What does it mean when someone puts their left hand down? - TriStateTuners.com :: Home of Tristate Auto Enthusiast

nhanxsolo · 06-06-2010, 03:02 AM

For the 2 weeks I've been riding, I've come across tons of riders and probably 7 of them takes their left hand off the clutch and puts it down when they see me... not sure if it means something or if they just wanna air out their clutch hand? I dunno but I've just been wondering... I always just nod or honk at other riders and they nod or honk back too.

camopaint0707 · 06-06-2010, 03:06 AM

it means right turn

xarchiex · 06-06-2010, 08:53 AM

its the guys like waving signaling to a fellow rider while passing eachother.

enigma · 06-06-2010, 09:12 AM

Its means hello.

Archillion · 06-06-2010, 10:10 AM

lol, im diggin the drawing.

bmatyeah · 06-06-2010, 10:54 AM

yeah dude usually all bikers do it as a way of saying hi biker.. i dont ride. but most people do it to all other bikers its a peace sign or a low wave. your left hand is closer to the road and its clutch side its easier to drop it down.

Xavier · 06-06-2010, 11:23 AM

It is the biker wave, duh.

activeseven · 06-06-2010, 12:22 PM

They are waving to you, your a douche if you don't wave back

Dave · 06-06-2010, 01:24 PM

douche

trista · 06-06-2010, 07:12 PM

Lmao I love the pic

ASIAN JUL · 06-06-2010, 07:17 PM

Yeah and chances are a lot of the guys on Harleys won't wave back if you do it first

enigma · 06-06-2010, 08:12 PM

lol, usually the harley guys with no helmet, and designer sunglasses wont wave to you.

nhanxsolo · 06-07-2010, 02:27 AM

thanks, i was drunk when i made this thread and drew the picture lol. that's good to know! I've always just nod at other bikers... now I know what the cool thing to do is.

jpalamar · 06-07-2010, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ASIAN JUL

Yeah and chances are a lot of the guys on Harleys won't wave back if you do it first

I never had that issue. Just about everyone that rides is happy to see a fellow rider.

activeseven · 06-07-2010, 09:01 AM

Harley's are hit or miss for me, sometimes they wave back, sometimes they don't even look my way. I still wave regardless though.....

Xavier · 06-07-2010, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpalamar

I never had that issue. Just about everyone that rides is happy to see a fellow rider.

You haven't ridden enough.

I find a lot of guys on cruisers won't acknowledge someone on a sport bike. Maybe they are intimidated by my fully geared self or something but I rarely get a wave from them.

Guys on Sport Tourers seem to be the most consistent wavers.

I have found guys on sport bikes with tank top/shorts/flip-flops tend not to wave to someone wearing gear like myself as well.

I still wave to everyone one, whether they are a douche and don't wave back, because we are all out there on two enjoying ourselves.

Quote:

Originally Posted by activeseven

Harley's are hit or miss for me, sometimes they wave back, sometimes they don't even look my way. I still wave regardless though.....

Haha, I'm pretty sure they look the opposite way on purpose, what a bunch of pansies.

06-06-2010, 03:02 AM	#1
nhanxsolo Tri-State Addict Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Philly Member #10200 My Ride: NA miata, GS500E iTrader: (0)	What does it mean when someone puts their left hand down? For the 2 weeks I've been riding, I've come across tons of riders and probably 7 of them takes their left hand off the clutch and puts it down when they see me... not sure if it means something or if they just wanna air out their clutch hand? I dunno but I've just been wondering... I always just nod or honk at other riders and they nod or honk back too. __________________ I hate leg day.

06-06-2010, 03:06 AM	#2
camopaint0707 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Central PA Member #15749 My Ride: 2007 Holden Cruze iTrader: (1)	it means right turn __________________ 2007 Cobalt 1995 Integra 1997 F150 2004 F150

06-06-2010, 08:53 AM	#3
xarchiex Tri-State Addict Join Date: May 2009 Location: mapleshade Member #13852 My Ride: 04 subaru sti,06 zx-6r iTrader: (1)	its the guys like waving signaling to a fellow rider while passing eachother. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

06-06-2010, 09:12 AM	#4
enigma Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Glenolden ,PA Member #2659 My Ride: Hoopties galore iTrader: (0)	Its means hello. __________________ 2001 Dakota Quad Cab, 1996 Ford F250, 1993 Honda Civic, 1991 Eagle Talon, 1970 Plymouth Duster.

06-06-2010, 12:22 PM	#8
activeseven Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Red Bank, New Jersey Member #2195 My Ride: 94 VR4, 07 Civic Si, 08 GSXR 750 iTrader: (0)	They are waving to you, your a douche if you don't wave back __________________ [ s e v e n ]

06-06-2010, 10:10 AM	#5
Archillion Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Aug 2005 Member #765 My Ride: awd 6 spd 550awhp iTrader: (0)	lol, im diggin the drawing.

06-06-2010, 10:54 AM	#6
bmatyeah Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: West Chester PA Member #4478 My Ride: 1997 Ford Mustang iTrader: (2)	yeah dude usually all bikers do it as a way of saying hi biker.. i dont ride. but most people do it to all other bikers its a peace sign or a low wave. your left hand is closer to the road and its clutch side its easier to drop it down.

06-06-2010, 01:24 PM	#9
Dave Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Cherry hill, NJ Member #633 My Ride: Shelby Z, ZJ, NSX, CBR954RR, Hawk GT iTrader: (0)	douche

06-06-2010, 08:12 PM	#12
enigma Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Glenolden ,PA Member #2659 My Ride: Hoopties galore iTrader: (0)	lol, usually the harley guys with no helmet, and designer sunglasses wont wave to you. __________________ 2001 Dakota Quad Cab, 1996 Ford F250, 1993 Honda Civic, 1991 Eagle Talon, 1970 Plymouth Duster.

06-07-2010, 02:27 AM	#13
nhanxsolo Tri-State Addict Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Philly Member #10200 My Ride: NA miata, GS500E iTrader: (0)	thanks, i was drunk when i made this thread and drew the picture lol. that's good to know! I've always just nod at other bikers... now I know what the cool thing to do is. __________________ I hate leg day.

06-07-2010, 09:01 AM	#15
activeseven Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Red Bank, New Jersey Member #2195 My Ride: 94 VR4, 07 Civic Si, 08 GSXR 750 iTrader: (0)	Harley's are hit or miss for me, sometimes they wave back, sometimes they don't even look my way. I still wave regardless though..... __________________ [ s e v e n ]

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