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Old Apr 17, 2005 | 05:41 PM
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so we all know about the wave or what not.. just wondering if you guys have any other hand signals other than the wave or the bird to communicate with other riders.... so far the only ones i got are

wave .. (of course)

tap your helmet= (theres a cop near )

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Old Apr 17, 2005 | 05:44 PM
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http://www.ama-cycle.org/roadr...s.asp
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Old Apr 17, 2005 | 05:48 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by chitownrida &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">so we all know about the wave or what not.. just wondering if you guys have any other hand signals other than the wave or the bird to communicate with other riders.... so far the only ones i got are

wave .. (of course)

tap your helmet= (theres a cop near )

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we use that one too...

we also, if there is sand across the road, or rr tracks two fingers and you wave it back and forth once behind your back
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Old Apr 17, 2005 | 06:27 PM
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Pointer finger through your fly in the erect position = hot girl nearby.
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Old Apr 17, 2005 | 07:09 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ProjectF4 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
we use that one too...

we also, if there is sand across the road, or rr tracks two fingers and you wave it back and forth once behind your back</TD></TR></TABLE>

We usually stick our foot out.
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Old Apr 17, 2005 | 07:14 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ScareyH22A &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

We usually stick our foot out.</TD></TR></TABLE>

On whichever side the hazard is on.

Pointing at my gas tank while stalling down the road means I need gas
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Old Apr 17, 2005 | 07:19 PM
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thumbs up = happy/good

thumbs down = sad/bad

when i have my helmet off, i use smiles and frowns instead.
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Old Apr 17, 2005 | 07:57 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Apocalypse &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">http://www.ama-cycle.org/roadr...s.asp</TD></TR></TABLE> thats some helpful info.
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Old Apr 17, 2005 | 09:40 PM
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I usually point my index finger up and twirl it around (to imitate a siren) to show that I saw a cop.
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Old Apr 18, 2005 | 06:33 AM
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I do the flashing finger thing at someone when they've left their turn signal on.
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Old Apr 18, 2005 | 08:35 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by XxDJCyberLoverxX &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I usually point my index finger up and twirl it around (to imitate a siren) to show that I saw a cop. </TD></TR></TABLE>

I think tapping the top of your helmet is more universal.
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Old Apr 18, 2005 | 03:38 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ScareyH22A &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

We usually stick our foot out.</TD></TR></TABLE>

this is also what we do to indicate sand on the road, usually a leg thrown out on whatever side the gravel is on.
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Old Apr 18, 2005 | 03:43 PM
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Thanks for the AMA link, it is very helpful.
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Old Apr 18, 2005 | 04:33 PM
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socal 600rr people throw each other the shocker
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Old Apr 18, 2005 | 04:43 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by usdmPC3 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">socal 600rr people throw each other the shocker </TD></TR></TABLE>

Always had a feeling folks on the west coast were about 5 years behind things and now you've gone and proved it.
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Old Apr 18, 2005 | 04:43 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by usdmPC3 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">socal 600rr people throw each other the shocker </TD></TR></TABLE>

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Old Apr 18, 2005 | 08:14 PM
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funny we use almost all the same signals here in FL

pat on helemt - cop near

foot stuck out - indicate hazard(sand,gravel,water ect.)

finger pointed down into gas tank - need gas

flicking fingers\hand - your blinker is on

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Old Apr 18, 2005 | 08:20 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Apocalypse &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Always had a feeling folks on the west coast were about 5 years behind things and now you've gone and proved it. </TD></TR></TABLE>

Yeah no chit. I was doing the shocker in middle school. I guess that's what happens when you grow up in a yankee blue state.
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Old Apr 18, 2005 | 08:30 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Ross R &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Yeah no chit. I was doing the shocker in middle school. I guess that's what happens when you grow up in a yankee blue state.</TD></TR></TABLE>


****,Cali is just as bad as being a yankee!

We were doing the shocker in elementary school here in the south!
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Old Apr 18, 2005 | 08:45 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Apocalypse &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Always had a feeling folks on the west coast were about 5 years behind things and now you've gone and proved it. </TD></TR></TABLE>

i'm no west coast person! its something they've been doing lately; i learned that one back in highschool. i &lt;3 boston.
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