Is there a special wave for Can-Am riders??

[SequiMike]

When I rode my Goldwing life was simple - almost all bikes I passed in the opposite direction would wave and I would wave back. The Newbies usually had a high wave - something like you might give your grandparents after a weekend visit at their house. The more experienced riders would give you the low wave; one that acknowledged your presence on a motorcycle, but didn't get too excited about it. Occasionally it was just a subtle nod of the helmet, but it did at least reinforce the common bond between us.

Now that I'm riding a Cam-Am, everything is confused. Other bikers stare as I go by, unsure if I merit a wave or not. When I meet up with another rare Can-Am rider, it's high waves from both of us (see Newbie wave above), but others just don't know what to do. My question is - Is there a Universal Can-Am Wave (UCW) that I should be aware of? Perhaps holding up three fingers, to signify three wheels?? I did notice a couple of Harley guys giving me a one finger wave, but that confused me even more as they are not riding unicycles. Regardless, in an effort to form camaraderie I gave them the one finger Harley wave right back. It must have worked, as I could see them turning around in my mirror, but I was late for an appointment and didn't have time to stop and chat with them. Next time.

[SpyderAnn01]

I wave to everybody but I usually save the one finger wave for stupid drivers.

[ARtraveler]

There is no specific wave for the that I am aware of. I wave similar to what the other bike does. Can't see finger counts from a distance so don't try to match them.

[R30SHIRE]

I wave low as the bikes pass me, only the passing bike points and stares. I learned to take that as a complement. Go For It. Spyders Rock.........

[Tierhog]

No special wave that I'm aware of. Alot of this stuff seems regional. Who waves and how. Who doesn't etc

In Cali it's the low two finger "drag". Harley's are the best responders. Crotch rockets don't participate. Metrics are 50/50.

[DR Buck]

No special wave that I'm aware of. Alot of this stuff seems regional. Who waves and how. Who doesn't etc

In Cali it's the low two finger "drag". Harley's are the best responders. Crotch rockets don't participate. Metrics are 50/50.

So what's a metric? Is that the politically correct way to say what we used to call "Rice Burners" in the 70s or is it all foreign made bikes?

[Ivorspyder]

I never realized in all my years of riding a wave was so deep and had such meaning.

[boborgera]

So what's a metric? Is that the politically correct way to say what we used to call "Rice Burners" in the 70s or is it all foreign made bikes?

Non Harley Cruisers, The rice burners are called Sport bikes now since the Japanese and Euros started to make Cruisers al la Harley.

[boborgera]

I never realized in all my years of riding a wave was so deep and had such meaning.

I do the ; Wooooo, And wiggle my Raccoon tail that i have on my helmet.

[juliantrost]

So what's a metric? Is that the politically correct way to say what we used to call "Rice Burners" in the 70s or is it all foreign made bikes?

I believe they are now called "Ricers". Applies to Japanese made Cars and Bikes, that are usually "souped" up - you know, rear spoilers on cars that simply do not belong there, or whistling sounds implanted into mufflers, so they sound cool, etc. As for waves... I wave to everyone, but since I switched to Spyder few weeks ago, I do not get too many waves back. Oh well, such is life!

[Crisis]

The official Spyder Wave is the 3 finger wave for 3 wheels.......

[MarkLawson]

When I rode my Goldwing life was simple - almost all bikes I passed in the opposite direction would wave and I would wave back. The Newbies usually had a high wave - something like you might give your grandparents after a weekend visit at their house. The more experienced riders would give you the low wave; one that acknowledged your presence on a motorcycle, but didn't get too excited about it. Occasionally it was just a subtle nod of the helmet, but it did at least reinforce the common bond between us.

Now that I'm riding a Cam-Am, everything is confused. Other bikers stare as I go by, unsure if I merit a wave or not. When I meet up with another rare Can-Am rider, it's high waves from both of us (see Newbie wave above), but others just don't know what to do. My question is - Is there a Universal Can-Am Wave (UCW) that I should be aware of? Perhaps holding up three fingers, to signify three wheels?? I did notice a couple of Harley guys giving me a one finger wave, but that confused me even more as they are not riding unicycles. Regardless, in an effort to form camaraderie I gave them the one finger Harley wave right back. It must have worked, as I could see them turning around in my mirror, but I was late for an appointment and didn't have time to stop and chat with them. Next time.

Great post. Thanks!

