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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.
