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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
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Old May 9, 2011 | 05:50 AM
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Originally Posted by wrestleantares
I want to enjoy my ride and not wave to every Tom, Dick and Harry that has taken out their garage queen for a twenty mile ride to get a latte.
Wow, you must be a "real biker"
 
Old May 9, 2011 | 05:55 AM
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I have been known to wave. But in my defense. Around where I live it seems like everyone waves. Cages to cages, cages to pedestrians, bikes to bikes, motorcycles to motorcycles or any combination of the mentioned.
 

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Old May 9, 2011 | 05:56 AM
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Sure do wave but I still think most Harley riders don't wave because they think they will loose control and go off the road.
 
Old May 9, 2011 | 05:57 AM
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Originally Posted by average_bear
I do wave but only to stray animals on the side of the road (except for today I gave a deer the finger for edging too close to the pavement). Sometimes I'll give a cat the thumbs up because I like cats a lot!
I like cats too...they taste just like chicken!
 
Old May 9, 2011 | 06:53 AM
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I'm way too cool to wave.
 
Old May 9, 2011 | 06:57 AM
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I wave even when they don't wave back. I don't wonder why and don't loss any sleep over it.
 
Old May 9, 2011 | 07:02 AM
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I try to.

What kind of oil do you guys use?
 
Old May 9, 2011 | 07:07 AM
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Usually.
 
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No wave.
 
Old May 9, 2011 | 07:21 AM
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I don't wave at night HAHA!

I think it's dumb myself, but I will usually return a wave if I am looking their way. It's anoying when a large crowd (50+ bikes) come in the opposing direction and they all wave, cause you look like a ***** if you don't, and a fool if you hold your arm out for a couple of minutes.

Let's try waving with our RIGHT hands for a change!!!!!!!!
 



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