I recently acquired a '96 M900 which I am really enjoying. The other day I was riding and a guy going the other way on a standard of some kind (couldn't tell the make) "waved" at me with a fist. He didn't shake it just held it up like he was saying "solidarity" or something. I've never had anyone give me a fist before; 5 fingers, 1 finger salute, peace sign yes, but never a fist. So I was wondering if there is a super seceret squirell Ducati wave. . .and is it a fist?
Do tell.
do you want there to be one?
Never seen that one before. Must be new.
You have to remove both hands from the bars and quickly simulate the Desmo valvetrain while screaming the Italian national anthem.
Ok, just kidding. No secret wave that I know of and certain people just feel like waving in different ways. I've done the following:
Nod (couldn't remove any hands)
Foot stuck out (see ^^^)
Peace sign (my fave as riding for me is really relaxing and peaceful)
Thumbsup (usually reserved for a nice bike)
Full hand open wave (no particular reason)
In my 15+ years in the saddle, I'm just glad people wave at all. If they do anything funny or odd I just figure that's how they roll.
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Yeah, kinda. It's sometimes nice to have exclusivity. . .and to recognize and appreciate the tastes of others. I have a Suzuki VStrom & there is kind of a secret wave w/ those so I thought maybe the fist guy was doing his thing.
Quote from: He Man on September 16, 2009, 10:34:24 AM
do you want there to be one?
in italy they hold up their fingers in an 'L' for the L twin.
(well...not all of them...but i did see a few people do it) ;)
Great! Now I'm going to be worried about my wave [bang]
I just raise a hand, drop a hand, point, wave , foot stuck out...
I don't ever pay attention to what the other guy does.
Wait, not true. I had a guy fly past me on the freeway out in the middle of BFE one day & shot me the bird. So I returned the favor by reminding him that if your gonna pass a 1098s & do that you better be going very fast (on what I don't know).
So, I rolled up beside him and blew the asshole a kiss. :-*
Qfactor, You posted while I was. Was that you? [laugh]
Quote from: JEFF_H on September 16, 2009, 10:54:19 AM
in italy they hold up their fingers in an 'L' for the L twin.
(well...not all of them...but i did see a few people do it) ;)
I get that alot from the ladies.
Unfortunately I don't think it's for L-twin though... :-\
Quote from: JEFF_H on September 16, 2009, 10:54:19 AM
in italy they hold up their fingers in an 'L' for the L twin.
That would be kinda awkward. . .unless it's an "L" towards you and a backwards L to the other guy.
A is for apple
L is for LOSER
Wasn't there a list of hand signs on TOB for different messages (like 'cops', 'danger' etc.)
Quote from: Duck-Stew on September 16, 2009, 10:41:18 AM
You have to remove both hands from the bars and quickly simulate the Desmo valvetrain while screaming the Italian national anthem.
when did they add the national anthem to THE WAVE ? ? ?
(http://68.178.194.211/gallery/data/509/Foggy-Finger.jpg)
Quote from: causeofkaos on September 16, 2009, 11:37:11 AM
when did they add the national anthem to THE WAVE ? ? ?
Late July, just before the entire country goes on vacation. Did you get the memo?!?
i have to update my contact info..
Quote from: mattyg on September 16, 2009, 10:53:37 AM
Yeah, kinda. It's sometimes nice to have exclusivity. . .and to recognize and appreciate the tastes of others. I have a Suzuki VStrom & there is kind of a secret wave w/ those so I thought maybe the fist guy was doing his thing.
You mean I rode all the way from NM to Alaska on my VStrom and didn't even know about this?? What the...?? >:( I guess I should have updated MY contact info too. :P
Quote from: IdZer0 on September 16, 2009, 11:36:49 AM
Wasn't there a list of hand signs on TOB for different messages (like 'cops', 'danger' etc.)
I know cops is the pat on the head(helmet), that I pay attention to. What are the others?
Quote from: Bun-bun on September 16, 2009, 12:11:04 PM
I know cops is the pat on the head(helmet), that I pay attention to.
