Riding Etiquette
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 1,041
Likes: 203
From: Susanville CA
Wear what you want! Its about respect, if you give respect you will get respect.
When I am riding, a couple things I do
1) Wave at all riders, regardless of brand or style of bike.
2) Stop for ALL stranded bikes, regardless of brand or style of bike.
When I am riding, a couple things I do
1) Wave at all riders, regardless of brand or style of bike.
2) Stop for ALL stranded bikes, regardless of brand or style of bike.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 5,763
Likes: 371
From: North of Hell, South of Heaven
Wear whatever the hell you want, except a 3 patch vest.
* Ride stagger in a group
* Don't tailgate
* Don't pull up next to strangers at a stop light unless you're invited
* Don't rev your motor at stop lights, or anywhere else for that matter
* If you own a bagger with a radio, don't play it so loud as to **** those of us off, who don't care about your musical taste.
* Don't be upset if the oncoming rider doesn't wave back
* Don't be afraid to get lost.
* Ride stagger in a group
* Don't tailgate
* Don't pull up next to strangers at a stop light unless you're invited
* Don't rev your motor at stop lights, or anywhere else for that matter
* If you own a bagger with a radio, don't play it so loud as to **** those of us off, who don't care about your musical taste.
* Don't be upset if the oncoming rider doesn't wave back
* Don't be afraid to get lost.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 3,766
Likes: 16
From: Roseville, CA
Awesome. Don't forget as many pins as possible, a useless skull cap helmet, makes sure the chaps are poorly fitted. Wear Harley shirts EVERY DAY, riding or not. Same with your vest and boots.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 3,766
Likes: 16
From: Roseville, CA
Wear whatever the hell you want, except a 3 patch vest.
* Ride stagger in a group
* Don't tailgate
* Don't pull up next to strangers at a stop light unless you're invited
* Don't rev your motor at stop lights, or anywhere else for that matter
* If you own a bagger with a radio, don't play it so loud as to **** those of us off, who don't care about your musical taste.
* Don't be upset if the oncoming rider doesn't wave back
* Don't be afraid to get lost.
* Ride stagger in a group
* Don't tailgate
* Don't pull up next to strangers at a stop light unless you're invited
* Don't rev your motor at stop lights, or anywhere else for that matter
* If you own a bagger with a radio, don't play it so loud as to **** those of us off, who don't care about your musical taste.
* Don't be upset if the oncoming rider doesn't wave back
* Don't be afraid to get lost.
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 1,999
Likes: 917
From: Madisonville, La
If you wear a vest remember the 2 banner/patch rule. As an example a HOG or club patch with a rocker giving the club/chapter name is ok. The same with a bottom rocker showing state/city or area can get you unwanted attention from a 1%. The third rocker shows territory ownership.
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2016
Posts: 204
Likes: 36
From: ft worth, tx
You bought a motorcycle. It happens to be a Harley. You don't need to act like a 13 year old little girl worrying about what to do or say.
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 12,986
Likes: 715
From: NE Philly
Be yourself and treat others as you would want to be treated. A Harley is just another motorcycle. It doesn't entitle you to anything more or less than other motorcycles on the road.
Have fun.
Have fun.
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 3,807
Likes: 1,488
From: SW Washington State
Sure am glad I started riding before there were a bunch of rules, do you guys keep a note pad taped to the tank or memorize them all?
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Joined: May 2012
Posts: 32,934
Likes: 36,032
From: Carlsbad, CA
Don't:
- pick your nose and flick the boogers in the air if someone is riding behind you.
- same as above for hocking out a giant luggie
- same as above with an after bean burrito and beer fart
- pick your nose and flick the boogers in the air if someone is riding behind you.
- same as above for hocking out a giant luggie
- same as above with an after bean burrito and beer fart
