We should stop the "WAVE"
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 4,204
Likes: 1,192
From: Anywhere we stop
RE: We should stop the "WAVE"
ORIGINAL: billk
Guys with the really tall apehangers have a distinct advantage here...just raise a couple fingers (one on each hand).
Guys with the really tall apehangers have a distinct advantage here...just raise a couple fingers (one on each hand).
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 2,281
Likes: 47
From: Oregon
RE: We should stop the "WAVE"
You go first.
ORIGINAL: billk
I think it could be unsafe...we should replace the "Wave" with the "Bird"...my thoughts:
1. Every rider you flip the bird to will attempt to flip you back.
2. When entering an intersection, a low wave might be considered a left turn signal causing the guy opposite you to think you are turning left. Probably a real cause for those left turn accidents.
3. When entering a intersection, flipping the bird, people will notice. If you have cruise control, you can flip two birds. Everyone understands what the "bird" means...hell, don't have to worry about immigrants who don't speak english...even they understand this universal sign language. I think going thru an intersection saying, basically, F*ck You, is an attention getter adding to your own personal safety.
4. The higher you display the "bird", the safer your are...people notice. Guys with the really tall apehangers have a distinct advantage here...just raise a couple fingers (one on each hand).
5. Initially, you might think that this can add problems...perhaps 4 or 5 guys that got the new 'flip' will turn around a chase you. This improves your riding skills...and adds to safety...8 or 10 headlights are more noticeable than one. I think if, in concept, this catches on, we will all be safer.
6. Finally, with the bird replacing the wave, we will no longer be subjected to posts about the 'wave'.
I think it could be unsafe...we should replace the "Wave" with the "Bird"...my thoughts:
1. Every rider you flip the bird to will attempt to flip you back.
2. When entering an intersection, a low wave might be considered a left turn signal causing the guy opposite you to think you are turning left. Probably a real cause for those left turn accidents.
3. When entering a intersection, flipping the bird, people will notice. If you have cruise control, you can flip two birds. Everyone understands what the "bird" means...hell, don't have to worry about immigrants who don't speak english...even they understand this universal sign language. I think going thru an intersection saying, basically, F*ck You, is an attention getter adding to your own personal safety.
4. The higher you display the "bird", the safer your are...people notice. Guys with the really tall apehangers have a distinct advantage here...just raise a couple fingers (one on each hand).
5. Initially, you might think that this can add problems...perhaps 4 or 5 guys that got the new 'flip' will turn around a chase you. This improves your riding skills...and adds to safety...8 or 10 headlights are more noticeable than one. I think if, in concept, this catches on, we will all be safer.
6. Finally, with the bird replacing the wave, we will no longer be subjected to posts about the 'wave'.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 4,984
Likes: 8
RE: We should stop the "WAVE"
the bird is the word
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 7,437
Likes: 3
From: TEXAS!!!!
RE: We should stop the "WAVE"
I reject this notion on the basis that while we might not be subjected to "wave" posts, we will now be subjected to "bird" posts...of which this is the first. Looks like we've made no progress. 