And that's the only one that matters. [thumbsup]
Quote from: superjohn on September 16, 2009, 11:39:40 AM
(http://68.178.194.211/gallery/data/509/Foggy-Finger.jpg)
and you guys thought I was lying....
Quote from: kingbaby on September 16, 2009, 10:55:41 AM
Qfactor, You posted while I was. Was that you? [laugh]
yes, in fact it was me..
Get a real bike, none-of-this fairred chicks bikes BS! [cheeky]
Q
Quote from: Bun-bun on September 16, 2009, 12:11:04 PM
I know cops is the pat on the head(helmet), that I pay attention to. What are the others?
It sucks how few people know this one... at least around here...
Saw some younger fellows on kawayamzuki's flying down a road that I had recently passed a cop on.. gave them the pat on the head, and even a high-beam flash... only to find them pulled over on my way back through. Failblog.
Some people will also do the "circle" finger in the air meaning the same thing. I think those sport bike riders will be watching more attentively from now on...
Quote from: Qfactor on September 16, 2009, 12:19:07 PM
yes, in fact it was me..
Get a real bike, none-of-this fairred chicks bikes BS! [cheeky]
Q
I've got both. Yep, I got me one of them manly bikes 2. Thank God I wasn't on it that day.
See you on the next fly by, Stud . [cheeky]
The fist comes from trail riding. It can be dangerous when you pass other bikes around narrow blind corners, so it is common courtesy to let oncoming traffic know how many riders to expect behind you.
e.g. if you are leading a group of 4 (including yourself), you hold up three fingers; if you are alone or the last in a group you hold out a fist.
Quote from: dusty on September 16, 2009, 12:08:29 PM
You mean I rode all the way from NM to Alaska on my VStrom and didn't even know about this?? What the...?? >:( I guess I should have updated MY contact info too. :P
Not sure where I picked it up (Stromtroopers?) but the peace sign upright looks like a "V" so. . .now you're in the club!
Quote from: Holden on September 16, 2009, 01:15:34 PM
The fist comes from trail riding. It can be dangerous when you pass other bikes around narrow blind corners, so it is common courtesy to let oncoming traffic know how many riders to expect behind you.
e.g. if you are leading a group of 4 (including yourself), you hold up three fingers; if you are alone or the last in a group you hold out a fist.
Well I guess that kills my new Ducati wave: "the fist". It looks like a "D"!
Quote from: mattyg on September 16, 2009, 01:24:59 PM
Well I guess that kills my new Ducati wave: "the fist". It looks like a "D"!
The letter D (ASL):
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/06/Sign_language_D.svg/254px-Sign_language_D.svg.png)
Too bad it's the right hand. [cheeky]
Quote from: JEFF_H on September 16, 2009, 10:54:19 AM
in italy they hold up their fingers in an 'L' for the L twin.
(well...not all of them...but i did see a few people do it) ;)
[cheeky] riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight!! [evil]
I just stick to the drop two fingers bit. It's pretty common from everyone that I've seen.
I thought putting a leg out meant to watch for objects in the road, like tree branches, animals, gravel, or zombies.
Quote from: mojo on September 16, 2009, 02:39:15 PM
I thought putting a leg out meant to watch for objects in the road, like tree branches, animals, gravel, or zombies.
Usually, but it could also mean Rossi (or Stoner if he is healthy) is entering a turn... a supermoto rider is making a turn... :D Sorry, couldn't resist.
http://www.ama-cycle.org/roadride/groupRideSignals.asp (http://www.ama-cycle.org/roadride/groupRideSignals.asp)
http://www.viewfromthecloud.com/2006/08/secret-motorcycle-hand-greetings.html (http://www.viewfromthecloud.com/2006/08/secret-motorcycle-hand-greetings.html)
This is from the above site, I just thought it is funny enough to copy-paste it here. Sorry if it is a derby.
