Group riding etiquette

backinthesaddleagain · October 7th, 2010, 11:50 AM

When you are on a group riders do you and your co-riders point out things on the road (sand, other debris, potholes) to the riders behind you? I always do and I find when I ride with guys on cruisers they do too, when I ride with fellow sport bike riders they typically just point out dangerous corners (usually downhill and blind, or cars coming towards us in a corner).

And yes I spelled etiquette wrong.

kkim · October 7th, 2010, 11:52 AM

I usually will point out whatever can be a danger to another rider. I'd want for them to do the same.

backinthesaddleagain · October 7th, 2010, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by kkim

I usually will point out whatever can be a danger to another rider. I'd want for them to do the same.

absolutely - some guys are too caught up in their own ride maybe. not asking them to risk life and limb by moving a foot or arm in a difficult spot of course, but when possible why not point it out.

kkim · October 7th, 2010, 12:08 PM

yep, which is why I'm very selective about who I ride with. Not being a snob, but I have to have confidence in the people I ride with so I know they are on the same wavelength. Makes communication that much easier when needed.

Blackwidow · October 7th, 2010, 12:15 PM

well i have started to since i'm a little more comfortable on the bike. like the other day when the bf and i went on a ride, I went over an uneven pavement which made me literally jump off my seat, so I stuck both my legs out to warm him behind me that there is an object on the ground.

backinthesaddleagain · October 7th, 2010, 12:19 PM

^^ now theres a GF!

kkim · October 7th, 2010, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Blackwidow

so I stuck both my legs out to warm him

that would warm me, too.

dubojr1 · October 7th, 2010, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by kkim

that would warm me, too.

kkim doesn't miss anything does he?

ally99 · October 7th, 2010, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by kkim

that would warm me, too.

That freakin' made my day. Awesome!

bob706 · October 7th, 2010, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by backinthesaddleagain

When you are on a group riders do you and your co-riders point out things on the road (sand, other debris, potholes) to the riders behind you?

Always.

HKr1 · October 7th, 2010, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by backinthesaddleagain

, when I ride with fellow sport bike riders they typically just point out dangerous corners (usually downhill and blind, or cars coming towards us in a corner).

How would they do that?

Blackwidow · October 7th, 2010, 01:40 PM

LOL good one...nothing gets past Kelly.

Sailariel · October 7th, 2010, 05:41 PM

Got so used to doing that with bicycle riding that I do it with MC riders as well. A lot of the riders don't understand the signals. I point at potholes, loose road surface, obstructions like pieces of truck tyres, road kills, and other debris. I also signal potholes to cagers. I really don't know if they understand the signals.

spooph · October 7th, 2010, 06:34 PM

I and the group I ride with do the same. Arms or legs, whichever is easiest at the time...

backinthesaddleagain · October 7th, 2010, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by HKr1

How would they do that?

Hey Kerry, just a quick point to the oncoming lane with the left hand.

Cab305 · October 7th, 2010, 09:37 PM

Tap on helmet is the most important one.

BIGT94z · October 8th, 2010, 02:13 AM

Agreed tap on the helmet is a vital one. I actually had a cager flash their brights at my last weekend. Saved me from getting a 85 in a 65 lolz
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coolbreeze · October 8th, 2010, 06:03 AM

Yep, we point all the time. I'm a road captain in my group, so I typically ride up front, even though I like being last in line.

I've only had to use the head tap once.

Alex · October 10th, 2010, 05:31 PM

/moved to riding skills

Domagoj · October 11th, 2010, 04:27 AM

Is there some sort of convention for the signals?
I have no idea what tap on the helmet is

coolbreeze · October 11th, 2010, 04:40 AM

head tap = police

coolbreeze · October 11th, 2010, 04:44 AM

I don't know if there is are set hand signals, but if you ride with a group, you'll get used to whatever method they use.
For instance, in my group, to indicate we need to slow down, some will raise their left fist in the air and hold it, while others will lower their left hand to indicate 'bring it down'. Of course the raised fist works better, as the people further back can see it too.

coolbreeze · October 11th, 2010, 04:49 AM

here's one, http://www.ridemyown.com/articles/sa...dsignals.shtml, I haven't had to use the bottom one yet! Also, for hazards on the right, DON'T try pointing with your hand, use your foot.

Oh, here is another, http://www.a3hog.com/HandSignals/HandSignals.html.

Domagoj · October 11th, 2010, 05:52 AM

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Originally Posted by coolbreeze

here's one, http://www.ridemyown.com/articles/sa...dsignals.shtml, I haven't had to use the bottom one yet! Also, for hazards on the right, DON'T try pointing with your hand, use your foot.

Oh, here is another, http://www.a3hog.com/HandSignals/HandSignals.html.

Thanks!
Only thing i use or saw other people use was slow down. Seems to be useful in any occasion. If its a hazard, slow down and see it, if its police, slow down and dont get a ticket

bamaland · October 11th, 2010, 06:25 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zKQv2dc-cM

a quick vid of my friend frenchy

(irl hand signals)

spooph · October 11th, 2010, 07:55 AM

LOLZ, That video was great!

coolbreeze · October 11th, 2010, 07:59 AM

That was good. I like the crashing and the audio at the end!

kkim · October 11th, 2010, 10:42 AM

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=14964

October 7th, 2010, 11:50 AM	#1
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	Group riding etiquette When you are on a group riders do you and your co-riders point out things on the road (sand, other debris, potholes) to the riders behind you? I always do and I find when I ride with guys on cruisers they do too, when I ride with fellow sport bike riders they typically just point out dangerous corners (usually downhill and blind, or cars coming towards us in a corner). And yes I spelled etiquette wrong.

