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2-Stroke

A 2-Stroke engine is one having two strokes per cycle. It is also known as a stroker.  The power/combustion stroke is where the exhaust gases are released and occurs on the downstroke.  During the upstroke, the fuel mixture is drawn in, compresses and fires before heading back down again.

ATGATT

All The Gear All The Time.  A term used to refer to a mindset of wearing protective motorcycle gear (helmet, riding jacket, boots, gloves and pants) every time you ride even if it's +40 out and you're only going a couple blocks.

Avatar

An avatar is a user specified picture that is generally used on forums and online community websites like SMA.

Beach bars

Similar to cruiser bars, beach bars slope back toward the rider to allow a relaxed riding position.

BMW

BMW actually made motorcycles before they made cars.  A BMW is a brand of motorcycle and were first made in 1923 with the R32 boxer.

CMA

Christian Motorcyclists Association
http://www.cmacanada.ca/

Cookies

Cookie refers to a file that is placed on your computer from various websites you visit.  Your personal information is not stored in these files.

They are required in order for your preferences to be saved the next time you visit a cookie-enabled site.  On SMA, the cookies contain your weather city preference, your login status(if you choose "Remember Me" while logging in and other information about your preferences.

EFI

Electronic Fuel Injection.  This technology replaces the use of a carburetor by electronically mixing the fuel/air mixture and injecting it into the cylinders directly.

Flushmount

Flushmounts are non stock signal lights that are generally flush with the body of the bike.  Rather than most signal lights that are connected via a "stem", these types of lights are flush with the body.  They are generally seen more on sportbikes which have fairings that provide many good places to mount the flush signal.

There are two types, the standard flushmount that is really flush with the bike and the billet style (more common) that still have a signal light lens that "bulbs" out from the bodywork slightly.

Although flushmounts can really clean up the look of your ride, they are illegal in many provinces and states and in Saskatchewan, you cannot take your road test with a motorcycle that has them.  The reason is that they can also make you less visible when signaling your intentions to turn, which on a motorcycle can prove dangerous.

Gearing Up

Gearing Up is Canada's only national motorcycle rider training program. It has developed an enviable reputation both in Canada and internationally for its excellence in course curriculum (below) and delivery. That excellence has led to several provinces allowing riders to obtain their motorcycle license without taking any skill test other than the one delivered

at the end of the training program. Many insurance plans recognize the value of Gearing Up by offering insurance discounts to riders who successfully complete the rider training program.

You don't have to own a motorcycle to take the program. The use of a motorcycle while you're taking the program along with full tuition are provided as part of the fee. Many local course sponsors also include your licensing test as part of the course fee.

http://www.ridertraining.org

Highside

Highsiding is when the rider of a motorcycle is flipped over the bike. Often this occurs when the back brake locks up and the tail of the bike slides out of line with the direction of the motorcycle.  When the rider releases the brake, the tire locks up and the bike violently swings upright thereby throwing the rider in the air over the bike.

IE

In the context of SMA, IE will most commonly mean Internet Explorer.

Can also mean "For Example"

Inline 4

An Inline 4 is an engine having four cylinders in a row.

Laughlin

Laughlin is a popular rally held in Nevada in late April.

Lowside

Lowsiding is when the bike slides down.  This occurs most often while in a curve when the rider rides over a portion where the traction is less than what is neccessary to hold the line of the bike.  One or both of the tires then slides out with the bike and rider falling on the ground.  Depending on speed, this can very violent or it can be somewhat subdued.

Metric

Metric generally refers to Japanese made motorcycles such as Yamaha, Suzuki etc.  Since Japanese bikes underlying engineering design is based on a metric system of units, they got dubbed "Metric" bikes.

Newbie

A Newbie is a person who is just starting to learn about some new endeavor. A Newbie is basically a beginner or novice. On SMA, we use the term Newbie for both new riders and persons who are new to the workings of our site.

NSFW

Not safe for work (NWS or Not work safe is also used).

This is a flag used by members of public websites who want to warn other members that the content they are about to open is NSFW, This prevents embarrassing moments for the receiving party as they don't click links that seem work safe only to find out it's not just as a colleague is walking by.

SMA has a NSFW flag policy - all content that can be viewed as NSFW should be flagged as such in forum topics and in the articles around the site.

NWS

Not work safe (NSFW - Not safe for work - is also used).

This is a flag used by members of public websites who want to warn other members that the content they are about to open is NWS, This prevents embarrassing moments for the receiving party as they don't click links that seem work safe only to find out it's not just as a colleague is walking by.

SMA has a NWS flag policy - all content that can be viewed as NWS should be flagged as such in forum topics and in the articles around the site.

OEM

OEM stands for Original Equipment Manufacturer.  When buying parts for your motorcycle, replacing it with OEM parts means that the original manufacturer of your motorcycle made the replacement part as well.  Otherwise, it is called an aftermarket part.

OMLET

OMLET refers to Older Male Lacking Experience and Training

PMS

PMS is defined as Parked Motorcycle Syndrome. This is a common disease that occurs in the winter when a rider is unable to take his/her motorcycle out for a ride and is forced to think about things other than motorcycles.

Pocket Bike

These are extremely small bikes that look like miniature sportbikes, have engines under 50cc and sell for prices as low as $200. eBay is loaded with such vehicles.

Rat Bike

Rat bikes are motorcycles that have fallen apart over time but been kept on the road and maintained at the bare minimum to keep it rolling.

Road Rash

Injuries to the skin when a motorcyclist lands or slides on the pavement after a fall or accident.

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