Total Motorcycle Bikers Dictionary: T

Published October 12, 2025 by , Editor‑in‑Chief

Total Motorcycle Bikers Dictionary
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Tats or Toos - Tattoos
Tats or Toos – Tattoos

 

T.W.O. Patch — Patch for bike‑only riders.
T.W.O. Rider — Rider who lives bike‑only lifestyle.
Tab Out — Slang for leaving a biker bar or event after paying your tab.
Tab Out Patch — Patch mocking early exits.
Tab Out Rider — Rider who leaves early.
Table‑Top Jump — Motocross jump with a flat top, safer than a double jump.
Table‑Top Patch — Patch for MX riders.
Table‑Top Rider — Rider skilled at motocross jumps.
Tach — Slang for tachometer, measuring engine RPM.
Tach Flash — Quick glance at tachometer during acceleration.
Tach Flash — Quick glance at the tachometer during acceleration.
Tach Flash Patch — Patch for tach‑obsessed riders.
Tach Flash Rider — Rider who constantly checks RPM.
Tach Out — To reach maximum RPM, often hitting the rev limiter.
Tach Patch — Patch for riders who redline often.
Tachometer — Instrument gauge that displays engine revolutions per minute (RPM).
Tachometer Patch — Patch for tach‑focused riders.
Tachometer Rider — Rider who tunes by RPM.
Taco Bike — Slang for a bent wheel shaped like a taco.
Taco Fairing — Slang for a bent or damaged fairing.
Taco Patch — Patch mocking crash damage.
Taco Rider — Rider known for wrecked plastics.
Taco Rider — Rider who wrecks wheels often.
Tag — Slang for license plate.
Tag Out — Slang for leaving a group ride early.
Tag Out Patch — Patch mocking early exits.
Tag Out Rider — Rider who frequently drops out.
Tag Patch — Patch for legal compliance.
Tag Run — Ride to renew registration or “tag” a bike.
Tagged — Old slang for spotting an undercover cop in a biker bar or club.
Tagged Patch — Patch for watchful riders.
Tagged Rider — Rider who warns others of undercover cops.
Tagger — Rider who marks territory with stickers/patches.
Tagger Patch — Patch for graffiti‑style riders.
Tagger Rider — Rider known for tagging.
Tail Bag — Small luggage mounted on rear seat.
Tail Bag Patch — Patch for minimalist tourers.
Tail Bag Rider — Rider who packs light.
Tail Chop — Removing or shortening the rear fender for style.
Tail Chop Patch — Patch for chopped customs.
Tail Chop Rider — Rider with bobbed fender.
Tail Dragger — Custom motorcycle with a low rear fender.
Tail Dragger Patch — Patch for low‑rider bikes.
Tail Dragger Rider — Rider of slammed customs.
Tail End Charlie — Another term for the last rider in a group (sweep).
Tail End Patch — Patch for sweep riders.
Tail End Rider — Rider who rides sweep.
Tail Gunner — Rider at the back of a group, responsible for safety and communication.
Tail Gunner Patch — Patch for sweep riders.
Tail Gunner Rider — Rider who volunteers as rear guard.
Tail Light — Rear light for visibility and signaling.
Tail Light Check — Slang for following too closely.
Tail Light Patch — Patch for safety‑minded riders.
Tail Pack — Rear luggage pack mounted on the seat or rack.
Tail Pack — Rear luggage pack.
Tail Pack Patch — Patch for minimalist touring.
Tail Pack Rider — Rider who uses tail packs.
Tail Whip — Rear of the bike sliding out, often in stunts.
Tail Whip Patch — Patch for stunt riders.
Tail Whip Rider — Rider skilled at sliding.
Tailwind — Wind pushing from behind, aiding speed and fuel economy.
Tailwind Patch — Patch for long‑distance runs.
Tailwind Rider — Rider who benefits from wind assistance.
Tall Bar Patch — Patch for ape‑hanger riders.
Tall Bar Rider — Rider with tall bars.
Tall Bars — Ape‑hanger handlebars.
