Pbassred Posted March 29, 2019 Posted March 29, 2019 Today I was in fuel save mode:- slightly aero tuck and backed off to 60 - 65 (because .... I dunno). However you see more bikes that way. A couple went past and waved their hand and then this one guy goes past and dangles his leg about 30mm off the ground.What? Quote
raesewell Posted March 29, 2019 Posted March 29, 2019 The leg wave is common in mainland Europe. Quote
gogs01 Posted March 29, 2019 Posted March 29, 2019 The leg wave is common in mainland Europe. Yes, they used to give a really cool, casual wave with the left hand, but you now get a leg dangle when they pass. I have taken to doing the same when cars / trucks give way too - drivers in Europe will understand motorcycle conventions, unlike most in this country. Quote
raesewell Posted March 29, 2019 Posted March 29, 2019 They also still give the left hand dangle in mainland Europe too as you don't have to take your hand off the throttle to do so. Quote
Noble Dave Posted March 29, 2019 Posted March 29, 2019 Like that the foot off seems safer then taking hand off, head nod always does job though, anyone know what started this bikers nodding to each other thing anyway, cars drivers dont do it haha Quote
skyrider Posted March 29, 2019 Posted March 29, 2019 the only other drivers who wave at each other is motorhome owners Quote
Guest Posted March 29, 2019 Posted March 29, 2019 Always used to be just passing light, then a wave....... But whatever, just acknowledge each other. It's us against them...... Quote
Stu Posted March 29, 2019 Posted March 29, 2019 the only other drivers who wave at each other is motorhome owners And land rover owners (series and older discoveries) classic wagon drivers bus drivers there is a fair few The leg wave is common in mainland Europe. This! and the left hand wave When we go abroad a mate of ours sometimes joins us as he lives in Holland he goes mad at us telling us to stop looking like nodding dogs Quote
fastbob Posted March 29, 2019 Posted March 29, 2019 the only other drivers who wave at each other is motorhome owners Beetle and VW camper owners do a big " VW " that I think involves both hands , bloody dangerous . Quote
SometimesSansEngine Posted March 29, 2019 Posted March 29, 2019 I've waggled my left foot as a thank you whilst filtering when I'm already busy slipping the clutch. They probably think I'm about to fall off or something Quote
fastbob Posted March 29, 2019 Posted March 29, 2019 In the Hebrides you raise one finger from the steering wheel or handle bars as a gesture of thanks when someone has given way to you on a single track road with passing places . Quote
Throttled Posted March 29, 2019 Posted March 29, 2019 the only other drivers who wave at each other is motorhome owners If you visit one of the Hebridean Islands and the remotest parts of Scotland, everyone waves at each other. It is the sheer excitement of seeing another driver, having possibly gone for hours without seeing anyone at all. Quote
fastbob Posted March 29, 2019 Posted March 29, 2019 Today I was in fuel save mode:- slightly aero tuck and backed off to 60 - 65 (because .... I dunno). However you see more bikes that way. A couple went past and waved their hand and then this one guy goes past and dangles his leg about 30mm off the ground.What? Probably just had cramp . Quote
fastbob Posted March 29, 2019 Posted March 29, 2019 the only other drivers who wave at each other is motorhome owners If you visit one of the Hebridean Islands and the remotest parts of Scotland, everyone waves at each other. It is the sheer excitement of seeing another driver, having possibly gone for hours without seeing anyone at all. Just beat me to it ! Quote
Throttled Posted March 29, 2019 Posted March 29, 2019 In the Hebrides you raise one finger from the steering wheel or handle bars as a gesture of thanks when someone has given way to you on a single track road with passing places . I posted my response as you posted yours. On Islay all the fingers are shown and on Tiree it is just the index finger. Quote
Ross Posted March 29, 2019 Posted March 29, 2019 the only other drivers who wave at each other is motorhome owners Beetle and VW camper owners do a big " VW " that I think involves both hands , bloody dangerous . This made me chuckle... alot! Quote
Throttled Posted March 29, 2019 Posted March 29, 2019 Old Beetle owners wave at each other, the new ones don't. I drive an ancient Volvo and get a few waves. That weird leg thing tends to be German bikers. Quote
fastbob Posted March 29, 2019 Posted March 29, 2019 the only other drivers who wave at each other is motorhome owners Beetle and VW camper owners do a big " VW " that I think involves both hands , bloody dangerous . This made me chuckle... alot! I can't even do it ! Quote
Six30 Posted March 29, 2019 Posted March 29, 2019 Beetle and VW camper owners do a big " VW " that I think involves both hands , bloody dangerous . This made me chuckle... alot! I can't even do it ! Time you'd managed to do that you would of passed each other or crashed Quote
dynax Posted March 29, 2019 Posted March 29, 2019 are you sure they are waving, and not just shaking their legs because they didn't stop to have a proper slash, just had a google out of curiosity, and you can get a type of urinal with a tube that goes down the leg, Quote
S-Westerly Posted March 29, 2019 Posted March 29, 2019 Beetle and VW camper owners do a big " VW " that I think involves both hands , bloody dangerous . This made me chuckle... alot! I can't even do it ! Thank God they don't make bikes! Quote
fastbob Posted March 29, 2019 Posted March 29, 2019 are you sure they are waving, and not just shaking their legs because they didn't stop to have a proper slash, just had a google out of curiosity, and you can get a type of urinal with a tube that goes down the leg, It's called a catheter and piss bag but they are not usually worn out of choice. Quote
Ross Posted March 29, 2019 Posted March 29, 2019 Beetle and VW camper owners do a big " VW " that I think involves both hands , bloody dangerous . This made me chuckle... alot! I can't even do it ! thats OUTRAGEOUS! i would die of laughter if i sor VDub owners try this out Quote
fastbob Posted March 29, 2019 Posted March 29, 2019 This made me chuckle... alot! I can't even do it ! thats OUTRAGEOUS! i would die of laughter if i sor VDub owners try this out My mate who had a VW Camper used to do it . I never saw exactly what he did because I was probably looking to see what we were about to crash into . Quote
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