I've noticed it everytime they pass, I'm just wondering why!
2007-04-09 05:38:43 · 37 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
it is just the unofficial biker code a way of saying hi from one biker to another you will find that us bikers are a race on our own and will always acknowledge another biker just like we will almost always stop to help another biker in trouble
2007-04-09 05:46:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 10⤊ 0⤋
Made the mistake of accidentally nodding to a Harley rider once ( thought it was a Dragstar), Didn't half get a filthy look.
Got me revenge though about an hour later on me way back home when I passed same biker on the side of the road with a busted rubber band.
Harley rider on the back of a Suzuki - Priceless.
2007-04-13 04:02:00 · answer #2 · answered by rookethorne 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nodding seems to be a UK thing, in France they shake the left foot.
Other signs include a lift of the left had a couple of inches off the bar, particularly when passing.
Done as an acknowlegment and sign of friendship to fellow bikers.
I ride a 900cc bike, but will acknowlge all other riders if it is safe to do so.
2007-04-11 09:33:48 · answer #3 · answered by David P 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bus drivers nod to other bus drivers as well. Truckers probably do the same. Someone driving a particular type of car my do the same for someone else driving that type of car.
It's just a way to say HI and in the case of someone driving a private vehicle, good choice.
It doesn't cost a thing to be pleasant to others, and that's all that's happening.
2007-04-09 05:48:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Because bikers nod at them?!!
Dont know why we do it but we do. Much safer than sticking our hands out like the French do, I nearly stacked it quite often when I went over there!
2007-04-11 02:30:09 · answer #5 · answered by rolfcorrado 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
respect and politeness. it can get a bit neck breaking when everyone is out, or if you been on a bike for a while, then when youre in the car you forget and wave at a biker and they wonder who the hell you are!have to tape your hand to the steering wheel..'D'HO oh yeah im in the car!'
2007-04-09 07:08:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its just acknowledging fellow bikers. Its called the bikers nod, and has been done for donkeys years
2007-04-10 04:20:44 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's a kind of club. Used to get it when I drove an Impreza, and get it now I drive a Multipla. Just acknowledgement that we are in on the same secret.
2007-04-09 05:46:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
Not sure why bikers acknowledge each other but my wife always waves to people who drive the same make car as hers (Ford KA).....I'm guessing it's a kind of appreciation.
2007-04-09 05:44:31 · answer #9 · answered by Carrot Cruncher 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Its just a biker thing just saying hello thats all. Some people will not do it to Harleys some will not nod to someone on a scooter. I say hi to everyone on a bike.
2007-04-09 05:43:29 · answer #10 · answered by Mack J 3 · 11⤊ 0⤋