Tall Bike — Custom motorcycle with extended frame or forks.
Tall Gear Patch — Patch for tall‑gear setups.
Tall Gear Rider — Rider who prefers highway gearing.
Tall Gears — High final drive ratio, giving lower RPM at cruising speeds.
Tall Patch — Patch for tall‑bar riders.
Tang — Sidestand tab designed for the rider’s toe to push down.
Tang Patch — Patch with sidestand imagery.
Tang Rider — Rider who uses sidestand tang.
Tank — Slang for fuel tank.
Tank Bag — Bag mounted on fuel tank.
Tank Bib — Leather cover protecting tank.
Tank Pad — Adhesive protector for tank.
Tank Patch — Patch for riders who survived wobble.
Tank Slapper — Violent handlebar wobble.
Tank Slapper Patch — Patch for wobble survivors.
Tank Slapper Rider — Rider who survived wobble.
Tanked — Slang for drunk rider.
Tanked Out — Bike running out of fuel.
Tanked Patch — Patch mocking careless riders.
Tanked Up — Slang for drunk rider.
Tanked Up Patch — Patch mocking careless riders.
Tanked Up Rider — Rider who drinks heavily.
Tanker — Large touring motorcycle.
Tanker Patch — Patch for big‑bike riders.
Tanker Rider — Rider of heavy tourers.
Tap Dance — Slang for frantic gear shifting.
Tap Dance Patch — Patch mocking poor shifting.
Tap Dance Rider — Rider who shifts excessively.
Tap Out — Slang for giving up in a race or ride.
Tap Out Patch — Patch mocking quitters.
Tap Out Rider — Rider who quits early.
Tapper — Rider who constantly taps brakes.
Tapper Patch — Patch mocking brake‑tappers.
Tapper Rider — Rider mocked for nervous braking.
Tappet — Valve train component that adjusts or transfers motion to valves.
Tappet Noise — Clicking sound from worn or loose tappets.
Tappet Patch — Patch for mechanics.
Tar Baby — Slang for sticky asphalt patch that can grab tires.
Tar Baby Patch — Patch mocking tar crashes.
Tar Baby Rider — Rider who crashes on tar.
Tar Snake — Slippery road crack filled with tar, dangerous in heat.
Tar Snake Patch — Patch for surviving tar snakes.
Tar Snake Rider — Rider who crashes on tar snakes.
Target Fixation — Rider staring at an obstacle and unintentionally steering into it.
Target Fixation Patch — Patch for overcoming fixation.
Target Fixation Rider — Rider prone to fixation.
Target Patch — Patch for overcoming fixation.
Target Rider — Rider prone to target fixation.
Tarmac — British slang for asphalt or pavement.
Tarmac Burner — Rider who rides aggressively on pavement.
Tarmac Patch — Patch for road warriors.
Tarmac Rider — Rider who prefers asphalt.
Tarmac Terror — Rider feared for aggressive highway dominance.
Tarmac Terror Patch — Patch for aggressive road riders.
Tarmac Terror Rider — Rider feared on highways.
Tarred Up — Slang for sticky tires after racing.
Tarred Up Patch — Patch for track racers.
Tarred Up Rider — Rider with hot race tires.
Tats — Slang shorthand for tattoos.
Tattoo Flash — Artwork used as templates for tattoos.
Tattoo Flash Patch — Patch with tattoo imagery.
Tattoo Flash Rider — Rider who collects ink designs.
Tattoo Ink — Tattoos, often part of biker identity.
Tattoo Patch — Patch with tattoo imagery.
Tattoo Rider — Rider with heavy ink.
Tattoo Run — Ride to tattoo shops or rallies.
Tattooed Rider — Rider with heavy ink.
T-Bone — Crash into the side of another vehicle, often from left‑turn conflicts.
T-Bone Crash — Collision where a bike hits the side of a vehicle.
T-Bone Patch — Patch mocking crash survivors.
T-Bone Rider — Rider involved in side‑impact crashes.
T-Bucket — Custom trike styled after hot rods.
T-Bucket Patch — Patch for trike owners.
