bikers of the road, I need to learn hand signs to communicate with other bikers?

Question

not only the more broadly known middle finger, please, or the thumb up, which I already know.

Answer 1

http://www.ama-cycle.org/roadride/Riderresc/groupRideSignals.asp

Answer 2

...no, I see what you're saying.

Bikers say "hi" to each other when passing each other - to show respect, you know - by putting down the "peace sign" - just drop your left hand down and out with the peace sign (two fingers) when riding by - they'll return it. It's like a salute.

Also, some bikers (mostly Harley riders) pass you going the same direction and hold up a fist. It's their way of saying hello, saluting, or showing respect as well.

Now, one important sign to look for on bikers coming the other way is the "tap". If you see a biker coming toward you tapping on his helmet - it means slow down, there are cops up ahead!

Other than that, if you want to signal to other cars your direction, stopping, etc., it's just like riding a bicycle - left arm bent upwards is a right turn, pointing left is a left turn, bent downward is a stop sign - never use your right hand to signal anything - or you're off the gas and front brake, obviously.

Hey, good luck - learn all you can - and ride safe!

Answer 3

Group riding signals

Pointing to the left -- change lanes to the left
Left arm up with hand even to your head, point with your thumb to the right -- change lanes to the right
Left arm straight outward or bent at the elbow, pointing straight down -- obstacle in the roadway
Left arm downward, palm down making waving motion -- slick surface
Left arm up over your head, pointing upward with one finger -- single file
Left arm up over your head, making the "horns" sign with fingers -- tandem, staggered formation
Pointing upward and to the left -- exiting left or pulling to left shoulder
Pointing over your helmet to the right -- exiting right or pulling to right shoulder
Left hand out, palm forward and waving -- disregard last hand signal

Note that signals are given with your left hand. For this reason, it is a good idea for the lead bike to be positioned to the right side of the lane rather than the left side where most leaders ride. Leading from the right side of the lane allows the second and third bikes to clearly see the hand signals and pass them on to others behind them. If the leader is on the left, the second bike in the stagger probably will not see the hand signals and will have to react to the actions of the leader rather than the signals given ahead of time.

Answer 4

Patting you helmet means, "cop ahead" (Gold Wingers say this means "check your headlight".

Making the motion of pulling the chain of an old-fashioned toilet mean, "I gotta go to the restroom"

Mimicking drinking means , "I need a drink"
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Pointing at your tank means , "I need gas".

Point at road hazards with your fingers, or with your feet to warn riders behind you or holes, road kill, or debris.

Making a fist and spreading your fingers, repeatedly, means "Your turn signal is on".
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Oh, yeah, Extending the middle finger means, "I don't give a damn if you ride a $20,000 scoot, you can still be civil and wave."

Answer 5

get wireless head sets to communicate, hand signals, unless extremely brief, will detract attention from the most importing thing, keeping your eyes on the road.
no one sees you out there. so you have to see yourself FOR them.

those walkie talkies with headsets would work just fine.