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Old Jul 19, 2007 | 11:47 PM
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I know "the wave" has beenworked to death, but today a Boise motorcycle cop gave me the 'down low, peace sign wave'. I shocked me so I almost forgot to acknowledge back. Good to see the police with the right attitude, just wish there were more of them.
Anyone else get "the wave" from cops
Tom in Boise
 
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Old Jul 19, 2007 | 11:50 PM
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Pretty much all of the Motorcycle cops here in Nashville give me the "Harley" wave. I know a few of them personally, but I don't really think that makes a difference, I bet they wave at all bikers....well, most bikers.
 
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Old Jul 19, 2007 | 11:53 PM
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i actualy got one from a South Korean motor bike cop riding a HD police package. Gorgeous bike.....very surprised to get the wave. Still pretty cool.....lol
 
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Old Jul 19, 2007 | 11:53 PM
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I know "the wave" has beenworked to death, but today a Boise motorcycle cop gave me the 'down low, peace sign wave'. I shocked me so I almost forgot to acknowledge back. Good to see the police with the right attitude, just wish there were more of them.
Anyone else get "the wave" from cops
Tom in Boise
Does giving "the wave" count?
 
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Old Jul 20, 2007 | 12:14 AM
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No MC cops around here, but I get waves from city cruisers (well, OK, a lot of times its from my neighbor) and county sheriff SUVs!
 
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Old Jul 20, 2007 | 12:24 AM
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The town next to us, has 2 bike cops, and they like to write tickets! But, a couple of weeks ago, i rode the Heritage through town, it's got a set of V&H big shot staggards on it, with the "quiet" baffels [right] well, i see the bike cop sitting up close to the local NAPA dealer, I'm right on top of him, he looks up and WAVES to me, man, this guy is ALRIGHT!! Made me feel good, accepted,allowed, granted, well, just good.
 
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Old Jul 20, 2007 | 12:59 AM
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Cops rarely even smile in my area.

If one waved at me I would pull over thinking I was being stopped.
 
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Old Jul 20, 2007 | 03:58 AM
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The Korean cops will give ya a wave when they see its a Harley your riding. If you encounter the military motorcade guys out in town they do also, as long as they are not doing an escort.


 
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He could have just forgotten for a split second that he wasn't riding his personal bike.
 
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Old Jul 20, 2007 | 05:02 AM
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He could have just forgotten for a split second that he wasn't riding his personal bike.
That or he was checking to see if he had anything in his hands.
 
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