Why We Wave
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From: Wellsboro, PA
What I meant was that some people are offended if you DON'T wave. Some people say that you think you're "better" than somebody else if you don't wave. Not true. As I said, I always wave to a kid on the side of the road who waves, and I'll stop & see if I can help somebody who might be having a problem on the side of the road, but I just don't think it's necessary to wave to everybody going in the opposite direction. I'm not "better" than anybody who waves. I'm just one of those guys who doesn't do it. For some reason, the wave is a pretty big deal to alot of people.
Road Master
Joined: Jan 2014
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From: Calgary, Canada
I love it when wavers get over enthusiastic about it.. they Start 2km away and they get more vigorous as they get closer until they look like the are a windmill. as if they wouldn't have seen you.. I think its funny that people try to wave when they are on a highway and there is a 50 meter gap between the two roads..
Tourer
Joined: Aug 2013
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From: Northampton
I've always felt like the wave served two purposes. First, it's a gesture of brotherhood. Second, it's a showing that we all see each other even though no one else does. I feel like we bikers need to look out for our fellow bikers while on the road. When you ride in big charity group runs, you quickly figure out who don't look out for their fellow bikers and who do.
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From: Nevada
jcrawford, good read. Thanks or sharing.
I usually don't initiate waves but I'll always return one.
What makes me shake my head is when someone waves while I'm crossing or turning in an intersection, a time when both hands should be on the bars.
I usually don't initiate waves but I'll always return one.
What makes me shake my head is when someone waves while I'm crossing or turning in an intersection, a time when both hands should be on the bars.
Last edited by Geoff; Feb 9, 2014 at 02:41 PM.
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Non wavers are people who aren't getting it, they are the kind that judges someone on having a ricer or a chopper. The kind that thinks that there is only one correct bike. The kind of guy that you meet getting their license when they are 50 years old wearing a HD vest and telling you how there is only one brand of motorcycle ... yeah, the kind of biker that you don't want to hang out with.
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From: Wellsboro, PA
Non wavers are people who aren't getting it, they are the kind that judges someone on having a ricer or a chopper. The kind that thinks that there is only one correct bike. The kind of guy that you meet getting their license when they are 50 years old wearing a HD vest and telling you how there is only one brand of motorcycle ... yeah, the kind of biker that you don't want to hang out with.
