Glossary of motorcycling terms

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This is a list of Motorcycle Club terms. Motorcycle subculture which has its roots in the immediate post-World War II era of American society. It is generally centered on the use of cruiser motorcycles, particularly Harley-Davidsons and choppers, and a set of ideals which celebrate freedom, nonconformity to mainstream culture and loyalty to the biker group. They have developed their own unique terms.

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][2]
back warmer
Female passenger on the back of a motorcycle[1]
bar bike (aka 1-mile bike)
A motorcycle driven a short distance to and from a bar[1]
cager
automobile driver, inattentive or downright hostile to 2-wheel traffic within the perceived safety of their own steel 'cage'
colors (aka cut)
Uniform of the club where club patches are proudly displayed, typically a leather or denim vest[3][better source needed][4]
church
Regularly scheduled meeting(s) of club members[citation needed]
crotch rocket (aka organ donor)
Another term for sportbike and is generally not made in the USA[2]
marbles
sand, gravel or other road debris that compromises traction, particularly on a winding road
one percenter
A member of an outlaw club or gang[3][better source needed][4]
road captain
Experienced rider who leads at the front of a group ride[citation needed]
road name
A member's nickname[3][better source needed]
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]
sweep (aka back door, tail gunner)
Experienced rider whose job, as last in line, is to ensure everyone in the group ride arrives safely at the destination[1][6]
weekend warrior
A rider who rides during the weekend as an escape from weekly middle-class life[3][better source needed][7]
waxer
Someone who does not ride much, but mainly washes and waxes his motorcycle[3][better source needed]

See also

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Racer Cafe - Biker Terms[dead link]
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  5. http://articles.latimes.com/1991-05-06/local/me-1023_1_harley-bikers
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