Total Motorcycle Bikers Dictionary: L

Sep 20, 2016 Michael Le Pard Dictionary, News

Published October 10, 2025 by , Editor‑in‑Chief

Total Motorcycle Bikers Dictionary
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Legal Name - Chicago Outlaw Motorcycle Club
Legal Name – Chicago Outlaw Motorcycle Club (1963)

 

Legal Name – Most outlaw motorcycle club members have nicknames or club names which are called “Legal Names” by club members. They are also called “Street Names.”

L (suffix) — Motorcycle designation for dual sport (Honda XR650L) or touring (Suzuki GS850L).
Lab Bike — Experimental prototype motorcycle used for testing.
Lab Coat Rider — Slang for engineers or testers who ride in controlled conditions.
Lab Prototype — Experimental motorcycle built for testing.
Lab Prototype Bike — Experimental motorcycle.
Lab Rat — Test mule motorcycle used for development.
Lab Rat Bike — Test mule for new parts.
Lab Test Mule — Development bike used for trials.
Lab Test Mule Bike — Development mule.
Laced Boots — Protective riding boots with laces.
Laced Spoke Wheels — Wire‑spoked wheels.
Laced Spokes — Wire‑spoked wheels.
Laced Wheels — Wire‑spoked wheels.
Lag Bolt — Heavy fastener used in custom builds.
Lag Bolt — Heavy fastener used in custom fabrication.
Lag Bolt Kit — Heavy fastener set used in custom builds.
Lagging Behind — Rider falling back in a group ride.
Lagging Rider — Rider falling behind.
Lagging Rider — Rider who consistently falls behind in group rides.
Lagging Rider Patch — Patch for riders who fall behind.
Lagging Rider Term — Rider falling behind.
Lame Duck Bike — Outdated or underpowered motorcycle.
Lame Duck Model — Outdated motorcycle nearing discontinuation.
Lame Duck Model Bike — Outdated model.
Lame Duck Rider — Rider on an outdated or underpowered bike.
Laminated Visor — Helmet visor with layered construction for strength.
Lamp Bracket — Mount for headlights.
Lamp Bracket Assembly — Headlight mounting hardware.
Lamp Bracket Kit — Headlight bracket.
Lamp Bracket Mount — Headlight bracket.
Lamp Housing — Headlight shell or casing.
Land Speed Racer — Bonneville bike.
Land Speed Racer — Motorcycle designed for Bonneville or other record attempts.
Land Speed Record Bike — Motorcycle built for Bonneville or similar.
Land Speed Record Racer — Bonneville bike.
Land Speed Streamliner — Motorcycle designed for Bonneville records.
Land Yacht — Slang for a very large touring motorcycle.
Lane Blocker — Rider who prevents others from passing.
Lane Change Assist — Electronic safety feature aiding lane changes.
Lane Change Assist — Electronic safety feature for lane changes.
Lane Change Assist — Electronic safety feature.
Lane Discipline — Proper lane use in group or solo riding.
Lane Etiquette — Group riding rules for lane sharing.
Lane Filter — Rider moving between stopped cars at lights.
Lane Filter — Rider who moves between stopped cars at lights.
Lane Hog — Rider who takes up the entire lane unnecessarily.
Lane Hog Patch — Patch mocking lane‑blocking riders.
Lane Position 1/2/3 — Rider training positions in a lane.
Lane Position 1/2/3 — Rider training positions within a lane.
Lane Position Drill — Training exercise.
Lane Position Drill Kit — Training exercise.
Lane Position Training — Rider education on lane placement.
Lane Positioning — Choosing the safest position within a lane.
Lane Splitter — Rider who filters through traffic.
Lane Splitting — Riding between lanes of traffic.
Lane Splitting Law — Legal status of lane splitting in a region.
Lane Stealer — Car driver squeezing into a bike’s lane or passing illegally.
Lane‑Splitting — Riding between lanes of traffic; legal in some regions (e.g., California).
Lanyard Kill Switch — Safety tether that cuts ignition if rider falls.
Lap Belt — Belt used in sidecars for passengers.
Lap Belt — Belt used in sidecars.
Lap Belt — Sidecar passenger restraint.
Lap Belt Harness — Sidecar passenger restraint.
Lap Counter — Device for tracking laps on a circuit.
Lap Counter — Device for tracking laps.
Lap Counter Device — Lap tracking tool.
Lap Counter Tool — Lap tracking device.
Lap Dance Bike — Slang for a flashy show bike.
Lap Dance Custom — Flashy show bike.
Lap Dance Custom Bike — Flashy show bike.
Lap Record — Fastest lap time at a track.
Lap Record Holder — Rider with fastest lap at a track.
Lap Record Rider — Rider with fastest lap.
Lap Timer — Device for recording lap times.
Lap Timer — Device for recording track lap times.
Lap Timer Device — Lap timing tool.
Lap Timer Kit — Lap timing device.
Lap Timer Unit — Lap timing device.
Large Bore — Slang for motorcycles with big‑displacement engines.
Large Bore Engine — Big‑displacement engine.
Large Bore Kit — Engine kit increasing displacement.
Large Bore Kit Bike — Big‑bore engine kit.
Large Bore Kit Term — Engine displacement upgrade.
Large Group Ride — Organized ride with dozens or hundreds of participants.
Large Group Ride — Organized ride with many participants.
Laser Alignment — Precision method for aligning wheels and drivetrains.
Laser Cut Custom Parts — Precision‑cut parts.
Laser Cut Frame — Precision‑cut frame components.
Laser Cut Frame Kit — Precision‑cut frame parts.
