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If a rider needs
fuel, they will waive their left hand from side to side while pointing at
their fuel tank. All forward riders will relay the signal until the
Ride Captain acknowledges it.
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If a rider has a
mechanical malfunction, they will wave their hand in a circle above
their head (if it can be done safely). That rider may drop out of the
group if necessary and the forward riders will be responsible for relaying
the signal up to the Ride Captain. The Tail Gunner
will assist the rider in any way possible and join the group at a later
time.
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If the Ride
Captain wants the group to ride in a Single File Formation,
he will raise his left hand above his head with his index finger extended,
all riders will relay this back to Tail Gunner. Two fingers
extended (index & pinkie) while waving the hand, indicates resume
staggered formation.
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To signal the
group must SLOW DOWN, the left hand will be held downward with the
open palm facing back.
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To signal the
group must STOP QUICKLY, the left hand will be moving in a pumping
motion along the left side of the bike, while using a closed fist.
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If the group
becomes separated the last rider in the first group will flash the
motorcycle high beam lights off and on, the signal will relay forward to
the Ride Captain he will acknowledge by slowing to a safe
speed and wait until the group reforms (in some cases he may pull over and
reform the group).
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If a rider needs
a REST STOP, that rider will tap the top of their helmet with the
left hand. This signal will be relayed forward to the Ride Captain
until he acknowledges.
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FREEWAY LANE
CHANGES
will be made in the following order. The Ride Captain will
signal the lane change using hand signals
ONLY. The hand signal will relay thru the group to the Tail Gunner
who will check the lane for traffic and move over, then and only then the
group will move over from the rear to the front.
