Re: First Ride (what's with the sign language?)


Brian S. Wrote:
One thing I haven't figured out yet is the sign language. From the
front, my bike looks like a standard or maybe a sport bike. Just about
every other motorcycle that passed me in the opposite direction, the
driver dropped his clutch hand down. I tried to imitate it a few
times, but I'd hate to get it wrong and send an unintentional '****
you', y'know. Is there a standard for this secret wave, or do you just
drop your left hand down?


The literal meaning is "Keep the rubber-side down" or stay safe. I just
point two fingers down at the road. I always initiate or acknowledge on
the highway. It's less important in the city where there are a zillion
other things to keep your attention on. Now go have fun and "Keep your
rubber-side down".


--
Cybercraig
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