Common hand signals for biker to biker
Club Member
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 6,905
Likes: 4,877
From: Midwest
Forgot the most important one: The Biker Wave.
Proper technique:
Notice how the arm is extended at nearly 45 degrees from the horizontal. The index finger should be pointed out towards the pavement, as if you are pointing out road hazard. As shown in the image, as the rider in the opposing lane passes, you should make eye contact with stoic resolve.
Improper use of hand wave:
The flaws in the above technique are quite stark and noticeable, even to a rank novice. Notice how the common handwave is being employed in the above image. You are riding a Harley, not taking a walk in the park. Maintain a hardcore steely composure at all times. Never smile at passerbys in the opposing lane, as is shown in the image. A real biker should never smile at other riders. You must never give off the appearance that you are enjoying yourself. As a rider passes, you should scowl or contort your face with a grit and determination, as if you are sitting on the crapper. The rider in the image above also fails to make firm eye contact with the passing rider and appears to be staring ahead out into oblivion.
Proper technique:
Notice how the arm is extended at nearly 45 degrees from the horizontal. The index finger should be pointed out towards the pavement, as if you are pointing out road hazard. As shown in the image, as the rider in the opposing lane passes, you should make eye contact with stoic resolve.
Improper use of hand wave:
The flaws in the above technique are quite stark and noticeable, even to a rank novice. Notice how the common handwave is being employed in the above image. You are riding a Harley, not taking a walk in the park. Maintain a hardcore steely composure at all times. Never smile at passerbys in the opposing lane, as is shown in the image. A real biker should never smile at other riders. You must never give off the appearance that you are enjoying yourself. As a rider passes, you should scowl or contort your face with a grit and determination, as if you are sitting on the crapper. The rider in the image above also fails to make firm eye contact with the passing rider and appears to be staring ahead out into oblivion.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 1,476
Likes: 5
From: Florida
Forgot the most important one: The Biker Wave.
Proper technique:
Notice how the arm is extended at nearly 45 degrees from the horizontal. The index finger should be pointed out towards the pavement, as if you are pointing out road hazard. As shown in the image, as the rider in the opposing lane passes, you should make eye contact with stoic resolve.
Improper use of hand wave:
The flaws in the above technique are quite stark and noticeable, even to a rank novice. Notice how the common handwave is being employed in the above image. You are riding a Harley, not taking a walk in the park. Maintain a hardcore steely composure at all times. Never smile at passerbys in the opposing lane, as is shown in the image. A real biker should never smile at other riders. You must never give off the appearance that you are enjoying yourself. As a rider passes, you should scowl or contort your face with a grit and determination, as if you are sitting on the crapper. The rider in the image above also fails to make firm eye contact with the passing rider and appears to be staring ahead out into oblivion.
Proper technique:
Notice how the arm is extended at nearly 45 degrees from the horizontal. The index finger should be pointed out towards the pavement, as if you are pointing out road hazard. As shown in the image, as the rider in the opposing lane passes, you should make eye contact with stoic resolve.
Improper use of hand wave:
The flaws in the above technique are quite stark and noticeable, even to a rank novice. Notice how the common handwave is being employed in the above image. You are riding a Harley, not taking a walk in the park. Maintain a hardcore steely composure at all times. Never smile at passerbys in the opposing lane, as is shown in the image. A real biker should never smile at other riders. You must never give off the appearance that you are enjoying yourself. As a rider passes, you should scowl or contort your face with a grit and determination, as if you are sitting on the crapper. The rider in the image above also fails to make firm eye contact with the passing rider and appears to be staring ahead out into oblivion.
I get a chuckle every time I get the "hardcore biker" wave.
Thread Starter
|
Advanced
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 66
Likes: 1
From: New Jersey
Forgot the most important one: The Biker Wave.
Proper technique:
Notice how the arm is extended at nearly 45 degrees from the horizontal. The index finger should be pointed out towards the pavement, as if you are pointing out road hazard. As shown in the image, as the rider in the opposing lane passes, you should make eye contact with stoic resolve.
