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Radial
Describes the way the cords of a tire are constructed.
Rainbows
Slang for oil being on the street.
Rainbows in the Mountains
The practice of local residents trying to discourage
bikers from riding certain routes by putting fuel on the
corners of the road.
Rain Grooves
Channels cut into the road (highway) surface to help water
run off during rainstorms. When riding on these bikers
should relax their grip and not fight the vibrations of
the front wheel.
Rake
The motorcycles rake which is measured in degrees and
describes the angle of the front fork or the steering axis
from the horizontal or vertical plane.
Rat Bike
Motorcycle made inexpensively as possible, usually from
several other bikes. Easily identifiable by the matt black
paintwork
or
An ugly bike that's never washed.
Rebound
The return stroke of the suspension.
Repli-Racers
Sportbike with a riding position which tucks the biker
into a tight crouch leaving him to nearly lay down on the
motorcycle.
Revolutions per minute
The number of revolutions the crankshaft spins around in a
minute. Abbreviated as RPM and often referred to as 'revs'
in conversation.
Revolution
Harley Davidson's water-cooled V-Twin 'Revolution' first
produced in 2002.
Rice Burner
Nickname for
a
motorcycle built by a Japanese manufacturer. Also referred
to as Rice Rocket.
Ride Captain
Name given to the leader of a group Ride.
Ride Lieutenant
The last and usually most experienced rider in a group
ride.
Riding Two Up
Riding with a passenger
Rigid Frame
Also called just Rigid. A motorcycle frame that has no
swingarm.
Road Agent
Nickname for Highway Patrol Officer or State Trooper.
Road Gator
Nickname given to the pieces of truck tires that can
litter the highway.
Road Rash
This occurs when a rider falls of a motorcycle and onto
the road (usually asphalt) which rips away the top layer
of skin.
Roadie
Nickname for the Yamaha Road Star.
Rocker
The small upper or lower patches (or colors) worn by
members of a motorcycle club. Usually the clubs chapter
name or location is found on the rockers. Also see
colors.
Rocker Arms
The Parts of the engine that push upwards on the valve
stems.
Rolling Chassis
Motorcycle still under construction.
Roost
Nickname for the spray of dirt off the rear wheel of a
motocross motorcycle.
Rubber mounted
A system of rubber joint engine mounting which help dampen
or isolate engine vibration.
RUB
Rich Urban Biker,
a term coined by Harley-Davidson enthusiasts to refer to
executives, lawyers and other professionals who buy
expensive motorcycles as status symbols
Run
An organized group ride. |
