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Old Jun 16, 2012 | 06:23 AM
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If I see you I will wave. Doesn't hurt me to acknowledge another rider. If they don't wave back I do give a crap. I figure either they didn't see me or they have issues.
 
Old Jun 16, 2012 | 06:28 AM
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#1. They're afraid to take both hands off the bars.

#2. They're trying to be Billy Bad-***.

Both seem endemic to cruiser riders, I'm afraid.

I always flash the horns, no matter what kind of bike. \m/
 
Old Jun 16, 2012 | 06:35 AM
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Originally Posted by AnotherBlackSG
I hope that's a joke.

The fact is, I don't know OP from the local child molester or woman abuser (YES, I know for a fact that child molesters & women abusers ride Harleys too). Just because someone else is on 2 wheels, doesn't mean that we have some sort of brotherhood or that I wanna be your friend.

I never initiate a wave and only sometimes wave back. Don't take it personally, OP. Just keep waving, if it makes you happy.
This is perfect! I love it! EXACTLY right! Who gives a ****? I ride a bike and you do too. SO WHAT?!!!!! If you wanna wave, then wave. I DON'T WAVE.
 
Old Jun 16, 2012 | 06:56 AM
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It is hard to wave at everyone on a holiday or rally, I at least give a low down. Some guys just are tooo cool for school. I will give a wave no matter what, good karma never hur anybody!
 
Old Jun 16, 2012 | 07:07 AM
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Originally Posted by AnotherBlackSG
I hope that's a joke.

The fact is, I don't know OP from the local child molester or woman abuser (YES, I know for a fact that child molesters & women abusers ride Harleys too). Just because someone else is on 2 wheels, doesn't mean that we have some sort of brotherhood or that I wanna be your friend.

I never initiate a wave and only sometimes wave back. Don't take it personally, OP. Just keep waving, if it makes you happy.

I've read your posts on a number of threads. I don't want to be your friend either. You're either the least happy and most negative person on the planet or a complete douche. Either way....

I don't always initiate a wave, but if someone waves to me, I always return it unless I'm busy with the clutch, in which case I nod. Not returning a wave feels like someone holding their hand out to shake hands and just letting them hang there.
 
Old Jun 16, 2012 | 07:31 AM
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I waved...didn't you see my shirt...??
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Old Jun 16, 2012 | 07:33 AM
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You need to make sure that your using the "new" waves......

 
Old Jun 16, 2012 | 07:33 AM
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Yay! Another waving thread!

 
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Old Jun 16, 2012 | 08:25 AM
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Originally Posted by TKDKurt
I've read your posts on a number of threads. I don't want to be your friend either. You're either the least happy and most negative person on the planet or a complete douche. Either way....
Heheheh, you should really check my posting history before judging me, my Friend. Honestly, if we met in person you'd probably offer to buy me a beer. OR vice versa - either way...

Wave or don't wave & don't take it personally.
 
Old Jun 16, 2012 | 08:46 AM
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Originally Posted by AnotherBlackSG
Heheheh, you should really check my posting history before judging me, my Friend. Honestly, if we met in person you'd probably offer to buy me a beer. OR vice versa - either way...

Wave or don't wave & don't take it personally.

Fair enough. I just thought you were being a little harsh with the OP (and others I have seen recently).

I'm going out for a ride. Have a good weekend.
 



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