May 28th, 2009, 08:48 PM | #1 |
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hand signals?
Ok I am new to riding to start things off. Is it a common thing for a rider to put their left arm down when they ride by you. I have seen riders put their left arm down when they ride past me. I am not sure if its a "hey hows it goin" or not. I am just too afraid to let go of the handle bar and do it back.
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May 28th, 2009, 08:54 PM | #2 |
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normally, we do the peace sign with our left hand when we see fellow sports rider. if you are in hawaii, the shaka sign works also
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May 28th, 2009, 09:25 PM | #3 | |
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If you search "hand signals" you will get several threads and one is on "Saying hi to other bikers". Click the link and you get a good background.
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May 28th, 2009, 10:47 PM | #4 |
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May 29th, 2009, 05:48 AM | #5 |
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If you go by another biker and he waves it usually means he is gay and wants to meet you. If you wave back it back you're OK with that. If you go by a biker and he doesn't wave it means he wants to kick the shite out of you and if you stop he will get you. If you go by a girl on a bike and you wave it means you're a perv and you want to throw her down. If you go by a girl rider and she waves it means she can kick your ass and you look like a fairy on your bike. If you just nod to other riders it means you are a newbie, gay, perv, or too afraid to let go of the handle bars.
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May 29th, 2009, 06:34 AM | #6 | |
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May 29th, 2009, 06:42 AM | #7 | |
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Good one CC Cowboy
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May 29th, 2009, 06:43 AM | #8 | |
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May 29th, 2009, 06:49 AM | #9 |
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Seems C.C. has a preoccupation with gay, perverts and their communicative skills in the biking world!
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May 29th, 2009, 07:48 AM | #10 |
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where i live (in Harley ville) most of the sportster riders will wave, half of the dyna/softail/fatboy crowd will wave, and like none of the full dresser gray bearded riders even look at you. oh well at least my right hand grip won't end up wearing out any faster than my left grip.
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May 29th, 2009, 08:50 AM | #11 | |
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May 29th, 2009, 08:57 AM | #12 |
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May 29th, 2009, 09:35 AM | #13 |
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Haha, thanks CC Cowboy, that made be chuckle.
Bikers have hand signal etiquette over here, too, btw. On country roads, I'd say about 3 of 4 wave or nod or something. Scooter riders never wave, however, and there's generally less of this stuff in city traffic. |
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May 29th, 2009, 12:53 PM | #14 |
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I wave at everyone. I even get a lot of waves on the Spyder surprisingly. I get more on the Ninja though. Most everyone waves, others are either pricks or newbs.
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May 29th, 2009, 01:02 PM | #15 |
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...or those who think they ride because they own a bike and put in about 500 miles a year.
You can spot them from a mile away. They are always looking straight down at the speedo and don't see anything else.
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May 29th, 2009, 01:06 PM | #16 |
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this may help you a little.
http://www.ama-cycle.org/roadride/groupRideSignals.asp they did leave out the most important hand signal though. patting your head signifies to other riders that there is a speed trap / cop ahead (actually that site lists that gesture as 'high beam' but I've only ever seen / heard it used for what i described) |
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May 29th, 2009, 01:21 PM | #17 | |
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May 29th, 2009, 02:03 PM | #19 |
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Mista350 and Snake.. you guys slay me.. lololol... too cute! Glad you could join in re: c.c. and his preoccupation!
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