T-Bucket Rider — Rider of custom trikes.
T-CLOCK — Pre‑ride inspection acronym (Tires, Controls, Lights, Oil, Chassis, Kickstand).
T-CLOCK Patch — Patch for safety‑focused riders.
T-CLOCS — Updated inspection acronym (Tires, Controls, Lights, Oil, Chassis, Stands).
Team Colors — Club or crew insignia worn on jackets or vests.
Team Patch — Patch for group identity.
Team Rider — Rider representing a crew or club.
Teamster — Rider in a union‑affiliated motorcycle club.
Teamster Patch — Patch for union riders.
Teamster Rider — Rider in a Teamster MC.
Tear It Up — Slang for riding aggressively.
Tear Patch — Patch for aggressive riders.
Tear Rider — Rider who thrashes roads.
Teardrop Patch — Patch with teardrop imagery.
Teardrop Rider — Rider of vintage cruisers.
Teardrop Tank — Classic fuel tank shape.
Tech Check — Pre‑race or pre‑ride technical inspection.
Tech Patch — Patch for mechanics.
Tech Rider — Rider focused on tuning and mechanics.
Techie — Rider obsessed with gadgets and electronics.
Techie Patch — Patch for gadget lovers.
Techie Rider — Rider who mounts electronics everywhere.
Temp Gauge — Temperature gauge.
Temp Light — Warning light for overheating.
Temp Patch — Patch for overheating survivors.
Ten Pack — Group of ten riders.
Ten Pack Patch — Patch for group rides.
Ten Pack Ride — Ride with ten bikes.
Ten Pack Rider — Rider in a ten‑bike crew.
Test Patch — Patch for demo riders.
Test Ride — Trial ride of a motorcycle before purchase.
Test Rider — Rider who demos or tests motorcycles.
Throttle — Control for engine power, operated by twisting the right grip.
Throttle Blip — Quick twist of throttle for rev‑matching.
Throttle Chop — Abrupt throttle closure, often causing backfire.
Throttle Chop Patch — Patch mocking poor throttle control.
Throttle Chop Rider — Rider known for jerky throttle use.
Throttle Freak — Rider obsessed with acceleration.
Throttle Freak Patch — Patch for throttle junkies.
Throttle Freak Rider — Rider who always pins it.
Throttle Hand — Slang for the rider’s right hand.
Throttle Junkie — Rider addicted to acceleration.
Throttle Lock — Device that holds throttle steady for cruising.
Throttle Patch — Patch for speed freaks.
Throttle Roll — Smooth throttle application.
Throttle Roll Patch — Patch for finesse riders.
Throttle Roll Rider — Rider skilled at smooth control.
Throttle Snap — Abrupt, aggressive throttle twist.
Throttle Snap Patch — Patch for throttle riders.
Throttle Snap Rider — Rider known for aggressive throttle.
Throttle Twist — Action of rolling on power.
Throwback — Retro‑styled motorcycle or gear.
Throwback Patch — Patch for vintage builds.
Throwback Rider — Rider of retro bikes.
Thumper — Slang for a single‑cylinder motorcycle.
Thumper Patch — Patch for thumper fans.
Thumper Rider — Rider of single‑cylinder motorcycles.
Thunder — Slang for loud exhaust.
Thunder Alley — Rally area filled with loud motorcycles.
Thunder Alley Patch — Patch for rally veterans.
Thunder Alley Rider — Rider who frequents rally strips.
Thunder God — Rider with the loudest pipes at a rally.
Thunder God Patch — Patch for loud exhausts.
Thunder God Rider — Rider known for extreme noise.
Thunder Patch — Patch for rally riders.
Thunder Rider — Rider who attends thunder runs.
Thunder Run — Large group ride, often charity or rally‑based.
Thunder Run Patch — Patch for thunder run riders.
Thunder Run Rider — Rider who attends thunder runs.
Thunderdome — Slang for a chaotic biker rally.
Thunderdome Patch — Patch for rally veterans.
Thunderdome Rider — Rider who thrives in chaos.