Laser Cut Parts — Precision‑cut custom components.
Laser Etched Parts — Custom engraved components.
Laser Guided Rider — Slang for precise cornering.
Lash — Mechanical play or looseness, often in valve adjustment.
Last Chance Rally — End‑of‑season biker gathering.
Latch‑On Rider — Slang for a rider who tags along uninvited.
Late Apex — Entering a corner wide and turning late for a faster exit.
Late Apex Corner — Racing line with delayed turn‑in.
Late Apex Drill — Rider training for cornering.
Late Apex Line — Racing line entering wide, turning late.
Late Apex Racing Line — Racing line.
Late Braking — Racing technique of braking as late as possible before a corner.
Lateral Acceleration — Side‑to‑side force experienced during cornering.
Launch Control — Electronic aid for maximum acceleration starts.
Launch Control Device — Electronic launch aid.
Launch Control Patch — Patch for drag racers.
Launch Control System — Electronic launch aid.
Launch Pad — Slang for a drag strip starting line.
Launch Pad Start — Drag racing launch technique.
Launch Wheelie — Wheelie performed at the start of a race.
Law Maker — Slang for reckless riders whose crashes inspire restrictive laws.
Lay It Down — Slang for crashing or deliberately dropping a bike to avoid worse impact.
Lay Shaft — Secondary shaft in a gearbox.
Lay Shaft Assembly — Gearbox shaft.
Lay Shaft Gear — Gear on a secondary shaft.
Lay Shaft Gearbox — Gearbox with secondary shaft.
Laydown License Plate — Angled license plate mount.
Laydown License Plate — Angled plate mount for custom bikes.
Laydown License Plate — Angled plate mount.
Laydown Plate Bracket — Angled license plate mount.
Laydown Plate Kit — Angled plate.
Laydown Plate Mount — Angled plate.
Layover — Slang for a minor tip‑over.
Layover Crash — Minor tip‑over or slide.
Lazy Boy — Stunt where rider reclines with feet over handlebars.
Lazy Boy Stunt — Wheelie stunt with rider reclined.
Lazy Boy Trick — Reclined stunt.
Lazy Boy Wheelie — Reclined stunt.
Lazy Foot — Weak gear shift causing false neutral.
Lazy Shift — Half‑hearted gear change causing false neutral.
Lazy Susan Display — Rotating display stand.
Lazy Susan Display Stand — Rotating display.
Lazy Susan Stand — Rotating service stand for detailing or display.
L‑Bracket — L‑shaped mounting bracket used in custom builds.
L‑Bracket — Mounting bracket shaped like an “L.”
L‑Bracket Hardware — L‑shaped mount.
L‑Bracket Hardware Kit — L‑shaped mount.
L‑Bracket Mount — L‑shaped mounting bracket.
L‑Cam — Camshaft with L‑shaped lobes (slang).
Lead Acid Battery — Traditional battery type using lead plates and sulfuric acid.
Lead Acid Battery — Traditional battery type.
Lead Dog — Group ride leader.
Lead Dog — Rider leading a group ride.
Lead Dog Position — Group ride leader.
Lead Dog Rider — Group leader.
Lead Foot — Slang for a rider who always rides fast.
Lead Sled — Heavy, low‑slung custom motorcycle.
Lead Sled Custom — Heavy custom.
Lead‑Acid Battery — Traditional motorcycle battery using sulfuric acid and lead plates.
Leader Patch — Club patch denoting leadership role.
Leading Link — Front suspension with pivoting links; used in sidecars and vintage bikes.
Lean (engine) — Too much air, not enough fuel; opposite of “rich.”
Lean Angle — Maximum tilt of a motorcycle in a corner.
Lean Angle Gauge — Device measuring lean angle in real time.
Lean Angle Meter — Lean angle gauge.
Lean Angle Sensor — Device that cuts ignition if bike tips too far.
Lean Burn Engine — Engine designed to run on lean fuel mixtures.
Lean Burn Mode — Engine management strategy for economy.
Lean Burn Mode — Engine management strategy for fuel economy.
Lean Burn Mode — Engine management strategy.
Lean Mixture / Lean Burn — Fuel‑air mix with excess air.
Lean Out — Sidecar adjustment leaning away from the chair.
Lean Out Cornering — Sidecar technique where bike leans away from the chair.
Lean Out Cornering — Sidecar technique.
Lean Out Setup — Sidecar adjustment.
Lean Sensor — Device that cuts ignition if bike tips too far.
Lean‑In — Rider body position leaning into a corner.
Lean‑In — Rider body position.
Lean‑Out — Sidecar adjustment where the bike leans away from the chair.
Lean‑Out — Sidecar adjustment.
Leather (slang) — Sometimes derogatory for a poser or wannabe.
Leather Fringe — Decorative tassels on jackets or grips.
Leather Fringe — Decorative tassels.
Leather Fringe Jacket — Decorative jacket.
Leather Patch Club — Informal group identified by custom patches.
Leather Patch Club — Informal group identified by patches.
Leather Up — Slang for putting on gear.
Leather Up — Slang for putting on protective gear.
Leatherneck Ride — Marine Corps motorcycle run.
Leathers — Protective gear.
Leathers — Protective leather gear or full racing suit.
Leathers Suit — Full racing leathers.
LED Lighting — Light Emitting Diode technology for efficient illumination.
Left Hander — Slang for a left‑turning corner.
Leg Burner — Exhaust pipes that run close to the rider’s legs.
Leg Dangle — MotoGP technique of sticking leg out before cornering.
Leg Dangle — MotoGP technique.
Leg Dangle Technique — MotoGP style.
Leg Over — Slang for mounting a motorcycle.
