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« Reply #30 on: September 16, 2009, 01:58:47 PM »

http://www.ama-cycle.org/roadride/groupRideSignals.asp


http://www.viewfromthecloud.com/2006/08/secret-motorcycle-hand-greetings.html
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« Reply #31 on: September 16, 2009, 02:28:19 PM »

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.
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« Reply #32 on: September 16, 2009, 02:32:29 PM »

Tapping helmet = Police ahead.

What's a highbeam sign for? I would just flash my own.
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« Reply #33 on: September 16, 2009, 02:43:56 PM »

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.

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« Reply #34 on: September 16, 2009, 02:50:39 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.

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« Reply #35 on: September 16, 2009, 04:45:50 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.
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« Reply #36 on: September 16, 2009, 05:00:43 PM »

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This just in..IZ is not that short..and I am not that tall.
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« Reply #37 on: September 16, 2009, 05:06:36 PM »

Y'all is gettin' craaazy now...



Is it wrong that I am envisioning a little league catcher??
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« Reply #38 on: September 16, 2009, 09:49:13 PM »


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. 
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« Reply #39 on: September 17, 2009, 05:34:54 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;

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« Reply #40 on: September 17, 2009, 08:49:06 AM »

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« Reply #41 on: September 17, 2009, 08:59:02 AM »



+1  Or would that be +3?     Roll Eyes

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« Reply #42 on: September 17, 2009, 10:46:07 AM »

+1  Or would that be +3?     Roll Eyes



Sweet!!! They have a shocker glove. I need a pair.  waytogo
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« Reply #43 on: September 17, 2009, 11:15:30 AM »

There's always these waves too:

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvXZe9IFJQQ&feature=PlayList&p=27B63866ED29BDF5&index=0&playnext=1
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« Reply #44 on: September 17, 2009, 11:30:12 AM »

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)
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