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dreygun · 09-11-2008, 04:22 PM

i forgot all about the scooter crowd lol. i don't wave cos it's just weird, but i'll just nod to them just to say "hey, you're on two wheels too"

scrimmer · 09-11-2008, 08:28 PM

I wave to everyone on two wheels if safety permits and I never meet a stranger on two wheels in conversation, including the big bad biker types; and for the most part they are always friendly right back to me.

Apertureguy · 09-11-2008, 08:59 PM

I wave at everyone....heck, I'm waving right now.

deertracker57 · 09-11-2008, 10:07 PM

I wave to everyone,even scooter riders.Most of them wave back.Those guys are just like everyone else.They love two wheels too.

Atlas68 · 09-11-2008, 10:35 PM

I usually wave...
Last weekend we had beautiful sunny weather. Rode out along a scenic route to a show and shine. I have never seen so many bikes on the road in a single day. At times there were packs of 20 riders at a time.
Waving became pointless after a half hour or so.

Davecm203 · 09-12-2008, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by deertracker57

I wave to everyone,even scooter riders.Most of them wave back.Those guys are just like everyone else.They love two wheels too.

I will wave at the ones that require a motorcycle endorsement. I don't wave at the booze mobiles.

bxmarauder · 09-13-2008, 05:25 AM

most riders up here in new york state area wave, you have the few harley riders who feel that if your not riding a hog your not gettin any recognition for being a biker.I ride because i love to ride and i ride what i want to ride not something that cost twice as much and does the same thing because of the pressure of others to buy a harley

bnlfan · 09-14-2008, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by SuzukiBD

I wave. Most wave back. Except some big, tough dudes with 'tudes.

I wave all the time. I figure the ones that don't wave back either didn't see me or are afraid to let go.

Dragonetti · 09-14-2008, 02:19 AM

I waved at a biker the other day, but he didn't wave back, he nodded. Then I noticed something as he passed by. He didn't have a left arm, no joke. Turns out, this guy is a student at the college I go to, and won some major settlement in the accident that caused him to lose his arm, so he bought a HD and had it modified so he could use it. I really wish I could get a look at the controls, and I can't imagine low speed turns with only one arm!

I guess this explains some things, but this guy didn't have a hook, or a prosthesis.

http://www.mtb-amputee.com/motorcycl...r_Arm_Amputees.

HAMMERPETE · 09-14-2008, 03:28 AM

I normal shoot them the V for Victory sign. The cagers that cut me off get the Special finger. And sometimes some Special curse words too!

Aussie Steve · 09-16-2008, 11:49 PM

If I wave and the other one doesn't I pretend I'm scratching my crotch to avoid looking stupid.

I like to wave at speed cameras too...if they trigger...different wave though

sra4031 · 09-17-2008, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Aussie Steve

If I wave and the other one doesn't I pretend I'm scratching my crotch to avoid looking stupid.

Tried that once, but had to stop and buy myself flowers and dinner

danno · 09-18-2008, 04:39 PM

I took a break from riding for 30 years (AKA "marriage") and back then, there weren't as many bikes. I rode a Guzzi V7 Sport, a "cafe racer" and I'd get some weird looks and a lotta questions, but a wave was always returned.

I live in town, do a lot of slow commuting and when I can't use my clutch hand I nod, still get nods back.

The only group I consistently don't get a wave back from are the scooter riders. My theory is, based on the way they dress, the lack of gear and even bicycle helmets (!!), with the recent kick in gas prices, many are new to powered two wheels and don't identify with motorcycles at all.

I wave at everyone and don't care if they respond or not. Most do, but everyone's got their own priorities at that moment.

bnlfan · 09-18-2008, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by sra4031

Tried that once, but had to stop and buy myself flowers and dinner

That is so wrong....

Vstar09LosAngeles · 09-19-2008, 01:12 AM

I wave when I have a chance....but then again i'm a newbie so most of the time I just nod at them...(too busy concentrating on riding safely)

Davecm203 · 09-20-2008, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by danno

The only group I consistently don't get a wave back from are the scooter riders. My theory is, based on the way they dress, the lack of gear and even bicycle helmets (!!), with the recent kick in gas prices, many are new to powered two wheels and don't identify with motorcycles at all.

Here in N.C. most of the people on scooters have lost their driver's license. There are more that are just ridding them to save gas now though. Anyway, I usualy only wave at the bigger ones that require a motorcycle endorcement unless they wave at me first. I geuss my ego just can't handle not getting waved back too.

