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Title: Waving. Post by arteacher on 09/20/11 at 12:30:06 This is from “Rider’s Quest” Magazine Proper motorcycle etiquette suggests that bikers wave to each other. It’s an age old tradition that demonstrates recognition and respect for one’s fellow rider. It’s an acknowledgement of being a part of an exclusive group of adventurous individuals. It’s the thing to do, however having said that- it is not always done.. We ask Why??? Here are 5 reasons why Harley riders don’t wave back Leather and studs make it too heavy to raise arm . Afraid to let go of handlebars because they might vibrate off Angry because just took out second mortgage to pay for tax on new Harley Can’t tell if other riders are waving or just reaching to cover their ears like everyone else. They are just too tired after spending hours polishing all that chrome to lift their arms. Here are 5 reasons why Gold Wing Riders don’t wave back Wasn’t sure whether other rider was waving or making obscene gesture Arthritis makes it difficult to raise arm Afraid of frostbite if hand leaves heated grip Couldn’t see thru the tinted windshield Couldn’t see the other rider on such a small bike Here are 5 reasons why Sport Bike Riders don’t wave back They are too young to know they are supposed to Other rider wasn’t wearing cool enough gear If they stuck their arm out going that fast, they’d rip it out of the socket Their skin tight full ballistic leather suits prevent any position other than fetal They actually did wave, but were going too fast for anyone to see it. Awe,,,summer….it’s great isn’t it…… |
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Title: Re: Waving. Post by EJID on 09/20/11 at 13:08:34 So true...recent personal experience, our office is supporting a breast cancer fundraising effort by the local firefighters by purchasing bright pink shirts that have a firefighters fighting breast cancer logo on the back. I've been wearing that shirt to/from work every Friday even when I ride the bike and every time I wear that shirt I get maybe 1/2 the waves I normally get from other riders. (one of these days I will get someone to take a pic of me in that shirt on my bike so I can post it in the ride for skatnbc thread) :) |
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Title: Re: Waving. Post by verslagen1 on 09/20/11 at 13:23:40 Top 5 reasons a savage won't wave back... 1. Too busy wicking it ;D 2. Gotta put in prime ::) 3. I'm checking my hot oil level. :-? 4. The other rider is a HD, GW or BMW, they don't wave anyway. 5. I'm reachin' in my pocket for my SKAT wrist band. 8-) |
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Title: Re: Waving. Post by WD on 09/20/11 at 13:49:43 Top 5 reasons WD doesn't wave back... 1. Other bike is too clean, so the rider is a phony. 2. You are wearing a full face helmet on a cruiser. 3. Your gear isn't broken in, so you are a phony or too new to bother with. 4. You look like a lawyer, cop, banker, accountant, etc. 5. Don't give a s*** one way or the other about the silly waving to other bikes thing. |
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Title: Re: Waving. Post by Arizuno on 09/20/11 at 17:32:05 The experience I mentioned awhile back under "Traumatized" continues to hold up. H-Ds waive back at least 90% of the time, GWs & rockets at least 75%. BMWs, not so much, as in <10%. I wave at the latter just to be an irritant. Car joke for the few of you who haven't heard it: Do you know the difference between a BMW and a rose/cactus (regional)? With a rose/cactus, the prick is on the outside. |
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Title: Re: Waving. Post by Wolfman on 09/20/11 at 21:01:39 Vers, you forgot a couple why Savage riders don't wave. 1. Still trying to find 6th gear. 2. Watching the odometer waiting to switch to reserve. 3. Having so much fun your in your own lil world...lol |
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Title: Re: Waving. Post by verslagen1 on 09/20/11 at 21:44:04 Savage don't wave #9... nobody waves backwards. |
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Title: Re: Waving. Post by built2last66 on 09/21/11 at 09:13:15 Reasons I don't wave unless I'm waved to first: 1. I'm wearing a full face on a cruiser so I can tuck past 16 wheelers on the highway (I'm so hard core I don't have a windshield!!) so I don't get blown off the road 2. You probably think I'm on a chinese bike 3. You probably have no respect for me or my bike even though we're both riders, but your girl on the back still waves to me :) 4. If you're on a GW or HD and you wave first, I'll wave back I'm cool like that I'll even wave to a guy on a scooter if he waves.. I have respect for all riders.. |
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Title: Re: Waving. Post by babyhog on 09/21/11 at 13:35:36 If its 2 wheels (or even 3, since I have been seeing a few trikes lately) I wave. Don't give a crap whether they wave back or not. Only time I don't wave is if I physically can't (need my hand on the clutch or whatever...) [smiley=vrolijk_26.gif] |
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Title: Re: Waving. Post by MrBrownTX on 09/21/11 at 18:10:00 I definitely always wave. I even waved at a scooter this morning. I figured I made his day and he felt like a real biker for a few seconds, lol. |
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Title: Re: Waving. Post by John_D FSO on 09/21/11 at 19:29:15 0F0C0D000218610 wrote:
