The mechanical hardware that creates damping.

When the rear end feels loose or wanders.  Normally caused by too much rebound.

The distance between the center of the contact patch and the steering axis measured along the ground.

Friction where there is no movement between surfaces.

The effect of the rear end being “pulled down” during acceleration.

A measurable amount of force applied to a spring to make it compress a certain distance.

A thin metal washer, normally made out of spring steel.

A combination of shims of varying diameters and thickness that are stacked in a certain configuration to provide a certain damping curve.

When the bars are easy to turn but the bike doesn’t turn.  Normally is a lack of traction.

When a spring is compressed, normally mechanically or hydraulically.