Ticket Dodger — Rider who evades police or tickets.
Ticket Dodger Patch — Patch mocking law evasion.
Ticket Dodger Rider — Rider known for running.
Ticket Magnet — Rider who frequently gets speeding tickets.
Ticket Magnet Patch — Patch mocking ticketed riders.
Ticket Magnet Rider — Rider known for fines.
Ticket Patch — Patch mocking ticketed riders.
Ticket Rider — Rider known for frequent tickets.
Tight Corner — Sharp bend in the road.
Tight Corner Patch — Patch for cornering skill.
Tight Corner Rider — Rider skilled at tight turns.
Tight Patch — Patch for cornering skill.
Tight Rider — Rider skilled at tight turns.
Tin Can — Slang for a car, often used dismissively by bikers.
Tin Can Patch — Patch mocking car drivers.
Tin Can Rider — Rider who also drives cars.
Tin Horse — Slang for a motorcycle.
Tin Horse Patch — Patch with horse imagery.
Tin Horse Rider — Rider who calls their bike a tin horse.
Tire Burn — Burnout leaving tire marks.
Tire Burn Patch — Patch for burnout contests.
Tire Burn Rider — Rider known for burnouts.
Tire Compound — The rubber blend used in a tire, balancing grip and longevity.
Tire Hugger — Rear fender close to the tire.
Tire Hugger Patch — Patch for custom builds.
Tire Hugger Rider — Rider with custom fenders.
Tire Kick — Slang for casually checking out bikes without buying.
Tire Kicker — Rider who looks but doesn’t buy.
Tire Kicker Patch — Patch mocking indecisive buyers.
Tire Melt — Burnout until the tire disintegrates.
Tire Melt Patch — Patch for burnout contests.
Tire Melt Rider — Rider known for destroying tires.
Tire Patch — Patch for track racers.
Tire Pressure — The amount of air in a motorcycle’s tires; critical for handling and safety.
Tire Profile — The shape of a tire’s cross‑section, affecting cornering and grip.
Tire Rider — Rider who uses race tires.
Tire Roar — Loud road noise from aggressive tread tires.
Tire Roar Patch — Patch for off‑road riders.
Tire Roar Rider — Rider with aggressive tread tires.
Tire Tread — The grooves on a tire that provide traction and channel water.
Tire Warmers — Electric wraps for heating race tires.
Tire Warmers Rider — Rider who uses race tires.
Tire Wear — The condition of a tire’s surface; excessive wear reduces safety.
Tire Width — Measurement of a tire’s cross‑sectional width, influencing handling.
Toe Drag — Scraping boot in corners.
Toe Drag Patch — Patch for cornering riders.
Toe Drag Rider — Rider known for scraping boots in corners.
Toe Peg — Footpeg slang, often scraped in aggressive riding.
Toe Peg Patch — Patch for peg‑draggers.
Toe Peg Rider — Rider who scrapes pegs.
Tool Bag — Small bag for carrying tools.
Tool Patch — Patch for mechanics.
Tool Roll — Roll‑up kit for tools.
Top Dog — Rider who dominates a crew or group.
Top Dog Patch — Patch for leaders.
Top Dog Rider — Rider known as leader.
Top End — Engine’s upper RPM range.
Top End Patch — Patch for high‑rev riders.
Top End Rider — Rider who pushes redline.
Top Fuel — Drag racing class for motorcycles.
Top Fuel Bike — Motorcycle built for drag racing.
Top Fuel Patch — Patch for drag racers.
Top Gun — Rider who dominates races or local scenes.
Top Gun Patch — Patch for champions.
Top Gun Rider — Rider with elite racing skills.
Torque — Rotational force of the engine.
Torque Junkie — Rider obsessed with torque and low‑end pull.
Torque Junkie Patch — Patch for torque fans.
Torque Junkie Rider — Rider who loves low‑end pull.
Torque Monster — Bike with huge low‑end power.
Torque Patch — Patch for torque‑heavy bikes.
Tour Boss — Leader of a touring group.
Tour Boss Patch — Patch for tour leaders.
