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Deleted Member

In: NA
Posts: 0

is this leg waving tosh about? cant no one be bothered to raise a hand anymore? sorry just an old fashioned biker, who remembers life before computers,mobile phones and funny leg waving.....................

Message posted by Deleted Member on 28 July 2012 at 23:01

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Deleted Member @ 28/07/2012 23:01:48

Sandi

In: Huddersfield, W
Posts: 17948

From conversation in the past, on here, leg waving, if I remember correctly, is done by those who ride sports bikes, cos of the riding position; it's easier than nodding. I've seen riders do it, when the vehicle in front moves over to let them past, as a kind of thumbs up

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Message posted by Sandi on 28 July 2012 at 23:29

Sandi @ 28/07/2012 23:29:18

Simon66

In: Peterborough
Posts: 846

That's partly right Sandi, although from my days with the Guzzi Club I'm led to believe that is's a continental thing, particularly in Germany. Don't know how accurate that info is but something to do with going to fast to take a hand off the bars; lol.

Message posted by Simon66 on 29 July 2012 at 02:20

Simon66 @ 29/07/2012 02:20:27

garymontego

In: New Mills
Posts: 7

Its continental europe behaviour- as the rider passes by, a raised left arm would not be seen because they drive on the right - lift their right arm woudl release the throttle and slow down the bike - so leg is easier.

Message posted by garymontego on 29 July 2012 at 20:48

garymontego @ 29/07/2012 20:48:05

In: Birmingham
Posts: 11177

why would a raised left arm not be seen if riding on the righthand side of the road. its on the best side to be seen?

Message posted by JP on 29 July 2012 at 21:10

JP @ 29/07/2012 21:10:30

suzyamki

In: Wakefield
Posts: 357

Yes its a European thing, they did it in France when I was there, and I rather like it. At end of day, a nod, a wave, a leg "wave", its all a friendly acknowledgement to other bikers so what's it matter how its done? Its better than being ignored

Message posted by suzyamki on 29 July 2012 at 23:47

suzyamki @ 29/07/2012 23:47:21

Viking Tel

In: Silverstone and
Posts: 305

I can't wave, I nod or flash my lights, but If I pass someone on the same lane I stick my leg out . If you wonder why I can't wave then read my profile. Tel.

Message posted by Viking Tel on 30 July 2012 at 06:38

Viking Tel @ 30/07/2012 06:38:51

Deleted Member

In: NA
Posts: 0

well as i aint german or french (- - - - - Censored

- - - -) insert as applicable lol and being a grumpy old fashioned kinda guy i'll stick to the age old method of raising my left hand albeit at times with the 2 fingered salute to the many idiots on the road, and or flashing me headlight or nodding and if the modern trendies dont like it erm tough luck ;-D

Message posted by Deleted Member on 31 July 2012 at 12:43

Deleted Member @ 31/07/2012 12:43:12

Deleted Member

In: NA
Posts: 0

bin scotland last 12 days or so glasgow, edinburgh isle of sky and various other places north of the border lots n lots n lots of bikes some amazing roads and scenery done 1800 miles and not a waving leg in sight TF lol

Message posted by Deleted Member on 15 August 2012 at 10:47

Deleted Member @ 15/08/2012 10:47:00

Roughie

In: Surrey
Posts: 305

I do wave my leg to cars that have moved over to let me get past when in Europe, it's the left leg as I don't want to let go of the throttle

Message posted by Roughie on 17 August 2012 at 08:59

Roughie @ 17/08/2012 08:59:09

Emzed

In: Pickering
Posts: 7151

But Roughie

If you're overtakin them on "their" left

Cos they drive on the right

Your "left" leg, is further away from them, than your "right"

Message posted by Emzed on 17 August 2012 at 10:46

Emzed @ 17/08/2012 10:46:11

Deleted Member

In: NA
Posts: 0

Glad it's not just me emzed, i appreciate Roughie not wamting to let go of throttle etc but erm you dont hold throttle with yer left, or do you? was pretty amazed at all the bikes up in bonny scotland last week and pretty much everyone waved with their left hand, quite a few nodded i did'nt see a waving leg anywheres lol

Message posted by Deleted Member on 17 August 2012 at 18:24

Deleted Member @ 17/08/2012 18:24:12

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