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Old Aug 26, 2013 | 07:59 PM
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Default Why do some bikers not wave back?

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I found this poking around the Web:

Top reasons why SOME bikers don’t wave back…

Top Reasons Why Harley Riders Don’t Wave Back

8- Raising the arm could be considered a form of exercise.
7- They’re afraid it will void the warranty.
6- Leather and studs make it too heavy to raise their arms.
5- They refuse to wave to anyone whose bike is already paid for.
4- They are afraid to let go of handlebars because they might vibrate off.
3- Rushing wind might blow the scabs off their new tattoos.
2- They can’t tell if other riders are waving or just reaching to cover their ears like everyone else.
1- They’re too tired from the hours spent polishing all that chrome.

Top Reasons Why GOLD Wing Riders Don’t Wave Back

7- They couldn’t find the “auto wave back” button on the dashboard
6- They are afraid they might get frostbite if they remove their hands from the heated grips.
5- They have arthritis.
4- The reflection from the etched windshield has momentarily blinded them.
3- They were asleep when you waved.
2- They were distracted by the odd shaped blip on the radar screen.
1- They were simultaneously adjusting the air suspension, seat height, programmable CD player, seat temperature and satellite navigation system.

Top Reasons Why Sportbikers Don’t Wave Back

7- They have not been riding long enough to know they are supposed to.
6- They’re going too fast to have enough time to register the movement and respond.
5- They didn’t notice you, you weren’t wearing bright enough gear.
4- If they stick their arm going that fast they’ll rip it out of the socket.
3- Their skin tight-kevlar-ballistic-nylon-kangaroo-leather suits prevent any other position than fetal.
2- Raising an arm allows bugs into the armholes of their tank tops.
1- It’s to hard to do one handed stoppies.

Top Reasons Why BMW Riders Don’t Wave Back

5- Their new Aerostich suits are too stiff to raise their arms.
4- Removing a hand from the bars is considered “bad form”.
3- They are too busy programming the GPS, monitoring radar, listening to their ipod or talking on cell phone.
2- The wires from the Gerbings are too short.
1- You haven’t been properly introduced



My favorite part was the quip about the radar screen
 
Old Aug 26, 2013 | 08:52 PM
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and all this time I thought they were too busy looking at my ride to notice that I waved.
 
Old Aug 26, 2013 | 09:55 PM
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damn, if i had not been so busy picking my nose i would have waved. sorry.
 
Old Aug 26, 2013 | 10:52 PM
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I need to keep that list on hand. With the apes I have to do the down wave.
 

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Old Aug 27, 2013 | 09:26 AM
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Just remember to include the thumb when you wave at Can Ams and Trikes...
 
Old Aug 27, 2013 | 09:28 AM
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Nice!!!
 
Old Aug 27, 2013 | 10:18 AM
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Funny...
 
Old Aug 27, 2013 | 10:24 AM
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It was nice at Sturgis because no one waved.
 
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Pretty funny OP!!
 
Old Aug 27, 2013 | 10:43 AM
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I am an advanced rider. If I wave , you wave and fall off, I'll feel bad.
 

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