Leg Over Mount — Mounting bike.
Leg Shield — Protective panel on scooters or touring bikes.
Leg Shield Panel — Scooter panel.
Legal Eagle — Rider who strictly follows laws.
Legal Eagle — Rider who strictly follows traffic laws.
Legal Exhaust — Exhaust system meeting noise/emission laws.
Legal Exhaust — Street‑legal exhaust system.
Legal Exhaust Kit — Street‑legal exhaust.
Legal Name — Outlaw club slang for a member’s real name (vs. nickname).
Legends Bike — Motorcycle built to honor a famous rider or event.
Legends Bike — Motorcycle built to honor a famous rider.
Legends Bike — Motorcycle honoring a famous rider.
Leisure Cruiser — Motorcycle designed for relaxed riding.
Leisure Cruiser — Motorcycle designed for relaxed, casual riding.
Leisure Cruiser — Motorcycle for relaxed riding.
Leisure Ride — Casual ride.
Leisure Ride — Casual, relaxed ride with no set pace.
Leisure Ride — Casual, relaxed ride.
Leisure Rideout — Casual ride.
Lethal Lean — Dangerous lean angle risking a crash.
Lethal Lean — Dangerous lean angle that risks a crash.
Lethal Lean — Dangerous lean angle.
Lethal Lean — Slang for dangerous cornering angle.
Lethal Lean Angle — Dangerous lean.
Lethal Weapon — Slang for a dangerously fast bike.
Lethal Weapon — Slang for a dangerously fast motorcycle.
Level Ground Start — Training drill.
Level Ground Start — Training exercise for clutch control.
Level Ground Start — Training exercise for smooth clutch control.
Leveling Valve — Suspension component maintaining ride height.
Leveling Valve — Suspension component that maintains ride height.
Leveling Valve — Suspension part.
Leveling Valve Unit — Suspension part.
Leviathan — Slang for large, multi‑cylinder dual sports.
L‑Frame — Frame with L‑shaped geometry.
L‑Head Engine — Flathead engine design with side valves.
L‑Head Engine — Flathead engine design.
L‑Head Flathead — Side‑valve engine design.
L‑Head Flathead Motor — Side‑valve engine.
L‑Head Motor — Flathead engine.
License Bracket — Mounting hardware for license plates.
License Delete — Custom mod removing plate mount.
License Delete — Custom mod removing visible plate mount.
License Plate Bracket — Mount for license plate.
License Plate Bracket — Plate mount.
License Plate Bracket Kit — Plate mount.
License Plate Relocator — Custom mount for plates.
Lid — Helmet.
Life Member — Club member with permanent status.
Life Member — Permanent club member.
Life Member Patch — Club patch.
Life on Two Wheels — Phrase describing biker lifestyle.
Life on Two Wheels — Phrase describing the biker lifestyle.
Lift Kit — Custom modification raising suspension height.
Lift Kit Suspension — Raised suspension for off‑road use.
Lift Kit Suspension — Raised suspension for off‑road.
Lift Kit Suspension — Raised suspension.
Lift Stand — Device for raising a bike for service.
Lift Stand — Service stand.
Lift Stand Tool — Service stand.
Light Bar — Auxiliary lighting setup, often on cruisers.
Light Bar — Auxiliary lighting setup.
Light Bar — Auxiliary lights.
Light Bar Kit — Auxiliary lights.
Light Bucket — Headlight housing.
Light Bucket — Slang for a headlight housing.
Light Bucket Housing — Headlight shell.
Light Em Up — Slang for burnout.
Light Em Up — Slang for doing a burnout.
Light Rider — Beginner or lightweight bike.
Light Rider — Slang for a beginner or lightweight bike.
Light Show — Custom LED display.
Light Show — Custom LED lighting display.
Light Switch Rider — Abrupt throttle/brake rider.
Light Switch Rider — Rider with abrupt throttle or brake control.
Light Switch Rider — Slang for abrupt throttle control.
Light Switch Throttle — Abrupt throttle control.
Light the Fire — Slang for starting the engine.
Lightning Bolt Decals — Popular custom graphic motif.
Lightning Fast — Slang for extreme acceleration.
Lightweight Frame — Frame designed for reduced mass.
Lightweight Frame — Lightweight frame.
Lightweight Frame Kit — Lightweight frame.
Lightweight Helmet — Helmet designed with carbon fiber or composites for reduced weight.
Lightweight Materials — Aluminum, titanium, composites used to reduce weight.
Lightweight Sportbike — Entry‑level sportbike under 500cc.
Like a Rocket — Slang for rapid acceleration.
Like New — Dealer slang for a pristine used bike.
Like New — Dealer slang for pristine used bike.
Limb — Slang for a male biker.
Limiter — Rev limiter preventing over‑revving.
Limiter — Rev limiter.
Limiter Bounce — Engine hitting the rev limiter repeatedly.
Limiter Hit — Engine bouncing off limiter.
Limiter Hit — Engine bouncing off rev limiter.
Limiter Rev Cut — Rev limiter.
Line — Path chosen through a corner.
Line Cutter — Rider who overtakes aggressively in group rides.
Line Cutter Rider — Aggressive overtaker.
Line Dancing — Group ride weaving in formation.
Line Dancing — Group ride weaving.
Line Hog — Rider who refuses to share lane space.
Line Judge — Track official monitoring racing lines.
Line Judge — Track official.
Line of Sight — Rider’s visible path ahead.
Line of Sight Rule — Rider training principle.
Line Rider — Rider who sticks tightly to the racing line.
Line Selection — Choosing the best path through a corner.