Tour Boss Rider — Rider who organizes tours.
Tour Glide — Harley touring model with frame‑mounted fairing.
Tour Glide Patch — Patch for Tour Glide owners.
Tour Glide Rider — Rider of Harley Tour Glide models.
Tour Guide — Rider who leads scenic or organized rides.
Tour Guide Patch — Patch for guides.
Tour Guide Rider — Rider who plans routes.
Tour Pack — Rear trunk storage on touring bikes.
Tour Pack Patch — Patch for long‑distance tourers.
Tour Pack Rider — Rider who uses full luggage setups.
Tour Patch — Patch for touring riders.
Tour Rider — Rider who travels long distances.
Touring Patch — Patch for touring clubs.
Touring Rider — Rider who prefers long trips.
Touring Rig — Fully loaded motorcycle designed for long‑distance travel.
Tow Strap — Strap used to tow a broken bike.
Tow Strap Patch — Patch for roadside helpers.
Tow Strap Rider — Rider who often rescues others.
Track Bike — Motorcycle modified for racing only.
Track Bike Patch — Patch for track‑only machines.
Track Bike Rider — Rider who owns a dedicated race bike.
Track Day — Event where riders practice on closed circuits.
Track Day Patch — Patch for track day regulars.
Track Day Rider — Rider who attends track days.
Track Hero — Rider who dominates track days with skill and speed.
Track Hero Patch — Patch for track champions.
Track Hero Rider — Rider known for lap times.
Track Patch — Patch for track day riders.
Track Rat — Rider who spends most of their time at racetracks.
Track Rat Patch — Patch for track‑day regulars.
Track Rat Rider — Rider known for constant track days.
Track Rider — Rider who attends track days.
Track Stand — Stand for holding bike upright in pits.
Track Stand Patch — Patch for race prep.
Track Stand Rider — Rider who uses paddock stands.
Trackside — Slang for being in the paddock or pit area at a race.
Trackside Patch — Patch for pit crew or helpers.
Trackside Rider — Rider who supports racers.
Trail — Off‑road path.
Trail Bike — Lightweight off‑road motorcycle designed for dirt paths.
Trail Bike Patch — Patch for trail riders.
Trail Bike Rider — Rider of dirt or enduro bikes.
Trail Boss — Lead rider on off‑road rides.
Trail Boss Patch — Patch for off‑road leaders.
Trail Boss Rider — Rider who organizes trail runs.
Trail Braking — Technique of braking while entering a corner.
Trail Braking Patch — Patch for track riders.
Trail Braking Rider — Rider skilled at advanced braking.
Trail Dust — Slang for dirt kicked up during off‑road riding.
Trail Dust Patch — Patch for desert riders.
Trail Dust Rider — Rider who thrives in dusty conditions.
Trail Hero — Rider who excels at off‑road trails.
Trail Hero Patch — Patch for off‑road champions.
Trail Hero Rider — Rider known for dirt skills.
Trail Patch — Patch for off‑road riders.
Trail Rider — Rider who prefers dirt trails.
Trailhead — Starting point of an off‑road ride.
Trailhead Patch — Patch for off‑road meetups.
Trailhead Rider — Rider who organizes trail starts.
Tramp — Slang for a drifter biker with no fixed home.
Tramp King — Rider who lives entirely on the road.
Tramp King Patch — Patch for drifters.
Tramp King Rider — Rider known for nomadic life.
Tramp Patch — Patch for nomadic riders.
Tramp Rider — Rider who lives a nomadic lifestyle.
Tramp Stamp — Slang for a lower‑back tattoo, often joked about in biker culture.
Tramp Stamp — Slang for lower‑back tattoo, often joked about in biker culture.
Tramp Stamp Patch — Patch with tattoo imagery.
Tramp Stamp Rider — Rider with prominent tattoos.
Tranny — Slang for motorcycle transmission.
Tranny Case — Housing for the transmission.
Tranny Oil — Lubricant for transmission.
Tranny Patch — Patch for transmission mechanics.
Tranny Rebuild — Overhaul of a motorcycle transmission.
