As life long biker not too considerate of them:-) but was probably aimed at the two cars in front of you who (unlike you!) had not left enough space for them to filter between… It is standard practise on the Pariferique (sp?) in Paris! Peter
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There are three different types of the thing you are describing.
The Rev Bomb.
The biker is angry at someone. Usually a rev bomb is used in times when a driver would use an angry horn, their bike makes an angrier noise than the pathetic horn fitted to most bikes and it saves them the time of remembering where the horn button is. The procedure for a rev bomb is to pull in the clutch and open the throttle until the engine hits the rev limiter. Very noisy and usually only warranted by an extreme infraction or the rider is a self entitled ■■■■ that does it because you won’t move out of their way.
The gentle blip.
Usually employed as a fascinator for the rider at traffic lights. The bike sounds good and the rider likes to hear it. Often used when filtering through traffic as a gentle ‘I am here’ noise and is usually greeted with a parting of the traffic. A cheery wave will be given as way of thanks. Procedure for it’s performance is a small and short throttle opening bringing the revs temporarily up to 2-3k
The rev match. These are used in much the same way as in a car but on a bike can eliminate the use of the clutch altogether on downshifts. Can be used with or without the clutch depending on skill level of the rider. It makes the downshift smoother and unsettles the bike less on the way into a corner. Procedure for this is to open the throttle whilst in a overrun to unload the gearbox. In the fraction of a second that the box is unloaded, the gear is changed with or without using the clutch. Very modern bikes will often do this for you so you just kick down on the pedal and the gear changes. Many bikes will now do clutchless up and downshifts as standard.
Any one of these could be what your are describing but most likely the rev bomb which means either the rider is a bit of a twit or somebody has just cut them up and the rider is a bit of a twit 
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These days learners get taught the more long winded version: “Mirror - Signal - Position - Speed - Look”.
When I did my test my instructor made me signal even if there was no one around, so that once I did the test the examiner would know I used signals 
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When I did my IAM test, it was a (slightly) longer Course - Mirror - Signal - Brakes - Gears - Accelerate (mnemonic “Can My Safety Be Given Away?”).
Signalling when unnecessary was frowned upon by the IAM, and could lead to a test failure. The rationale is that you should be making an active judgement as to whether you would be providing useful information to any other road user by signalling, rather than just doing so automatically. (Personally, I didn’t agree with this - there is always the possibility that there will be another road user who would benefit from your signal but who - for whatever reason - you are not aware of).
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Mirror:
Yip my Facebook pout is OK today.
Signal:
I-phone full signal to Talk.Tweet-Twatter-Twunk or whatever…while driving.
Manoeuvre.
I’m going anyhow…you can do one.
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Even before I did my test I’d already been watching the Chris Gilbert Advanced Driving DVDs so knew that what I was taught went against such training.
Since then I’ve actually seen comments by people who get very angry at drivers who indicate when they consider it as not needed.
A prime example was on a motorway, indicating to go back to the left lane after overtaking a slower moving vehicle - I understand why some people say it isn’t needed as a vehicle expects you to pull back in, but on a three lane motorway you’d think other road users might benefit.
Okay, I see now from Scottishfiver that I was wayyyy out in my understanding of the MSM routine 
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Or “you know what I mean…?” Usually used at the end of every sentence. Drives me nuts!
Yeah yeah yeah, I do know what you mean.
Can I get? is another one in a shop or take away.
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What annoys me is the way people make up words when there is already a perfectly formed word. I heard a senior news presenter use ‘anxiousness’ when he really meant anxiety.
Then there are the Americanisms. Math instead maths. Mom instead of mum. Obligated instead of obliged. Plus many more.
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Here’s yet another one, “reaching out”… as if you are being swept away in a tsunami and are deperately trying to grab hold of something to save your life. Whereas, in this particular case, you are merely pointing out that someone is a dickhead.
Probably yet another Americanism that is fine where it belongs; but not here, contaminating & diluting the English language.
And as for “its” & “it’s”… 
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My missus grits her teeth when welcomed by “hi guys” if we’ve just entered an establishment or the general use of the word guys “how are you guys” for instance.
She says her bosses (she’s retired now) would not be best pleased if you addressed them like that, always had to be sir or madam.
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Quite…and another…Thing.
Tesco Check out script-phrases.
" That will be £23.98 FOR YOU today."
Excellent.
When do I get it then?
And another Tescon check out favourite…to “engage” with the punter?
" What are you doing this weekend then?"
TBH, after I replied to a couple of them “I could say, but it’s classified. National Security”…they don’t say much…just zap my stuff, swipe my card, and off I go.
If I need to chew the fat, I’ll have a bacon sarnie.
Harrumph. Rustles Guardian’ next page…
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“Have a nice day”
…yep I am, shopping in Asda:dizzy_face:
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“Can I get a …” - no, but you can pay for one.
“To be honest…” - you mean you aren’t usually?
“I’m not going to lie…” - you mean you do normally?
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I hate the use of kids by people on tv and prime ministers ,Kids are young goats not children
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Absolutely!
Yup! That’s another one! When used instead of simply using the word “Yes”, that is.
As far back as the late 1700s (and presumably earlier) the word kid was used to refer to children.
Kid is gender neutral. As is child and children. As is Biker.
You forgot “With respect” which means I think you are talking out of your Ar_e.
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