Published October 11, 2025 by Michael Le Pard , Editor‑in‑Chief
Total Motorcycle Bikers Dictionary
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Q-Tip – Elderly cage driver (also see Blue Hair). Considered dangerous (by bikers) as they are unpredictable driving on the road as their eye sight, hand-eye cordination and decision making abilities are hindered by age. The term Q-Tip comes from the usual white hair color.
| Q‑Tip (Driver) — Slang for an elderly car driver (also called “Blue Hair”), considered unpredictable due to slowed reflexes and vision. | |
| Q‑Tip (Nickname) — General biker slang for elderly drivers with white hair, resembling a cotton swab. | |
| Q‑Tip (Warning) — Used by riders to alert others of a potentially hazardous elderly driver ahead. | |
| Quad Bike — Four‑wheeled off‑road motorcycle, also called an ATV, used for recreation and utility. | |
| Quad Conversion — Motorcycle modified into a four‑wheeled machine. | |
| Quad Racer — High‑performance ATV designed specifically for racing. | |
| Quad Shock Setup — Suspension arrangement using four shocks, common on ATVs. | |
| Quad Track — Off‑road course designed for four‑wheelers. | |
| Quadrophonic Pipes — Custom exhaust with four outlets, emphasizing symmetry and sound. | |
| Qualify — To advance to the final race event by timed qualifying or position in a heat race. | |
| Qualifying Heat — Preliminary race used to determine elimination or grid position. | |
| Qualifying Lap — A timed lap used to set grid position in racing. | |
| Quality Build — Rider slang for a well‑constructed custom bike. | |
| Quality Control (QC) — Factory inspection process ensuring motorcycles meet safety and performance standards. | |
| Quality Ride — Slang for a smooth, reliable motorcycle. | |
| Quarter Bike — Small‑displacement motorcycle, often ~250cc, used for training or commuting. | |
| Quarter Fairing — Small fairing covering only the headlight and gauges, common on sport and standard bikes. | |
| Quarter Helmet — Minimal helmet covering only the crown of the head. | |
| Quarter Liter — Motorcycle with ~250cc displacement, often entry‑level. | |
| Quarter Mile — Standard drag racing distance of 1,320 feet. | |
| Quarter Mile King — Motorcycle optimized for drag racing. | |
| Quarter Panel — Bodywork section near the rear of a motorcycle. | |
| Quarter Pegs — Auxiliary footpegs mounted for passenger or stunt use. | |
| Quarter Tank — Fuel tank with one‑quarter capacity or slang for low fuel. | |
| Quarter Throttle — Throttle opened to 25% of its range. | |
| Quarter Turn — Throttle or control requiring a quarter rotation. | |
| Quarter Turn Throttle — Aftermarket throttle tube requiring only a quarter rotation to reach full throttle. | |
| Quarter Window — Small fairing or windscreen section. | |
| Quartering Wind — Crosswind striking the motorcycle at an angle. | |
| Quartermaster Award — Award given to a club quartermaster. | |
| Quartermaster Bike — Motorcycle associated with a quartermaster. | |
| Quartermaster Club — Club with a quartermaster role. | |
| Quartermaster Duties — Responsibilities of a club quartermaster, including managing supplies and equipment. | |
| Quartermaster Event — Event organized by a quartermaster. | |
| Quartermaster Heritage — Tradition of the quartermaster role in motorcycle clubs, responsible for gear and logistics. | |
| Quartermaster Patch — Patch signifying quartermaster role. | |
| Quartermaster Recognition — Honor or award given to a quartermaster for service. | |
| Quartermaster Ride — Ride organized by a club’s quartermaster. | |
| Quartermaster Rider — Rider serving as quartermaster. | |
| Quartermaster Role — Club officer responsible for gear and supplies. | |
| Quartermaster Store — Club storage for gear. | |
| Quartermaster Tradition — Tradition of quartermaster duties. | |
| Queen’s Award — Award given at British motorcycle events. | |
| Queen’s Carriage — Nickname for stately British touring motorcycles. | |
| Queen’s Club — Motorcycle club dedicated to British bikes. | |
| Queen’s Culture — Tradition of British motorcycle culture. | |
| Queen’s Event — Motorcycle event celebrating British bikes. | |
| Queen’s Heritage — Tradition of British motorcycles. | |
