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Jul 4, 2020 | 07:56 AM

#41

nibroc

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From: the 'ville' kentucky

kinda like Codyshop's thread a cpl. yrs. ago===rear pegs down...

Jul 4, 2020 | 08:13 AM

#42

OKMICK

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From: Oklahoma City

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle Larry

After being on two wheels for over 50 years I just took it for granted that everyone knew this ... I guess everything becomes "new" again :>

Are string ties and wide lapels just around the corner?

Jul 4, 2020 | 08:15 AM

#43

Uncle Larry

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From: Michigan 15 Minutes East Of Hell

Mick ... I've been lookin' for a "Zoot Suit" too :>)

@OKMICK

Jul 4, 2020 | 08:51 AM

#44

danzio

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Joined: Jun 2007

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From: SoCal.....I'm only here for the weather

I don't think it's out dated but rather has more to do with where you live/ride. Here in So Cal I see it often but mostly in the canyons on the twisties where the LEO'S are tucked into a little corner waiting for (mostly) sport bikes to come zooming by dragging their knees around the corner.

Jul 4, 2020 | 09:19 AM

#45

PoCoBob

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From: Port Coquitlam B.C.

I've seen the head tap a number of times around here. One day a bike coming toward me made a two fingered peace sign just above his forehead, that one I didn't know. A little further down the road there were a few deer on the side, so I assumed he was making an antler's ahead signal. I'm not sure if that is common or just that guy doing it.

Last edited by PoCoBob; Jul 4, 2020 at 09:26 AM.

Jul 4, 2020 | 09:38 AM

#46

highwayman50

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Joined: Nov 2018

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From: Michigan

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scout

I have been riding since 1968 and have never seen or heard of this??? Even us old guys can learn something new.

Ditto

Jul 4, 2020 | 09:47 AM

#47

NorthWestern

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From: Inland NW

It's still a thing here in the NW...learned it from my buddy's dad when I got my first GSXR750 at age 19...he was a Harley guy. Been doing it ever since.

Jul 4, 2020 | 10:15 AM

#48

RaSh

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From: Upstate N.Y.-Rochester Area

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oko

.............................................In NYS, we’re hunted for revenue.

Started ramping up from an already prevalent practice 7-8 years ago around here.
NY definitely wants more of your money.

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Jul 5, 2020 | 03:27 PM

#49

LonestarXL

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From: Texas

Yes I’ve heard if it and do it all the time. If you’ve ever ridden in a really good, tight group that has their stuff together you learn the signs either pre ride or just by riding with them. I find it’s usually solo riders or those that are new and self taught that don’t know the road vernacular. I didn’t know it for years because I rode solo and never with an organized group.