Hi.
I'm wondering if it is worldwide that motor cyclist salute to oncoming
riders?
In Germany, I think 80 % of the riders do.
Is it a "German thing"?
Or is it a European thing?
Or is it a motor cycle riding thing?!
I think the "biker wave" is universal.
It certainly is alive and well over here.
It's a nod in the UK, unless I'm feeling very sociable ;-) possibly that British Reserve thing or just not wanting to take your hands off the 'bars.
I've seen quite a few people stick their leg out in Europe if they overtake you, and sometime if they approach you...
(09-16-2018, 07:54 PM)beardyweirdy@me.com_imp Wrote: [ -> ]It's a nod in the UK, unless I'm feeling very sociable ;-) possibly that British Reserve thing or just not wanting to take your hands off the 'bars.
I've seen quite a few people stick their leg out in Europe if they overtake you, and sometime if they approach you...
Okay, riding on the left (wrong
) side makes it difficult, I see
You mean this?
(09-16-2018, 09:04 PM)MaFiHa_imp Wrote: [ -> ] (09-16-2018, 07:54 PM)beardyweirdy@me.com_imp Wrote: [ -> ]It's a nod in the UK, unless I'm feeling very sociable ;-) possibly that British Reserve thing or just not wanting to take your hands off the 'bars.
I've seen quite a few people stick their leg out in Europe if they overtake you, and sometime if they approach you...
Okay, riding on the left (wrong ) side makes it difficult, I see
Okay, riding on the left (wrong
) side makes it difficult, I see
Oh yes, I never thought of that, you guys can keep you had on the throttle and wave on the correct (Left) side... Doh!
I give the signal any non-squid as long as I'm not clutching at the time, and I like to signal scooters because I want them to feel comfortable with upgrading ... as long as they're not squids.
Had to look it up! Heard it many times but never new. Is this accurate?
Squid = Stupidly Quick, Underdressed, Ignorant and Dangerous (motorcycle Slang)
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(09-17-2018, 01:34 AM)Retsel_imp Wrote: [ -> ]Had to look it up! Heard it many times but never new. Is this accurate?
Squid = Stupidly Quick, Underdressed, Ignorant and Dangerous (motorcycle Slang)
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I don't really believe that the term "Squid" was originated from an acronym, but maybe I'm wrong. I've heard it directed mainly at young and newish riders who are overconfident and under-qualified. I'm not sure exactly how one would identify these characteristics while passing a motorcyclist traveling in the opposite direction except in fairly rare instances, but perhaps DHB has a different definition for the term.
I wave at every motorcycle or scooter that I notice, at every little kid whose head turns from the sidewalk as I pass on the street, occasionally at bicyclists if they are out in the middle of nowhere working really hard, and accidentally at fellow Jeep owners when I forget that I'm on my bike.
