I find it funny the only folks I don't get the "wave" from is crotch rockets. I typically initiate the wave and practically EVERYONE waves back except them. Eff 'em...I ride what I ride and appreciate a crotch rocket just as much as a fellow HD.

 

I live down below you in Goodyear. I always have to initiate the wave... unless I see a Harley with an older owner, who usually wave well before I get my hand out. Gotta love the old school guys!

 

I understand where both sides (Harley owners/riders and other bike owners/riders) are coming from. Much of the reputations of both groups comes from a combination real-life experiences and rumor. It is in our human nature to want to group people or things because folks seem to hold groups responsible for the actions of individuals. Some of this stuff we bring on ourselves (as a group). Since there are so many riding clubs that will not allow anyone who doesn't ride American bikes to ride with them, that is the start.

Interestingly, I owned a Honda that was made in Ohio, but could not ride with "American-made only" groups. When I pointed out that my bike was made in Ohio, by Americans, they pointed out that the parts were foreign. I reminded them that many of their/our H-D parts are too, but that did not matter.

H-D has effectively marketed its brand. Part of that marketing is the lifestyle and the deep brand loyalty. The marketing is so good that it has sold itself to folks who, for whatever reason, chose another brand. That is great marketing!!

Bottom line, ride what you love. You want to only ride with your next-door neighbor, or only ride with other people with H-D's, or only people of your religion, or people who are fire fighters, or vets, or you will ride with everyone who rides a motorcycle, you have nothing to apologize for. Everyone has their preferences.

Me, personally, will wave to all riders - except those on scooters or Can-Ams! Trikes, yes, mopeds, no. Am I an elitist. I don't think so, but if you as the dude who was on the scooter I am!

Folks come in all flavors. If they think they are less then me or cooler than me, they are probably right. Either way, it's their problem/delusion, not mine.

One thing I will always do: Stop when I see someone on the side of the road, regardless of what they ride or drive. That is about being helpful. This old Scout can't get that lesson out of his head.

I say: Whatever floats your boat.

 

It is self explanitory...you were in Arkansas.

 

Doesn't matter to me what kind of bike you have . I'll ride with you.

 

Who said the dead don't come back to life?

 

Yah no kidding

 

You guys realize this post is 3 years old?

 

 

Reading through a couple of these pages I realized I was Dick to some guy at the gas station the other day. He was on a Honda shadow (white with pearl flames and sounded awesome) I thought his bike was pretty Damn cool. Well I was short and to the point and sounded like I didn't want to ride with him cuz he wasn't on a Harley. In all realty I'm not very social and didn't want to go the direction he was heading(even tho I just curising around) and probably didn't make that clear. Im just a Fing dick!