Motorcycle Directory's Biking Dictionary
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Biking term
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Explanation |
| Lane splitting |
Describes when a motorcyclist does not use one particular lane and cuts between cars on a motorway. |
| Lean |
Describes the mix of air and fuel - lean being too much air and not enough fuel. |
| Lid |
A motorcycle helmet |
| Lock up |
To lock your front or rear brake, depending on skill level this may result in an off |
| Lowside |
A low-side is simply where the bike loses traction and skids into the ground with the rider remaining on the low side of the bike—the side closest to the ground. |
