What does it mean when....

darkknight49 · March 10th, 2009, 07:32 PM

So I was out for an evening ride and I was passing by a few guys on their cruisers. Well, as we passed each other a couple of them took their hands off their left handlebar and out off to the side pointing downwards. What does that mean?

I'm thinking it may mean put on your lowbeams but I was in my lowbeams.

Of course, being a noob, I just waived to em.

Justanothermp5 · March 10th, 2009, 07:38 PM

thats how they waive lol

darkknight49 · March 10th, 2009, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Justanothermp5

thats how they waive lol

Sure hope so. I thought they were waiving, then i thought they were signaling slowing down, then i thought they were telling me my headlights were too bright (i do have HIDs), then I thought they were waiving again....

TnNinjaGirl · March 10th, 2009, 07:42 PM

I was riding by some other sport bike riders when they patted their heads. Apparently that means there is a cop up the road. Can we get some kind of manual on these gestures, Alex?

Justanothermp5 · March 10th, 2009, 07:50 PM

pat there heads? never seen that before

but yea a manual would help a bit

Alex · March 10th, 2009, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by TnNinjaGirl

Can we get some kind of manual on these gestures, Alex?

No problem! Here's a new thread that covers the standard motorcycle hand signals.

TnNinjaGirl · March 10th, 2009, 08:56 PM

Ask and ye shall receive. Thank you super-moderator!!

TrueFaith · March 10th, 2009, 10:04 PM

Harley riders, if they wave to a sportbiker at all, will usuually give you that low point to the ground. I think it means "keep the rubber side down" or somesuch.

kkim · March 10th, 2009, 10:06 PM

that would depend on which finger they are using to point.

TrueFaith · March 10th, 2009, 10:08 PM

I usually get so excited when a Harley rider lowers himself to wave at my sportbike that I forget to wave back!

CC Cowboy · March 11th, 2009, 05:44 PM

I live in a biker town where everyone waves no matter what they ride (except BMW and Gold Wing riders). Harley guys and sport bike riders all go to the same places and each get along great. I find that if you wave to everyone (except BMW and Goldwingers) they will usually wave back and also help you out if the need be.

Mr.E · October 20th, 2011, 03:59 PM

So I wanted to bring this thread back from the dead to ask about waiving rules. I usually try to wave no matter what, when ever, even when there's a median. But, I find when there is a median, almost all the bikers I waive to dont ever wave back. Today I had one person who did waive across a median, but he is the only exception.

I know they see me, im in all white, and my bike is rather loud. Is there a general consensus that medians act as invisible walls of which shall not be waived to? lol

Alex · October 20th, 2011, 04:12 PM

If both bikes are in the fast lane, I wave and get waved to reasonably often across a median. I think it depends on how visible the other lane is. Depending how far apart they are, and how high the median is, it might affect how soon you can see an oncoming bike. YMMV.

KawiKid860 · October 20th, 2011, 08:55 PM

Lol I wave that way sometimes, sometimes I put my hand in the air usually if they're stopped and I'm going through an intersection, if I'm turning I just keep it to a nod but I ALWAYS try and wave or gesture to ALL other motorcycles and I use 2 fingers just because thats my style :P I don't care if its a loud harley with 2" pipes and 48" ape hangers or an obvious squid with his l1terbike and wifebeater (the cold makes them go away though

) or just a regular motorcyclist. Trying to get that "We aren't a bunch of ignorant a**holes that ride fast and do wheelies" message out and of course the rider to rider friendliness and what not...

gophurr · October 20th, 2011, 09:26 PM

Everything you need to know about Biker Waves.

http://youtu.be/OYXy9QSBoFs

For some reason if I embed the video, when you want to play it theres an error. So a link will have to do.

csmith12 · October 20th, 2011, 09:27 PM

you know this repost is coming

Link to original page on YouTube.

Firehorse · October 20th, 2011, 09:28 PM

Good post and link but I was told at my course that the pat on top of the helmet was police ahead. If it's a trucker, you can flash your lights.

Maybe the high beam thing is more useful with bikes with those blind-you style headlamps?

I like the 'signal still on' sign, I'll try to pass that one on because lots of riders could use that one. Wish mine would beep..

