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View Poll Results: Do you wave at other motorcyclists?
I wave at everyone
202
72.14%
I don't wave at anyone
36
12.86%
I wave only at other Harley riders
42
15.00%
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Waving
Novice
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 23
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From: Texarkana, Ar.
the 1st time a buncha bikers waved at me i had to pull over and inspect my bike...being from the north we're not nearly as friendly as i have noticed the people in the south are.
now i wave at everything that has a heartbeat...rabbits,deer,other riders and most cagers get the one finger wave because they won't hang up the phukking cell phone and drive
now i wave at everything that has a heartbeat...rabbits,deer,other riders and most cagers get the one finger wave because they won't hang up the phukking cell phone and drive
Yeah, I couldn't figure it out when I moved to the south and folks were waving. You're right about up north, I don't recall anyone on bikes or anything else for that matter waving lol. I'm a fan of the one finger wave as well when the circumstances call for it
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Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 5,331
Likes: 56
From: north of Daytona
sometimes, you know? I just don't want to wave. You wave...I don't. Don't take it personnal. I love your bike. It looks cool coming towards me a 60 MPH, I see you,
but don't wave. I drive an F-150 pick up .....I don't flash my lights or blow my horn at other F-150s. (I hate when PT cruiser drivers wave at me in the GFs PT)
Just because you ride a Harley doesn't mean I like you.
Chuck
but don't wave. I drive an F-150 pick up .....I don't flash my lights or blow my horn at other F-150s. (I hate when PT cruiser drivers wave at me in the GFs PT)
Just because you ride a Harley doesn't mean I like you.
Chuck
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 440
Likes: 1
From: NW Burbs of Chicago
This was my first summer back on the bike after 10 years. I sort of remember mostly waving in the 80's and 90's only at other Harleys and there weren't all that many on the road.
Lots more waving going on in April than October
Lots more waving going on in April than October
Tourer
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 309
Likes: 0
From: SoCal
I do wave to be friendly (all on 2 wheels included) but what is the rule for a group comin' at ya? It feels kinda goofy sticking your hand out for 10-15 bikes.
I guess I could just ask my wife to take over when my arm gets tired.
I guess I could just ask my wife to take over when my arm gets tired.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2008
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Wave
What's with the Biker WAVE?
Today I went riding and this morning passed a group of 6-8 HD riders on touring bikes and not a one returned my friendly wave. Whats up with that? I have been riding for many years and generally wave to everyone (OK, not to crotch rockets because I generally despise them) but to all Cruiser riders on any brand, not just HD. Many guys on Gold Wings, Honda's you name it gladly wave too and usually they do it first. I think there is possibly a segment of HD guys who don't believe in it or only wave to other HD riders and maybe my new HD Road Glide doesn't look like the stereotypical Harley coming at them with the "shark nose" fairing and double headlight?
Anyway, I just wanted to throw this topic out to see what others here think?
(P.S. some of you guys are takin' this thread WAYYYYYY too serious
and it wasn't intended to be a serious gripe, it was intended for lighthearted conversation. I mean, who really cares seriously about this chit 
)
NOW 12 PAGES OF RESPONSE!! WINTER MUST BE UPON US!!
Today I went riding and this morning passed a group of 6-8 HD riders on touring bikes and not a one returned my friendly wave. Whats up with that? I have been riding for many years and generally wave to everyone (OK, not to crotch rockets because I generally despise them) but to all Cruiser riders on any brand, not just HD. Many guys on Gold Wings, Honda's you name it gladly wave too and usually they do it first. I think there is possibly a segment of HD guys who don't believe in it or only wave to other HD riders and maybe my new HD Road Glide doesn't look like the stereotypical Harley coming at them with the "shark nose" fairing and double headlight?
Anyway, I just wanted to throw this topic out to see what others here think?
(P.S. some of you guys are takin' this thread WAYYYYYY too serious
and it wasn't intended to be a serious gripe, it was intended for lighthearted conversation. I mean, who really cares seriously about this chit )NOW 12 PAGES OF RESPONSE!! WINTER MUST BE UPON US!!
Last edited by RODEO; Nov 13, 2008 at 04:59 PM.
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 1,248
Likes: 25
From: York, PA
With the popularity of riding, it is becoming a little much to wave to every person riding.
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