Motorcycles

Motorcycles

Any two-wheeled motor vehicle that can carry either one or two passengers.

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Motorcycles

A rapid, high intensity oscillation of the handlebars (literally, slapping the tank side to side). It is a condition of dynamic instability, such as hard acceleration out of a bumpy corner. Classic ...

target fixation

Automotive; Motorcycles

A motorcyclist often inadvertently looks at an object and finds himself/herself headed straight for that object. This is target fixation and must be avoided. It's also said that "you go where you ...

tats

Automotive; Motorcycles

Tats, short for Tattoos. Many bikers have tattoos that depict various aspects of their relationship with their motorcycle or other motorcycle-related activities. The Harley-Davidson logo is a popular ...

telelever

Automotive; Motorcycles

Telelever is the name of a front suspension system used on BMW motorcycles. The front forks are just oil-filled struts. Two ball joints control the suspension through a complex of interacting ...

throttle

Automotive; Motorcycles

The Throttle on a motorcycle is contained in the right grip on the handlebars. The speed of the engine is controlled by twisting the throttle.

throttle lock

Automotive; Motorcycles

Manual device fitted to the throttle of a motorcycle that applies friction to keep the throttle from moving. Used to temporarily give your hand a rest on long rides.