Trapper — Rider who collects patches.
Trapper Patch — Patch for collectors.
Trapper Rider — Rider known for patch hoarding.
Trash Bike — Poorly maintained or neglected motorcycle.
Trash Patch — Patch mocking neglected rides.
Trash Rider — Rider who rides a beat‑up or unsafe bike.
Trash Talk — Slang for playful or aggressive banter among riders.
Tree Hugger — Rider who crashes into trees off‑road.
Tree Hugger — Slang for a rider who crashes into trees.
Tree Hugger Patch — Patch mocking off‑road crashes.
Tree Hugger Rider — Rider known for frequent off‑road spills.
Tree Line — Forest edge where off‑road trails begin.
Tree Line Patch — Patch for forest riders.
Tree Line Rider — Rider who prefers wooded trails.
Tribal Ink — Tattoo style popular in biker culture.
Tribal Patch — Patch with tribal imagery.
Tribal Rider — Rider with tribal tattoos.
Tribal Scene — Subculture of riders with tribal art and gear.
Tri-Bar Custom — Bike featuring tri‑bar lighting.
Tri-Bar Light — Three‑bulb rear light setup.
Tri-Bar Patch — Patch for lighting mods.
Tri-Bar Rider — Rider with custom lighting.
Trick Bike — Motorcycle modified for stunts.
Trick Out — Slang for customizing a motorcycle with flashy mods.
Trick Out Patch — Patch for custom show bikes.
Trick Out Rider — Rider who invests heavily in custom parts.
Trick Patch — Patch for stunt riders.
Trick Rider — Rider skilled at performing tricks.
Trickster — Rider who constantly shows off stunts.
Trickster Patch — Patch for stunt riders.
Trickster Rider — Rider known for tricks.
Trike — Three‑wheeled motorcycle.
Trike Kit — Conversion kit to turn a two‑wheeler into a trike.
Trike Kit Patch — Patch for conversion owners.
Trike Kit Rider — Rider of converted trikes.
Trike Patch — Patch for trike clubs.
Trike Rider — Rider of three‑wheelers.
Triple Clamp — Fork crown holding handlebars.
Triple Clamp Patch — Patch for front‑end mods.
Triple Clamp Rider — Rider with custom front ends.
Triple Digit Patch — Patch for speed demons.
Triple Digit Rider — Rider known for high‑speed runs.
Triple Digits — Slang for riding over 100 mph.
Triple Patch — Patch with triple‑tree imagery.
Triple Tree — Another term for triple clamp.
Triple Tree — Fork crown holding handlebars.
Triple Tree Patch — Patch for front‑end mods.
Triple Tree Rider — Rider with custom front ends.
Triumph — British motorcycle brand.
Triumph Bonneville — Iconic Triumph model, known for its classic styling.
Triumph Patch — Patch for Triumph owners.
Triumph Rider — Rider of Triumph motorcycles.
Triumph Rocket — Large‑displacement cruiser from Triumph, famous for its torque.
Triumph Scene — Community and culture surrounding Triumph motorcycles.
Triumph Tiger — Adventure‑touring motorcycle line from Triumph, designed for long‑distance and mixed‑terrain riding.
Triumph Trident — Classic Triumph triple‑cylinder motorcycle, revived in modern form.
Troll Club — Online‑only riding group or community.
Troll Culture — Subculture of riders who stir controversy online.
Troll Culture Rider — Rider who thrives on online trolling.
Troll Patch — Patch mocking internet trolls.
Troll Rider — Rider who antagonizes others online or in forums.
Troll Rider — Rider who mocks or antagonizes others online.
Trooper Patch — Patch mocking ticketed riders.
Trooper Rider — Rider known for frequent police encounters.
Trooper Stop — Slang for being pulled over by police.
Trooper Story — Anecdote about being stopped by law enforcement.
Trophy Bike — Motorcycle kept for display or shows rather than riding.
Trophy Hunter — Rider who enters multiple shows to collect awards.
Trophy Hunter Patch — Patch for show winners.
