Safety is the #1 concern
while group riding. Riding in a group requires coordinated efforts not practiced while solo riding. Riding in a pack
involves well coordinated movement & communication among riders in order to maintain safety. Familiarization with riding
protocols identified in the Chapter's Group Riders' Guide is essential for everyone.
Please take the time
to fully read & understand our Group Riders' Guide (available for downloading below). Also learn
and use all hand signals below faithfully during rides. This will help ensure we all return safely from Chapter rides.
Following are some of the most common hand signals you'll encounter while riding with our Chapter. It's
important that each member fully understands and uses these signals while riding with the Chapter. If you're riding
2-up, it's a good idea that your passenger knows them as well so they're able to function as your co-pilot and give the signals
for you.
Start engines
Signal from Lead Road Captain, left or right arm extended & index finger in a circular motion
Left turn
Left arm fully extended horizontally
Right turn
Left arm extended horizontally with elbow bent at 90 degrees
Hazard on left
Left arm extended on a 45-degree angle, index finger pointing towards hazard
Hazard on right (A)
Right arm extended on a 45-degree angle, index finger pointing towards the hazard
Hazard on right (B)
Left arm extended upward on a 45-degree angle with elbow bent 90 degrees with index finger pointing over
helmet towards hazard
Speed up
Raised left arm extending up and down, indicating speed up
Slow down
Left arm extended on a 45-degree angle with palm of hand facing down while moving up and down
Stop
Left arm extended on a 45-degree angle with the palm of the hand facing backward
Single file
Left hand positioned over the helmet with the index finger pointing upward
Double file
Left arm extended upward with index and 'pinkie' finger fully extended
Tighten formation
Left arm extended upward while moving up and down repeatedly in a "pulling motion"
Expletive
Indicates Rider is pissed off @ someone, use while
riding alone is not recommended
