I had read somewhere you were supposed to tie a bandana to your handlebar as a sign of distress. Never seen anyone do it though....

 

I heard it was when the helmet was on the ground and the guys head was still in it.

 

I"ve heard that since I started ridin' back in the early '70's.

 

since many riders do not wear a helmet, i would suggest that some other signal would be more practical.

 

I guess I'm screwed! Maybe this is what it will take to get me to wear a helmet. Heaven knows what I would do if I was unable to give any of you guys the "Universal Sign of Distress"



Good grief

 

Ditto. Left handlebar

 

I've heard of this on more than one occasion. I usually slow down and give the thumbs up/down sign also. Have yet to have someone give me the thumbs down.

 

I was told once....If there's a helmet on the ground, there's a problem.

 

I thought it was letting the air out of your back tire or setting your bike on fire. User option.

 

From the Desert Riders Association

if you have a problem and have to pull over to the side of the road, don’t forget to tie a bandana on your mirror as a sign of distress to other cars and bikes. Safety Officer Kenny – March 5, 2011.

For what that is worth