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The Hells Angels have a system of patches similar to military medals. The specific meaning of each patch is not publicly known, but the patches identify each biker's specific or significant actions or beliefs. The official colors of the Hells Angels are red lettering displayed on a white background—hence the club's nickname "The Red and White".
Colors (motorcycling) Colors are the insignia, or "patches", worn by motorcycle club members on cut-off vests to identify membership of their club and territorial location. [1] Club patches have been worn by many different groups since the 1960s. They are regarded by many to symbolize an elite amongst motorcyclists and the style has been widely ...
Ride-or-die chick. A " ride-or-die chick " is a neologism originating from biker culture, referring to a woman who is willing to support her partner and their risky lifestyle despite how this might endanger or harm her. She may even take an active role as an accomplice. [1]
David Mann ( September 10, 1940 — September 11, 2004) [2] was a California graphic artist whose paintings celebrated biker culture, and choppers. Called "the biker world's artist-in-residence," [5] his images are ubiquitous in biker clubhouses and garages, on motorcycle gas tanks, tattoos, and on T-shirts and other memorabilia associated with ...
Related to the chopper motorcycle is the bobber, a solo bike which is created by "bobbing" a factory bike by removing superfluous weight and bodywork from a motorcycle to reduce mass and increase performance. A common element of these motorcycles is a shortened rear fender that creates a "bobbed" look.
Motorcycle bell. A motorcycle bell, also known as a Guardian® Bell, spirit bell, gremlin bell OR biker bell, [1] is a decorative metal bell that is attached below a motorcycle, often given as a token of good wishes while riding. [2] [3] The bell is usually about 25 mm (1 in) long, made from pewter or other metals, and is given to a ...
Motorcycle construction is the engineering, manufacturing, and assembly of components and systems for a motorcycle which results in the performance, cost, and aesthetics desired by the designer. With some exceptions, construction of modern mass-produced motorcycles has standardised on a steel or aluminium frame , telescopic forks holding the ...
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. [6] [7] [8] Road rash. An injury caused by scraping your skin on the road surface. This is likely because the rider wasn’t wearing the right protective gear.