| Queen’s Own — Slang for a British motorcycle, referencing the monarchy. | |
| Queen’s Parade — Parade featuring British motorcycles. | |
| Queen’s Patch — Club patch referencing British heritage. | |
| Queen’s Rally — Rally celebrating British motorcycles and heritage. | |
| Queen’s Show — Motorcycle show featuring British bikes. | |
| Queen’s Style — Riding style associated with British motorcycles. | |
| Queen’s Tradition — Heritage of British motorcycle culture, tied to marques like Triumph, Norton, and BSA. | |
| Queen’s Tribute — Custom build or event honoring the legacy of British motorcycles. | |
| Queen’s Trophy — Award given at rallies or shows celebrating British motorcycles. | |
| Queen’s Vintage — Classic British motorcycle category. | |
| Queen’s Winner — Rider winning a British bike event. | |
| Queen’s Zone — Section of a rally dedicated to British motorcycles. | |
| Quench Area — Engine combustion chamber zone designed to reduce detonation. | |
| Quench Build — Engine build emphasizing quench. | |
| Quench Burn — Controlled burn in quench area. | |
| Quench Chamber — Chamber design emphasizing quench. | |
| Quench Clearance — Distance between piston and cylinder head at top dead center. | |
| Quench Combustion — Combustion process influenced by quench area. | |
| Quench Cooling — Cooling effect from quench area. | |
| Quench Cycle — Engine cycle influenced by quench. | |
| Quench Dynamics — Study of quench effects in engines. | |
| Quench Effect — Cooling effect in the combustion chamber that prevents knocking. | |
| Quench Efficiency — Efficiency gained from quench design. | |
| Quench Engine — Engine built with optimized quench design. | |
| Quench Flow — Air‑fuel flow influenced by quench. | |
| Quench Head — Cylinder head design emphasizing quench area for efficiency and reduced detonation. | |
| Quench Knock — Engine knock reduced by quench design. | |
| Quench Limit — Maximum clearance for effective quench. | |
| Quench Performance — Performance gains from quench design. | |
| Quench Practice — Practical application of quench design. | |
| Quench Ratio — Ratio of quench area to bore size. | |
| Quench Rider Slang — Rider slang for efficient combustion. | |
| Quench Setup — Setup tuned for quench efficiency. | |
| Quench Spark — Spark plug placement in quench zone. | |
| Quench Spec — Specification for quench clearance. | |
| Quench TDC — Quench clearance at top dead center. | |
| Quench Test — Engine test measuring quench effect. | |
| Quench Theory — Engineering theory of quench. | |
| Quench Tune — Tuning method using quench. | |
| Quench Tuning — Adjusting quench clearance for improved combustion and performance. | |
| Quench Valve — Valve design influenced by quench. | |
| Quench Zone — Region in the chamber where fuel mixture is cooled. | |
| Quench Zone — Region in the combustion chamber where the air‑fuel mixture is cooled to prevent knock. | |
| Quench Zone Bike — Bike slang for efficient combustion. | |
| Quench Zone Culture — Culture slang for quench tuning. | |
| Quench Zone Heritage — Heritage slang for quench engines. | |
| Quench Zone Record — Record set with quench engine. | |
| Quench Zone Rider — Rider slang for efficient engine. | |
| Quench Zone Setup — Setup slang for quench tuning. | |
| Quench Zone Style — Style slang for quench builds. | |
| Quench Zone Tradition — Tradition slang for quench builds. | |
| Quench Zone Win — Race win attributed to quench efficiency. | |
| Quick Balance — Rider’s ability to regain stability rapidly after a slip or wobble. | |
| Quick Blip — Rapid throttle twist used to match revs during downshifting. | |
| Quick Boost — Sudden burst of acceleration, often from turbo or nitrous systems. | |
| Quick Brake — Rapid application of brakes, usually in emergency situations. | |
| Quick Build — Motorcycle assembled or customized in a short time frame. | |
| Quick Burnout — Spinning the rear tire to create smoke, often at shows or drag strips. | |
| Quick Chain Adjust — Fast roadside adjustment of chain slack. | |
| Quick Clean — Rapid cleaning of a motorcycle, often before a show or ride. | |
| Quick Clip‑On — Clip‑on handlebars designed for fast installation or removal. | |
| Quick Clutch Kit — Aftermarket kit enabling faster clutch engagement or replacement. | |
