Communicating while group riding
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Communicating while group riding
My wife and I each have our own bikes and we were discussing signals to use while riding. We even discussed getting a 2-way radio system where could talk to one another for longer rides.
I wanted to ask if there are established hand/horn/lights..etc signals that people generally use.
Does anyone have a communications system (not touring)?
I wanted to ask if there are established hand/horn/lights..etc signals that people generally use.
Does anyone have a communications system (not touring)?
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Here is a link to the Universal hand signals for motorcycles. Hope it helps.
As for communications systems, there are a few out there. I have the J&M CB on the wifes Deluxe. its a CB and Weather band radio, so she can talk to me on my Ultra, or to others when on group rides. The J&M is a good system for that use.
As for communications systems, there are a few out there. I have the J&M CB on the wifes Deluxe. its a CB and Weather band radio, so she can talk to me on my Ultra, or to others when on group rides. The J&M is a good system for that use.
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From the American Motorcycle Association (everyone should join):
http://www.ama-cycle.org/roadride/groupRideSignals.asp
From the MSF (screw them for their monopoly attempt):
http://xyz.home.comcast.net/~xyz/mot...nd_signals.htm
Me and the Ol' Lady use some signals from our scuba diving training, too. Two activities you can't talk while participating - riding and diving - perfect for me.
Enjoy
http://www.ama-cycle.org/roadride/groupRideSignals.asp
From the MSF (screw them for their monopoly attempt):
http://xyz.home.comcast.net/~xyz/mot...nd_signals.htm
Me and the Ol' Lady use some signals from our scuba diving training, too. Two activities you can't talk while participating - riding and diving - perfect for me.
Enjoy
Last edited by HarleyScuba; Sep 16, 2009 at 02:38 AM. Reason: nunya
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My wife and I each have our own bikes and we were discussing signals to use while riding. We even discussed getting a 2-way radio system where could talk to one another for longer rides.
I wanted to ask if there are established hand/horn/lights..etc signals that people generally use.
Does anyone have a communications system (not touring)?
I wanted to ask if there are established hand/horn/lights..etc signals that people generally use.
Does anyone have a communications system (not touring)?
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That's why my wife has her own bike, so I don't have to listen to her. If she needs to stop she passes me and pulls over.
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It's just my opinion. Not trying to start anything. I've noticed other threads moved due to political discussions. Nothing political to debate, but they do lobby for motorcyclists rights and their roadside assistance plan is free if you sign up for automatic renewal. There are some changes going on in the AMA right now - they're cutting the fat and concentrating more on lobbying. Also, alot of bike shops will offer a discount to members. My dirt bike dealers do, like The Motorcycle Factory on Prince William Parkway. Coleman's Power Sports might, I don't know 'cause they pissed me off years ago. I also enjoy reading the AMA monthly magazine. It's not all a bunch of political crap and propaganda. If people don't join it doesn't hurt my feelings.
I see you're in Falls Church - I grew up and have a house on Haycock Road (one mile from West Falls Church Metro Station) that's a rental property. I live a little further out now but have a bunch of friends inside the beltway (none of them are politicians).
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