Top Ten Reasons Why Harley Riders Don't Wave Back
10. Afraid it will invalidate warranty.
9. Leather and studs make it too hard to raise arm.
8. Refuses to wave to anyone whose bike is already paid for.
7. Afraid to let go of handlebars because they might vibrate
off.
6. Rushing wind would blow scabs off the new tattoos.
5. Angry because just took out second mortgage to pay luxury tax
on new Harley.
4. Just discovered the fine print in owner's manual and realized
H-D is partially owned by Honda.
3. Can't tell if other riders are waving or just reaching to
cover their ears like everyone else.
2. Remembers the last time a Harley rider waved back, he impaled
his hand on spiked helmet.
1. They're jealous that after spending $30,000, they still don't
own a Gold Wing.
Top Ten Reasons Why Gold Wing Riders Don't Wave Back
10. Wasn't sure whether other rider was waving or making an
obscene gesture.
9. Afraid might get frostbite if hand is removed from heated
grip.
8. Has arthritis and the past 400 miles have made it difficult
to raise arm.
7. Reflection from etched windshield momentarily blinded him.
6. The espresso machine just finished.
5. Was actually asleep when other rider waved.
4. Was in a three-way conference call with stockbroker and
accessories dealer.
3. Was distracted by odd shaped blip on radar screen.
2. Was simultaneously adjusting the air suspension, seat height,
programmable CD player, seat temperature and satellite navigation
system.
1. Couldn't find the "auto wave back" button on dashboard.
Top Ten Reasons Why Dual Sport Riders Don't Wave Back
10. Vibration of knobby tires prevented the rider from taking
his hand off the bars.
9. MX style safety gear was too bright to see you wave.
8. His front fender prevents you seeing him wave back.
7. Was too busy configuring his GPS/Enduro Roll/FishFinder.
6. His rain/wind/thorn/bug/bird proof thousand-dollar jacket
won't allow it.
5. Was too busy re-arranging his 500 pounds of soft-sided
luggage.
4. Doesn't recognize a wave in any language other than German.
3. Too busy splitting lanes/filtering through traffic.
2. One handed wheelies are not easy.
1. On single-track trails you stop, not wave.
Top Ten Reasons Why Sport Bike Riders Don't Wave Back
10. They have not been riding long enough to know they are
supposed to.
9. If they took one hand off the bars they would break their
teeth.
8. They look way too cool with both hands on the bars.
7. It's hard to put their hand in the air doing 175.
6. Their skin tight-kevlar-balistic-nylon-goose-leather suits
prevent any position other than fetal.
5. One handed stoppies are ill advised.
4. They are waving, but you can't see it behind the neon green
speed screen.
3. They were slipping their flip-flop back on.
2. Raising an arm allows bugs into the armholes of their tank
tops.
1. They don't know how.
Quote from: JEFF_H on September 16, 2009, 02:58:47 PM
http://www.ama-cycle.org/roadride/groupRideSignals.asp (http://www.ama-cycle.org/roadride/groupRideSignals.asp)
Tapping helmet = [leo] ahead.
What's a highbeam sign for? I would just flash my own.
Buell ad states "A high performance bike needs two hands on the handlebars so it's OK not to wave". [moto]
Any wave you do just makes your other hand numb sooner.
If you can do the sprinkler your steering dampener is turned up to far.
Quote from: Monstermasher on September 16, 2009, 03:43:56 PM
If you can do the sprinkler your steering dampener is turned up to far.
UHG, I hate I'm old enough to know what that is.
