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Old Mar 20, 2008 | 08:39 PM
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Just curious as to how many use or still use hand signals. I am old school and it just comes second nature.
 
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Old Mar 20, 2008 | 08:42 PM
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Only to flip off those that **** me off... J/k but it had to be said.
 
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Old Mar 20, 2008 | 08:44 PM
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Default RE: How many use hand signals?

Sometimes, while using bike signals.
 
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Old Mar 20, 2008 | 08:47 PM
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Only to wave at other riders, people, dogs, cats, etc....[sm=bounceybounce.gif]

 
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Old Mar 20, 2008 | 08:52 PM
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Middle finger up one my left hand means "Hey butthead...why didn't you use turn signals?"
Middle finger up on my right hand means "Hey butthead....you made me slow down when I was turning left because I thought you going straight but you turned RIGHT! Use your frigging turn signals!"
 
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Old Mar 20, 2008 | 08:53 PM
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Default RE: How many use hand signals?

Sometimes while using bike signals when I want to call more attention to my intention.
 
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Old Mar 20, 2008 | 08:55 PM
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Default RE: How many use hand signals?

When I believe it needs personal attention. Read as make sure the cage is paying attention, or I'm asking nicely to squeeze in.
 
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Old Mar 20, 2008 | 09:11 PM
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Old fart here. Don't think I have seen cagersusing hand signals for an eon, bikers only rarely. I suspect its knowledge lost. Electric signals, air conditioning, power windows, convenience, the cocoon, OK with the law, all contribute. Most bikers learn first in a car.
 
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Default RE: How many use hand signals?

I got into the habbit of using them all the time. Even with my regular signals. It helps warn the ars holes behind meI am doing something. My big ol arm waving in the breese gets more attention than my turn signals and break lights.

I always use signals when riding with a group.
 
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Old Mar 20, 2008 | 09:18 PM
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I do sometimes, just depends on the situation. WhenI ride in a group I point out road kill too...[:'(]
 
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