Linear Powerband — Smooth, predictable engine output.
Linear Suspension — Suspension compressing evenly.
Linear Suspension — Suspension designed to compress evenly throughout travel.
Liner — Removable inner padding in helmets or jackets.
Liner Jacket — Removable inner jacket layer.
Liner Jacket — Removable inner jacket.
Lineup Ride — Group ride where bikes are arranged by style or brand.
Lingo — Slang for motorcycle culture language.
Lingo Rider — Rider fluent in biker slang.
Lingo Rider — Slang for a rider fluent in biker slang.
Link Pin — Suspension or steering linkage fastener.
Linkage Suspension — Rear suspension using linkages for progression.
Linked ABS — Anti‑lock braking system with linked brakes.
Linked ABS — Anti‑lock braking system with linked front/rear.
Linked ABS — Anti‑lock braking with linked brakes.
Linked Brakes — Braking system connecting front and rear.
Linked Brakes — System where front and rear brakes are partially connected.
Linked Braking System (LBS) — Braking system connecting front and rear brakes.
Lipped Rim — Wheel rim with a pronounced edge for strength or style.
Lipped Rim — Wheel rim with a pronounced edge.
Liquid Cooled Four — Inline‑four engine cooled by liquid.
Liquid Cooling — Engine cooling with coolant circulation.
Liquid Filled Gauge — Shock‑resistant gauge filled with liquid.
Liquid Gold — Slang for premium oil.
Liquid Gold — Slang for premium synthetic oil.
Liquid Suspension — Hydraulic suspension system.
Liquid Tank Bag — Tank bag with a clear map or phone pocket.
Liquid Tank Wrap — Protective film for tanks.
Liquid Tank Wrap — Protective film.
Liquid‑Cooled Engine — Engine cooled by circulating coolant.
Liquid‑Cooled Four — Inline‑four engine cooled by liquid.
Liquid‑Cooled Head — Cylinder head cooled by liquid.
Liquid‑Cooled Twin — Parallel or V‑twin with liquid cooling.
Liquid‑Cooled Twin — Twin with liquid cooling.
List Bike — Collector’s wish list bike.
List Bike — Motorcycle on a collector’s wish list.
List Rider — Rider who only joins organized “ride lists.”
Listless Ride — Slang for a boring or uninspired ride.
Listless Throttle — Slang for weak throttle response.
Listless Throttle — Weak throttle response.
Lite Bike — Slang for a lightweight motorcycle.
Lite Frame — Lightweight frame for racing.
Lite Frame — Lightweight racing frame.
Lite Touring Bike — Mid‑weight tourer.
Lite Touring Bike — Mid‑weight touring motorcycle.
Lithium‑Ion Battery — Rechargeable, lightweight battery technology.
Little Brother Bike — Smaller displacement version of a flagship model.
Little Giant — Small bike with surprising performance.
Little Giant — Small but powerful bike.
Little Twin — Small displacement twin‑cylinder motorcycle.
Live Axle — Rear axle transmitting power directly.
Live Axle Conversion — Custom mod for rigid rear.
Live Axle Conversion — Custom rigid rear.
Live Axle Hub — Rear hub transmitting power directly.
Live Axle Rear — Rear axle transmitting power directly.
Live Fast — Slang motto for aggressive riders.
Live Free Patch — Patch symbolizing freedom.
Live Free Ride Hard — Popular biker motto.
Live Free Ride Hard — Popular motto.
Live Ride — Charity ride organized by Harley‑Davidson.
Live Ride — Harley‑Davidson charity ride.
Live Ride Event — Harley‑Davidson charity ride.
Live Ride Patch — Charity ride patch.
Live Ride Patch — Patch for charity rides.
Live to Ride — Popular biker motto.
Live Wire — Harley‑Davidson’s electric motorcycle.
Live Wire Rider — Energetic biker.
Live Wire Rider — Slang for an energetic biker.
Live Wire Rider — Slang for an energetic, unpredictable biker.
L‑Jetronic — Bosch fuel injection system used on some bikes.
L‑Link Suspension — Suspension with L‑shaped linkage.
Load Rating — Tire’s maximum weight capacity.
Loaded Down — Bike carrying heavy load.
Loaded Down — Bike carrying heavy luggage.
Loaded Forks — Forks under heavy compression.
Loaded Saddlebag — Overstuffed pannier or bag.
Loaded Touring Bike — Fully equipped tourer.
Loaded Touring Rig — Fully equipped touring motorcycle.
Loading Dock Burnout — Stunt performed at a rally or meet.
Loading Ramp — Ramp for loading motorcycles onto trailers.
Loading Ramp Kit — Portable ramp for trailers.
Loading Zone — Rally area for staging bikes.
Loading Zone — Rally staging area.
Lock Bar — Security bar for immobilizing a bike.
Lock Bar — Security bar.
Lock Bar — Security device used to immobilize a motorcycle.
Lock Collar — Circular fastener preventing parts from loosening.
Lock Collar — Collar preventing parts from loosening.
Lock Collar Nut — Locking nut.
Lock Nut — Nut designed to resist loosening.
Lock Nut — Nut designed to resist vibration loosening.
Lock Ring — Retaining ring for wheels or bearings.
Lock Ring — Retaining ring.
Lock Washer — Washer designed to prevent bolt loosening.
Locked Rear — Rear wheel skid under braking.
Locker Room Rider — Rider who talks more than rides.
Locker Room Rider — Slang for a rider who talks more than rides.
Locking Gas Cap — Fuel cap with a key lock for security.
Locking Gas Cap — Fuel cap with key lock.
Locking Gas Cap — Fuel cap with lock.