Improper use of hand wave:
The flaws in the above technique are quite stark and noticeable, even to a rank novice. Notice how the common handwave is being employed in the above image. You are riding a Harley, not taking a walk in the park. Maintain a hardcore steely composure at all times. Never smile at passerbys in the opposing lane, as is shown in the image. A real biker should never smile at other riders. You must never give off the appearance that you are enjoying yourself. As a rider passes, you should scowl or contort your face with a grit and determination, as if you are sitting on the crapper. The rider in the image above also fails to make firm eye contact with the passing rider and appears to be staring ahead out into oblivion.
Proper technique:
Notice how the arm is extended at nearly 45 degrees from the horizontal. The index finger should be pointed out towards the pavement, as if you are pointing out road hazard. As shown in the image, as the rider in the opposing lane passes, you should make eye contact with stoic resolve.
Improper use of hand wave:
The flaws in the above technique are quite stark and noticeable, even to a rank novice. Notice how the common handwave is being employed in the above image. You are riding a Harley, not taking a walk in the park. Maintain a hardcore steely composure at all times. Never smile at passerbys in the opposing lane, as is shown in the image. A real biker should never smile at other riders. You must never give off the appearance that you are enjoying yourself. As a rider passes, you should scowl or contort your face with a grit and determination, as if you are sitting on the crapper. The rider in the image above also fails to make firm eye contact with the passing rider and appears to be staring ahead out into oblivion.
Club Member
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 4,806
Likes: 12
From: In a house down by the river
Sometimes when I get the point to the pavement 'wave', Especially if I'm bored, I stare at the pavement with a puzzled look and then lean as far left as I can and stare them in the eye as they pass. Most times they appear to be laughing, in my mirrors. Then she gives me a shot to the kidneys.
Last edited by sucherman; Jul 7, 2014 at 05:25 PM. Reason: remove signature
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 429
Likes: 39
From: Yuma, Az.
Forgot the most important one: The Biker Wave.
Proper technique:
Notice how the arm is extended at nearly 45 degrees from the horizontal. The index finger should be pointed out towards the pavement, as if you are pointing out road hazard. As shown in the image, as the rider in the opposing lane passes, you should make eye contact with stoic resolve.
Improper use of hand wave:
The flaws in the above technique are quite stark and noticeable, even to a rank novice. Notice how the common handwave is being employed in the above image. You are riding a Harley, not taking a walk in the park. Maintain a hardcore steely composure at all times. Never smile at passerbys in the opposing lane, as is shown in the image. A real biker should never smile at other riders. You must never give off the appearance that you are enjoying yourself. As a rider passes, you should scowl or contort your face with a grit and determination, as if you are sitting on the crapper. The rider in the image above also fails to make firm eye contact with the passing rider and appears to be staring ahead out into oblivion.
Proper technique:
Notice how the arm is extended at nearly 45 degrees from the horizontal. The index finger should be pointed out towards the pavement, as if you are pointing out road hazard. As shown in the image, as the rider in the opposing lane passes, you should make eye contact with stoic resolve.
Improper use of hand wave:
The flaws in the above technique are quite stark and noticeable, even to a rank novice. Notice how the common handwave is being employed in the above image. You are riding a Harley, not taking a walk in the park. Maintain a hardcore steely composure at all times. Never smile at passerbys in the opposing lane, as is shown in the image. A real biker should never smile at other riders. You must never give off the appearance that you are enjoying yourself. As a rider passes, you should scowl or contort your face with a grit and determination, as if you are sitting on the crapper. The rider in the image above also fails to make firm eye contact with the passing rider and appears to be staring ahead out into oblivion.
At least that is the way I was told.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
fireman64
General Harley Davidson Chat
84
Aug 27, 2016 10:32 PM
wideglidemike
General Harley Davidson Chat
50
Aug 24, 2008 11:27 PM
