Signs

**Chrisnewtobikes** · 15th September 2009, 19:16

: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?

**Katman** · 15th September 2009, 19:18

I feel a wave thread coming on.

**Maha** · 15th September 2009, 19:23

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** · 15th September 2009, 19:24

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** · 15th September 2009, 19:26

Originally Posted by Katman

I feel a wave thread coming on.

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

**Katman** · 15th September 2009, 19:29

Originally Posted by Laxi

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

Can you count to 1?

**Chrisnewtobikes** · 15th September 2009, 19:30

Cheers Guys,Great to know,Thanks

**varminter** · 15th September 2009, 19:44

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

**FJRider** · 15th September 2009, 19:51

Originally Posted by varminter

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

Shhhhhhhhhhhhh ....its secret ...

**Elysium** · 15th September 2009, 20:46

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

**marty** · 15th September 2009, 20:53

followed by a shower of sparks....

**P38** · 15th September 2009, 21:16

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

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.