Locking Hard Bags — Saddlebags with locks.
Locking Saddlebags — Hard bags with locks.
Locking Saddlebags — Hard luggage cases with integrated locks.
Locknut Tool — Tool for locknuts.
Locknut Wrench — Tool designed for tightening locknuts.
Locknut Wrench — Tool for locknuts.
Lock‑On Grips — Handlebar grips secured with locking collars.
Lock‑On Grips — Handlebar grips with locking collars.
Lock‑On Pegs — Pegs with locking collars for stunt bikes.
Lock‑On Pegs — Stunt pegs with locking collars.
Lock‑Up Clutch — Clutch that increases pressure with RPM.
Lockup Differential — Sidecar or trike rear differential lock.
Lock‑Up Differential — Sidecar or trike rear differential lock.
Lock‑Up Front — Front wheel skid under braking.
Lock‑Up Front — Front wheel skid.
Lock‑Up Rear — Rear wheel skid under braking.
Lockwasher — Washer designed to prevent bolt loosening.
Loctite — Brand of thread‑locking adhesive for bolts.
Log Book — Record of maintenance and ownership.
Lone Eagle — Independent rider nickname.
Lone Eagle — Nickname for an independent rider.
Lone Ranger — Slang for a solo rider.
Lone Rider — Independent rider, not part of a group.
Lone Rider Patch — Patch for independent riders.
Lone Wolf — Rider who avoids clubs and rides independently.
Lone Wolf Biker — Rider living the lifestyle without joining a club.
Lone Wolf Patch — Patch worn by independent riders.
Loner — Independent rider with outlaw values but no club ties.
Long Arm Bars — Extended handlebars for stretched riding position.
Long Arm Bars — Extended handlebars.
Long Arm Law — Slang for police.
Long Bed Hauler — Trailer for multiple bikes.
Long Bed Hauler — Truck or trailer for bikes.
Long Bed Trailer — Trailer designed for hauling multiple motorcycles.
Long Block — Engine assembly including head and block.
Long Block Engine — Engine assembly including head and block.
Long Block Kit — Engine rebuild kit.
Long Block Motor — Complete engine assembly.
Long Distance Endurance — Ultra‑long rides like Iron Butt challenges.
Long Distance Patch — Award for endurance riding.
Long Distance Patch (non‑patch) — Recognition for endurance riding.
Long Distance Rally — Endurance event covering hundreds of miles.
Long Distance Rider — Rider who specializes in endurance events.
Long Distance Rider — Rider who specializes in endurance.
Long Fork Chopper — Custom with extended forks.
Long Forks — Extended front forks on a chopper.
Long Gear Ratios — Transmission geared for top speed, not acceleration.
Long Gear Ratios — Transmission geared for top speed.
Long Gear Setup — Transmission geared for speed.
Long Gearbox — Transmission with tall ratios.
Long Haul — Slang for extended touring ride.
Long Haul Award — Recognition for distance riding.
Long Haul Patch — Patch for distance riding achievement.
Long Haul Patch — Patch for distance riding.
Long Haul Rider — Rider who specializes in cross‑country trips.
Long Hauler — Rider who specializes in cross‑country trips.
Long Hauler — Rider who specializes in distance riding.
Long Legged Bike — Motorcycle with tall suspension travel.
Long Legged Suspension — Tall suspension travel.
Long Legged Tourer — Tall touring bike.
Long Nose Fairing — Extended aerodynamic fairing.
Long Nose Streamliner — Bonneville speed bike.
Long Nose Streamliner Bike — Bonneville racer.
Long Rider — Rider who specializes in distance riding.
Long Road Ahead — Phrase for extended touring.
Long Road Patch — Patch for endurance rides.
Long Road Patch (non‑patch) — Endurance recognition.
Long Road Rally — Organized endurance rally.
Long Shot — Slang for a risky overtake.
Long Shot Pass — Risky overtaking maneuver.
Long Shot Rider — Risk‑taking rider.
Long Stroke Engine — Engine with longer piston travel.
Long Stroke Motor — Engine with longer piston travel.
Long Tail — Extended rear section of a race bike.
Long Tail Fairing — Extended tail section.
Long Tail Section — Extended rear bodywork.
Long Tail Streamliner — Bonneville racer with extended tail.
Long Tail Streamliner Bike — Bonneville racer.
Long Travel Forks — Forks with extended suspension movement.
Long Travel Forks — Forks with extended suspension.
Long Travel Kit — Suspension kit with extended travel.
Long Travel Suspension — Suspension with extended movement for off‑road.
Long Travel Suspension — Suspension with extended movement.
Long Way Round — Slang for taking the scenic route.
Long Wheelbase — Extended distance between axles.
Long Wheelbase Chopper — Custom with stretched frame.
Long Wheelbase Rig — Extended frame motorcycle.
Long Wheelie — Sustained wheelie stunt.
Look Ahead — Riding technique of scanning far down the road.
Look Ahead Drill — Rider training exercise.
Look Ahead Rule — Rider training principle.
Look Ahead Technique — Rider training to scan far ahead.
Look Lean — Rider body position for cornering.
Look Lean Cornering — Body positioning for turns.
Look Lean Drill — Cornering body position practice.
Look Lean Method — Cornering body position.
Look Lean Technique — Rider body positioning for cornering.
Look Through the Corner — Riding technique of looking ahead to exit.
Loop Frame — Frame with continuous loop design.
Loop Frame Chopper — Custom frame with loop design.
Loop Frame Design — Frame with continuous loop.
Loop Frame Racer — Vintage race bike with loop frame.
Loop Frame Racer Bike — Vintage racer.
