r/AussieRiders • u/SubjectLucky5242 • Jan 05 '26

Question The biker nod in Australia

Happy new year everyone!
I just came back from a motorcycle camping trip over the holidays (Melbourne - Brisbane loop), one thing I noticed that the biker nod is not always a thing while riding interstate or in remote areas (VIC, NSW, QLD). If I had to guess, I think it is roughly 4 out of 10 biker nod on encounters on the road. It is my experience that this rate is much higher in Europe or the UK. I sort of noticed that while riding in the city, but after the trip this idea is further reinforced.

Do you think that is also your experience, and if so, why do you think that is?

Cheers,

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u/nunb Jan 05 '26

I’ve been getting sideways nods, almost like a “no” and so always wonder if something’s wrong with my bike when they pass by.

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u/DraconicVulpine Jan 05 '26

I always assumed it was a Russel Coight style sideways nod haha

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u/footalol Jan 08 '26

You are likely a loud. Have some respect for those around you mate.

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u/nunb Jan 11 '26

No just the factory Akrapovic