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From: Enid, OK
I'm a new Harley owner and today was the first warm sunny day of the 2013 season so I had to get my bike out. Because I learned a long time ago that most cycle accidents occur because the cars don't see us, I wear neon jacket and helmet. Today I noticed that a few Harley riders didn't wave but all the non Harley riders did. I wondered if my attire was the issue. I wondered if Harley riders just assume that if you don't wear black that you can't be riding a Harley. Harley riders from my experience tend to not acknowledge non Harley riders.
I wave at every 2 & 3 wheeled bike, farmers in the field, truckers who give me space and anyone else who shows common courtesy on the road. I'd ike to think it goes a long way to building a memory snapshot in their heads...hopefully they'll look for others and keep us on the brain. If it helps them see even one of us (you) then it was worth it.
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I'll wave whenever it is possible. I don't care who is waving, even if it is a three legged double amputee on a tricycle waving from the sidewalk. Nothing wrong being friendly to people who are being friendly to you. I can't catch them all though, so don't be offended if I miss waving to you. I'll catch you next time.
I wave at all bikers just about all the time (except when safety is a factor). When 2 up my wife waves at everything. Bikes, cars, trucks, people walking (or just standing), kids, dogs and horses. She is just a happy camper to be on the back of the bike!