| Quick Cool Down — Motorcycle cooling rapidly after a ride, often aided by fans or airflow. | |
| Quick Corner — A corner requiring rapid steering input and precision. | |
| Quick Dash — Slang for a short, spirited ride. | |
| Quick Detach Fairing — Fairing designed for tool‑free removal. | |
| Quick Detach Luggage — Saddlebags or cases designed for rapid removal. | |
| Quick Detach Seat — Seat designed for fast removal without tools. | |
| Quick Detach Shield — Windscreen or face shield designed for quick removal. | |
| Quick Drift — Controlled slide performed rapidly, often in stunt riding. | |
| Quick Drop — Rapid lean into a corner, often aggressive. | |
| Quick Enduro — Lightweight enduro bike designed for agile handling. | |
| Quick Entry — Rapid entry into a corner or race grid. | |
| Quick Exit — Rapid exit from a corner, emphasizing acceleration. | |
| Quick Flick — Rapid transition from one lean angle to the other. | |
| Quick Flow — Smooth, uninterrupted riding rhythm at speed. | |
| Quick Fuel Stop — Short refueling break during a ride or race. | |
| Quick Grip Gloves — Gloves designed for enhanced handlebar grip. | |
| Quick Heat Tires — Racing tires designed to reach operating temperature quickly. | |
| Quick Hook — Slang for a rapid overtaking maneuver. | |
| Quick Jack Stand — Portable stand for fast lifting of a motorcycle. | |
| Quick Kick — Rapid kickstart motion. | |
| Quick Lap — Fastest lap recorded in a session. | |
| Quick Lap Award — Recognition for fastest lap in a session. | |
| Quick Lap Record — Fastest lap ever recorded at a track. | |
| Quick Lean — Rapid lean into a corner. | |
| Quick Line — The most efficient racing line through a corner. | |
| Quick Line Choice — Selecting the fastest racing line. | |
| Quick Look — Rapid head check before a maneuver. | |
| Quick Lube Chain — Spray lubricant for fast roadside chain care. | |
| Quick Mount Bags — Saddlebags designed for rapid mounting. | |
| Quick Mount Fairing — Fairing designed for fast installation. | |
| Quick Mount Seat — Seat designed for rapid installation. | |
| Quick Mount Shield — Shield designed for fast mounting. | |
| Quick Mount System — General term for fast‑mount accessories. | |
| Quick Off — Slang for a sudden crash or fall. | |
| Quick Oil Change — Rapid oil service, often roadside or trackside. | |
| Quick Pass — Rapid overtaking maneuver. | |
| Quick Pass Rider — Rider skilled at overtaking quickly. | |
| Quick Patch Kit — Tire repair kit for roadside use. | |
| Quick Peg Swap — Rapid footpeg replacement. | |
| Quick Pin Release — Pin designed for fast removal. | |
| Quick Pit — Rapid pit stop in racing. | |
| Quick Pivot — Rapid change of direction. | |
| Quick Plug Connector — Electrical connector for fast wiring. | |
| Quick Pop — Slang for a sudden wheelie. | |
| Quick Position Change — Rapid body movement on the bike. | |
| Quick Pull Clutch — Clutch lever designed for reduced effort. | |
| Quick Push Start — Rapid bump start. | |
| Quick Reaction — Rider’s ability to respond instantly to changing conditions. | |
| Quick Reflexes — Rider skill in avoiding hazards through fast reactions. | |
| Quick Release — General term for fast‑removal parts or accessories (e.g., windscreens, bags). | |
| Quick Rev Blip — Rapid throttle blip for downshifting. | |
| Quick Rev Engine — Engine designed to rev quickly. | |
| Quick Rev Match — Rapid throttle blip to match revs. | |
| Quick Ride Out — Spontaneous short ride. | |
| Quick Road Test — Short test ride after maintenance. | |
| Quick Roll‑On — Rapid throttle application. | |
| Quick Safety Check — Pre‑ride inspection done quickly. | |
| Quick Setup — Motorcycle setup optimized quickly for conditions. | |
| Quick Shifter — Device allowing clutchless upshifts for faster acceleration. | |
| Quick Spin — Short test ride to check performance or repairs. | |
| Quick Start — Motorcycle that starts easily, even in cold weather. | |
| Quick Stop — Emergency braking maneuver performed rapidly and under control. | |
| Quick Tune — Fast adjustment of carburetor or ECU. | |
| Quick Turn Throttle — Aftermarket throttle tube requiring less wrist rotation for full throttle. | |
| Quick Warm‑Up — Motorcycle that warms quickly. | |
