Why do some bikers not wave back?
I found this poking around the Web:
Top reasons why SOME bikers dont wave back
Top Reasons Why Harley Riders Dont Wave Back
8- Raising the arm could be considered a form of exercise.
7- Theyre 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 cant tell if other riders are waving or just reaching to cover their ears like everyone else.
1- Theyre too tired from the hours spent polishing all that chrome.
Top Reasons Why GOLD Wing Riders Dont Wave Back
7- They couldnt 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 Dont Wave Back
7- They have not been riding long enough to know they are supposed to.
6- Theyre going too fast to have enough time to register the movement and respond.
5- They didnt notice you, you werent wearing bright enough gear.
4- If they stick their arm going that fast theyll 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- Its to hard to do one handed stoppies.
Top Reasons Why BMW Riders Dont 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 havent been properly introduced
My favorite part was the quip about the radar screen
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