2007-06-01 11:31:05 · 14 answers · asked by Charles W. h 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
Two fingers down = two wheels down.
ONE finger down, Look for the hazard being pointed at.
Crap in road, kickstand down, etc.......
2007-06-01 12:35:22 · answer #1 · answered by Firecracker . 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It goes back to early bikers, It originally was a raised closed fist, showing respect to someone passing by you knew. Then it became open hand(slapping some wind) as a wave to fellow riders. Now its just barely a nod take a hand and point a finger. The pointing is supposed to be showing a road hazzard to following rider if more than one.
2007-06-01 15:33:26 · answer #2 · answered by Skulls 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We wave by extending the right arm down and out a little at 45 degrees, pointing out two fingers down. It's just waving at each other, showing respect or at least acknowledging eachothers existence.
An upward bent arm wave may be confused with the hand signal for a "right turn". A straight out and forward wave may be mistaken for alignment with the Third Reich. A straight out arm wave may be confused with a "left turn" hand signal. A straight down wave may be a "slow down/ stop" hand signal or warning for following motorcyclists to watch for debris or an obstacle ahead on the road surface on that side.
2007-06-01 17:25:22 · answer #3 · answered by spudgunner 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They aren't pointing to the ground, they are waving at each other. I dont think you can even call it a wave. We are just signaling to another rider who appreciates riding as much as yourself.
2007-06-01 11:35:55 · answer #4 · answered by Brandon P 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's a wave of acknowledgment; a way to say hello to a fellow biker. Sometimes it's not returned because either one rider didn't see it, or he's an arrogant prick. But as far as I'm concerned EVERYONE gets a wave!
2007-06-01 11:42:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its a sign of respect for eachother, It also means to ride safe and keep the rubber side down.
2007-06-01 11:37:58 · answer #6 · answered by Steelr 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They are pointing to the road. Like saying Keep on...
2007-06-01 11:42:18 · answer #7 · answered by Dragon'sFire 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep the rubber on the road (pointing at road)
2007-06-01 11:33:41 · answer #8 · answered by Baron_von_Party 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are not pointing the are saying hi.. but if you see one that is pointing to the gorund it is to let the other riders that there is something there.. roadkill, pot holes, etc
2007-06-01 12:15:01 · answer #9 · answered by jim b 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not all do. Some will just raise their hand off of the handle bar.
2007-06-01 11:36:09 · answer #10 · answered by Heather 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