Loop Out — Stunt crash where bike flips backward.
Loop Out Crash — Wheelie gone wrong.
Loop Out Stunt — Wheelie crash flipping backward.
Loop Out Wheelie — Crash where bike flips backward.
Looped Out Wheelie — Crash where bike flips backward during a wheelie.
Loose Axle — Improperly tightened axle.
Loose Axle Bolt — Improperly tightened axle bolt.
Loose Axle Bolt — Improperly tightened axle.
Loose Axle Condition — Loose axle.
Loose Axle Nut — Improperly tightened axle nut.
Loose Bearing — Worn steering or wheel bearing.
Loose Bearing Condition — Worn bearings.
Loose Bearing Noise — Rattle from worn bearings.
Loose Bearing Play — Worn wheel or steering bearing.
Loose Chain — Chain with excessive slack.
Loose Chain Condition — Slack chain.
Loose Chain Guard — Chain guard not secured.
Loose Chain Noise — Rattling from slack chain.
Loose Chain Slack — Excessive chain play.
Loose Gravel — Hazardous road surface for riders.
Loose Gravel Corner — Hazardous corner surface.
Loose Gravel Hazard — Road hazard for riders.
Loose Gravel Hazard Term — Hazardous surface.
Loose Gravel Patch — Hazardous road surface.
Loose Nut Behind the Bars — Joke term for rider error.
Loose Pack — Group ride with no tight formation.
Loose Rider — Rider with sloppy control.
Loose Rider — Slang for a rider with poor control.
Loose Rider Control — Sloppy or casual riding style.
Loose Rider Group — Informal riding group.
Loose Rider Style — Casual, sloppy riding.
Loose Rider Style Term — Sloppy riding.
Loose Steering — Excessive play in steering head bearings.
Loose Surface — Gravel, sand, or dirt on pavement.
Loose Tail — Rear end sliding under throttle.
Loose Tail Drift — Rear sliding under throttle.
Loose Tail Drift Term — Rear sliding.
Loose Tail Slide — Rear end sliding under throttle.
Loose Tail Slide Term — Rear sliding.
Loose Tail Term — Rear sliding.
Loud Arrival — Revving loudly when arriving at a meet.
Loud Arrival Burnout — Loud entry stunt.
Loud Arrival Stunt — Entering loudly at a rally.
Loud Can — Slang for noisy aftermarket muffler.
Loud Can Exhaust — Noisy aftermarket muffler.
Loud Can Mod — Aftermarket muffler.
Loud Can Muffler — Noisy aftermarket muffler.
Loud Can Muffler Kit — Aftermarket muffler.
Loud Check — Revving engine to announce presence.
Loud Crowd — Group of riders with loud pipes.
Loud Crowd Patch — Patch for loud pipe riders.
Loud Crowd Rally — Group of riders with loud pipes.
Loud Crowd Term — Loud pipes group.
Loud Entry — Revving loudly when arriving.
Loud Entry Burnout — Burnout when arriving.
Loud Entry Burnout Stunt — Burnout entry.
Loud Entry Stunt — Entering an event with revs and burnouts.
Loud Pipes — Slang for straight exhausts.
Loud Pipes Save Lives — Controversial biker saying.
Loudmouth Pipes — Overly noisy exhausts.
Loudmouth Pipes Term — Noisy exhausts.
Loudmouth Rider — Boastful biker.
Loudmouth Rider — Slang for a boastful biker.
Loudmouth Rider Slang — Boastful biker.
Loudmouth Rider Term — Boastful biker.
Loudmouth Term — Slang for a rider who boasts excessively.
Louvered Panel — Ventilated panel on fairings or side covers.
Love Jugs — Aftermarket cooling fans for Harley engines.
Love Nudges — Slang for bikes bumping during racing (“swapping paint”).
Low Bars — Flat or drag‑style handlebars.
Low Bars Kit — Flat handlebar kit.
Low Bars Kit Term — Flat bars.
Low Bars Setup — Flat handlebar configuration.
Low Battery — Weak electrical charge.
Low Battery Alert — Dashboard warning.
Low Battery Condition — Weak battery.
Low Battery Warning — Dashboard indicator.
Low Battery Warning Term — Dashboard alert.
Low Beam — Standard headlight setting for normal traffic.
Low Beam — Standard headlight setting.
Low Boy — Custom chopper with lowered stance.
Low Boy Chopper — Custom with lowered stance.
Low Boy Custom — Lowered chopper.
Low Boy Frame — Custom lowered frame.
Low Buck Build — Budget custom motorcycle.
Low Buck Build — Budget‑friendly custom motorcycle.
Low Center Gravity — Design for stability.
Low Center of Gravity — Design feature improving stability.
Low Center Ride — Bike with low center of gravity.
Low Center Setup — Bike designed for stability.
Low Compression — Engine condition reducing power.
Low Compression — Engine condition with reduced cylinder pressure.
Low Drag Bars — Flat, straight handlebars for aggressive stance.
Low Drag Bars — Flat, straight handlebars.
Low End Grunt — Torque at low RPM.
Low End Pull — Torque at low RPM.
Low End Pulling Power — Torque at low RPM.
Low End Torque — Strong pulling power at low RPM.
Low Fuel Alert — Warning light for fuel.
Low Fuel Indicator — Dashboard warning.
Low Fuel Light — Dashboard warning for fuel.
Low Fuel Light — Dashboard warning for low fuel.
Low Fuel Signal — Dashboard warning.
Low Fuel Warning — Dashboard indicator for fuel.
Low Idle — Engine idling below normal RPM.
Low Idle Condition — Engine idling too low.
Low Idle Problem — Engine idling too low.