March 10th, 2009, 07:32 PM	#1
darkknight49 ninjette.org member Name: Faiyaz Location: Davis, Ca Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Black 08 Ninja 250 Posts: 70	What does it mean when.... So I was out for an evening ride and I was passing by a few guys on their cruisers. Well, as we passed each other a couple of them took their hands off their left handlebar and out off to the side pointing downwards. What does that mean? I'm thinking it may mean put on your lowbeams but I was in my lowbeams. Of course, being a noob, I just waived to em. __________________________________________________ 2008 Ninja 250 - Yoshi Exhaust, Brake Light Modulator, HID Kit To Come: Sliders, Fender Elim, Flush Mounts, Hugger (much later...no $ )

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October 20th, 2011, 03:59 PM	#12
Mr.E That rider dude. Name: Eric Location: Orlando, Fl. Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 White Ninja 250 SE. Posts: A lot.	So I wanted to bring this thread back from the dead to ask about waiving rules. I usually try to wave no matter what, when ever, even when there's a median. But, I find when there is a median, almost all the bikers I waive to dont ever wave back. Today I had one person who did waive across a median, but he is the only exception. I know they see me, im in all white, and my bike is rather loud. Is there a general consensus that medians act as invisible walls of which shall not be waived to? lol __________________________________________________ Mods: flushmount Led front binkers, diode mod, pazzo levers, clear tank pad, racing replica grips, bike monkeys integrated tal light, zx-2r vinyls, rearsets, red bar ends, and more red accented stuff.

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March 10th, 2009, 07:38 PM	#2
Justanothermp5 ninjette.org member Name: Simon Location: Linden, NC Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 81	thats how they waive lol

March 10th, 2009, 07:42 PM	#4
TnNinjaGirl Ms. Personality Name: CB Location: Murvill, TN Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Depends on the week you ask Posts: A lot.	I was riding by some other sport bike riders when they patted their heads. Apparently that means there is a cop up the road. Can we get some kind of manual on these gestures, Alex?

March 10th, 2009, 07:50 PM	#5
Justanothermp5 ninjette.org member Name: Simon Location: Linden, NC Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 81	pat there heads? never seen that before but yea a manual would help a bit

March 10th, 2009, 08:56 PM	#7
TnNinjaGirl Ms. Personality Name: CB Location: Murvill, TN Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Depends on the week you ask Posts: A lot.	Ask and ye shall receive. Thank you super-moderator!!

March 10th, 2009, 10:04 PM	#8
TrueFaith ninjette.org sage Name: Wayne Location: Brookfield, MA Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Honda CBR250R Posts: 585	Harley riders, if they wave to a sportbiker at all, will usuually give you that low point to the ground. I think it means "keep the rubber side down" or somesuch.

March 10th, 2009, 10:06 PM	#9
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	that would depend on which finger they are using to point.

March 10th, 2009, 10:08 PM	#10
TrueFaith ninjette.org sage Name: Wayne Location: Brookfield, MA Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Honda CBR250R Posts: 585	I usually get so excited when a Harley rider lowers himself to wave at my sportbike that I forget to wave back!

October 20th, 2011, 08:55 PM	#14
KawiKid860 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Murphey Location: Eastern Washington Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Honda 919, 2004 Ninja 500R NAKED Posts: A lot.	Lol I wave that way sometimes, sometimes I put my hand in the air usually if they're stopped and I'm going through an intersection, if I'm turning I just keep it to a nod but I ALWAYS try and wave or gesture to ALL other motorcycles and I use 2 fingers just because thats my style :P I don't care if its a loud harley with 2" pipes and 48" ape hangers or an obvious squid with his l1terbike and wifebeater (the cold makes them go away though ) or just a regular motorcyclist. Trying to get that "We aren't a bunch of ignorant a**holes that ride fast and do wheelies" message out and of course the rider to rider friendliness and what not...

October 20th, 2011, 09:26 PM	#15
gophurr ninjette.org member Name: Kevin Location: Chicago Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r SE, 2007 Daytona 675 Posts: 95	Everything you need to know about Biker Waves. http://youtu.be/OYXy9QSBoFs For some reason if I embed the video, when you want to play it theres an error. So a link will have to do.

October 20th, 2011, 09:28 PM	#17
Firehorse ninjette.org sage Name: Ms.T, Queen of the Night Location: Ontario, Canada Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250 Posts: 938	Good post and link but I was told at my course that the pat on top of the helmet was police ahead. If it's a trucker, you can flash your lights. Maybe the high beam thing is more useful with bikes with those blind-you style headlamps? I like the 'signal still on' sign, I'll try to pass that one on because lots of riders could use that one. Wish mine would beep..