dr. badwrench's definitions

bobber

A motorcycle that has been modified by removing unnecessary parts like turn signals and crash bars, cutting the fenders down (bobbing) or even removing them completely, installing a smaller fuel tank, etc.

Originally the modifications were done to increase the motorcycle's power-to-weight ratio for increased performance and racing.

Also called a cut-down, California special or Fat Bob if the stock gas tanks are kept on.

Bobbers were the precursor to choppers.

Jimbo has a sweet Panhead bobber.

by Dr. Badwrench January 5, 2009

OCC wrench

A two-pound dead-blow hammer, often mistaken for a rubber mallet. The primary tool of the hacks at Orange County Choppers, especially Paulie. Chiefly used for axle installation, engine/transmission alignment and primary cover installation.

Properly used, an OCC wrench is a useful tool that one occasionally needs for stubborn, rusty old parts, not shiny new ones that should slide together if one knows what they are doing.

I have been a motorcycle mechanic for ten years, and have never needed the OCC wrench to put in an axle.

Look, that idiot Paulie dinged that primary with the OCC wrench!

by Dr. Badwrench February 23, 2008

dittybop

A radio operator, usually military or HAM. From the sounds of transmitted Morse code.

Bob was a Navy dittybop.

by Dr. Badwrench April 16, 2008

sled

Your ride, vehicle, conveyance, autovoiture. Could be a car, truck, motorcycle, whatever.

Shit, that is one fine sled you drivin'

by Dr. Badwrench January 7, 2007

chow poo yuk

The nasty smell of nearly all Chinese restaurant restrooms.

Dim Sum Palace has some major chow poo yuk.

by Dr. Badwrench May 8, 2008

bubblegum machine

A law enforcement vehicle, specifically a cruiser or highway patrol car. From the shape of the old-style revolving lights that resemble old gumball vending machines. CB jargon.

Got a bubblegum machine knockin' on your back door (there is a cop car on your tail)

by Dr. Badwrench November 26, 2006

away the Crow Road

Old Scots expression for dead.

Also from the Iain Banks book/BBC miniseries "The Crow Road"

Aye, Fergus is away the Crow Road.

by Dr. Badwrench July 10, 2006