Four-Wheeler Slang Terms

Four-wheelers, otherwise known as quads or all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), are popular and fun to ride. If you’re new to the world of powersports vehicles, there are a lot of things you’ll need to learn. One thing that a typical safety guide won’t teach you is the jargon that four-wheeler riders tend to use. Knowing these terms will help you become part of the powersports world.

Vehicle & Parts Terms

AATV: “Amphibious All-Terrain Vehicle.” This is a type of ATV that has six or eight wheels and it can cross through water as well as riding on land.

Aftermarket: A component on a four-wheeler that was not made or installed by the manufacturer. The opposite of “OEM.”

Modified: A four-wheeler that is “modified” has had some portion of its factory build changed, using aftermarket enhancements. This typically refers to the engine or the suspension system of the quad.

OEM: “Original Equipment Manufacturer.” A component of a quad that comes from its manufacturer. The opposite of “aftermarket.”

Just For Fun

Go Juice: Gasoline.

Loop Out: A quad crash where the rear of the vehicle dips low enough that it flips the rider backwards.

Paperweight: A quad that has been damaged beyond all repair.

Squid/Squirrel: Any dangerous or reckless rider.

Yard Sale: An ATV crash that results in a path of debris and broken pieces.

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