Trophy Hunter Rider — Rider who enters many shows.
Trophy Patch — Patch for show winners.
Trophy Rider — Rider who wins show awards.
Trophy Run — Ride to or from a motorcycle show or competition.
Trottle Chop — Abrupt throttle closure.
Trottle Chop Patch — Patch mocking poor throttle control.
Trottle Chop Rider — Rider known for jerky throttle use.
Truck Stop Patch — Patch for truck stop meetups.
Truck Stop Rider — Rider who frequents truck stops.
Truck Stop Run — Ride ending at a truck stop, often for food or fuel.
Truckin’ — Slang for hauling motorcycles in a truck or trailer.
Truckin’ Patch — Patch for haulers.
Truckin’ Rider — Rider who prefers to trailer bikes instead of riding them.
True Believer — Rider deeply loyal to a brand, club, or style.
True Believer Patch — Patch for brand loyalty.
True Believer Rider — Rider who never switches brands.
True Dual Rider — Rider who installs or prefers dual exhausts.
True Duals — Exhaust system with separate pipes for each cylinder.
Tube Frame — Motorcycle frame made of tubular steel.
Tube Frame Custom — Custom motorcycle built on a tubular frame.
Tube Frame Patch — Patch for tube‑frame customs.
Tube Frame Rider — Rider of tube‑frame motorcycles.
Tube Patch — Patch for tube‑frame bikes.
Tube Rider — Rider of tube‑frame motorcycles.
Tuck — Aerodynamic riding position.
Tuck In — Aerodynamic riding position, crouched low to reduce drag.
Tuck Patch — Patch for speed riders.
Tuck Position — Posture used in racing for maximum speed.
Tuck Rider — Rider who habitually rides in a tucked position.
Tuned Bike — Motorcycle optimized for performance through modifications.
Tuned Patch — Patch for tuned builds.
Tuned Pipe — Expansion chamber on two‑stroke motorcycles.
Tuned Rider — Rider who constantly tweaks and adjusts performance.
Tunnel Bag — Bag designed to fit over the passenger seat or tunnel.
Tunnel Custom — Custom motorcycle with tunnel‑style modifications.
Tunnel Patch — Patch for touring riders.
Tunnel Rider — Rider who uses tunnel bags for touring.
Tunnel Rider — Rider who uses tunnel bags.
Turn and Burn — Quick ride out and immediate return.
Turn and Burn Patch — Patch for quick‑trip riders.
Turn and Burn Rider — Rider who prefers short blasts.
Turn Key — Slang for a bike that starts easily and reliably.
Turn Key Patch — Patch for dependable bikes.
Turn Key Rider — Rider who values reliability over style.
Turn Signal Delete — Removing blinkers for style.
Turn Signal Patch — Patch mocking unsafe riders.
Turn Signal Rider — Rider who never signals.
Turnout Patch — Patch for custom exhausts.
Turnout Pipes — Exhaust pipes angled outward.
Turnout Rider — Rider with angled exhausts.
Turnpike — Slang for toll highways, often used in long‑distance riding.
Turnpike Patch — Patch for highway travelers.
Turnpike Rider — Rider who prefers long toll‑road runs.
Turtle — Slang for a slow rider.
Turtle Pace — Extremely slow riding, often in competitions.
Turtle Pace Patch — Patch for slow‑race events.
Turtle Pace Rider — Rider mocked for crawling speeds.
Turtle Rider — Rider mocked for slow pace.
Turtle Rider — Rider who wears heavy armor.
Turtle Shell — Slang for a back protector or armored gear.
Turtle Shell Patch — Patch for armored riders.
Turtle Shell Rider — Rider who wears heavy armor.
Tuxedo Bike — Motorcycle kept spotless and polished, rarely ridden.
Tuxedo Patch — Patch for clean‑bike riders.
Tuxedo Rider — Rider who obsesses over keeping their bike clean.
Tuxedo Scene — Subculture of riders who prioritize appearance over use.
Twelve O’Clock — Slang for a vertical wheelie at balance point.
Twelve O’Clock Patch — Patch for stunt riders.
