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AMA |
Acronym for American Motorcycle Association
(Click Here for more detail description)
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Ape Hangers |
High handlebars that often put the biker's hand
above their shoulders.
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Backyard |
The area in which you ride often. Most cases
close to home.
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Baffle |
A metal tube that slids inside exhaust that
quitens the exhaust
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Bitch Seat |
Refering to rear or passenger seat of a
motorcycle.
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Blockhead |
Harley V-Twin Engine
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Broad |
Female entertainer that is often a dancer or
prostitue hired to entertain the club.
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Cage |
Biker slang for an enclosed vehicle such as a
car, pickup, van or RV
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Close Up |
Reduce the gap between you and the motorcycle
in front of you therefore eliminating the danger of cars moving
into the procession.
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Colors |
Backpatch worn by member of the club
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Crash Bar |
Engine guard (Tube bolted to frame to protect
engine)
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CreditGlide |
A RUB's (See RUB) motorcycle
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Crossing Wheels |
When riding in staggered formation, crossing
wheels means that the front wheel of your motorcycle is even with
or ahead of the rear wheel on the motorcycle just in front of you
and in the other side of the lane.
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Crotch Rocket |
Sport Bike
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Counter Steering |
Turning the bike handlebars in one direction
and having the bike go in the opposite direction.
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Custom |
Custom Built Bikes
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Cut |
Vest with Club Colors
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DILLIGAF |
Acronym for "Do I Look Like I Give A Fuck"
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DOT |
Acronym for "Department of Transportation"
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Drag Bars |
Low, flat, straight handlebars
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Drag Man |
The person who is always last in a pack and
secures the lane for lane changes and observes the group from the
rear of the pack. The Drag Man is under direct authority of the
Road Captain.
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Evo |
Evolution Engines which were the V-twin
produced from 1984 to 2000 and the flathead twin cam produced from
1999 to present day
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Evolution |
Evolution Engines which were the V-twin
produced from 1984 to 2000 and the flathead twin cam produced from
1999 to present day
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Fender |
A lady that a biker has invited to ride that is
not his Old Lady.
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Flathead |
The Flathead engine produced from 1929 to 1972
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Flash Patch |
Generic patches that are normally sold at swap
meets, rallies, bikefest and shops.
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Flying Low |
Speeding or riding at high rate of speed
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Formation |
The order of placement of motorcycles in a
group ride is a formation of motorcycles. The Road Captain will
specify what formation the ride will be ridden.
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Forward Controls |
To include front
pegs, shifter and rear brake control that have been modified or
moved further forward to stretch your legs out.
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Freedom Fighter |
Motorcycle Rights
Organization member dedicated to preserving or obtaining your
rights and freedom as a biker.
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FTW |
Acronym meaning
Forever Two Wheels or to some it means Fuck The World
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Gap |
The space between you and the motorcycle in
front is what is know as a gap. The Road Captain may give the
signal to close up the gap or spread out the gap.
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Group Ride |
An organized ride consisting of 3 or more
motorcycles under the charge of a Road Captain and tailed by a
Drag Man.
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Hand Signals |
Signals given by the Road Captain to indicate
to the group what he wants them to do. The Road Captain's signals
are relayed by each member in the ride letting the riders behind
them know what the Road Captain is saying to the group.
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Hard Tail |
Motorcycle with no rear suspension
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HOG |
Acronym meaning Harley Owner's Group,
organization comprised of people who own Harley Motorcycles
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Independent |
A member of the biker community but not a
member of any club or group.
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Ink |
Tattoo
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Ink-Slinger |
Tattoo Artist
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Knuck |
V-Twin Knuclehead Engine produced from 1936 to
1947
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Knucklehead |
V-Twin Knuclehead Engine produced from 1936 to
1947
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KSU |
Acronym meaning Kick Stands Up, indicating this
will be the time the group will depart.
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Lay Down |
Had an accident on bike.
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LE |
Acronym meaning Law Enforcement
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LEO |
Acronym meaning Law Enforcement Officer
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Leaving Your Mark |
Oil left on ground
where your motorcycle was previously parked.
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Lick and Stick |
Pillion back seat
that attaches to fender with suction cups.
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MA |
Acronym meaning
Motorcycle Association
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MC |
Acronym meaning
Motorcycle Club
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Mid-Line Relay |
A Mid-Line Relay is a rider that is
strategically placed in the pack where there are a large number of
riders. When the Road Captain signals a lane change the drag man
is to secure the lane for the group. Mid-line relays will pull
into the lane so that the drag man will know that the Road Captain
is intending to change lanes and wants the lane secured. Mid-Line
Relays are used in very large groups of 40 or more riders.
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MM |
Acronym meaning Motorcycle Ministry
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Moonlight Mile |
A ride away from camp or compound with a lady
friend.
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MRO |
Acronym meaning Motocycle Rights Organization
such as Abate, Bolt or any other group that works to protect the
rights and freedom of motorcyclists.
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MSF |
Acronym meaning Motorcycle Safety Foundation
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OEM |
Acronym meaning Original Equipment Manufacturer
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Ole Lady |
Man biker referring to his wife, girl friend or
significant other.
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Pack |
Just as wolves travel in groups called a pack,
a large group of motorcycle riders moving down the highway is
known as a Motorcycle Pack
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Pan |
V-Twin Panhead Engine produced from 1948 to
1965
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Panhead |
V-Twin Panhead Engine produced from 1948 to
1965
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Passenger |
Any person on the back of a motorcycle should
be referred to as a passenger rather than by some of the slang
titles that have been used in the past by different groups.
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Pillion Pad |
Passenger seat of a motorcycle
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Pipes |
Exhaust System
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Plugs |
Spark Plugs
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Post Ride Meeting |
A meeting held by the Road Captain to inform
members of the group of any problems he may have observed during
the ride. This meeting also serves to let members know of
activities after the official ride.