Admit it. When you wave at a biker who does not wave back or at least give a nod, and there are cars around that saw it, don't you feel a bit embarrased?

m50Joe · 09-20-2008, 09:44 PM

I wave as long as it's safe and as long there arent lots of bikes around. If there are a lot of bikes out I just dont feel like keeping my arm out.

Other bikes dont have to wave back. I wave anyway.

Michigunman · 09-21-2008, 03:19 PM

Had a Police Officer wave at me yesterday, but I couldn't wave back. I was just completing a hard right turn on to the road he was on so I gave a nod.

MCMARK · 10-28-2008, 01:05 PM

I Started Waving Because I Was Tired Of Being That Guy Who Was Too Good To Wave!. Really Though I Thought At First They Were Mistaking Me For Someone They Knew.. (im Not Real Quick) There Is Nothing About This In The Manual! Yes Wave When Safety Permits.

sra4031 · 10-28-2008, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MCMARK

I Started Waving Because I Was Tired Of Being That Guy Who Was Too Good To Wave!. Really Though I Thought At First They Were Mistaking Me For Someone They Knew.. (im Not Real Quick) There Is Nothing About This In The Manual! Yes Wave When Safety Permits.

You mean they are not waving just at me because they like my bike

09-11-2008, 04:22 PM	#21 (permalink)
dreygun Found second gear by accident Join Date: Aug 2008 Bike: 2006 Dust Black M50 Location: barrie, ontario, canada Posts: 340	i forgot all about the scooter crowd lol. i don't wave cos it's just weird, but i'll just nod to them just to say "hey, you're on two wheels too" __________________ Tom Poh @ Dreygunz Decalz Custom Stickers/ Banners 2006 dust black debadged M50/ kury iso-grips ( with throttle boss, grip spikes, front & back pegs, clutch & brake covers)/ chrome accents (oil and brake cap)/ garmin Zumo 550 Gps/ Stock pipes (debaffled, demickey'd, blacked out header side)/ leather saddlebags & supports/ sissy bar & rack/ memphis fat 13" clear/ roadrunner cup holder/ HD fork pouch/ PC3/ 32" drag bar/ sidemount curved plate mount/ clear signals/ johnskit 3in lowering/ chrome rad cover/ Integrated signal back light kit/ removed OEM back signals and license housing/ Sickle Stem Lucifer Mirrors/ kury ultra tour bag/ JK's forward controls, GMAN's lean angle draggers (gen2), "07M50Limited" riser spacers. Coming soon: Custom leather saddle seat, Thunder Air/ adaptor, Morton violator/ Highway Hawks exhaust

09-11-2008, 08:28 PM	#22 (permalink)
scrimmer Third gear and cruising Join Date: Nov 2006 Bike: '06 M50 Grey Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 517	I wave to everyone on two wheels if safety permits and I never meet a stranger on two wheels in conversation, including the big bad biker types; and for the most part they are always friendly right back to me. __________________ *I used to be disgusted; now I try to be amused.*

09-11-2008, 10:07 PM	#24 (permalink)
deertracker57 In Training Join Date: Jan 2008 Bike: 2006 suzuki c50 Location: Heart of Dixie.Where else? Posts: 126	I wave to everyone,even scooter riders.Most of them wave back.Those guys are just like everyone else.They love two wheels too. __________________ :Live to ride........Ride to work Proud Air Force Dad of my Airman at Ramstein AFB,Germany

09-11-2008, 10:35 PM	#25 (permalink)
Atlas68 Sit speling cheker Join Date: Jan 2006 Bike: '05 Anniversary Edition VMax #1878/ 2000 Location: Vancouver B.C. Canada Posts: 1,788	I usually wave... Last weekend we had beautiful sunny weather. Rode out along a scenic route to a show and shine. I have never seen so many bikes on the road in a single day. At times there were packs of 20 riders at a time. Waving became pointless after a half hour or so. __________________ Rudeness is a weak man's imitation of strength. SuperTrapp Exhaust

09-13-2008, 05:25 AM	#27 (permalink)
bxmarauder Seat Tester Join Date: Sep 2008 Bike: 2004suzuki vz 1600 Location: new york Posts: 59	most riders up here in new york state area wave, you have the few harley riders who feel that if your not riding a hog your not gettin any recognition for being a biker.I ride because i love to ride and i ride what i want to ride not something that cost twice as much and does the same thing because of the pressure of others to buy a harley Last edited by bxmarauder; 09-13-2008 at 06:54 PM.

09-11-2008, 08:59 PM	#23 (permalink)
Apertureguy M-J Master Poster Join Date: Jun 2006 Bike: 2006 Blue M50 Location: New York Posts: 3,856	I wave at everyone....heck, I'm waving right now.