Low Idle Speed — Engine idling below spec.
Low Life — Slang insult for a disreputable rider.
Low Life Biker — Slang insult.
Low Life Patch — Outlaw patch.
Low Life Rider — Slang insult for disreputable biker.
Low Maintenance Belt — Belt drive requiring little upkeep.
Low Maintenance Chain — O‑ring or X‑ring chain.
Low Maintenance Drive — Belt or shaft drive.
Low Mileage Queen — Bike rarely ridden, kept pristine.
Low Mileage Queen — Motorcycle rarely ridden, kept pristine.
Low Octane Detonation — Engine knock.
Low Octane Fuel — Gasoline prone to detonation.
Low Octane Fuel — Gasoline with reduced knock resistance.
Low Octane Gas — Fuel prone to knocking.
Low Octane Knock — Engine ping from poor fuel.
Low Profile Rubber — Tires with short sidewalls.
Low Profile Seat — Thin, low‑slung seat.
Low Profile Tire — Tire with short sidewall height.
Low Rider — Cruiser with lowered suspension.
Low Rider Club — Group dedicated to slammed cruisers.
Low Rider Culture — Cruiser subculture emphasizing slammed bikes.
Low Rider Patch — Patch for lowrider culture.
Low Rider Scene — Cruiser subculture.
Low Rolling Resistance — Tire design reducing energy loss.
Low Side — Crash where bike slides out on the inside of a turn.
Low Side Crash — Bike sliding out on inside of a turn.
Low Side Fall — Crash sliding inside a corner.
Low Side Incident — Crash sliding inside.
Low Side Spill — Crash sliding inside a corner.
Low Slung Exhaust — Exhaust routed under the frame.
Low Slung Frame — Frame designed close to ground.
Low Slung Frame Kit — Frame close to ground.
Low Slung Pipes — Exhaust routed under frame.
Low Speed Balance — Rider skill at parking‑lot speeds.
Low Speed Balance — Rider skill at very slow speeds.
Low Speed Balance Drill — Training exercise.
Low Speed Balance Test — Training drill.
Low Speed Drop — Tip‑over at walking pace.
Low Speed Drop Incident — Tip‑over at walking pace.
Low Speed Maneuver Drill — Rider training.
Low Speed Maneuver Patch — Training award.
Low Speed Maneuvering — Parking lot or training skill set.
Low Speed Wobble — Instability at parking lot speeds.
Low Voltage — Weak battery condition.
Low Voltage Alert — Dashboard warning.
Low Voltage Condition — Weak electrical system.
Low Voltage Warning — Dashboard alert.
Low Voltage Warning — Dashboard indicator for weak battery.
Lower Controls — Forward‑mounted foot controls.
Lower Controls Kit — Forward control kit.
Lower Fairing — Lower bodywork panels on a motorcycle.
Lower Fairing Guard — Crash protection for lower panels.
Lower Fairing Guard Kit — Crash protection.
Lower Fairing Kit — Aftermarket lower panels.
Lower Fairing Panel — Lower bodywork section.
Lowered Bike — Motorcycle with reduced ride height.
Lowered Suspension — Modified suspension for reduced height.
Lowered Suspension Kit — Aftermarket kit to reduce ride height.
Lowered Suspension Setup — Modified suspension.
Lowrider Bars — Handlebars set lower than stock for cruiser stance.
Lowrider Brotherhood — Community of lowrider enthusiasts.
Lowrider Culture — Subculture emphasizing slammed, custom cruisers.
Lowrider Icon — Legendary lowrider motorcycle or builder.
Lowrider Legend — Revered figure in lowrider culture.
Lowrider Paint — Custom metallic or candy paint jobs.
Lowrider Patch — Club or event patch for lowrider culture.
Lowrider Rally — Rally celebrating slammed customs.
Lowrider Run — Group ride of lowrider bikes.
Lowrider Seat — Thin, scooped seat for slammed bikes.
Lowrider Show — Bike show featuring slammed customs.
Lowrider Spirit — Pride in the lowrider motorcycle scene.
Lowrider Stance — Overall lowered look of a custom cruiser.
Lowrider Tank — Custom fuel tank with stretched, lowered profile.
Lowrider Vision — Artistic vision behind a lowrider build.
Lowrider Wheels — Custom wheels designed for slammed bikes.
Lowrider Workshop — Shop specializing in lowrider customs.
Lowrider World — Global lowrider motorcycle culture.
L‑Plate — Learner plate required in some countries.
LPR (Lugeless Pavement Racer) — Slang for high‑speed slide after a crash.
L‑Shaped Peg Kit — Angled pegs.
L‑Shaped Pegs — Custom angled footpegs.
L‑Shaped Pegs — Custom footpegs bent at an angle.
L‑Shaped Stand — Service stand with L‑shaped arms.
L‑Shaped Valve Stem — Angled tire valve for easy inflation.
L‑Shifter — Custom gear shifter with an L‑shaped lever.
L‑Shifter Custom — L‑shaped gear lever.
L‑Shifter Lever — Custom gear lever.
LT (suffix) — Touring designation, e.g., BMW K1200LT.
L‑Track — Slang for long straight road.
L‑Twin — 90° V‑twin engine, smoother running, mounted transversely or longitudinally.
Lube Chart — Maintenance guide for lubrication points.
Lube Job — Slang for chain or cable lubrication.
Lube Point — Chain or pivot lubrication spot.
Lubricant — Oil or grease used for maintenance.
Lubricant Spray — Aerosol chain or cable lube.
Lubrication System — Engine oiling system.
Lucky 13 — Outlaw biker symbol.