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Pre Ride Meeting |
The Road Captain will hold a pre ride meeting
to explain the where the group is riding, what the route will be,
known hazards along the route, and where the rest stops will be.
Usually the Chaplain will say a prayer, for those who wish to
participate, asking that the ride be safe.
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Pucker Factor |
Indicates how tight your ass got on a close
call while riding your bike with accident of some kind or hairy
situation.
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Rags |
Commonly used when referring to your cut or
colors but in some areas it is used to referencing to a woman's
colors
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Rat Bike |
Used to describe an older bike that appears it
has not been takin care or and possible abused.
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RC |
Acronym meaning Riding Club
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Relay |
The act of every member in the pack duplicating
the signs made by the Road Captain. In a large pack it is
impossible for everyone to see what the Road Captain's signs are,
so it is the responsibility of all riders to relay the signs back
to the other riders.
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Revolution |
Harley Davidson's first water cooled Revolution
Engine produced from 2002 to present day
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Rice Burner |
Commonly used when refering to Asian made
motorcycles.
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RICO |
Acronym meaning "Racketeer Influenced and
Corrupt Organizations". Mafia was prime target for Laws passed to
combat organized crime but is sometimes used against MC Clubs.
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Rider |
The driver or person in control of the
motorcycle. The rider is not the person on the back of the
motorcycle, even though he or she is in fact riding.
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Ridin' Bitch |
Riding as passenger of a bike.
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Road Captain |
The Road Captain is completely in charge of
everything and everyone riding in the group ride. Even the
President of the chapter follows direction from the Road Captain.
Always follow the Road Captain even if you realize he is going the
wrong way. You can get the Road Captain's attention by honking
your horn and then let him know he has made a wrong turn. By
observing this rule everyone stays together and it is easier to
get back on the right track.
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Road Guard |
The Road Guard also known as an Out Rider, is
responsible for holding traffic at intersections in situations
where the Road Captain has received prior approval by the local
Law Enforcement Agency.
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Road Team |
The Road Team is made up of all members
appointed by the Road Captain to assist him in conducting the
ride. This team includes but is not limited to road guards, drag
men, mid relay riders, and Sgt at Arms.
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Rocker |
Part of MC colors that indicates geographic
area, location or territory in which they represent or are from.
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RUB |
Acronym meaning Rich Urban Biker, normally a
biker that rides ocassionally and is not a member of a club or
organization
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Rubber |
Tire
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Rubber Side Down |
Used often as a good bye to indicate to ride
safe and don't lay bike down or have accident.
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Run |
Road trip to destination know and sometimes
unknown with possible planed or unplanned time frame with you
friends, brothers or just fellow motorcyclist.
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Running 66 |
Sometimes known as "riding incognito" this
means riding without club patch or cut.
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Scoot |
Biker Slang for Motorcycle.
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Sergeant At Arms |
The Sergeant At Arms carries out the orders of
the Road Captain and provides security for the ride. In a
situation where a rider is asked not to ride with the group for
unsafe practices or being intoxicated, it is the responsibility of
the Sgt. At Arms to enforce the Road Captain's decision to expel
the rider from the pack.
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Shiny Side Up |
Used often as a good bye to indicate to ride
safe and don't lay bike down or have accident.
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Shovel |
V-Twin shovelhead engine produced 1966 to 1984
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Shovelhead |
V-Twin shovelhead engine produced 1966 to 1984
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Shower Head |
Due to the water cooled motor on the new
Harley-Davidson V-Rod looking like a shower head.
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Single File |
The Road Captain will hold up hand extending
his index finger straight up to indicate a bad road, construction
area, or a hazard ahead. This sign is his indication he wants all
riders to move to a single file formation one behind the other and
directly behind the Road Captain.
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Sissy Bar |
Backrest for passenger of a motorcycle
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Slab |
Interstate which is in reference to a lot of
the old interstates which section of concrete slab
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Sled |
Motorcycle
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Softtail |
A motorcycle that resembles a hardtail but has
a hidden suspension system
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SMRO |
Acronym meaning State Motorcycle
Rights. Not all states have this organization but it is like
an MRO except defined by the state in which they operate. Most
often associated with National MROs such as AMA and MRF. However
working on a state level, with state government to protect
motorcyclists rights and freedoms. Membership is often open to
clubs or riders with members paying annual dues. Even though they
do cannot wear the patch on front of vest a club could still be a
member of a SMRO.
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Staggered |
The usual riding formation used in most cases
by American Cruisers Alliance. This formation provides for safe
following distance and allows the rider to swerve if needed to
avoid obstacles.
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Stright Pipes |
Exhaust system with no baffles.
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Tats |
Tattoos
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Tail Gunner |
Rider which rides in the rear of group.
Sometime may hold that title or can be assigned as needed for a
ride.
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The Motorcycle Wall |
Memorial for fallen
motorcycle riders located in Hopedale Ohio. Fallen riders names
are engraved on the wall as well as brick memorials on walkways.
Unless an event is taking place the Memorial is open for visits
from general public.
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Thirteen or 13 |
Having several
meaning and often worn by "Outlaw" bikers. Marjijuana, meth,
motorcycle and M for the orignal Mother chapter are just a few
meanings.
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Turn your back |
Sometimes consider
disassociating yourself of a person or club.
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Twisties |
Road with a lot of
turns and curves.
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Two by Two |
Two by Two, Wheel to Wheel, Parade Formation
are terms used when the riders are riding side by side in the same
lane. This formation should never be used in a group ride except
when in a parade or at the Road Captain's order and then never at
a speed greater than 25 MPH.
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