Here is our Chapter Group Riders Protocol
Manitowoc County H.O.G. Chapter #1176 Substance Use Policy
- Safe and responsible motorcycling activity is a major HOG goal.
- The use of an impairing substance is a serious PERSONAL responsibility involving the safety and welfare of family, riding friends and individual HOG members.
- Impairing substances include, but are not limited to, alcohol, prescription or other drugs that may adversely affect one’s judgment or ability to safely operate a motorcycle in all riding situations.
- The use of impairing substances before or during a motorcycling activity is not safe nor responsible behavior. Manitowoc County HOG Officers, as leaders of our chapter events, have pledged to avoid the use of impairing substance before and during official Manitowoc County HOG motorcycling activities.
- Therefore, for the benefit of the individual member, chapter officers, road captains and The Manitowoc County HOG riding membership in general: Manitowoc County HOG members should avoid the use of impairing substance before and during official Manitowoc County HOG activity.
- At the point the motorcycling activity is deemed CONCLUDED a member should use good judgment and responsibility to determine the level of substance use, if any, that is appropriate and safe for that individual.
- The ride is deemed concluded when your kickstand drops at the last stop.
Here are some hand signals to watch for when in a group ride. Motorcycle hand signals are important.
Here are some Universal Hand Signals. (you should always relay signals back through the pack.)
Raise your left arm and
repeatedly move up and down
in a pulling motion. This
indicates the leader wants the
group to close ranks.
Extend your left arm at
a 45 degree angle with the
palm of your hand facing rearward.
With your right or left arm
extended, move your index
finger in a circular motion.
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.
Raise your left arm
horizontal with your
elbow fully extended.
Raise your left arm
horizontal with your
elbow bent 90 degrees
vertically.
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.
Raise your left arm up and down
with your index finger extended
upward. This indicates the
leader wants to speed up.
Extend your left arm at
a 45 degree angle and move
your hand up and down.
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.
Extend your right arm at
a 45 degree angle and
point towards the hazard.
Extend your left arm at
a 45 degree angle and
point towards the hazard.
How to wave
to fellow Harley-riding brothers.
Watch closely to see:
“How to wave to rice-rocket-riders.”