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DOHC: Dual Over Head Cams. Two camshafts
found in the head or top of the engine that open and
close the valves. Two cams allow more precise
control than one.
DOT: Each country has its own separate
DOT. It's a government agency that regulates all
phases of transportation, including all types of
vehicles, as well as roads and highways. A DOT
rating on a motorcycle helmet indicates that it's
passed DOT testing and a DOT sticker can be found
inside the helmet.
Damages: The sum of money awarded to the
injured party in a personal injury lawsuit.
Daytona: The famous Daytona Bike Week held
in late February to early March.
Default Judgement: A judgment issued when
the defendant offers no defense by not responding to
the complaint. A judge may issue a judgment without
the necessity of a trial.
Defendant: The person against whom a claim
is brought.
Deposition: A pretrial discovery device in
which one party verbally answers questions from the
other party.
Deponent: The person who testifies at a
deposition.
Discovery: Methods and procedures by which
information is made available to each party prior to
trial. Discovery may include depositions,
interrogations, requests for production of
documents, and demands for independent medical
examinations.
Displacement: The size of the engine;
specifically, the total volume found in the
cylinders. This is usually expressed in cc (cubic
centimeters) or ci (cubic inches). Generally, the
larger the displacement, the more powerful the
motor.
Docket: A summary system kept by the
clerk's office which contains a record of all
pleadings, court orders and other important
activities in a case.
Dresser: Normally a large fully equipped
bike with fairing, saddlebags, and a trunk.
Dual Sport: Street legal motorcycles that
provide varying levels of off-road capabilities. Not
as focused as pure off-road or pure street
motorcycles. Also known as dual-purpose.
