Mixed Signals
Cruiser
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 229
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From: eastern Kentucky
Pat head = LEO
arm out, palm down, moving up and down = slow down (could be for anything)
foot stuck out or finger pointing down = debris or oil in road to that side
What strikes me odd is that 20 years ago everyone waived with arm up, now I see so many waiving with hands down low. I never could figure where that came from or how it changed. Of course, back 20 years ago, there were not as many bikes out and everyone on a bike waived at everyone else. Not like that now.
arm out, palm down, moving up and down = slow down (could be for anything)
foot stuck out or finger pointing down = debris or oil in road to that side
What strikes me odd is that 20 years ago everyone waived with arm up, now I see so many waiving with hands down low. I never could figure where that came from or how it changed. Of course, back 20 years ago, there were not as many bikes out and everyone on a bike waived at everyone else. Not like that now.
Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 204
Likes: 1
From: Westminster, MD
pat on the head around here.
funny now that i think of it, i always do it to other bikers, no one has ever done it to me.
funny now that i think of it, i always do it to other bikers, no one has ever done it to me.
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Oh yeah forgot to mention only do it when I'm riding solo. In a group tapping the top of your helmet means your tapping out or leaving the group.
senior experienced all-knowing leader of the unwise
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 1,957
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From: USA
Yeah, i've seen the pat head sign. Never figured that one out. Guy one time was giving me all kind of crazy hand signs. Turns out there's not a standard sign for, "hey dumbass, you've got a bungee cord dangling from your turn signal".