Where did it originate and what does it mean? I've been seeing it a lot lately on the road when 2 random bikes see each other.
2006-09-19 04:52:41 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
Back in the days of open cockpit bi-planes (WWI), aces in dogfights would wave at eachother similarly before the fight. Then, it morphed into a traditional gesture between all pilots.
Since the first MC clubs were formed by ex war pilots, they just carried the tradition with them and it's stuck through the years among motorcycle riders every where, club or not.
Update: Florida man is aptly named.
2006-09-19 06:29:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Legend has it that motorcyclists began waving back in the day when there were very few on the road. The idea was the same as it is today, recognition of another person who shares your passion and the risks involved in it.
The low wave is sometimes includes two fingers, a gesture meaning to keep two wheels down (shiney side up).
2006-09-19 05:37:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a hello gesture. Try this one some time. Hold your fist up first. If the other person knows, you can get a rock, paper scissors game happening. I've been able to do this about 5 times in the past year.
...So far I'm 3 for 5 on winning. hahaha
2006-09-19 05:05:09 · answer #3 · answered by JediGuitarist 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The low wave is one of the neatest parts of riding. Where it came from is a bit unclear. It can mean different things to different people but it to me it means being part of "the group". It can be a diverse group (hard core bikes, sunday drivers, old, young, male female) but it is part of the larger group that being bikers or motorcycle enthusiast....It is a way to acknowledge someone taking the same risk as you ,to enjoy a great hobby..
2006-09-19 05:03:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Common courtesy and commoraderery to a fellow motorcyclist, regardless of the make or type of two wheeler.
2006-09-19 05:15:08 · answer #5 · answered by Edward G 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Just to say "hey Bro/Sis". We tend to give fellow riders the, Two in the pink and one in the stink, sometimes the peace sign, sometimes just a raise of the hand.
2006-09-19 09:54:45 · answer #6 · answered by Tom n Tam C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's the way riders say" what's up".You have to use your left hand, because the right hand operates the throttle. It has to be brief, because you have to keep your eyes on the road.
2006-09-19 05:59:58 · answer #7 · answered by cnote750 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For some it means V twins forever.
2006-09-19 09:55:48 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's common "brotherhood" gesture among bikers.
2006-09-19 04:55:27 · answer #9 · answered by ...mr2fister... 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think they call it a "hello". Just waving hi
2006-09-19 04:55:41 · answer #10 · answered by wowwhatwasthat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