Twelve O’Clock Rider — Rider skilled at balance point wheelies.
Twilight Patch — Patch for twilight runs.
Twilight Rider — Rider who prefers sunset rides.
Twilight Run — Evening or dusk ride.
Twin Cam — Harley‑Davidson engine design (1999–2017).
Twin Cam Patch — Patch for Twin Cam owners.
Twin Cam Rider — Rider of Twin Cam Harleys.
Twin Patch — Patch for twin‑engine riders.
Twin Pipes — Dual exhaust setup.
Twin Pipes Patch — Patch for exhaust enthusiasts.
Twin Pipes Rider — Rider with dual exhausts.
Twin Rider — Rider of twin‑cylinder bikes.
Twin Spark — Engine design with two spark plugs per cylinder.
Twin Spark Patch — Patch for twin‑spark owners.
Twin Spark Rider — Rider of twin‑spark motorcycles.
Twist Grip — Throttle control on the right handlebar.
Twist Grip Patch — Patch for throttle riders.
Twist Grip Rider — Rider known for throttle finesse.
Twist Off — Slang for a burnout contest.
Twist Off Patch — Patch for burnout winners.
Twist Off Rider — Rider who competes in burnouts.
Twist Throttle — Action of rolling on power.
Twist Throttle Patch — Patch for throttle junkies.
Twist Throttle Rider — Rider known for aggressive throttle.
Twisted Metal — Slang for wrecked motorcycles after a crash.
Twisted Metal Patch — Patch for crash survivors.
Twisted Metal Rider — Rider who survived a crash.
Twisted Patch — Patch for radical customs.
Twisted Rider — Rider of radical customs.
Twisted Spoke — Custom wheel design.
Twisties — Slang for winding, curvy roads.
Twisties Patch — Patch for canyon riders.
Twisties Rider — Rider who thrives on curves.
Twitchy — Slang for a bike with unstable handling.
Twitchy Patch — Patch mocking nervous handling.
Twitchy Rider — Rider who struggles with control.
Twitter Bike — Slang for a motorcycle constantly posted online.
Twitter Fingers — Rider who posts more than rides.
Twitter Fingers Patch — Patch mocking social media riders.
Twitter Fingers Rider — Rider mocked for online presence.
Twitter Patch — Patch mocking online riders.
Twitter Rider — Rider obsessed with social media.
Two Wheels Only (T.W.O.) — Rider who only uses motorcycles, no cars.
Two‑Fiddy — Slang for a 250cc motorcycle.
Two‑Fiddy Patch — Patch for 250cc riders.
Two‑Fiddy Rider — Rider of small‑displacement bikes.
Two‑Stroke — Engine type firing every revolution.
Two‑Stroke Patch — Patch for two‑stroke fans.
Two‑Stroke Rider — Rider of two‑stroke bikes.
Two‑Stroke Smoke — Blue exhaust smoke produced by two‑stroke engines.
Two‑Stroke Smoke Patch — Patch for two‑stroke fans.
Two‑Stroke Smoke Rider — Rider of smoky two‑strokes.
Two‑Tone — Motorcycle with dual‑color paint scheme.
Two‑Tone Patch — Patch for two‑tone bikes.
Two‑Tone Rider — Rider with custom paint jobs.
Two‑Up — Riding with a passenger.
Two‑Up Patch — Patch for two‑up riders.
Two‑Up Rider — Rider carrying a passenger.
Two‑Wheel Drive — Motorcycle with powered front and rear wheels.
Two‑Wheel Drive Patch — Patch for AWD riders.
Two‑Wheel Drive Rider — Rider of AWD motorcycles.
Two‑Wheel Patch — Patch for AWD riders.
Two‑Wheel Rider — Rider of AWD motorcycles.
T-Zone — Helmet ventilation area across the forehead and chin.
T-Zone Patch — Patch for gear enthusiasts.
T-Zone Rider — Rider who prioritizes helmets with advanced airflow.
T-Zone Vent — Ventilation system in helmets designed to cool the rider’s face.

 



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