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Old Nov 8, 2009 | 07:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Sefferdog
Geeesh.........
 
Old Nov 8, 2009 | 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted by OldFenderGuy
Since another Wave Thread has started, let's play a little "Wave Trivia".....

Who knows about the "3-finger wave" that is still used by some of the old timers, and it's meaning....


Not sure bout that wave but did find this site http://unclebob.mangle.ca/bikerwave.htm

I really like the top 10 reasons why harley and goldwing riders don't wave...
 
Old Nov 8, 2009 | 07:42 PM
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there were so many bikes out today, I got tired of waving and just nodded my head.
 
Old Nov 8, 2009 | 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by AZ Rider
Something to BS about? Grood frickin grief. Do a search. It's been beat to death...for YEARS. I know, let's talk about oil!
OH, OH, ASK ME, ASK ME,

I use OIL ,,,,, oh did you mean in the bike ?


Originally Posted by OldFenderGuy

When I so this picture I did a double take, took me back 15 year ago, my Yamaha was my daily driver(year round), and this looks like my old front yard.


As for waves yea I wave at all the jeeps, I mean bikes, it gets confusing, who am I supposed to be waving to?
 
Old Nov 8, 2009 | 08:02 PM
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never responded to a waving thread, so thought I would express my dweebitude. I wave to Vespas and mopeds.
 
Old Nov 8, 2009 | 08:08 PM
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Originally Posted by SamStone
there were so many bikes out today, I got tired of waving and just nodded my head.
Ditto on this all weekend.
 
Old Nov 8, 2009 | 08:15 PM
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I'll wave to just about every bike, except I've noticed that a lot of those BMW riders don't feel the need to reciprocate.
 
Old Nov 8, 2009 | 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by will2002
I wave at everyone on any kind of bike, so long as they ain't democrats.


The only time I refrain from waving at another rider (any rider) is if I'm at a rally, cause I'd be riding with one hand if I did.
 
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Old Nov 8, 2009 | 08:22 PM
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Originally Posted by mpmillion
Not sure bout that wave but did find this site http://unclebob.mangle.ca/bikerwave.htm

I really like the top 10 reasons why harley and goldwing riders don't wave...

Great website. Makes me see things in a better light.
 
Old Nov 8, 2009 | 09:55 PM
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We wave to all two and three wheelers
 



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