Radiance 0 #1 May 31, 2009 Not sure if ya'll can help me or not, and maybe it's a stupid question...But - I was riding with a friend on his motorcycle, and I noticed that as we would pass another bike, the driver would hold out their left hand, low down, and extend 2 fingers. Is that just the cool way of saying hi to a fellow biker?We should not let our fears hold us back from pursuing our hopes. -- John Fitzgerald Kennedy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BaronVonBoll 0 #2 May 31, 2009 Yes it is . Its kind of like the fist bump thing before exiting the plane!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jewels 0 #3 May 31, 2009 It's only different if it's the middle finger. . . .TPM Sister #102 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Radiance 0 #4 May 31, 2009 Quote It's only different if it's the middle finger. . . . Why, I am shocked!! Why would anyone ever display that towards me?We should not let our fears hold us back from pursuing our hopes. -- John Fitzgerald Kennedy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shah269 0 #5 May 31, 2009 Roger. That is to say all is well. If the oncoming rider is tapping his or her lid it means watch out 5-0 incoming check your speed. One finger down indicates bad road conditions.Life through good thoughts, good words, and good deeds is necessary to ensure happiness and to keep chaos at bay. The only thing that falls from the sky is birdshit and fools! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jewels 0 #6 May 31, 2009 Quote Quote It's only different if it's the middle finger. . . . Why, I am shocked!! Why would anyone ever display that towards me? Okay, okay, I won't do it again.TPM Sister #102 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #7 May 31, 2009 Quote Yes it is . Its kind of like the fist bump thing before exiting the plane!!!! Just don't get them confused. Actually fist-bumping an oncoming rider can have disastrous results. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #8 May 31, 2009 I'd like to see them roll by and yell, "Don't fuck up!". Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rlucus 0 #9 June 1, 2009 There are also signals for "deer ahead" and "cops be thataway" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyjumpenfool 2 #10 June 1, 2009 Quote I'd like to see them roll by and yell, "Don't fuck up!". I have a post-it-note pasted on the inside of my helmet's visor that says that. It reminds me constantly, but, makes it a little hard to see the road...Birdshit & Fools Productions "Son, only two things fall from the sky." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rlucus 0 #11 June 1, 2009 I prefer the doctors helmet... any time I watch him race I picture him making that face Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyjumpenfool 2 #12 June 1, 2009 http://www.njmc.org/etiquette/my favorite... TICKED OFF: Extend your left arm straight out.... (see above link)Birdshit & Fools Productions "Son, only two things fall from the sky." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #13 June 1, 2009 The very best piece of etiquette that I can ask for ... from cage drivers is ....... Please don't kill me. In the U.K the norm, these days when overtaking a fellow motorcyclists is a subtle left hand wave (remember we ride on the correct side of the road). For on-coming chums, it's a subtle head nod .... nothing over zealous or tacky... We are Brits, after all said and done. (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hookitt 1 #14 June 1, 2009 Some people say hi some don't. Wave, low wave, peace sign ... or this ==> Biker Waves <== Pointing at hazards is good either with the foot, or just point at it. Tap on the head, ... LEO presence. Flipping people off is common sometimes since a local motorcycle forum made it popular. I wouldn't chance doing it since not all riders read the forums. There's more when necessary but yeah, the guy was saying hello.My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFKING 4 #15 June 1, 2009 Quote In the U.K the norm........is a subtle left hand wave (remember we ride on the correct side of the road) You mean the motorcycles sold in the UK don't have the throttle on the left, and the clutch / brake on the right ? That's bollicksed. Don"When in doubt I whip it out, I got me a rock-and-roll band. It's a free-for-all." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #16 June 1, 2009 egh? What are you on about? We drive on the left, so overtake on the right and thus say thanks with our left hand. .... Jeeze foreigners (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #17 June 1, 2009 Quote egh? What are you on about? We drive on the right, so overtake on the right and thus say thanks with our left hand. .... Jeeze foreigners Huh?"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #18 June 1, 2009 What 'Huh'? Have I missed something? (wouldn't be the 1st time) (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #19 June 1, 2009 Quote What 'Huh'? Have I missed something? (wouldn't be the 1st time) You drive on the *right*?"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #20 June 1, 2009 See I knew that I'd missed something - DOH Drive on Left , overtake on right.. wave with left. (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #21 June 1, 2009 Quote See I knew that I'd missed something - DOH Drive on Left , overtake on right.. wave with left. OK, that makes more sense. I was thinking that right lane must be getting *really* busy with everyone driving *and* passing in it."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #22 June 1, 2009 .... sometimes it does (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFKING 4 #23 June 1, 2009 Quote We drive on the left, so overtake on the right and thus say thanks with our left hand. .... Jeeze foreigners You're the first one to mention "overtaking".....we're talking about passing another rider going the opposite direction. (.....bloody non-comprehending foreign wankers.......).Maybe we need to add an English Forum to go with the German and French ones. Don"When in doubt I whip it out, I got me a rock-and-roll band. It's a free-for-all." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyDekker 1,465 #24 June 1, 2009 Quote http://www.njmc.org/etiquette/my favorite... TICKED OFF: Extend your left arm straight out.... (see above link) If I am riding in a tight formation and somebody in front of me uses his right hand to point out a hazard, there is going to be some hell to pay...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #25 June 1, 2009 Quote (.....bloody non-comprehending foreign wankers.......). Good point, well madeAs for the overtainking thing.. I was simpley extending the conversation...... I'll get my coat (and helmet) (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
