Waving protocol
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2009
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From: SE Wisconsin
Something Willie G. came up with years ago ... left arm pointed toward the ground with finger extended.
It's easy for me because my finger is always extended. I cut my finger off at the joint in a table saw. The finger was reattached and had a pin in it for six weeks. The finger was saved, however it does not bend at the joint anymore.
It's easy for me because my finger is always extended. I cut my finger off at the joint in a table saw. The finger was reattached and had a pin in it for six weeks. The finger was saved, however it does not bend at the joint anymore.
Tourer
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 277
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From: Franklin, TN
Ok, stupid question for the day:
When meeting another motorcycle, what's the accepted protocol for waving? I've seen guys put their arm out with a 'peace' sign, arm down with a 'peace sign', etc.
Does it matter how you wave, do different signs mean anything different?
And, last but not least, do you wave at metrics or only at HD riders?
When meeting another motorcycle, what's the accepted protocol for waving? I've seen guys put their arm out with a 'peace' sign, arm down with a 'peace sign', etc.
Does it matter how you wave, do different signs mean anything different?
And, last but not least, do you wave at metrics or only at HD riders?
one, no such thing as a stupid question. You'll understand the more you visit this forum.
two, you wave, salute, nod, peace-sign, finger or nothing if you want to. Just like you modify your scoot to be yours individually. Pick your style and roll with it and let others do the same, just keep your eyes on the road and don't worry if the bike you just pasted saw you or replied. There's worse things in the road to be worried about.
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 1,083
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From: Berwick, Pa
Occassionaly I will give a nod, or a 1/2 hearted wave. But I figure that, when in my car or truck, I don't wave at every car or truck that passes......so why be so much different on my bike?
Twenty or thirty years ago I waved more, but now......with so many bikes on the road it gets to be a pain in the ****.
Twenty or thirty years ago I waved more, but now......with so many bikes on the road it gets to be a pain in the ****.
Road Master
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 1,100
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From: Marietta, Ohio
HAHAHA!!! yeah, that seems to be the trend around here, lots of "mountain mommas" and not in a good way. lol
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From: Louisiana
When I got my bike a couple of months ago I was out riding by myself one afternoon and the wind was blowing about 50 miles an hour and I had just found out about this bike wave and low and behold I look up and here comes about 100 Harley riders towards me. I am going about 55mph into the wind trying to just hold on to the bike and all these guy start giving the wave and I would not dare turn lose of a grip for nothing...I am better now I can turn lose at 70 mph....
Operating a table saw is kinda like riding a bike....I been using one of those about 30 years still have all 10.
Operating a table saw is kinda like riding a bike....I been using one of those about 30 years still have all 10.
