Signs

[Chrisnewtobikes]

:scooter::Hi all
New to all this ,so go easy lol.
Do you guys use signs to communicate to each other when riding,Like, there is a cop ahead?:banana:

[Katman]

I feel a wave thread coming on.

[Maha]

Seldom do we see a wave thread.
Yes I let only bikers know about cops etc when out riding, cept the ones that dont wave they can get fucked.

[Ixion]

Oh I am so tempted. But you ride a GN and so deserve gentleness. So, retro me, Sathanas.

Yes. Motorcyclists do use a variety of signs to impart information to other bikers.

There are local variations, but, in general:

A simple wave or nod of the head . Hi there , good to see another biker, it's all clear ahead.

Arm stretched up in the air vertically and revolving (like the flashing light on a cop bike) : OR : repeatedly slapping top of helmet: Cop ahead.Or, maybe, following you.

Arm pointing down toward road, and moved in a wavey motion: Something bad on the road - diesel, gravel, dead possum. Slow down and watch out.

Arm extended sideways and moved up and down : Slow down , danger ahead.

Arm extended straight ahead , palm outward, in a "stop" sign. Stop. NOW.

Pointing at your bike and waving. Your rear wheel has fallen off.

Tapping petrol tank (usually given to a riding partner). I need to stop for fuel.

There are others. Those are universal.

[Laxi]

I feel a wave thread coming on.

I'd wave to you kat! just dont count the fingers:bleh:

[Katman]

I'd wave to you kat! just dont count the fingers:bleh:

Can you count to 1?

:finger:

[Chrisnewtobikes]

Cheers Guys,Great to know,Thanks:beer::banana:

[varminter]

There is a special KB wave it's ...arggh, let go, heeeelllppp...thud.

[FJRider]

There is a special KB wave it's ...arggh, let go, heeeelllppp...thud.

Shhhhhhhhhhhhh ....its secret ...

[Elysium]

Just try not to wave to Harely riders, you'll only get an evil stare back.

[marty]

followed by a shower of sparks....

[P38]

I've been using this sign more n more these days.


:finger:

Apparently most cagers cannot see an approaching motorcycle until said sign has been deployed.

Then they are able to see you instantly and usually acknowledge this by returning the said gesture.

Give it a try next time your out riding you'll be surprised at how effective it is.

[Hitcher]

Waving should only be attempted whilst countersteering and wearing an inflatable fluoro vest on backwards. USD forks optional.

[YellowDog]

Flashing your head lamp(s) to alert to Police is universal for cars and bikes.

BUT Ixion's info is great. Thanks :)

[Marmoot]

Middle finger means "hello"

[Danae]

There are also signals for group rides


Left arm bent, hand towards ground: comfort stop wanted
Left arm bent, hand towards sky: fuel stop needed
Leg out: hazard on road
Hand on helmet: note speed for later reference
Arm out, move forwards in a sweeping motion: feel free to pass


Universal sign for cops around is pointing in the air and twirling it around like a siren or flashing your pass light

[The Stranger]

Left arm bent, hand towards ground: comfort stop wanted
Left arm bent, hand towards sky: fuel stop needed
Leg out: hazard on road


Universal sign for cops around is pointing in the air and twirling it around like a siren or flashing your pass light

The first one is totally redundant. Comfort stops are governed by the person with the strongest bladder, you'll know when it's time.

Why not just point to the tank for a fuel stop - pretty universal, though I must confess I did wonder if Morcs wanted me to blow him once.

Could work - except for all the numb nuts sprot bike riders forever stretching their legs.

Yes, because cops have rotating sirens.

[Danae]

Why not just point to the tank for a fuel stop - pretty universal, though I must confess I did wonder if Morcs wanted me to blow him once.

If you are following behind can you see clearly someone is pointing at their tank? Even that can get confusing I guess...:laugh:

[Squiggles]

Left arm bent, hand towards ground: comfort stop wanted
Left arm bent, hand towards sky: fuel stop needed
Leg out: hazard on road
Hand on helmet: note speed for later reference
Arm out, move forwards in a sweeping motion: feel free to pass



No wonder we stop so often!
I've always gestured to shit surfaces with the left arm down, and up is slowing down.

[Danae]

No wonder we stop so often!
I've always gestured to shit surfaces with the left arm down, and up is slowing down.

No we only stop so often cos we have mega SMC fail all the time..navigation, time, fuel and bike fail

[tomobedlam]

Flashing your head lamp(s) to alert to Police is universal for cars and bikes.

BUT Ixion's info is great. Thanks :)

Not an option for us with wired on headlamps. So when I wish to advise other motorcyclist of the potential hazards associated with cages braking heavily to avoid infringement notices I use:

Arm stretched up in the air vertically and revolving (like the flashing light on a cop bike)

[sleemanj]

Flashing your head lamp(s) to alert to Police is universal for cars and bikes.

I vaguely recall that headlight flashing became an offense a couple of years back... maybe I'm mistaken though.

[98tls]

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[Snails pace]

Just try not to wave to Harely riders, you'll only get an evil stare back.

Being new to the mysteries of riding a harley it is such great fun waving to sprot bikes round a corner. The riders just can't believe their eyes, a waving harley with only one hand on the bars. The fear and hesitation is priceless:innocent:

[The Stranger]

If you are following behind can you see clearly someone is pointing at their tank? Even that can get confusing I guess...:laugh:

Following behind?
Sorry I don't understand.

[steve_t]

I vaguely recall that headlight flashing became an offense a couple of years back... maybe I'm mistaken though.

Yeah, you're right. They changed the law and now you can get charged for using your headlights in a manner that might dazzle other road users. I think this was cos they couldn't prosecute for 'obstruction of justice' as people just claimed they flashed their lights to say "slow down" and not "there's a cop ahead"

[gatch]

There is another sign not discussed here, for those that are familiar with their modern pop culture.

It involves taking both hands off the bars and moving them around your head in opposite directions, like chris brown in one of his shit videos.

It doesn't actually mean anything..