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Motorcycle hand signals are important. Here are some Universal Hand Signals.
(Relay signals back through the pack.)

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START ENGINES
Start your engines With your right or left arm extended, move your index finger in a circular motion.		 Start Engines LEFT TURN
Left turn Raise your left arm horizontal with your elbow fully extended.		 Left Turn
RIGHT TURN
Raise your left arm horizontal with your elbow bent 90 degrees vertically.		 Right Turn HAZARD LEFT
Road hazard on the left. Extend your left arm at a 45 degree angle and point towards the hazard		 hazardous Left Turn
HAZARD RIGHT
A Road hazard on the right, option A. Extend your right arm at a 45 degree angle and point towards the hazard.		 Hazard Right HAZARD RIGHT B
Road hazard on the right, option B.
Extend your left arm upward at a 45 degree angle with your elbow bent to 90 degrees and point towards the hazard over your helmet.		 Hazard Right
HAZARD RIGHT C
Extend your right leg at a 45 degree downward angle to signal the hazard.		 Hazard Right SPEED UP
Raise your left arm up and down with your index finger extended upward. This indicates the leader wants to speed up.		 Speed Up
SLOW DOWN
Extend your left arm at a 45 degree angle and move your hand up and down.		 Slow Down STOP
Extend your left arm at a 45 degree angle with the palm of your hand facing rearward.		 Stop
SINGLE FILE
Position your left hand over your helmet with your fingers extended upward. This indicates the leader wants the group in a single file formation. Usually this is done for safety reasons.		 Single File STAGGERED or SIDE-BY-SIDE FORMATION -
Form either a staggered formation. Extend your left arm upward at a 45 degree angle with your index and pinkie finger extended. This indicate that it is safe to return to staggered formation.		 Staggered
TIGHTEN UP
Tighten up the formation. Raise your left arm and repeatedly move up and down in a pulling motion. This indicates the leader wants the group to close ranks.		 Tighten Up TICKED OFF
Extend your left arm straight out with your elbow bent 90 degrees. Carefully extend your middle finger to clearly demonstrate your dissatisfaction with the other guy. NOTE: Use of this hand sign is not endorsed by the Duneland Chapter. It is not recommended you do this when you are alone or directed towards Law Enforcement Personnel.		 Ticked Off
HARLEY WAVE
How to wave to fellow Harley riders		 Harley Wave RICE BURNER WAVE
How to wave to our friends on Rice Burners. Watch closely.		 Signal - Rice Grinder