Real Bikers Nod

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  1. Martin I

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    Left hand out here on the continent; makes sense as we're riding on the other side.

    It's really nice when passing a convoy.
     
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    Definitely easier! Nodding at every bike you pass becomes a pain in the neck (literally) after a while! :D
     
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    Uh,just to be on the safe side.......2 fingers down while riding and a nod while stopped.....is that to hard to comprehend?!
     
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    We ride on the opposite side of the road to you. so it would mean taking your hand off the throttle, and that's why we nod to each other.
     
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    There's something nice about being on the right though - lots more waving and peace signs... sometimes I feel like I'm going to high five someone :)

    I've not ridden in the UK yet. When I do main thing is to remember which side of the road to stay on...!
     
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    Well for arguments sake....why don't they put the throttle on the left bar instead of the right?? How hard can it be?!They (Car mrg'ers) jump through hoops for a right hand steering car, but ya can't switch a bloody hand grip(s)......Ya see this is more proof that the right side is the right side....lol
     
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    Aye , I forgot that little tidbit...
     
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    I am glad they don't! But yes.

    They do however have reversed brakes on bicycles in Germany and the US apparently! Mental.
     
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    Haha thats epic
     
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    thats pretty good.
     
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    What I have noticed is if go out on triumphs get nods, but if I go out on the Kawasaki Vulcan I get none,.
    It is nice to get a nod tho
     
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    Our police would have a benny and throw the book at us
    if they saw that here
     
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