This is a way of expressing respect towards the other motorcyclist. Its our way of saying, “Hello! Keep the rubber side down, keep both wheels on the ground”. It signifies that the rider is wishing the fellow rider to stay safe and ride safe.

What does the biker hand sign mean?

Essential Motorcycle Signals Right turn: Left arm out, bent at the elbow at 90° with a closed fist. Left turn: Left arm extended, palm down. Stop: Left arm extended down, palm facing back. Hazard in the roadway: Left arm extended, pointing with index finger toward the ground and right foot pointing toward the ground.

Why do bikers have a rope hanging from their handlebars?

Mostly a biker tradition, the 3-4 foot braided cord you see hanging from the ends of handlebars on some bikes is called a “get-back whip” or a “dog whip,” and is a tradition going back to the motorcycle gangs of the 1970s who used them ostensibly as a way to keep aggressive dogs at bay while riding at low speeds.

Why do Harley riders blip the throttle?

To execute smooth downshifts, it is important to match the engine speed with the road speed. Throttle Blipping is the term used to describe the rev-matching technique where the rider momentarily “blips” the throttle to increase engine rpm to better match the revs to the road speed when downshifting.