I'm pretty much the same way, although in heavy traffic, like on the freeway through Portland and such, I won't risk it usually. Need to be ready to dodge the idiots! :o |
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Title: Re: Waving. Post by Wolfman on 09/21/11 at 23:06:22 I forgot one. 4. Didn't see anyone to wave at cause i was looking down to see if i had canceled my turn signals...lol Ever notice when it starts getting colder you get more waves from those that are still riding? The Harley snobs with the tricked out garage ornaments are back driving their cages i reckon...lol |
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Title: Re: Waving. Post by 12Bravo on 09/22/11 at 05:48:12 48707379727E711F0 wrote:
All of the weekend warrior want-a-bee's won't ride once the temps get below 60 ;D I get waves no matter if I'm on the S40 or my Burgman around where I live. I wave to everyone on 2 or 3 wheels no matter what brand or type. |
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Title: Re: Waving. Post by gerald.hughes on 09/22/11 at 07:43:21 Just a quick note. I have been stranded on the side of the road twice in the last few years (dead battery on an S50, and one on my Savage with I don't know what, bad kickstand switch maybe.) In both cases, the people who stopped to help me were riding Harleys. |
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Title: Re: Waving. Post by Arnold on 09/22/11 at 12:41:42 Most people wave where I am but there aint too many riders, mostly luxury cars, on weekends you see the same guys take the HD out for their 5 miles ride and make sure to park in front of everyone with it. You know those guys, who put 200 miles a year on the bike, most of those guys dont even know they're supposed to wave I guess. There's this little old lady though on her pink scooter when I drive to and from work, she's a trooper, always waves at me and I make sure to always wave back. |
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Title: Re: Waving. Post by skatnbnc on 09/22/11 at 18:36:52 030C0F02460 wrote:
Aww thanks Verslagie and EJID ! :D I wave when I can, but I am also the one looking in the rearview mirror cause I've already blown by whomever was flicking a wrist at me. ;) |
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Title: Re: Waving. Post by Gyrobob on 09/23/11 at 09:54:19 On my last trip from Newnan, GA to Daytona, I did an informal survey of wavers, and of trailered bikes. I was riding a Yamaha FJR-1300. Pic below so you can see what kind of motorcycling persona it has. http://www.bluemelon.com/photo/42589/1710323-T150U.jpg When I waved first: Harley drivers -- waved back - 7, didn't wave back - 56 Metric cruiser drivers -- waved back 42, didn't wave back - 4 Motorcycle riders (meaning other than cruiser-style bikes) -- waved back 63, didn't wave back - 7 When I didn't wave first: Harley drivers -- waved 2, didn't wave 35 Metric cruiser drivers -- waved 17, didn't wave 14 Motorcycle riders (meaning other than cruiser-style bikes) -- waved 63, didn't wave - 21 I was also tallying what brands of bikes were being trailered. I wasn't very thorough, but generally the ratio was about 5:1 harley vs other. |
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Title: Re: Waving. Post by MrBrownTX on 09/23/11 at 10:03:55 6658534E434E43210 wrote:
Good lord did you mount a laptop and keep a spread sheet on that big ol bike? lol good survey Bob. I like and appreciate your information. |
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Title: Re: Waving. Post by Gyrobob on 09/23/11 at 10:57:11 47584858455D445E522A0 wrote:
Good lord did you mount a laptop and keep a spread sheet on that big ol bike? lol good survey Bob. I like and appreciate your information. [/quote] Heh, heh,.. Nothing as hi-tech as that!! It was just a piece of cardboard I put some lines on and taped it to the top of a tankbag |
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Title: Re: Waving. Post by tixin on 09/23/11 at 12:09:59 The other day a few folks were waving at me, and I waved back; however, I later realized that they were making "blinking" signals at me!! :-[ 360E0D070C000F610 wrote:
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Title: Re: Waving. Post by Gyrobob on 09/23/11 at 12:55:29 7D60716067090 wrote:
[/quote] The hand signal for "hey, dummy, your signal is on!!!" is to hold your left arm out and work your thumb and fingers like a duck's bill, or like a hand puppet talking. |
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Title: Re: Waving. Post by WD on 09/24/11 at 17:43:05 You guys still have working signals? Mine quit at the 15K mile mark, years ago. |
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Title: Re: Waving. Post by kimchris1 on 09/25/11 at 01:28:08 I wave when and as often as I can. If the person does not return the wave, so what? I still smile and go on my way. Oh and their have been times I was waved at and wasn't able to return the wave in time, so guess it all works out. After all I am out to ride and enjoy myself and the elements, not see how many people wave or don't.. :) kim |
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Title: Re: Waving. Post by Gyrobob on 09/25/11 at 05:55:05 Do any of you have a way to "wave" at night? |
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Title: Re: Waving. Post by bill67 on 09/25/11 at 05:59:59 I always use my glow in the dark gloves. |
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