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sh8knj8kster
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who waves to who?

Post by sh8knj8kster » Mon May 30, 2011 2:40 am

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, RobertWichert wrote:
> > OK, now what about the leg kick? Graz told me the background, but I > have different views. > > Anybody wanna take a shot at this: > > A rider passes you and as he pulls away, he kicks his right leg out to > the side once or twice. > > > What does that mean? > > > > Robert P. Wichert P.Eng LEED AP > +1 916 966 9060 > FAX +1 916 966 9068 > > > >
~~~the only time i saw leg kick jestures used regularly was on the racetrack clubracing in the 90's, and mostly only during practice sessions. It was quite common for a rider entering the hot pit lane to leg kick so any rider behind him knew what his intention was which was, exiting the track./..so if you see a rider on public roads doing this, chances are he or she used to club race or roadraced professionally at one time...old habits die hard Jake Reddick Fla. barry soeroto's one term in the White House, is actually Jimmy Carters Second term, with a different idiot at the helm http://www.shakinjake.blogspot.com/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/26137108@N04/
> > > > > > > > =============================================== > > > On 5/29/2011 9:59 AM, swankallcity wrote: > > > > > > Guide to motorcycle waving: > > http://www.viewfromthecloud.com/2006/08/secret-motorcycle-hand-greetings.html > > > > I am totally a #3 wave guy, to just about anything on 2 wheels. I do > > see a difference in who waves back, depending on if I am riding the > > Vstom, hog, or vintage Beemer. I just keep on wavin'! > > > > -Barron > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >

Tim Pruitt
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who waves to who?

Post by Tim Pruitt » Mon May 30, 2011 10:17 am

The only time I have seen a leg kick, or used one, was to indicate some obstacle or potential danger in the road to fellow riders behind me. We used that gesture farily often when in group or club rides. From: sh8knj8kster To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, May 30, 2011 3:23 AM Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Who waves to who?
--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, RobertWichert wrote: > > OK, now what about the leg kick? Graz told me the background, but I > have different views. > > Anybody wanna take a shot at this: > > A rider passes you and as he pulls away, he kicks his right leg out to > the side once or twice. > > > What does that mean? > > > > Robert P. Wichert P.Eng LEED AP > +1 916 966 9060 > FAX +1 916 966 9068 > > > > ~~~the only time i saw leg kick jestures used regularly was on the racetrack clubracing in the 90's, and mostly only during practice sessions. It was quite common for a rider entering the hot pit lane to leg kick so any rider behind him knew what his intention was which was, exiting the track./..so if you see a rider on public roads doing this, chances are he or she used to club race or roadraced professionally at one time...old habits die hard Jake Reddick Fla. barry soeroto's one term in the White House, is actually Jimmy Carters Second term, with a different idiot at the helm http://www.shakinjake.blogspot.com/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/26137108@N04/ > > > > > > > > =============================================== > > > On 5/29/2011 9:59 AM, swankallcity wrote: > > > > > > Guide to motorcycle waving: > > http://www.viewfromthecloud.com/2006/08/secret-motorcycle-hand-greetings.html > > > > I am totally a #3 wave guy, to just about anything on 2 wheels. I do > > see a difference in who waves back, depending on if I am riding the > > Vstom, hog, or vintage Beemer. I just keep on wavin'! > > > > -Barron > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

markharf
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who waves to who?

Post by markharf » Mon May 30, 2011 11:56 am

The leg kick is common in Europe. Took me a while to figure out that it was a form of communication, not an attempt to stretch stiff muscles. In England, where driving is on the wrong side of the road (but hand controls are not) the reason is obvious. Elsewhere it's used less often, but still offers an option to wave at someone on your right. Mark
--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "sh8knj8kster" wrote: > > > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, RobertWichert wrote: > > > > OK, now what about the leg kick? Graz told me the background, but I > > have different views. > > > > Anybody wanna take a shot at this: > > > > A rider passes you and as he pulls away, he kicks his right leg out to > > the side once or twice. > > > > > > What does that mean? > >

Lourd Baltimore
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who waves to who?

