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Riding Etiquette

For passing on the left: Put your visor up so they can see your eyes. While keeping your throttle hand on the gas, swing you left leg over the seat and ride side saddle so you are facing the rider. You'll of course want to give the occasional glance to where you are going for safety. Use you left hand to make small circles around your nipples. I like to go back and forth from left to right nipple. Sometimes I go for the crotch rub but it really depends on how attractive the other rider is. This portion is called foreplay.

When the timing is right leap from your bike to the back of theirs and give them a big hug. Your bike will begin to slow down, but usually I find the other rider will as well, mostly because of the tender embrace. Finally, you can then safely leap back to your motorcycle and continue on your way.

With practice this entire exchange can be done in a manner of seconds. Until you are in the know it is often imperceptible to those who are not attuned to this type of brother/sisterhood. Look for it.
 
:x I only acknowledge other triples!!!

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I agree, you're overthinking this a bit.

First off, the first guy on the BMW, I think the first might have been just a simple wave "hi", but I think the second might have been an invitation for you to pass. He already waved once, so why wave again?

Second, wave however you like. Hand low at hip level, chest level, shoulder level, over your head, or Tux's method with both hands. Doesn't really matter. A head nod is also perfectly fine if you don't feel comfortable taking your hands off the controls. The only thing I can suggest is that if someone waves to you, acknowledge them in some way. It just seems rude not to respond.
 
Holy shit I have no inclination to read past the 3rd sentence, and I read a lot of shit on barf
 
Always. Aways wave. Even if it might be a little dangerous, wave. Sometimes the 2 fingers won't be easily visible, so really wave your whole arm so there is no mistaking you are waving at them. If you feel the other rider didn't see it or you somehow screwed it up, follow them. When you get to the next light pull up beside them apologize profusely. If they give you a weird look, continue following them and apologize again until they accept your apology and tell you everything will be ok. At that point you can ride off and enjoy the rest of your day.
 
Just remember, lead left if someone is behind you.....At stop lights, pull up next to the bike on the right, that way you can reach over and hit his kill switch just before the light changes.....
 
wow... this is quite the entertaining read. And yes everyone, I am over thinking it but what can I say I am on my computer not my bike.

It seems like an acknowledgement of some kind is generally accepted. Good to know. And I never though of the cross the body wave or over the helmet.

Yes, i thought it was weird that BMW guy waved twice and I was in a different lane when I passed.

I really like the kill switch comment :D made my dad. But seriously stop light it is okay to pull up next to another biker. I would not want to crowd them.

When I mention stagger position it was at a light and I thought it would be best if the guy in front could easily see me.

On another note I am glad this thread got such a response compared to the more serious ones I have started.
 
Flip off cruisers because they are cruisers. Wave at sprot biles only if they wave first.
 
I still like afm199 suggestion that was quoted here the most.
 
planegray said:
I believe afm199 wrote the book on proper etiquette for greeting fellow riders
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The E man is one of the nicest people you could run across. of course maybe I should read the book before I make such a statement.

I get a lot of waves across 237. half the time I see them too late because I'm watching all the idiots around me. so keep that in mind the other rider may just be distracted.
 
ST Guy said:
I never ride close enough to another bike so that I need to assume the 'staggered position'. Riding that way assumes you're too close to the other bike(s) and you're deparate for some safety buffer zone. The simple thing to do is back off and treat the other bike just as you would a car or other vehicle.

Riding with a bunch of bikes all packed up tight in a staggered formation is dumb as hell. And it doesn't matter if it's 100 bikes or only 2.
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Staggered does not mean too close. That is your interpretation. Staggered is always safer, no matter the distance. Riding slightly tighter in formation makes the group more visible to drivers and discourages autos from moving into the group's lane. I can always tell experienced, safer riders that I group up with on the highway, if everyone finds a proper staggered position.

shuayjye said:
When I mention stagger position it was at a light and I thought it would be best if the guy in front could easily see me......
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This is better than pulling next to a stranger. If you pull next to someone, you might spook them, or suggest a race, or just take away his escape route. Stagger, unless invited to do otherwise, is your safest bet.
 
You can wave to riders behind you with your foot. Let's them know you see em, and you keep hands on controls. Saw this move first in Italy as a guy passed me in heavy traffic. I adopted it immediately.
 
Tydive said:
You can wave to riders behind you with your foot. Let's them know you see em, and you keep hands on controls. Saw this move first in Italy as a guy passed me in heavy traffic. I adopted it immediately.
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+1
I saw this in Germany, and use it as a 'wave' to fellow riders, and a thx to cagers who make way for me if I don't want to use my hands...
 
The way I see it... waving is for you to acknowledge others out there. You do it only when you can (safe to do so). Don't expect others to wave back... that's for them to decide and don't feel bad/upset either. :)

Etiquette: I don't like blowing pass a rider on the same lane (split through). I'd slow down, give him/her time to see me, then pass wide or on the next lane if possible. Otherwise, I'd get into a loose/far staggered formation with him/her.
 
hmmm, waving with your foot sounds interesting. Just an up down movement a could times? Curious to see that in action. Does sound like a good alternative to waving when passing someone
 
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