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Old Jul 12, 2009 | 03:20 PM
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I can't believe I just read this thread.
...let alone reply.
 
Old Jul 12, 2009 | 03:29 PM
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Don't listen to those guys they are tryin to get you in trouble. The correct wasy is left hand held above your head, then flap hand up and down kind of limp wrist style.
 
Old Jul 12, 2009 | 03:34 PM
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You sir, are giving away all the secrets of the brotherhood.

Damn good, tears in my eyes laughing!!!!!!

Originally Posted by Thundermug
Down here in Florida it's a little different.
After someone gives you a downlow wave you should immediately give a downlow peace sign, and then curl your index finger up.

If someone does a normal wave, you should clench your fist in front of your stomach and move it up and down rapidly six times.
 
Old Jul 12, 2009 | 04:57 PM
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Obviously we're not lacking any comedians here on the Forum, lol

Yes a low wave in response is normal when safe to do so.
 
Old Jul 12, 2009 | 08:12 PM
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One of the things our instructor told the class after we passed the Basic Rider Course was that we could now start perfecting our waves.
My Hubby has a Road Glide with cruise control so he can wave with either hand.
 
Old Jul 12, 2009 | 08:51 PM
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Originally Posted by murd
I can't believe I just read this thread.
...let alone reply.
I am asking myself the same things .......
 
Old Jul 12, 2009 | 08:56 PM
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If they wave high shoot them one of the signs on the upper row. If they wave low you must shoot them a sign on the lower row. Please see link below for the appropriate biker sign diagram:

http://guanabee.com/shocker_5.7.08.jpg

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Old Jul 12, 2009 | 09:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Thundermug
Down here in Florida it's a little different.
After someone gives you a downlow wave you should immediately give a downlow peace sign, and then curl your index finger up.

If someone does a normal wave, you should clench your fist in front of your stomach and move it up and down rapidly six times.

ya wouldn't be jerkin him off by any chance would ya!!!???
 
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Old Jul 12, 2009 | 09:12 PM
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Originally Posted by OregonHarley
This may seem like stupid question, but I am new to motorcycle riding.
In your only other post, you say back after 3 decades. Which is it? Are you just starting, or did you ride 30 years ago? Not much has changed since then........ Wave if you want, or don't. I doubt the other biker will turn around and come after you either way. Unless it's one of those 1%ers that scared that other dude from the bar in the other thread...........
 
Old Jul 12, 2009 | 10:03 PM
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passed on ole guy today, and I'am 59, so that will tell ya He's really old..

Anyway i gave him the low wave and when he passed he had such a grip on the bars I don't think U could pry them off..He cocked his head sideways and gave me a sideways nod with what looked like a very painful looking grin with half of his mouth. At first I thought he was having a stroke. Told the wife I was almost sorry I waved to him..
 



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