Post by Lourd Baltimore » Tue May 31, 2011 4:06 am

Hahah +1 to this. I know that's gotta be me sometimes when I hop on the bike and pull away only to realize, seconds later, that I need to *ahem* adjust. Josh . ________________________________ From: cosmobojinski To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sun, May 29, 2011 7:24:50 PM Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Who waves to who? Boxers....cosmo
--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, RobertWichert wrote: > > OK, now what about the leg kick? Graz told me the background, but I > have different views. > > Anybody wanna take a shot at this: > > A rider passes you and as he pulls away, he kicks his right leg out to > the side once or twice. > > > What does that mean? > > > > Robert P. Wichert P.Eng LEED AP > +1 916 966 9060 > FAX +1 916 966 9068 > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Lourd Baltimore
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who waves to who?

Post by Lourd Baltimore » Tue May 31, 2011 4:13 am

Mark, Maybe I'm in the wrong part of England, but I've never noticed the leg kick. I haven't ridden across the Channel, but it may, as you say, be more popular on the continent. The head nod is the usual form of acknowledgement between riders. The wave, not so much for obvious reasons. One interesting thing to note is division of waving between riders. Whereas the lines may be drawn between the brand of bike you ride in the US, here it seems to be age and restriction level. Older riders tend to flock with older riders and look down upon younger riders or riders on restricted bikes. (As seen when riding my CBR125R) This has been mentioned in motorcycling publications here before. The thought is that this division is stifling young riders from joining the fold so-to-speak. The MC industry is seeing the average age of riders rising on both sides of the pond. Older riders extending a hand more often would help in the uptake of younger riders and help build their confidence. Josh . ________________________________ From: markharf To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Sent: Mon, May 30, 2011 5:56:01 PM Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Who waves to who? The leg kick is common in Europe. Took me a while to figure out that it was a form of communication, not an attempt to stretch stiff muscles. In England, where driving is on the wrong side of the road (but hand controls are not) the reason is obvious. Elsewhere it's used less often, but still offers an option to wave at someone on your right. Mark
--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "sh8knj8kster" wrote: > > > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, RobertWichert wrote: > > > > OK, now what about the leg kick? Graz told me the background, but I > > have different views. > > > > Anybody wanna take a shot at this: > > > > A rider passes you and as he pulls away, he kicks his right leg out to > > the side once or twice. > > > > > > What does that mean? > > __._,_ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Ronald Criswell
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who waves to who?

Post by Ronald Criswell » Tue May 31, 2011 6:17 am

Ahem......I have to stand on the pegs to adjust....and er.... to get rid of the wedge. Criswell
On May 31, 2011, at 4:06 AM, Lourd Baltimore wrote: > Hahah +1 to this. > > I know that's gotta be me sometimes when I hop on the bike and pull away only to > realize, seconds later, that I need to *ahem* adjust. > > Josh > . > > ________________________________ > From: cosmobojinski > To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Sun, May 29, 2011 7:24:50 PM > Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Who waves to who? > > Boxers....cosmo > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, RobertWichert wrote: > > > > OK, now what about the leg kick? Graz told me the background, but I > > have different views. > > > > Anybody wanna take a shot at this: > > > > A rider passes you and as he pulls away, he kicks his right leg out to > > the side once or twice. > > > > > > What does that mean? > > > > > > > > Robert P. Wichert P.Eng LEED AP > > +1 916 966 9060 > > FAX +1 916 966 9068 > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

pringle_ron
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2006 speedo

Post by pringle_ron » Wed Jun 01, 2011 7:03 am

Hi, I'm looking for a speedo housing, or a complete speedo that I can put my gauges into. I have an 06 klr 650, but I think almost any year speedo will work. Thanks, RP

folmonty
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who waves to who?

Post by folmonty » Wed Jun 01, 2011 8:54 am

The whole thing has taken on a life of it's own. If you feel like it do it. If not, no problemo. Enjoy your bike and being out riding. Should someone not respond don't let it get to ya.
--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "jgormley123" wrote: > > > I am new klr650 rider and I wondering about waving to other riders.. > > Before I started riding I thought all riders waved to each other.. > but I think there may be more to it... > > If I wave to everyone, it seems like 50% have no response.. > So I need to improve my hit ratio... > > I think maybe I should leave the Harley guys alone. > > Also, I ride with a full face helmet so I think I should leave the guys with no helmet and a t-shirt alone too... > > Are the other guidelines I should be using..? >

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