| Quick Work — Fast mechanical repair or roadside fix. | |
| Quill Coupling — Flexible coupling using a quill shaft. | |
| Quill Drive — Flexible shaft drive system used in some motorcycles. | |
| Quill Shaft — Shaft transmitting torque in certain drive systems. | |
| Quilted Accessory — General term for quilted motorcycle accessories. | |
| Quilted Fairing Bag — Quilted storage bag mounted on a fairing. | |
| Quilted Gear Bag — Gear bag with quilted design. | |
| Quilted Gloves — Insulated gloves with quilted stitching for cold‑weather riding. | |
| Quilted Helmet Bag — Helmet bag with quilted design. | |
| Quilted Jacket — Riding jacket with quilted insulation for warmth. | |
| Quilted Pants — Riding pants with quilted insulation for warmth and comfort. | |
| Quilted Roll Bag — Roll bag with quilted design. | |
| Quilted Saddlebag — Saddlebag with quilted finish, often custom. | |
| Quilted Seat — Seat with stitched, padded design for comfort and style. | |
| Quilted Side Bag — Side bag with quilted finish. | |
| Quilted Suit — One‑piece insulated riding suit. | |
| Quilted Tank Cover — Quilted cover protecting the fuel tank. | |
| Quilted Tank Pad — Tank protector with quilted finish. | |
| Quilted Touring Seat — Touring seat with quilted padding. | |
| Quilted Vest — Padded vest worn under or over riding gear for added warmth. | |
| Quorum Award — Recognition given when quorum requirements are met in a club or event. | |
| Quorum Club — Motorcycle club requiring quorum for decisions. | |
| Quorum Event — Event held only if quorum is met. | |
| Quorum Meeting — Club meeting requiring quorum. | |
| Quorum Patch — Patch signifying quorum‑based club. | |
| Quorum Rally — Rally held only if enough riders attend. | |
| Quorum Rally Patch — Patch signifying participation in a quorum‑based rally. | |
| Quorum Ride — Ride requiring a minimum number of participants. | |
| Quorum Ride Leader — Leader chosen by quorum vote in a motorcycle club. | |
| Quorum Rule — Club rule requiring quorum. | |
| Quorum System — Governance system requiring quorum. | |
| Quorum Vote — Club decision requiring a minimum number of members. | |
| Quota Award — Award given in a quota‑restricted event. | |
| Quota Bike — Motorcycle imported under a quota system. | |
| Quota Event — Rally or race with limited entries. | |
| Quota License — Restricted license issued under quota rules. | |
| Quota Permit — Permit issued under a quota system. | |
| Quota Registration — Motorcycle registration limited by quota. | |
| Quota Rider — Rider limited by licensing or entry quota. | |
| Quota Season — Racing season with limited entries due to quota restrictions. | |
| Quota Show — Motorcycle show with limited entries. | |
| Quota System — Import or licensing restriction system. | |
| Quota Ticket — Entry ticket issued under quota rules. | |
| Quota Tour — Organized ride with limited participants. | |
| Quota Track — Track with limited entries due to quota rules. | |
| Quota Trophy — Award given in a quota‑restricted event. | |
| Quota Win — Victory achieved under quota‑restricted conditions. | |
| Quotable Event — Event remembered for its stories or sayings. | |
| Quotable Rider — Rider known for memorable sayings. | |
| Quotable Run — Ride remembered for its stories. | |
| Quotable Style — Riding style often referenced by others. | |
| Quotable Trophy — Award remembered for its significance. | |
| Quotable Win — Victory remembered for its impact. | |
| Quotient Bike — Motorcycle known for balance. | |
| Quotient of Balance — Slang for handling equilibrium. | |
| Quotient of Control — Slang for rider’s mastery of balance. | |
| Quotient of Grip — Slang for traction level. | |
| Quotient of Handling — Slang for overall handling quality. | |
| Quotient of Lean — Slang for lean angle. | |
| Quotient of Power — Slang for power‑to‑weight ratio. | |
| Quotient of Speed — Slang for top speed. | |
| Quotient of Style — Slang for custom style. | |
| Quotient of Torque — Slang for torque output. | |
| Quotient of Traction — Slang for grip level. | |
| Quotient of Win — Slang for race success. | |
| Quotient Rider — Rider known for balance and control. | |
| Quotient Setup — Setup emphasizing balance in performance. | |
| Quotient Style — Riding style emphasizing balance. | |
