1 What does it mean? Sat Feb 05, 2022 5:04 pm
jjefferies
Life time member
I came across a question on Quora "What does it mean when a biker has his helmet on the ground?" And responded "At one time some folks came up with a bunch of signs for bikers to signal other bikers. The helmet on the ground next to the road was supposed to mean that the rider needed help"
Oddly enough of all the idiot questions I responded to on Quora this has generated the most interest. And added another response that "Rode bikes from 15 to 65 years and I only remember one signal. That was tapping the top of your helmet as oncoming bikes rode by. That indicated there was either a radar or police car behind you within a mile or so. Saved me a ticket more than once!"
I haven't been able to remember the other signals. Can anyone out there remember any. Think this was a posting on rec.motorcycles DOD at one time.
Oddly enough of all the idiot questions I responded to on Quora this has generated the most interest. And added another response that "Rode bikes from 15 to 65 years and I only remember one signal. That was tapping the top of your helmet as oncoming bikes rode by. That indicated there was either a radar or police car behind you within a mile or so. Saved me a ticket more than once!"
I haven't been able to remember the other signals. Can anyone out there remember any. Think this was a posting on rec.motorcycles DOD at one time.