tank slapper
See also: tank-slapper
English
Noun
tank slapper (plural tank slappers)
- 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.
References
- A Twist of the Wrist. Keith Code. →ISBN