Whilst driving a car, how would I show other bikers I'm a biker too? - Page 2 - SV650.org

01-05-09, 07:51 PM

+1 on the leave a gap in front that bikes can pull into. should have a gap like that anyway in my book.

01-05-09, 08:06 PM

i use to get this problem when i was a mini owner when driving the wifes pug i would still wave/flash at passing minis then get a funny look

when im in my lorry i just move over and giver the biker/s room as its gona take me ages to pull away from the lights whilst the biker can be on his/her way

01-05-09, 08:15 PM

Its probably difficult to truly show another biker that you are one yourself whilst behind the wheel, without hanging out the window shouting I ****ing love bikers etc.. which may be be misenterpreted that you are a member of the blue oyster club

or something?? But im sure somebody in history said "do on to others as you would have them do onto you" and you probably cant go far wrong

yorkie_chris · 01-05-09, 08:28 PM

I wouldn't put a think bike sticker on my car, advertises the possibility of a bike in your house to any passing pikeys.

Mr Speirs · 01-05-09, 08:36 PM

At traffic lights I wind down my window and say 'I'll give you a head start'

I've done this ever since a lorry driver did it to me. It made me chuckle inside my helmet.
Generally it has the same reaction on other bikers but some get a bit confused.

01-05-09, 08:37 PM

haha, thats funny. i might try that

squirrel_hunter · 01-05-09, 08:43 PM

I find that cars towing race bikes are a good indication.

I always give them a wave as I pass.

01-05-09, 09:39 PM

Hang the leg out the window as they pass ...

Stu · 02-05-09, 01:42 AM

Just pull out in front of them and say "SMIDSY, I actually ride a bike myself as well you know" - They'll be fine with that

02-05-09, 08:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leesh00

Its probably difficult to truly show another biker that you are one yourself whilst behind the wheel, without hanging out the window shouting I ****ing love bikers etc.. which may be be misenterpreted that you are a member of the blue oyster club

or something?? But im sure somebody in history said "do on to others as you would have them do onto you" and you probably cant go far wrong

What's the 'blue oyster club'?
I felt a total idiot the other day driving the car home and passed the traffic cops the other side of the road.
I somehow FORGOT I wasn't on the SV and gave the 'slow down/cops about' sign out my window to oncoming bikers! They must have thought I'd lost the plot!

01-05-09, 07:51 PM	#11
fatneck Guest Posts: n/a	Re: So, is there any generally accepted way to show that other bikers that you are a biker, whilst driving a car? +1 on the leave a gap in front that bikes can pull into. should have a gap like that anyway in my book.

01-05-09, 08:06 PM	#12
2hys Guest Posts: n/a	Re: So, is there any generally accepted way to show that other bikers that you are a biker, whilst driving a car? i use to get this problem when i was a mini owner when driving the wifes pug i would still wave/flash at passing minis then get a funny look when im in my lorry i just move over and giver the biker/s room as its gona take me ages to pull away from the lights whilst the biker can be on his/her way

01-05-09, 08:15 PM	#13
leesh00 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: So, is there any generally accepted way to show that other bikers that you are a biker, whilst driving a car? Its probably difficult to truly show another biker that you are one yourself whilst behind the wheel, without hanging out the window shouting I ****ing love bikers etc.. which may be be misenterpreted that you are a member of the blue oyster club or something?? But im sure somebody in history said "do on to others as you would have them do onto you" and you probably cant go far wrong

01-05-09, 08:28 PM	#14
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: So, is there any generally accepted way to show that other bikers that you are a biker, whilst driving a car? I wouldn't put a think bike sticker on my car, advertises the possibility of a bike in your house to any passing pikeys. __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

01-05-09, 08:36 PM	#15
Mr Speirs Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Northampton Posts: 2,218	Re: So, is there any generally accepted way to show that other bikers that you are a biker, whilst driving a car? At traffic lights I wind down my window and say 'I'll give you a head start' I've done this ever since a lorry driver did it to me. It made me chuckle inside my helmet. Generally it has the same reaction on other bikers but some get a bit confused. __________________ Smokey Black Burnty 02 - Racetech Smoulderlators + .90kg BBQ Springs, zx10r shockingly toasted, Conti Road Attacks heat up very nicely, R&G Crash Bungs but what f**king use are they, No Colour Matched Hugger, Flame Extenda, Beowulf Titainium Oval Flame Thrower.

01-05-09, 08:37 PM	#16
fatneck Guest Posts: n/a	Re: So, is there any generally accepted way to show that other bikers that you are a biker, whilst driving a car? haha, thats funny. i might try that

01-05-09, 08:43 PM	#17
squirrel_hunter Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Sunny Swindon Posts: 3,579	Re: So, is there any generally accepted way to show that other bikers that you are a biker, whilst driving a car? I find that cars towing race bikes are a good indication. I always give them a wave as I pass. __________________ "A little enthusiastic?" May I add here, GG is awesome and I think I am in love with Stretchie...he rocks my world! SH2 \| 2MA \| GROM \| YSR

01-05-09, 09:39 PM	#18
drag Guest Posts: n/a	Re: So, is there any generally accepted way to show that other bikers that you are a biker, whilst driving a car? Hang the leg out the window as they pass ...

02-05-09, 01:42 AM	#19
Stu Trinity Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Guildford Posts: 8,027	Re: So, is there any generally accepted way to show that other bikers that you are a biker, whilst driving a car? Just pull out in front of them and say "SMIDSY, I actually ride a bike myself as well you know" - They'll be fine with that

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