Bikers' etiquette?

**skinny** · 3rd January 2010, 18:16

Does everyone do this head nodding thing to other bikers. Its kinda like a secret handshake.

Bit like trucks indicating to one and another on open road driving.

yes im new, Just got first bike and my learners in the last couple of weeks and already had to tell some F&%er that he needs to look before pulling out from the side of the road.

**CookMySock** · 3rd January 2010, 18:22

Originally Posted by skinny

Does everyone do this head nodding thing to other bikers. Its kinda like a secret handshake. Bit like trucks indicating to one and another on open road driving.

Yes. Some bikers are either too distracted to wave, or are busy hanging onto the bars, or just kinda don't.

It's great being on a bike on the open road, and bikers heading the opposite way share your enthusiasm (mostly) so expect (and return) a friendly biker greeting!

Steve

**Tank** · 3rd January 2010, 18:44

Internet etiquette

Hey Skinny - do a search - I believe there is a remote possibility that waving has been discussed previously. May save some smart assed replies.

Welcome to KB - look around and I hope that you find some useful information.

~Tank

**Hopeful Bastard** · 3rd January 2010, 18:58

Yup. I wave when im not in a corner or When it isnt blowing a gale.. Otherwise, i will nod.

And there are some ugly mofo's out there that wont nod or wave back....

**CM2005** · 3rd January 2010, 19:44

yeah i always nod

**98tls** · 3rd January 2010, 19:50

Originally Posted by Hopeful Biker

And there are some ugly mofo's out there that wont nod or wave back....

Yep,that be me.My first decade on 2 wheels yep all the time,2nd when it suited,3rd fuck all,well into my into my 4th i dont bother with the added bonus that it actually annoys some people it seems.Us old blokes cant rebel to much anymore but hey.

**The Everlasting** · 3rd January 2010, 19:53

Another wave/nod thread.....

**Hitcher** · 3rd January 2010, 20:04

Much has been written on this subject before.

As a newbie, I commend the "search" facility to you. Given that this site has been going for over 7 years, you may be surprised to learn that most things have been discussed before.

You're more than welcome to start threads on any subject you like, but don't be surprised if you find your material gets merged with previous threads.

**Virago** · 3rd January 2010, 20:29

Good sage advice - except that the search facility is currently Out of Order...

**The Everlasting** · 3rd January 2010, 20:34

Originally Posted by Virago

Good sage advice - except that the search facility is currently Out of Order...

That explains the thread then...

**PrincessBandit** · 3rd January 2010, 20:36

Originally Posted by The Everlasting

Another wave/nod thread.....

Wooo hooo! Second one in as many days for the start of the new decade.

I love waving and waving threads.

**The Everlasting** · 3rd January 2010, 20:38

Originally Posted by PrincessBandit

Wooo hooo! Second one in as many days for the start of the new decade.

I love waving and waving threads.

Just don't wave too hard,or you may come into grief!

**st00ji** · 3rd January 2010, 21:05

its good to see threads about waving, it means all is good in the world - nothing better to post about!

i find its about half and half in auckland.

almost never get anything back from dudes on harleys / choppers etc

or old buggers, hah