tank-slapper

A form of tank slapper — A phenomenon resulting from inadequate dampening of the steering of a motorcycle at high speed. This results in the violent oscillation of the handlebars from left to right, so that they make contact with the gas tank, which is situated on the chassis between them.

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Meanings

nountank-slapper (plural tank-slappers)

plural tank-slappers

  1. alternativeAlternative form of tank slapper.
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