i have noticed that everything i will drive pass a motorcyclist on the opposite lane the would extend there left arm out towards the ground. This was happen many times by different motorcyclist. Is this some kind of friendly wave or something
2007-08-30 12:35:06 · 9 answers · asked by lilkoolaznboy89 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
yep, left hand drops off the bars with either a hand or a couple of fingers extended (similar to a lazy peace sign)... merely a friendly gesture of a wave...
return it when possible (safely)
2007-08-30 12:44:33 · answer #1 · answered by pmk 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
It's a way of saying hi and acknowledging you as a fellow rider and part of the two wheel family. Wave back if waved to but you can initiate the wave yourself. You don't have to wait for the other guy to wave first. If you can't take that left hand off the grip due to traffic conditions, a simple nod of the head will work. Keep riding and keep waving.
2007-08-31 00:36:21 · answer #2 · answered by BikerBob 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a friendly wave and conveys this message:
"Keep the rubber side down."
If fingers are extended, sometimes it's a count of how many motorcycles are following in the party.
If only the middle finger is extended, it means he's riding a Harley and you're on a motorcycle that isn't American-made.
2007-08-31 15:10:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Just a "hey whats up.... we are all connected in a sense" wave.... If you go by another bike and there start to tap there helmet that there is probably a cop ahead....
2007-08-30 22:47:39 · answer #4 · answered by Drew M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pink has your answer on this. Wave....and wave often. Too many newbie's out there don't know what the wave is at all. I wave to all bikes, trikes, scooters, etc.
2007-08-30 21:17:46 · answer #5 · answered by Ellwood 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yup just saying hi. And enjoying the ride
2007-08-30 20:43:56 · answer #6 · answered by Tina 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some people even raise thier hand up a little, its just saying "hey" return it if you can.
the city i live in has no roads out so you see the same folks often.
2007-08-30 19:47:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Short, simple answer-yep!
2007-08-31 10:21:22 · answer #8 · answered by strech 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yup. If you're on a bike, I hope you're waving back. :o)
2007-09-01 02:24:10 · answer #9 · answered by santokieann 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