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tank slapper
Noun
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.
Is
also
used
frequently
to
describe
a
vehicle
that
loses
and
regains
traction
at
the
rear
of
the
car,
whilst
the
front
retains
traction.
Japanese Meaning
バイクにおいて、適切なステアリングダンピングが行われず、高速走行時にハンドルが激しく左右に振られ、ガスタンクに衝突する現象。 / また、車両が後輪のトラクションを一時的に失い、再び回復するような挙動を示す現象にも用いられる。
Sense（1）
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.
Is
also
used
frequently
to
describe
a
vehicle
that
loses
and
regains
traction
at
the
rear
of
the
car,
whilst
the
front
retains
traction.
（ plural ）
Quizzes for review
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. Is also used frequently to describe a vehicle that loses and regains traction at the rear of the car, whilst the front retains traction.
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tank slapper
During the high-speed test run the rider suddenly experienced a tank slapper that nearly threw him off the bike.
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During the high-speed test run the rider suddenly experienced a tank slapper that nearly threw him off the bike.
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