09-14-2008, 02:19 AM	#29 (permalink)
Dragonetti In Training Join Date: Jul 2008 Bike: Suzuki M50 '06 Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Posts: 118	I waved at a biker the other day, but he didn't wave back, he nodded. Then I noticed something as he passed by. He didn't have a left arm, no joke. Turns out, this guy is a student at the college I go to, and won some major settlement in the accident that caused him to lose his arm, so he bought a HD and had it modified so he could use it. I really wish I could get a look at the controls, and I can't imagine low speed turns with only one arm! I guess this explains some things, but this guy didn't have a hook, or a prosthesis. http://www.mtb-amputee.com/motorcycl...r_Arm_Amputees. __________________ Be good, or be good at it. Current DG Hard Krome Pipes, PCIII PowerCommander, John's Forward Controls, "Switchblade" Pegs, Mustang Seat Upcoming Grips, Integrated Tail Light Last edited by Dragonetti; 09-14-2008 at 02:24 AM. Reason: Added Link

09-14-2008, 03:28 AM	#30 (permalink)
HAMMERPETE Refrigerator Magnet Test Engineer Join Date: Oct 2005 Bike: 2005 HAMMER Location: SOCAL %%%%%ES Posts: 3,526	I normal shoot them the V for Victory sign. The cagers that cut me off get the Special finger. And sometimes some Special curse words too! __________________ Music pick of the Week(Timbo started it) Rare Earth http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZsppOw2Mxk "There's not a whole lot ways this can go right" - Johnny Knoxsville "I did something in a previous life that must have been spectacularly good, because I'm getting paid in this life just magnificently, more than one would dare imagine or hope for." - RIP George Carlin. Life's Journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, But rather to skid in side ways, totally worn out shouting HOLYSHI$T What A RIDE!!

09-16-2008, 11:49 PM	#31 (permalink)
Aussie Steve In The Zone Join Date: Jan 2007 Bike: 02 1200 Bandit Location: Western Australia Posts: 2,771	If I wave and the other one doesn't I pretend I'm scratching my crotch to avoid looking stupid. I like to wave at speed cameras too...if they trigger...different wave though __________________ Just remember you ARE entitled to my opinion!!!! Last edited by Aussie Steve; 09-16-2008 at 11:51 PM.

09-18-2008, 04:39 PM	#33 (permalink)
danno Newbie Join Date: Sep 2008 Bike: 2001 SV650 Location: Cambridge, MA Posts: 1	I took a break from riding for 30 years (AKA "marriage") and back then, there weren't as many bikes. I rode a Guzzi V7 Sport, a "cafe racer" and I'd get some weird looks and a lotta questions, but a wave was always returned. I live in town, do a lot of slow commuting and when I can't use my clutch hand I nod, still get nods back. The only group I consistently don't get a wave back from are the scooter riders. My theory is, based on the way they dress, the lack of gear and even bicycle helmets (!!), with the recent kick in gas prices, many are new to powered two wheels and don't identify with motorcycles at all. I wave at everyone and don't care if they respond or not. Most do, but everyone's got their own priorities at that moment.

09-19-2008, 01:12 AM	#35 (permalink)
Vstar09LosAngeles Where Am I ? Join Date: Sep 2008 Bike: 2009 VStar 650 Classic Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 41	I wave when I have a chance....but then again i'm a newbie so most of the time I just nod at them...(too busy concentrating on riding safely)

09-20-2008, 09:44 PM	#37 (permalink)
m50Joe Ditch Magnet Join Date: Mar 2008 Bike: '06 M50 - '08 KLR650 Location: Vidalia, LA Posts: 199	I wave as long as it's safe and as long there arent lots of bikes around. If there are a lot of bikes out I just dont feel like keeping my arm out. Other bikes dont have to wave back. I wave anyway.

09-21-2008, 03:19 PM	#38 (permalink)
Michigunman In Training Join Date: Aug 2007 Bike: 2007 Suzuki Boulevard M50 Location: Walled Lake, MI Posts: 107	Had a Police Officer wave at me yesterday, but I couldn't wave back. I was just completing a hard right turn on to the road he was on so I gave a nod. __________________

10-28-2008, 01:05 PM	#39 (permalink)
MCMARK In Training Join Date: Sep 2008 Bike: 2008 Yamaha V-Star Custom 1100 Location: OREGON Posts: 138	I Started Waving Because I Was Tired Of Being That Guy Who Was Too Good To Wave!. Really Though I Thought At First They Were Mistaking Me For Someone They Knew.. (im Not Real Quick) There Is Nothing About This In The Manual! Yes Wave When Safety Permits.

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