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ranks of motorcycle clubs were not involved in the debacle (e.g., Reynolds, Thompson). The American Motorcyclist Association says it has no record of ever releasing such as statement. Tom Lindsay, the AMA's Public Information Director, said 'We acknowledge that the term 'one-percenter' has long been (and likely will continue to be) attributed to the American Motorcyclist Association, but we've been unable to attribute its original use to an AMA official or published statement—so it's apocryphal.'
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Term used by some motorcycle clubs to denote someone who has stated a clear intention of becoming a full patch member of the club. Typically, the bylaws or other governing document\policy will dictate how long someone must be a prospect and what is expected of them during this period. May be one of
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The Life story caused something of a tumult around the country (Yates), and some authors have asserted that the AMA subsequently released a press statement disclaiming involvement in the Hollister event, stating that 99% of motorcyclists are good, decent, law-abiding citizens, and that the AMA's
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Term used by some motorcycle clubs to denote someone who has stated a clear intention of becoming a prospect with the likely follow-on intention of becoming a full patch member of the club. May be one of several stages some clubs require members to pass on their way to becoming full-patch
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Aftermarket handlebars installed on motorcycles that are taller than stock handlebars. Generally, they are shoulder-height or higher for the rider. Some U.S. states and international laws restrict the height of a motorcycles
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The last, or tail, rider in organized group of motorcyclists riding on a public road. Like the leader, the sweep is experienced and aware of the planned route, and may carry supplies for first aid or breakdowns.
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The act of riding as a passenger on a motorcycle sitting on the pillion (a.k.a. "bitch") seat immediately behind the driver of the motorcycle.
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A cruiser bike buying demographic, typically middle aged male in a white-collar work with a disposable income and usually, grown-up children.
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An injury caused by scraping your skin on the road surface. This is likely because the rider wasn’t wearing the right protective gear.
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In the UK, an advanced rider is either a police pursuit/surveillance rider or a civilian who has passed an
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several stages some clubs require members to pass on their way to becoming full-patch members.
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Refers to falling off your bike or taking a tumble, as in to ‘have a spill’.
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Index

List of Motorcycle Club terms
advanced driving test
British Motorcyclists Federation
Institute of Advanced Motorists
RoSPA
ape hangers
colors
motorcycle clubs
outlaw motorcycle clubs
crotch rocket
sportbike
hang-around
nomad
one percenter
prospect
Riding pillion
Glossary of motorsport terms


"Appendix D: cycle babble glossary"
ISBN
0028642589
From boneshakers to choppers: the rip-roaring history of motorcycles
57–60
ISBN
978-1-55451-016-0


"Levels of Club Affiliation"
the original

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