Glossary_of_motorcycling_terms
This is a glossary of motorcycling terms.
- advanced rider
- In the UK, an advanced rider is either a police pursuit/surveillance rider or a civilian who has passed an advanced driving test via the British Motorcyclists Federation Blue Riband award, Institute of Advanced Motorists or RoSPA Advanced Drivers and Riders.[citation needed]
- ape hangers
- Aftermarket handlebars installed on motorcycles that are taller than stock handlebars. Generally, they are shoulder-height or higher for the rider. Some U.S. states and international laws restrict the height of a motorcycles handlebars.[1]
- colors
- Leather or denim vest often worn by members of motorcycle clubs, especially, outlaw motorcycle clubs, identifying the club and displaying various insignia [2]
- crotch rocket
- Slang for a sportbike perceived as overpowered[1]
- hang-around
- Term used by some motorcycle clubs to denote someone who has stated a clear intention of becoming a prospect with the likely follow-on intention of becoming a full patch member of the club. May be one of several stages some clubs require members to pass on their way to becoming full-patch members.[3]
- nomad
- one percenter
- A member of an outlaw club or gang.[4]
- prospect
- Term used by some motorcycle clubs to denote someone who has stated a clear intention of becoming a full patch member of the club. Typically, the bylaws or other governing document\policy will dictate how long someone must be a prospect and what is expected of them during this period. May be one of several stages some clubs require members to pass on their way to becoming full-patch members.[3]
- Rich Urban Bikers (RUBS)
- A cruiser bike buying demographic, typically middle aged male in a white-collar work with a disposable income and usually, grown-up children.[5]
- Riding pillion (a.k.a. riding bitch; riding two-up)
- The act of riding as a passenger on a motorcycle sitting on the pillion (a.k.a. "bitch") seat immediately behind the driver of the motorcycle.[6][7][8]
- Road rash
- An injury caused by scraping your skin on the road surface. This is likely because the rider wasn’t wearing the right protective gear. [9]
- Spill
- Refers to falling off your bike or taking a tumble, as in to ‘have a spill’. [10]
- Sweep
- The last, or tail, rider in organized group of motorcyclists riding on a public road. Like the leader, the sweep is experienced and aware of the planned route, and may carry supplies for first aid or breakdowns.[11][12]