Biker Etiquette

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Ray · #1 Unread post by **Ray** » Sun Oct 01, 2006 6:34 am

I was out riding today, noticed that when other bikers wave, they do it from below the handlebars... is there a reason for that???

HB Hemi · #2 Unread post by **HB Hemi** » Sun Oct 01, 2006 6:47 am

So the wind doesn't catch your hand and throw you off balance.

sharpmagna · Sun Oct 01, 2006 8:29 am

I've read on the boards that it sometimes a regional thing too. Everyone around hear does the "peace sign" below the handle bar wave so I return in kind.

canuckerjay · Sun Oct 01, 2006 9:30 am

I use one hand to 'raise the roof'.

Loonette · #5 Unread post by **Loonette** » Sun Oct 01, 2006 10:51 am

I just squeeze my boob and then do a parade wave like the Queen of England.

Cheers,
Loonette

Shorts · #6 Unread post by **Shorts** » Sun Oct 01, 2006 12:49 pm

Loonette wrote:I just squeeze my boob and then do a parade wave like the Queen of England.

Cheers,
Loonette

We nod or use a little finger wave from the throttle hand.

#7 Unread post by **Koss** » Sun Oct 01, 2006 12:56 pm

Hehehe

I usually just throw the peace sign, OR the rock sign/hook 'em horns... whatever you wanna call it... Ive heard some people even call it the Devils sign... who knows... I'm thinking about carrying around a giant foam finger and pointing it towards my bum! Gotta make sure they know you are riding!

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#8 Unread post by **sv-wolf** » Sun Oct 01, 2006 12:59 pm

Mostly I nod. In France, bikers stick their leg out in greeting as they pass you - which kind of confused me at first.

#9 Unread post by **t_bonee** » Sun Oct 01, 2006 1:34 pm

Loonette wrote:I just squeeze my boob and then do a parade wave like the Queen of England.

Cheers,
Loonette

Hrmmm, never noticed that before. Next time we ride together I'll have to look in my mirrors when we pass some other riders to see this glorious salute to fellow riders.

Kal · #10 Unread post by **Kal** » Sun Oct 01, 2006 4:48 pm

Mostly nod, however if I am acknowleding someone allowing me to pass them I do a low wave with my left hand just after I've passed them to say thank you.

The Devils horns is just another opression of "paganism" by the Chrisitan Church. Prior to the invasion of Chrisitanity 'the horns' as you refered to them symbolised variations of fertility and the Green man across many of the 'pagan faiths' in Europe.

Sadly Chrisitan Church propaganda has said that the Green man is the same as the devil. From there 'the horns' got picked up by rock groups trying to underline their rebellion against the Conservative Chrisitan values their parents held.

In the decades since Metal fans and extreme Metal fans in particular have come to use the horns as a sign of appreciation, again underlingin their rebelion against 'normal' society.