View Poll Results: When I'm out riding I wave to:
No one
3
9.09%
Everyone
29
87.88%
Harley Riders only.
1
3.03%
Harley, Indian and Victory riders only.
0
0%
Option 4 plus European bike riders, ie; BMW, Duc, Tri
0
0%
I specifically ignore Rice Buring scum, even though I once was one.
0
0%
Voters: 33. You may not vote on this poll
The wave
Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 1,764
Likes: 266
From: Roma Alberta
jeez, everyone around here (myself included) does the lazy two-finger-point below the left bar wave, and have for years.
doesn't matter what kind of bike, pretty much everyone waves at each other on two or three wheels.
I don't think I've ever seen anyone wave at me with the over and above effort palm-facing-forward high five.
doesn't matter what kind of bike, pretty much everyone waves at each other on two or three wheels.
I don't think I've ever seen anyone wave at me with the over and above effort palm-facing-forward high five.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 32,934
Likes: 36,032
From: Carlsbad, CA
The open palm facing forward high five can be dangerous if doing more than 50 MPH. First time I tried it the wind blew my hand back and I busted the back of my hand on my wife's helmet. Worse yet, there was no warning in the owners manual that this dangerous maneuver could cause serious injury or death. Now I do the two finger low wave, unless my hand I busy with the clutch or picking my nose. Then I just do a cool head nod. I wave to most everyone except BMW riders as they are too arrogant.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 32,934
Likes: 36,032
From: Carlsbad, CA
OMG!!! Waving almost got me in deep sheit today. This is a true story...
I had just finished my latest mods getting the Trike ready for a 1,200 mile trip. I finally got around to installing my external crankcase breather will drool cup, and installed dual passenger cup holders. With such major modifications, I figured I should give the Trike a test ride.
So, I headed north from Carlsbad, Ca to Oceanside. I entered the Strand went south from Surfrider, then turned around to north at the pier. Shortly after turning around a gnarly looking dude on a beat up beach cruiser came towards me from the other direction. Being the cordial Harley guy that I am, I gave him the low wave. Unknown to me, that must mean "Dude...set me up with some meth...and a few lines of snort". As he started to turn around towards me, both he and I noticed the car that was following him. Clearly it was an unmarked LEO car, with two narcs in it. The LEOs gave me a stern look, then quickly changed their focus. Apparently the beach cruiser dude who they had been following, swerved back into his lane, over corrected, ran off the strand into the sand and crashed. I kept going.
Maybe, I'll only wave to Harleys from here out...
I had just finished my latest mods getting the Trike ready for a 1,200 mile trip. I finally got around to installing my external crankcase breather will drool cup, and installed dual passenger cup holders. With such major modifications, I figured I should give the Trike a test ride.
So, I headed north from Carlsbad, Ca to Oceanside. I entered the Strand went south from Surfrider, then turned around to north at the pier. Shortly after turning around a gnarly looking dude on a beat up beach cruiser came towards me from the other direction. Being the cordial Harley guy that I am, I gave him the low wave. Unknown to me, that must mean "Dude...set me up with some meth...and a few lines of snort". As he started to turn around towards me, both he and I noticed the car that was following him. Clearly it was an unmarked LEO car, with two narcs in it. The LEOs gave me a stern look, then quickly changed their focus. Apparently the beach cruiser dude who they had been following, swerved back into his lane, over corrected, ran off the strand into the sand and crashed. I kept going.
Maybe, I'll only wave to Harleys from here out...
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 4,264
Likes: 690
From: WESTERN CHICAGO AREA
The open palm facing forward high five can be dangerous if doing more than 50 MPH. First time I tried it the wind blew my hand back and I busted the back of my hand on my wife's helmet. Worse yet, there was no warning in the owners manual that this dangerous maneuver could cause serious injury or death. Now I do the two finger low wave, unless my hand I busy with the clutch or picking my nose. Then I just do a cool head nod. I wave to most everyone except BMW riders as they are too arrogant.
I have waved (the old traditional open palm or 2 finger above the handlebars type) for over 50 years at all speeds - including 50 - 60 - 70 - and sometimes 80 mph. Not one single problem - ever.
Personally I think the 2 finger point to the ground wave(?) is a sign of embarrassment. That way if someone catches you doing it, you can say I was just pointing to something in the road and not lose your "coolness".
It's probably not in the manual the same as "Texting while driving is dangerous" is not in the car owners manual. You can't put common sense in a manual.
I agree if you're working the clutch or some other necessary function, you don't wave = common sense. If you're in heavy traffic - again don't wave = common sense.
Some riders don't wave at all because they're scared to remove a hand off the bars(new riders).
BMW riders are arrogant, but I wave to them anyway - it shocks the hell out of them (I think).
In the same vein wouldn't you classify Harley riders that don't wave back as being arrogant also???I do it as a simple courtesy of recognition to my fellow brothers in arms - if you don't reciprocate that's your cross to bare. I couldn't care less.
Teeroy, you haven't ridden past me.
I am seeing more and more high waves lately.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 1,764
Likes: 266
From: Roma Alberta
OMG!!! Waving almost got me in deep sheit today. This is a true story...
I had just finished my latest mods getting the Trike ready for a 1,200 mile trip. I finally got around to installing my external crankcase breather will drool cup, and installed dual passenger cup holders. With such major modifications, I figured I should give the Trike a test ride.
So, I headed north from Carlsbad, Ca to Oceanside. I entered the Strand went south from Surfrider, then turned around to north at the pier. Shortly after turning around a gnarly looking dude on a beat up beach cruiser came towards me from the other direction. Being the cordial Harley guy that I am, I gave him the low wave. Unknown to me, that must mean "Dude...set me up with some meth...and a few lines of snort". As he started to turn around towards me, both he and I noticed the car that was following him. Clearly it was an unmarked LEO car, with two narcs in it. The LEOs gave me a stern look, then quickly changed their focus. Apparently the beach cruiser dude who they had been following, swerved back into his lane, over corrected, ran off the strand into the sand and crashed. I kept going.
Maybe, I'll only wave to Harleys from here out...
I had just finished my latest mods getting the Trike ready for a 1,200 mile trip. I finally got around to installing my external crankcase breather will drool cup, and installed dual passenger cup holders. With such major modifications, I figured I should give the Trike a test ride.
So, I headed north from Carlsbad, Ca to Oceanside. I entered the Strand went south from Surfrider, then turned around to north at the pier. Shortly after turning around a gnarly looking dude on a beat up beach cruiser came towards me from the other direction. Being the cordial Harley guy that I am, I gave him the low wave. Unknown to me, that must mean "Dude...set me up with some meth...and a few lines of snort". As he started to turn around towards me, both he and I noticed the car that was following him. Clearly it was an unmarked LEO car, with two narcs in it. The LEOs gave me a stern look, then quickly changed their focus. Apparently the beach cruiser dude who they had been following, swerved back into his lane, over corrected, ran off the strand into the sand and crashed. I kept going.
Maybe, I'll only wave to Harleys from here out...