When riding in a group, the person behind you likely does not know what's going on ahead of you. The courteous rider will relay signals back through the pack
| START ENGINES | ![]() |
With your right or left
arm extended, move your index finger in a circular motion. |
| LEFT TURN | ![]() |
Raise your left
arm horizontal with your elbow fully extended. |
| RIGHT TURN | ![]() |
Raise your left
arm horizontal with your elbow bent 90 degrees vertically. |
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HAZARD LEFT.
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Extend your left arm at
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| HAZARD RIGHT A | ![]() |
Extend your right arm at a 45 degree angle and point towards the hazard. |
| HAZARD RIGHT 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. |
| SPEED UP | ![]() |
Raise your left arm up and
down with your index finger extended upward. This indicates the leader wants to speed up. |
| SLOW DOWN | ![]() |
Extend your left arm at a 45 degree angle and move your hand up and down. |
| STOP | ![]() |
Extend your left arm at a 45 degree angle with the palm of your hand facing rearward. |
| SINGLE FILE | ![]() |
Position your left hand over |
| STAGGERED or SIDE-BY-SIDE FORMATION -
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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. |
| TIGHTEN UP | ![]() |
Raise your left arm
and repeatedly move up and down in a pulling motion. This indicates the leader wants the group to close ranks. |
| PISSED 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: It is not recommended you do this when you are alone. |
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Ann Arbor Hog Chapter, HOG Chapter 2171, Ann Arbor, Michigan