Quote from: Bun-bun on September 16, 2009, 12:11:04 PM
I know cops is the pat on the head(helmet), that I pay attention to. What are the others?
slow down / danger ahead / possible cop = arm out, palm down, pressing downward like you're patting on the head.
hazard = point to it with leg on that side. Alternative: sometimes I give a quick slow down sign and then stand up on the pegs a bit so the people behind me know that there's a road hazard that might bottom out their suspension.
cop (alternative and less used) = circle with one finger up like you're mimicking a siren
need gas = exaggerated pointing at the fuel tank
pull over = left arm up and over head pointing to the right (unless you live in one of those places where they drive on the wrong side of the road)
blinker is on = close fist, open hand with fingers spread wide, close fist, open hand, close fist (like a blinker)
blinker (alternative) = make an L with your finger and thumb. Close it so acts like Pacman. Repeat again and again like it's a blinker.
pass me = left arm down, palm facing forward, wave the people behind you to come forward
left turn = left arm out
right turn = left arm up at 90 degrees
stop = technically it's left arm down at 90 degrees. I use the "slow down" signal.
follow me = pat your cowl or passenger seat. Often done right after you pass someone. You can turn around, look at them or point to them and then pat the cowl.
Look over there = point your visor like you're trying to poke yourself in the eyes with two splayed fingers (ala 3 stooges). Then point to what you want someone to look at.
wheelie = left arm out with palm down. Lift whole left forearm and hand about 45 degrees while keeping your elbow in the same place. Then set it back down.
"you ok?" = point and give them the ok sign.
You/he/she is a squid = hand out, palm down, fingers apart and hanging like squid tenticles, move the fingers around a bit
hang up the phone = make an exxagerated hang loose sign with your pinky and thumb (like it's a phone), hold it up high and bring it down, pretending like it's a phone that you're hanging up. Alternative: hold the hang loose sign to your helmet like you're talking on the phone and then hang it up. Helps if you point.
Get off my ass (to a tailgating cager) = turn around and hold your arm out with your hand at 90 degrees and your palm facing hte tailgater. Push it toward them, as if to tell them to back up. Then hold up a hand to say thank you.
Need to stop for bathroom -- point at your junk. Alternative: point at your junk and use your left hand to sign a hose that is on and uncontrollably whipping around
Whew! Close one = wipe brow
Wanna race? = point to someone, point to yourself, go into an exxagerated tuck,
Kiss my ass = stand up in the seat and smack your ass
We're going too slow (frustrated) = foot off the pegs, pretend like you are pushing the bike along. Alternative: make pedalling motions.
WTF are you doing? = both arms up as if to say WTF? Also works for "where the make the beast with two backs is this guy going" or, if done less affirmatively, "I'm lost" or "I don't know"
I'm faster than you (mocking) = pass someone and make exaggerated rowing motions like it's a canoe.
That bike is hawt = make throttle signs with your hand, point to bike, then hump your tank
That chick is hot = hump the tank
You are hot = stand up on the pegs and hump the air.
You are hot and I want to get nasty with you = stand up on the pegs, hump the air, then smack the air in front of you like it's an ass.
You are hot and I want you to get nasty with me = stand up on the pegs, hump the air, then smack your own ass.
I'm an idiot = point to yourself then pretend to shoot yourself in the head
He's an idiot = pretend to shoot him.
[laugh]
Y'all is gettin' craaazy now...
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Is it wrong that I am envisioning a little league catcher??
That bike is hawt = make throttle signs with your hand, point to bike, then hump your tank
I can't wait to ride now so I can uncontrollably hump my tank while pointing to my own bike.
Quote from: mattyg on September 16, 2009, 10:16:51 AM
"waved" at me with a fist. He didn't shake it just held it up like he was saying "solidarity" or something. I've never had anyone give me a fist before;
(http://www.edgeofsports.com/2003-09-18-21/91803fist.jpg)
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Quote from: Ducaholic on September 17, 2009, 09:49:06 AM
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+1 Or would that be +3? [roll]
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Quote from: kingbaby on September 17, 2009, 09:59:02 AM
+1 Or would that be +3? [roll]
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Sweet!!! They have a shocker glove. I need a pair. [thumbsup]
There's always these waves too:
(Derby'd content follows)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvXZe9IFJQQ&feature=PlayList&p=27B63866ED29BDF5&index=0&playnext=1
spideys list is really good...
but why do i get the mental picture of him wearing a suit and doing most of these signals in court?
(esp the air-humping ones)
Waving the V-sign with the back of the hand facing the recipient is my favorite way of cursing at someone...most folks have no idea I'm tellin 'em to fook off.
