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
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From: Roswell, NM
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?
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?
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), lane splitting, tailgating, passing on both sides and generally acting like idiots on two wheels. Just about any time you hear someone speak badly about motorcycle riders, you can likely thank one of those crotch rocket riders for the "compliment". Flame away now if you must but that's a departure from what this thread was about. (So no, I dont wave to that crowd.)...
Last edited by RODEO; Nov 9, 2008 at 04:03 PM.
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From: Tipp City, Ohio
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Come to think of it, those 6-8 HD riders I passed this morning did give a Sarah Palin "wink wink" I think, but I can't say for sure because I was looking for a return wave...
Thats it, no more wavin' from me...
Thats it, no more wavin' from me...
Last edited by RODEO; Nov 9, 2008 at 04:09 PM.
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From: Fresno,CA
Some people just don't wave and I could care less. I agree with Conehead. I'm just happy to be out. I'm not a weekend rider so I don't take it personally if I don't get a wave. Who knows they might all have gotten pulled over and given a ticket so they aren't in the mood to wave.
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No one took it personal and you aren't the only one here who "rides" so lets not go there either.
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From: Michigan
It does get a little old after while so I have limited myself to if they wave first I will wave back.
If you think waving is a bit much you should ride a snowmobile in Michigan. Every clown coming at you on the trail is trying to show with their fingers how many riders are behind them then the next one shows one less finger and so on till the last guy then he shows a fist. I could careless just stay on your side of the trail at all times and dont drive like an idiot.
If you think waving is a bit much you should ride a snowmobile in Michigan. Every clown coming at you on the trail is trying to show with their fingers how many riders are behind them then the next one shows one less finger and so on till the last guy then he shows a fist. I could careless just stay on your side of the trail at all times and dont drive like an idiot.
