I searched the web for hand signals and came across a page from the Ann Arbor HOG group. I copied their animations below. They had such a great site for Group riding, I think I'll just put their link here and you can go check it out. Be sure to come back when you're done! ;) http://www.a3hog.com/GroupRiding/GroupRidingFrame.html

Motorcycle hand signals are important for all riders to know and understand but especially when riding in a group. (When riding in a group the signals should be relayed back through the group.)

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 LEFT
Extend your left leg outward to indicate a hazard. This is good to use when you shouldn't take your hands off the handlebars.
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.
HAZARD RIGHT C
Extend your right leg outward to indicate a hazard. This is good to use when you shouldn't take your hands off the handlebars.
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.

SPEED UP
Raise your left arm up and down with your index finger extended upward.  This indicates the leader wants to speed up.
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   or  SIDE-BY-SIDE FORMATION
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.
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.

GOTTA PEE!
Raise your left arm horizontal with your elbow bent 90 degrees downward, cross your index and middle fingers, and raise your hand up and down rapidly, simulating crossing your legs and jumping up and down!

(courtesy of Scuter- PhxDoB)

TICKED 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.
Special thanks for some of the graphics from: Ann Arbor Hog Chapter
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