October 7th, 2010, 12:15 PM	#5
Blackwidow ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Paulette Location: . Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	well i have started to since i'm a little more comfortable on the bike. like the other day when the bf and i went on a ride, I went over an uneven pavement which made me literally jump off my seat, so I stuck both my legs out to warm him behind me that there is an object on the ground. __________________________________________________ sometimes I aim to please, but mostly I shoot to kill

October 7th, 2010, 01:40 PM	#12
Blackwidow ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Paulette Location: . Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	LOL good one...nothing gets past Kelly. __________________________________________________ sometimes I aim to please, but mostly I shoot to kill

October 7th, 2010, 05:41 PM	#13
Sailariel ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Alex Location: Belfast, ME Join Date: Jul 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Honda NT-700-V, formerly, Green 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Got so used to doing that with bicycle riding that I do it with MC riders as well. A lot of the riders don't understand the signals. I point at potholes, loose road surface, obstructions like pieces of truck tyres, road kills, and other debris. I also signal potholes to cagers. I really don't know if they understand the signals. __________________________________________________ Ninjette, Sold. New Bike: 2010 Honda NT-700V/VA, 73 Honda 550, 74 Honda 550

October 7th, 2010, 06:34 PM	#14
spooph ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Spooph Location: Golden, CO Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Oct '15	I and the group I ride with do the same. Arms or legs, whichever is easiest at the time... __________________________________________________ My therapist has 2 wheels and a seat. If you are ever in doubt to my tone, please refer to my avatar.

October 7th, 2010, 11:52 AM	#2
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	I usually will point out whatever can be a danger to another rider. I'd want for them to do the same.

October 7th, 2010, 12:08 PM	#4
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	yep, which is why I'm very selective about who I ride with. Not being a snob, but I have to have confidence in the people I ride with so I know they are on the same wavelength. Makes communication that much easier when needed.

October 7th, 2010, 12:19 PM	#6
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	^^ now theres a GF!

October 7th, 2010, 09:37 PM	#16
Cab305 ninjette.org sage Name: Cab Location: Miami Beach Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): Blue 10 250r Posts: 697	Tap on helmet is the most important one.

October 8th, 2010, 02:13 AM	#17
BIGT94z ninjette.org member Name: b Location: midwest Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 ninja 250r Posts: 119	Agreed tap on the helmet is a vital one. I actually had a cager flash their brights at my last weekend. Saved me from getting a 85 in a 65 lolz Posted via Mobile Device

October 8th, 2010, 06:03 AM	#18
coolbreeze ninjette.org sage Name: darius Location: GA Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2000 250 sold; 2005 636 sold. BIKELESS IN ATLANTA Posts: 753	Yep, we point all the time. I'm a road captain in my group, so I typically ride up front, even though I like being last in line. I've only had to use the head tap once.

October 10th, 2010, 05:31 PM	#19
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	/moved to riding skills __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

October 11th, 2010, 04:27 AM	#20
Domagoj ninjette.org guru Name: Domagoj Location: Rijeka, Croatia Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250r 2009 Posts: 396	Is there some sort of convention for the signals? I have no idea what tap on the helmet is

October 11th, 2010, 04:40 AM	#21
coolbreeze ninjette.org sage Name: darius Location: GA Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2000 250 sold; 2005 636 sold. BIKELESS IN ATLANTA Posts: 753	head tap = police

October 11th, 2010, 04:44 AM	#22
coolbreeze ninjette.org sage Name: darius Location: GA Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2000 250 sold; 2005 636 sold. BIKELESS IN ATLANTA Posts: 753	I don't know if there is are set hand signals, but if you ride with a group, you'll get used to whatever method they use. For instance, in my group, to indicate we need to slow down, some will raise their left fist in the air and hold it, while others will lower their left hand to indicate 'bring it down'. Of course the raised fist works better, as the people further back can see it too.

October 11th, 2010, 04:49 AM	#23
coolbreeze ninjette.org sage Name: darius Location: GA Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2000 250 sold; 2005 636 sold. BIKELESS IN ATLANTA Posts: 753	here's one, http://www.ridemyown.com/articles/sa...dsignals.shtml, I haven't had to use the bottom one yet! Also, for hazards on the right, DON'T try pointing with your hand, use your foot. Oh, here is another, http://www.a3hog.com/HandSignals/HandSignals.html.

October 11th, 2010, 06:25 AM	#25
bamaland ninjette.org member Name: chris Location: picayune,ms Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 93 kawi gpz500 Posts: 242	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zKQv2dc-cM a quick vid of my friend frenchy (irl hand signals)

October 11th, 2010, 07:55 AM	#26
spooph ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Spooph Location: Golden, CO Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Oct '15	LOLZ, That video was great! __________________________________________________ My therapist has 2 wheels and a seat. If you are ever in doubt to my tone, please refer to my avatar.

October 11th, 2010, 07:59 AM	#27
coolbreeze ninjette.org sage Name: darius Location: GA Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2000 250 sold; 2005 636 sold. BIKELESS IN ATLANTA Posts: 753	That was good. I like the crashing and the audio at the end!

October 11th, 2010, 10:42 AM	#28
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=14964

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