high side

English

Noun

high side (plural high sides)

(racing) a type of motorcycle crash where the motorcycle tire loses, then rapidly regains traction, thus throwing the rider violently up, over, and off the motorcycle as the motorcycle spins off on its own trajectory.

See also

Highsider on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
high-side
highsider
low side
racebike

References

Keith Code, A Twist of the Wrist. p106. →ISBN

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