As for and Italian version of a WTF hand signal: bring the points of your fingers together, point them upwards and move the hand up and down. And the always popular opposite hand in the crook of your arm...you can do that and still keep the arm hand on the bars.
Quote from: Qfactor on September 16, 2009, 10:49:28 AM
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+1
Quote from: orangelion03 on September 17, 2009, 02:40:26 PM
Waving the V-sign with the back of the hand facing the recipient is my favorite way of cursing at someone...most folks have no idea I'm tellin 'em to fook off.
As for and Italian version of a WTF hand signal: bring the points of your fingers together, point them upwards and move the hand up and down. And the always popular opposite hand in the crook of your arm...you can do that and still keep the arm hand on the bars.
Holy crap !!!
When do we do the Macarena?
I think I'll go with shootin' the bird at the guys, & the shocker at the girls from here on out.
Seems like as long as we acknowledge each other as riders we're good ta' go!
This damn thread is exhausting.
Quote from: Ducaholic on September 17, 2009, 11:46:07 AM
Sweet!!! They have a shocker glove. I need a pair. [thumbsup]
These at least match the "colors".
http://www.shockergloveco.com/gloves.html (http://www.shockergloveco.com/gloves.html)
Quote from: kingbaby on September 17, 2009, 03:20:15 PM
Holy crap !!!
Seems like as long as we acknowledge each other as riders we're good ta' go!
This damn thread is exhausting.
Yeah, I didn't mean to spark controversy. . . [popcorn] [bacon]
Quote from: mattyg on September 17, 2009, 06:03:57 PM
Yeah, I didn't mean to spark controversy. . . [popcorn] [bacon]
BACON ?
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I'm still waiting for the macarena wave. [laugh]
I've noticed lately that riders have been more friendly as far as a wave is concerned.
There for a while there wasn't much waving being reciprocated.
Now especially among the H-D riders w, their women hangin' on, the " girls " seem to be the designated wavers.
It seems I always get a wave from the single riders , even the groups have been friendlier.
Unless I'm hard on it and hangin' on for all I got , I'll instigate at least a raised 4 fingers on my clutch hand while still maintaining control w, my thumb.
A couple of issues ago , Mike Seate ,a contributing writer for one of the popular Motorcycle Mags had an article about how he's nobody's friend while riding so he doesn't wave or wave back while riding.
He said he will do his friendly things when he's not behind the bars.
Maybe it has more to do with the fact that he was riding a certain Ducati w, very low clip ons and being in a very tucked position.
Like a PS1000 type.
Dolph " Wave on ."
Quote from: DoubleEagle on September 17, 2009, 06:31:41 PM
w, their women hangin' on, the " girls " seem to be the designated wavers.
I've noticed that and that sucks. Sometimes they are even the designated hand signals too (but that's a whole other thread). Personally, I prefer they both "wave" and the driver give the signals.
Quote from: Monstermasher on September 16, 2009, 03:43:56 PM
Any wave you do just makes your other hand numb sooner.
If you can do the sprinkler your steering dampener is turned up to far.
uhh.....on point number 1... No? Shouldn't be putting that much weight on your hands...
Point number 2.... if its a fairly straight road, you should be able to let go of the bars, steer with your knees on the tank enough to stay in your lane, and do the ymca until you've slowed down too much. even if your bike is damperless. if have to constantly be putting in some steering input to keep the bike from turning, then either you are riding on the worlds worst pothole laden rodes, or there's a mechanical problem.
personally, i do the hand below the bar, two finger wave, though often more like the "Wooderson greeting" (see also: opening scene of role models) - meaning fingers together than the peace sign. If I think somebody is ridiculous, i'll do the awkward hand up, rapid arm movement, floppy hand wave. Just to try to embarass them.
and hand patting head for "heads up" be it really slow traffic around a bend, animals, police, children (see animals), etc. The foot-off looks more like stretching to me on the street, there is too few track riders to effectively communicate a 'foot-off'.