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Old May 17, 2026 | 12:11 AM
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This aft. whilst riding I came across three-three wheelers in oncoming traffic, I waved, which was not responded to, wonder why? Are they a new exclusive group?
 
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They're old and crippled, too geriatric to raise their arms.
 
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Maybe you scared them.
 
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By the time I notice you I have to ungrip my arthritic hand and by then you’re passed me so why bother.
 
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They think they're in a higher status 'cause they have more wheels than you. No obligation to respond back.
 
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Originally Posted by tmac00333
....... too geriatric to raise their arms.
This would accurately describe everyone I have met on three wheels.
 
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Yesterday in Myrtle Beach I saw so many younger people on Trikes than before.
 
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I recently seen a post on another form from a non- Harley rider who rides a metric suggesting Harley riders are rude and not nice folks as he seldom gets a wave from someone on a Harley...

I could not get his post out of my mind as I thought 30 years of me owning and riding a Harley am I missing something I may would see if I was riding another bike?

So for the next few weeks my "two finger down" salute became something I gave more thought to...

My take is IF someone waves or Not has zero to do with what the other is riding, Heck with my old eyes and passing a bike going the other direction is sometimes impossible to tell what brand of bike it even is!

I can tell if it has a single headlight or also has passing lamps and I guess I could not miss the 3 wheels but its as simple IF I'm looking right not left at the time, perhaps i'm tired or lost thinking about something but IMO some folks wave, some don't but has zero to do with what bike someone is riding...

I do kinda draw the line at Moped and Scooter riders but I have been know to give the "drunks" some love too...
 
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I don’t really give a rats behind what brand you ride, as long as its a motorcycle, not a scooter or a slingshot, a motorcycle which includes a Trike.
 
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