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SAFETY CORNER

Safety Officer

Marc Sager

runnerlong1@hotmail.com

A new thing we are going to try is New Member Ride Training.

Starting the 2nd Saturday March 13, 2010 and every other month on the 2nd Saturday.

Training to be held at the dealership, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Short Briefing and a 100 mile ride from and back to the shop by 2:00 PM.

May 8,2010
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November 13, 2010

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Ride Signals

Special Thanks to Ann Arbor and Santa Cruz H.O.G.

While riding in a group these are the signals everyone should get to know. By knowing these group riding signals you keep you and your fellow rider safe on the road.

Start
Right turn
HazardRightA
speed
Stop
Stager
Pissed

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.

HAZARD LEFT

Extend your left arm at
a 45 degree angle and
point towards the hazard.

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
your helmet with your fingers
extended upward.  This indicates
the leader wants the group in a
single file formation. Usually this
is done for safety reasons.

STAGGERED
FORMATION

Extend your left arm upward
at a 45 degree angle with your
index and pinkie finger extended.
This indicates 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.

Left
HazardLeft
HazardRightB
Slow
Single
Tight