What happens to gears that are only partially engaged in a motorcycle gearbox?

• They cause gear teeth grinding

• They are not transmitting power at that moment

• They need to be fully engaged

• They transmit power at that moment

Where is the neutral position found in a motorcycle gearbox?

• Between fourth and fifth gears

• Between third and fourth gears

• Between second and third gears

• Between first and second gears