Lucky 13 Patch — Outlaw biker symbol.
Lucky 13 Symbol — Outlaw biker symbol.
Lucky 13 Symbol Patch — Outlaw symbol.
Lucky 7 — Slang for gambling‑themed customs.
Lucky 7 Build — Custom themed around luck.
Lucky 7 Patch — Patch symbolizing luck.
Lucky Break — Slang for avoiding a crash.
Lucky Break Ride — Ride where a crash was narrowly avoided.
Lucky Break Story — Anecdote of avoiding a crash.
Lucky Charm — Rider superstition item.
Lucky Charm Patch — Patch symbolizing good luck.
Lucky Charm Rider — Rider who carries talismans.
Lucky Charm Token — Rider talisman.
Lucky Strike Livery — Famous Suzuki racing paint scheme.
Lucky Strike Replica — Suzuki GP replica livery.
Lucky Strike Replica Bike — Suzuki GP replica.
Lucky Strike Suzuki — Famous GP racing livery.
Lug — To strain an engine at too low RPM.
Lug Bolt — Wheel fastener.
Lug Bolt Kit — Wheel fastener set.
Lug Bolt Tool Kit — Wheel fastener tools.
Lug Bolt Wrench — Tool for wheel bolts.
Lug Nut — Nut securing a wheel.
Lug Nut Wrench — Tool used for tightening or loosening wheel nuts.
Lug Wrench — Tool for wheel nuts.
Lug Wrench Tool — Tool for wheel nuts.
Luggage Carrier — Rear rack or pannier system for carrying cargo.
Luggage Carrier Kit — Rear rack kit.
Luggage Carrier Rack — Rear rack.
Luggage Net — Elastic net for securing cargo.
Luggage Net — Elastic net used to secure items on the seat or rack.
Luggage Net Kit — Cargo net.
Luggage Netting — Elastic cargo net.
Luggage Rack — Rear rack for cargo.
Luggage Rack — Rear rack for carrying cargo.
Luggage System — Saddlebags, panniers, and top cases.
Luggage Top Box — Hard case mounted on rear.
Luggage Top Case — Hard case mounted on the rear of a motorcycle.
Luggage Top Case Kit — Rear hard case.
Lugging — Running engine at too low RPM.
Lugging Condition — Engine strain at low RPM.
Lugging Engine — Running the engine at too low RPM, causing strain.
Lugging Engine Condition — Engine strain.
Lugging Sound — Knocking noise from lugging.
Lugging the Engine — Running in too high a gear for speed; causes knocking.
Lump — Slang for the engine.
Lump Engine — Slang for the motor.
Lump Hammer — Heavy hammer used in garages.
Lump Motor — Slang for the engine itself.
Lump Motor Slang — Engine nickname.
Lump Sum Build — Expensive, one‑off custom motorcycle project.
Lump Sum Custom — Expensive one‑off build.
Lump Sum Custom Build — Expensive one‑off.
Lung Buster — Slang for a long uphill climb.
Lung Buster Climb — Steep hill.
Lung Buster Hill — Long, steep climb.
Lung Buster Ride — Ride involving a long, steep climb.
Lung Buster Ride — Steep climb ride.
Lung Protector — Chest armor used in motocross or racing.
Lung Protector Armor — Chest armor.
Lung Protector Gear — Chest armor.
Lung Protector Vest — Chest armor.
Lunger — Slang for engine cylinder count (e.g., “four‑lunger”).
Lurker — Rider who hangs around but doesn’t join in.
Lurker Member — Rider who attends but doesn’t participate.
Lurker Member Rider — Passive rider.
Lurker Rider — Rider who attends events but rarely participates.
Lurker Rider — Rider who hangs back.
Lurking Rider — Rider who hangs back in a group.
Lust Bike — Motorcycle admired but not owned.
Lust Cruiser — Bike admired for style.
Lust Cruiser — Cruiser admired for its style or appeal.
Lust Cruiser Bike — Admired cruiser.
Lust Machine — Dream motorcycle, often unattainable.
Lust Machine — Motorcycle admired for style or power.
Lust Machine Custom — Dream custom.
Luxury Bagger — Premium touring cruiser with saddlebags and amenities.
Luxury Bagger — Premium touring cruiser.
Luxury Bagger Rig — Premium bagger.
Luxury Bagger Tourer — Premium bagger.
Luxury Cruiser — High‑end cruiser motorcycle.
Luxury Custom — High‑end, bespoke custom motorcycle.
Luxury Custom Build — High‑end custom.
Luxury Custom Cruiser — High‑end custom.
Luxury Tour Rig — Fully equipped tourer.
Luxury Tourer — High‑end touring motorcycle.
Luxury Tourer — Premium touring motorcycle.
Luxury Touring Rig — Fully equipped tourer.
Luxury Touring Rig — Fully equipped touring motorcycle.
LxDx — “Live [Club], Die [Club]” motto (e.g., LPDP = Live Pagan, Die Pagan).
Lycoming Conversion — Aircraft engine adapted for motorcycle use.
Lycoming Conversion Kit — Aircraft engine adapted.
Lycoming Engine — Aircraft engine adapted for motorcycles (rare).
Lycoming Swap — Aircraft engine adapted.
Lycoming Swap Kit — Aircraft engine swap.
Lynx Dual Fairing — Aftermarket twin‑light fairing.
Lynx Dual Headlight — Aftermarket fairing with twin lights.
Lynx Fairing — Aftermarket dual‑headlight fairing.
Lynx Fairing Dual — Aftermarket dual‑light fairing.
Lynx Fairing Kit — Aftermarket dual‑light fairing.

 

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