Hanging a right foot in France?

[flyer]

Hanging a right foot in France, whats itt all about. Ive seen a few riders do it, mainly when over taking and not pulling on, but going on and taking a second vehicle. Is it a sign that theyre doing the above?

Any ideas?
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[SimonB]

It is a way of saying thanks to the vehicle behind you usually if they have moved to the side to give you room to pass.
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[Bubbs]

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[carlosthejack...]

I sometimes wave a foot rather than a hand, especially if I'm overtaking at a rapid pace and looking to cut in sharp to avoid oncoming vehicles or traffic islands.
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[stinkwheel]

Same as a wave or a nod.
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[bognorgaz]

The Police in France are known for pulling you if you only have 1 hand on the bars, therefore it is common practice to use your foot.

[Rogerborg]

[goto10]

[Walloper]

[salty21]

people i ride with occasionally 'hang a right foot' when overtaking as a way to say 'its safe to follow me if you want' as they obviously have a better view of the road.
Well...thats what i think they mean, i follow them anyway
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[swiftb]

I dangle a foot when a bike has waved me past or a car has moved over to say "thankyou kind sir, may Jesus be with you". Its really quite common

[Walloper]

[Louise]

Had this the other day, let an R1 pass me on the A27 - He stuck his foot out - did look rather odd - but I took it as a thank you.
Ill stick to lifting my fingers up

[Peirre oBollox]

it can also mean to the bike behind "I`m aware your their, & its safe to pass me" and is usually indicating which side to pass
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[bognorgaz]

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[flyer]

Thanks all. Biked for years and never seen it in the UK. Seems a nice gesture tho and a good tank slapping stopper after a close pull in
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[gorillaonabik...]

[Alpha-9]

I let go off both the bars and do a double thumbs up if i'm feeling saucy

NOD THREAD GO!
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[flyer]

I let go off both the bars and do a double thumbs up if i'm feeling saucy

Haha, tank slapper tastic!
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