Motorcycle hazard warnings

Nipedley · 09-02-2008, 05:34 PM

Hey guys, I was just wondering what you do to let other motorcyclists know of upcoming hazards?

I'd never thought about it before, but today coming up the A30 I saw a police car hiding in the bushes (speedtrap) and a little further along the A30 was a motorcyclist. Obviously I wanted to warn him, the only signal I could think of giving was using my hand, horizontal and moving up and down (the 'slow down' signal that pedal cyclists and cars use) to indicate the hazard.

I hope the guy knew what I meant

Is there any given set of signals for this type of thing?

Just noticed that I call police speedtraps hazards, heh.

FirestormMike · 09-02-2008, 05:39 PM

Thumbs down (only one obviously) is a useful one for plod, although the one you used is also recognised.

druidsam · 09-02-2008, 06:10 PM

i do the same as you nipedley, but have received thumbs down from other bikers.i think we all know what both mean and act accordingly

.......................................Sam

BLACKPANTHER · 09-02-2008, 06:31 PM

To warn of speed traps, I flash my headlights like buggery, give the palm down job, and then if there's time I put my hand to my visor and 'take a picture' of the bike I'm warning. That usually gets me a thumbs up from the 'warned' biker.

Manky Cat · 09-02-2008, 06:39 PM

Good question Nipedley, i'd probably flash my head light like crazy, then throw my thumb over my shoulder a couple of times...

Nipedley · 09-02-2008, 06:56 PM

Nice to know I didnt invent that one then

I would flash, but my darned CG has 'always on' headlights. It's nice for the safety factor sure, but flashing can be a really useful signal x_x. I like that 'camera' idea BP, I'll have to remember that one for next time!

robertall · 09-02-2008, 08:46 PM

I would like to thank you for looking out for other riders, not all motorcyclists can be bothered.

Rob

SteveT · 09-02-2008, 09:47 PM

I have always found the Jim Davidson "Nick Nick" signal works well.

SteveT

jamiesk · 09-03-2008, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveT

I have always found the Jim Davidson "Nick Nick" signal works well.

You have to know who he is first

Flashing light and thumbs down. I used to do the "pigeon coming back from the library" but it was too funny

Keith

jonnywombat · 09-03-2008, 09:20 PM

A Flash of the light and the palm down wave for me too..

09-02-2008, 05:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
Nipedley Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Camborne Posts: 111	Motorcycle hazard warnings Hey guys, I was just wondering what you do to let other motorcyclists know of upcoming hazards? I'd never thought about it before, but today coming up the A30 I saw a police car hiding in the bushes (speedtrap) and a little further along the A30 was a motorcyclist. Obviously I wanted to warn him, the only signal I could think of giving was using my hand, horizontal and moving up and down (the 'slow down' signal that pedal cyclists and cars use) to indicate the hazard. I hope the guy knew what I meant Is there any given set of signals for this type of thing? Just noticed that I call police speedtraps hazards, heh.

09-02-2008, 05:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
FirestormMike Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Stockton on Tees Posts: 1,286	Re: Motorcycle hazard warnings Thumbs down (only one obviously) is a useful one for plod, although the one you used is also recognised.
	Biker Forum members map click me Speeding ? Moi ?

09-02-2008, 06:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
druidsam Moderator Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: central scotland Posts: 4,961	Re: Motorcycle hazard warnings i do the same as you nipedley, but have received thumbs down from other bikers.i think we all know what both mean and act accordingly .......................................Sam
	trust me! im a druid

09-02-2008, 06:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
BLACKPANTHER Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Doncaster Posts: 1,134	Re: Motorcycle hazard warnings To warn of speed traps, I flash my headlights like buggery, give the palm down job, and then if there's time I put my hand to my visor and 'take a picture' of the bike I'm warning. That usually gets me a thumbs up from the 'warned' biker.

09-02-2008, 06:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
Manky Cat Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: London S.E Posts: 814	Re: Motorcycle hazard warnings Good question Nipedley, i'd probably flash my head light like crazy, then throw my thumb over my shoulder a couple of times...

09-02-2008, 06:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
Nipedley Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Camborne Posts: 111	Re: Motorcycle hazard warnings Nice to know I didnt invent that one then I would flash, but my darned CG has 'always on' headlights. It's nice for the safety factor sure, but flashing can be a really useful signal x_x. I like that 'camera' idea BP, I'll have to remember that one for next time!

09-02-2008, 08:46 PM	#7 (permalink)
robertall Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 453	Re: Motorcycle hazard warnings I would like to thank you for looking out for other riders, not all motorcyclists can be bothered. Rob
robertall Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 453	Honda CG 125 CDI Import

09-02-2008, 09:47 PM	#8 (permalink)
SteveT Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 12	Re: Motorcycle hazard warnings I have always found the Jim Davidson "Nick Nick" signal works well. SteveT

09-03-2008, 09:20 PM	#10 (permalink)
jonnywombat Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Wrexham Posts: 1,308	Re: Motorcycle hazard warnings A Flash of the light and the palm down wave for me too..
	Watse Of Money Brains And Time bikerforum facebook group.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Sponsored Links

Sponsored Links