Why do bikers tilt their head sideways to say hello

[carelesschucca]

Originally Posted by Maverick9999

As the title asks, I usually nod my head to say hi but I noticed that the majority of people saying hi seem to tilt their heads. Is there a reason?

Cause we can't shake hands?

Originally Posted by maclovin

not being funny but on nice sunny days i get to only nodding to 1 in 3 or 4 as otherwise you end up head banging down the road

those are the times I laugh and just leave my hand up until they all gone - i'm normally the first of the pack so I'm normally doing it for all of us

Originally Posted by Stenno

I started off nodding when I got my bike but as mentioned, soon realised I was taking my eye off the road and also from seeing if they were courteous back.

When I started nodding I found the only way to get the proper, quick twitch nod was to do an exagerrated wink. Not a good idea!

Coming up next: why don't cruiser riders nod back?, followed by: a service station attendant told me to take my lid off!

Sideways for me, but that's only so other people know I'm nodding and haven't hit a pothole instead...

Yeah.. why are chopper people so unsocial?

Originally Posted by Reeder

Yeah.. why are chopper people so unsocial?

I sometimes get the shake of the leg. Usually when I've been passed by a far more talented rider. Is this still seen as a friendly gesture, or more of a "get out of the way you incompetent buffoon!" ??

[dizzyblonde]

Originally Posted by TamSV

It's only a matter of time before I graduate onto the sit back, no hands, double finger point.

Can be done, 6th gear down a slight hill, straight road for beginners. Start with both hands off, easier than you think. Whether you choose to point, wave, or whatever at your fellow rider is up to you. Then before long youll be raising yourself onto the pillion seat and cruising down the hill doing so. I like to pretend Im pillion by grabbing the grab rail and all. Feet still on driver pegs though.

Best done on empty roads and with complete confidence in what youre doing. Maybe try the no hands trick on push bike first, slight leaning with no hands = steering.

Originally Posted by Drumming_Animal

Can be done, 6th gear down a slight hill, straight road for beginners. Start with both hands off, easier than you think. Whether you choose to point, wave, or whatever at your fellow rider is up to you. Then before long youll be raising yourself onto the pillion seat and cruising down the hill doing so. I like to pretend Im pillion by grabbing the grab rail and all. Feet still on driver pegs though.

Best done on empty roads and with complete confidence in what youre doing. Maybe try the no hands trick on push bike first, slight leaning with no hands = steering.

Wow! You must be a professional stunt rider.