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This is a glossary of motorcycling terms. advanced rider In the UK, an advanced rider is either a police pursuit/surveillance rider or a civilian who has passed an advanced driving test via the British Motorcyclists Federation Blue Riband award, Institute of Advanced Motorists or RoSPA Advanced Drivers and Riders.
A motorcycle passenger using a V sign. A group ride. Motorcycling greetings can include several gestures made between motorcyclists on the road. Titles for this greeting include "Biker wave", "Motorcyclist wave", "Motorcycle wave" or just "The Wave."
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Sweep (fish), a number of fish in the suborder Scorpidinae; Sweep (horse) (1907–1936), champion Thoroughbred race horse; Sweep (motorcycle), in group motorcycle riding, the last rider in line; Sweep (software), a digital audio editor; Sweep, a gradual bend or elbow, in conduit, ductwork, piping, or other tubing; Well sweep, an irrigation tool
Types of motorcycles The design of a motorcycle reflects the purpose for which it is to be used. The main types of motorcycle include: A 1969 Harley-Davidson chopper, a replica of the 'Captain America' bike from Easy Rider Honda CB750 inline four, the first to be called a 'superbike', [5] and the archetypal Universal Japanese Motorcycle 2015 BMW R1200RT Sport Touring Motorcycle
Bigger races use a motorcycle, but smaller events will use a race marshal on a bicycle. He "sweeps" the course to ensure that it is clear. While unable to pick up incapacitated competitors, the broom bike may offer limited mechanical assistance and phone for assistance.
Finding a jawbone, he recognized the teeth of his 18-year-old sister, Najwa. Sobbing, he returned to the family’s tent. “There were bones like gravel, pieces of spine,” he said.
Drivers race on the apron at Chicagoland Speedway (the area between the white and yellow lines). aero cover See wheel shroud. air jacks Pneumatic cylinders strategically mounted to the frame near the wheels of a racing car, which project downwards to lift the car off the ground during a pit stop to allow for quick tire changes or provide mechanics access to the underside of the car for repairs.