The helmet behind the bike is a universal sign Biker in Distress....
Is this a real fact?
This was a FB group page. I did not know it, and maybe a lot of others do not. Thought I would share for comments...
Hello everyone! As of today, we have 90 registered! That's going to be a great turn out!
Just a reminder that rally registration closes on May 9 so that we can place our t-shirt order for the rally.
If you are coming, but have not sent in your registration, do it TODAY or TOMORROW!
After that, we will not accept any orders for t-shirts. We order a few extra of the most common sizes for the rally. You can only get what is available.
Have you all made your hotel reservations? If not, do it NOW! If our blocked rooms are full at Laquinta Inn, you'll have to find other lodging.
See you all soon!
Just a reminder that rally registration closes on May 9 so that we can place our t-shirt order for the rally.
If you are coming, but have not sent in your registration, do it TODAY or TOMORROW!
After that, we will not accept any orders for t-shirts. We order a few extra of the most common sizes for the rally. You can only get what is available.
Have you all made your hotel reservations? If not, do it NOW! If our blocked rooms are full at Laquinta Inn, you'll have to find other lodging.
See you all soon!
Biker in Distress
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Waterwalker
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Biker in Distress
The helmet behind the bike is a universal sign Biker in Distress....
Is this a real fact?
This was a FB group page. I did not know it, and maybe a lot of others do not. Thought I would share for comments...
1988 Kawasaki Voyager XII
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Larry in Arkansas
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Re: Biker in Distress
I've seen the same post on FB. I've ridden for years and I've never heard of this. It makes no sense to put your helmet on the ground where it could get dirty or full of ants. What would riders who don't wear a helmet do?
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chevyman1
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Re: Biker in Distress
You do notice what make of motorcycle that is that's in distress. 
They should have been on a Voyager XII
They should have been on a Voyager XII
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1991 Voyager XII (Team Green)
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Me Again
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Re: Biker in Distress
It makes perfect sense as a universal signal for distress .Only problem is Nobody Knows About It .Waterwalker wrote:
The helmet behind the bike is a universal sign Biker in Distress....
Is this a real fact?
This was a FB group page. I did not know it, and maybe a lot of others do not. Thought I would share for comments...
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trikebldr
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Re: Biker in Distress
Traditions have to start somewhere, so from now on I will stop to help if I see a helmet sitting on the ground behind the bike like this. Especially if the Harley is smoking or has a pool of oil under it! LOL!
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chevyman1
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Re: Biker in Distress
I would be careful, there's a lot of bad people out there.trikebldr wrote:Traditions have to start somewhere, so from now on I will stop to help if I see a helmet sitting on the ground behind the bike like this. Especially if the Harley is smoking or has a pool of oil under it! LOL!
I would only stop if I was with a group, Or call someone to check it out.
Almost everybody has a cell phone in today's world.
That was posted on facebook who knows where it came from
Just something to think about
President - Mid-Atlantic Voyagers
1990 Voyager XII
1991 Voyager XII (Team Green)
1972 Yamaha LS2 (100cc Twin 2stroke)
Voyagers Voice editor SEND ME STORIES AND PICTURES PLEASE
to. (kew427@comcast.net)
1990 Voyager XII
1991 Voyager XII (Team Green)
1972 Yamaha LS2 (100cc Twin 2stroke)
Voyagers Voice editor SEND ME STORIES AND PICTURES PLEASE
to. (kew427@comcast.net)
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trigger12
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Re: Biker in Distress
Apparently it's an old school practice. However, if I'm in enough trouble where I need help, I won't put my lid on the ground. I'll use the flashers to warn others of my presence, and use my cell phone to get help.
One other concern about being stranded on the road is the risk of having the wrong person stopping to help you.
One other concern about being stranded on the road is the risk of having the wrong person stopping to help you.
Mark in Southern Indiana
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Waterwalker
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Re: Biker in Distress
In an "old school" way it made sense, yet today most have cell phones. I am usually sceptical of a lot of social media post as such. Never know what one can come up with.
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Mr Jensee
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Don't most modern bikes come with emergency flashers? The Voyager and my previous ZRX both had them. Every time I have pulled over with a problem and put those flashers on other bikers stop to help. Very handy devices indeed.
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trigger12
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Re: Biker in Distress
My '03 Honda 750 Nighthawk doesn't have flashers. The few times I pulled off the road, I would leave the left turn signal flashing. May not be the best way, but better than nothing.Mr Jensee wrote:Don't most modern bikes come with emergency flashers? The Voyager and my previous ZRX both had them. Every time I have pulled over with a problem and put those flashers on other bikers stop to help. Very handy devices indeed.
Mark in Southern Indiana
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"...chrome and asphalt put distance between you and whatever the world can throw at you."
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]Isn't the Nighthawk 750 a great bike? I sold one to a friend of mine who swears he will be buried with it. I loved that bike. I had a 2000 model. I wish Honda still made them. The bike makes more sense from a utility standpoint than anything they have come up with since.
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The couple times my bike had troubles Not my 1200. you stand by the bike and thumbs up or down. to show if you need help. I lost a clutch cable on my Suzuki GS 850. No problems with the voyager.