Welcome to Clutch and Chrome's Biker Dictionary.

Ever read or hear something that sounds like biker lingo or rider slang? We've collected the most commonly used definitions, lingo and slang and put it in everyday language.

If there's something you feel we've missed email our Biker Dictionary Editor with the word or phrase and what it means. Make sure to include your name and where you live since we want to give you credit!

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U

UJM
Universal Japanese Motorcycle. Coined in the 1970 to describe the Japanese motorcycle with its standard-style design and four-cylinder engine.
Unsprung Weight
Considered the weight of every part of the motorcycle located between the road and suspension.
Up-Sweeps
The term for a style of exhaust angled to run up and along the side of the bike.

Urban Tumbleweed
Nickname for the plastic grocery bags floating on the road either flying up onto a hot exhaust or into your face.

V

V-Four
A four cylinder motorcycle engine with the cylinders arranged in a V shape configuration, with two cylinders on either side.
V-Twin
A 2 cylinder motorcycle engine with the cylinders arranged in a V shape configuration.
Valanced
Refers to the larger sweeping fenders.

Valve
A device that regulates the passage of fuel through into an engine cylinder.

Valve Guide
Metal tubes which house the valves.

Valve Train
The system of valves that lets the fuel charges in and the exhaust gases out.

VIN
Vehicle Identification Number

VMC
Veterans Motorcycle Club. As established by Renegade of the Warrior Brotherhood Veterans Motorcycle Club (WBVMC). This club closed as of December 2007. Originally formed to provide a fraternal organization for qualified military veterans who have served in the United States Armed Forces. The membership of the organization will be comprised entirely of veterans who have served HONORABLY. The organization is established to provide a strong sense of pride and mutual support for Veterans who have served their country. The organization will also promote a positive image of military Veterans as well as motorcyclists.

Submitted by Glad-e-ator WBVMC Central Region State Rep

VROC
Vulcan Riders and Owners Club

W

War-Horse
Nickname for a well-ridden, road-worn bike.

Wave
A sign exchange by among riders consisting of one or two fingers pointed to the ground. There are differing opinions of who should wave to whom, when and what the sign means.

Waxer
A biker who prefers to waz a bike instead of riding it.

Weekend Warrior
A person who rides more for the image rather than the passion. Also see InstaBiker, Rolex Biker and Checkbook biker.

Wheelbase
The measurement of the distance between the center of the wheel hubs.

Wingabago
Nickname for Gold Wing motorcycles.

Wrenching
When a rider performs his own maintenance and repair.

Y

Yahamahog
A Yahama made to look like a Harley chopper
 

Z

Zook
Nickname for a Suzuki.