Rider Etiquette

[Dagger969]

From reading another post on here, I am reminded of the issue of rider etiquette. I always thought it was pretty much a given. If you're a rider, then you have rider etiquette. Wrong. Whenever I pass someone else on a bike, I wave. If a cager moves over to let me past or moves just a little further over in their lane for added safety, I appreciate it and always wave. I even enjoy the little random talks you have at the stop light with some random rider. You can even tell the average cager from a motorcyclist in a cage by it. I just wish everyone had this.
I cant tell you how many times I have not got the return wave or have ridden with someone who has no concern for your or thier safety, which is obvious by the way they ride. Thats a lack of etiquette. There are many other examples of etiquette.......what do you think rider etiquette means and is it this visible to you too?

EDIT: One last thing.....do you think etiquette is one of those things that is learned or are some of us just predisposed to it? I have always been the way I am, I dont think it is something I learned....

[Owlman]

Re: Rider Etiquette

.......what do you think rider etiquette means and is it this visible to you too?

Here is my .02 cents worth. To me it all boils down to common courtesy and respect and often times some people just don't know what that is. They live their lives oblivious to others around them and that is sad.

EDIT: One last thing.....do you think etiquette is one of those things that is learned or are some of us just predisposed to it? I have always been the way I am, I dont think it is something I learned....

Some things you learn, others well, they are just part of who you are. Some people get it, but unfortunately some don't and never will.

[SweetLou]

I think ettiqute has to do with ego as well. Me, I'm a pretty friendly person, and I ride because it is something I enjoy. I think I have actually become a better cage driver since starting to ride. I thein my ettiqute is pretty good for the most part, but I have no tolerance for stunt riders on the street or highway. That would be BAD ettqute.

[tonmarchelli]

I think I have actually become a better cage driver since starting to ride.

ill second that!!! ever since i started riding, i give other cycleists the room that i now know they need. Confucious says: "do unto others what you want done to you"

[WildKat]

x3 riding on a bike, makes you realize just how dumb and inconsiderate many cagers are. And how much they really can be oblivious or just dont care. Ive always believed treat others they way u want to be treated. That doesnt mean Im a pushover by any means, but if you give someone respect, courtesy, etc. Someday it will come back around full circle. But anyhow, being a rider makes you realize even more what a responsibility it is to drive on the road today.

[ThAzKat]

and I 4th that, You definitely learn alot more about street etiquette when on a bike then in a cage.

[1BlueKat]

[quote="tonmarchelli"]

I think I have actually become a better cage driver since starting to ride.

ill second that!!! ever since i started riding, i give other cycleists the room that i now know they need. Confucious says: "do unto others what you want done to you"[/quote

+1

[Owlman]

[quote="1BlueKat"]

I think I have actually become a better cage driver since starting to ride.

ill second that!!! ever since i started riding, i give other cycleists the room that i now know they need. Confucious says: "do unto others what you want done to you"[/quote

+1

+1 This is so true.

[duff daddy]

the nicest thing a perso never did for me was when it was raining, a cager pulled to very very out side of the lane so i could see about 5 people infront of him did the same thing, it was awesome i was sooo happy

[Katgirl]

I think I have always been a good driver, but it defiantely heightened when I began riding.
I think the etteiquette part of it comes from what kind of person you are as well, or even how you saw your parents drive.

When around riders and in my Jeep I am double aware. I have always given others the right of way, and figure when I do that, they may be more likely to do that to someone else.

I know with a lot of my non-riding friends and people at work I always stress about riders saftey and how "unseen" we are. I'd like to think a few of them are a bit more aware now

[Crackshot]

I think ettiquite for the most part is just part of your personality, but a few can be taught. Riding makes you more aware. I mean, I actually see potholes now and avoid them *grin*. And All the riders up in Kirksville are REALLY nice. Even the bad-assed harley riders will give you a large grin and a wave.

[Slim]

I'm a harley rider - I'm not allowed to wave - it's in the manual

[SurfinCR]

i have found that this carries over even to the off street world i used to hook up with anyone on the trails known or not or if you rode past you stil waved. this even carried over to when i drove it took some time for me to stop the starting to waves to bikers since i was in a car. but i even remember after getting my first dirtbike my dad got his street bike since he missed his old old one...you know the one, the one you gave up when you got married and sacrifices had to be made. but i remember going with him and waving and moving. i even remember riding out to ri to see a girl i followed a rider in my cage didnt want to race him just wanted to follow to admire but when it came up to a car in his way i backed off to let him in. it was a good time. but damn i wanted a bike when we both hit a turn that did a major circle. but i have to agree its an ego/respect thing

[ThAzKat]

I'm a harley rider - I'm not allowed to wave - it's in the manual

yeah right, rule number two, right under put on chrome











just kidding, I love HD they make me money

[WildKat]

I'm a harley rider - I'm not allowed to wave - it's in the manual

yeah right, rule number two, right under put on chrome











just kidding, I love HD they make me money

and rule #3...make sure to get a better tool kit for fixing and repairing daily sorry slim, couldnt resist!