[SpyderSue]

When I rode my Goldwing life was simple - almost all bikes I passed in the opposite direction would wave and I would wave back. The Newbies usually had a high wave - something like you might give your grandparents after a weekend visit at their house. The more experienced riders would give you the low wave; one that acknowledged your presence on a motorcycle, but didn't get too excited about it. Occasionally it was just a subtle nod of the helmet, but it did at least reinforce the common bond between us.

Now that I'm riding a Cam-Am, everything is confused. Other bikers stare as I go by, unsure if I merit a wave or not. When I meet up with another rare Can-Am rider, it's high waves from both of us (see Newbie wave above), but others just don't know what to do. My question is - Is there a Universal Can-Am Wave (UCW) that I should be aware of? Perhaps holding up three fingers, to signify three wheels?? I did notice a couple of Harley guys giving me a one finger wave, but that confused me even more as they are not riding unicycles. Regardless, in an effort to form camaraderie I gave them the one finger Harley wave right back. It must have worked, as I could see them turning around in my mirror, but I was late for an appointment and didn't have time to stop and chat with them. Next time.

You are too funny...

[Bob Denman]

Just keep control of your back as you wave... It really stinks when a simple wave becomes a front-page story!

[Ga Blue Knight]

I just lie on my back and wave my eight legs

[jmcbow]

When other riders wave I will respond with a low hand wave, but when I see another Spyder Ryder, which is rare, I'll do a medium high thumbs up gesture.

[alajeu]

You are too funny...

Screw the wave. I have been riding since 1967 and quit waving a couple of years ago. It used to mean something when you were on a bike but now there are so many my arm was getting tired with the waving. So you are on a bike--so what?

[leenanj]

I don't get as many waves on the Spyder as I did on two wheels.

But I figured from the front they did not even realize it was a motorcycle until they were on you.

[BajaRon]

Spyder Riders tend to be 'Out of the Box' types. And the range goes from 'Born on a Bike' to 'Just Got Mine'! Since the Spyder is a one of a kind machine, each rider has their own wave. And they are all good!

Other people are confused and don't know how to take the Spyder, but we are not confused at all and that's all that matters.

[Ride Master]

I see other Spyders so seldom. Usually they are riding with a group of non-spyders so I give the 2-finger low wave as the group passes but, the Spyder, I point right at them and they do the same...so far

When I rode my Goldwing life was simple - almost all bikes I passed in the opposite direction would wave and I would wave back. The Newbies usually had a high wave - something like you might give your grandparents after a weekend visit at their house. The more experienced riders would give you the low wave; one that acknowledged your presence on a motorcycle, but didn't get too excited about it. Occasionally it was just a subtle nod of the helmet, but it did at least reinforce the common bond between us.

Now that I'm riding a Cam-Am, everything is confused. Other bikers stare as I go by, unsure if I merit a wave or not. When I meet up with another rare Can-Am rider, it's high waves from both of us (see Newbie wave above), but others just don't know what to do. My question is - Is there a Universal Can-Am Wave (UCW) that I should be aware of? Perhaps holding up three fingers, to signify three wheels?? I did notice a couple of Harley guys giving me a one finger wave, but that confused me even more as they are not riding unicycles. Regardless, in an effort to form camaraderie I gave them the one finger Harley wave right back. It must have worked, as I could see them turning around in my mirror, but I was late for an appointment and didn't have time to stop and chat with them. Next time.

[yamahog]

I just stick my hand out to all riders and public servants, got to keep those officers smiling I tried to convince the wife to do the hand feeling the air thing like on the commercials but she is an old stick in the mud LOL don't tell her I said that.

[TimmieTheGeek]

Sequimike you cracked my up with the bit about Harley riders and unicycles. That was a funny story.

I get less waves here in southern Indiana on my RT than I did on my Honda VTX V-twin but I kind of expect it is because they don't see me as a bike when we are headed toward each other. Yesterday some Harley riders and I arrived at a restaurant at the same time and I was somewhat concerned for what they might want to say about my RT. There were more of them than there were of me. But they were genuinely interested and we had a good talk. One of them mentioned ongoing physical issues in his back, as I have, and that he may be forced to consider a 3-wheeler. He said he liked the Spyder and would think about it.

One finger unicycle wave. Now that's funny.

[donnellpj]

I typically do the low, three finger wave to passing bikes, but I have a funny story,...

One day my wife and I were headed down a back road here in MD, and two other white RT's came through headed the other way. The first time we had seen one on the road out here near home.

We were both so stunned to see each other, us and the riders coming the other way, we did a weird, somewhat awkward, spaz wave thing that did not resemble anything "cool" what-so-ever! Haha! It was very funny!

Its all good, just keep your wheels pavement side down.

[Wiredux]

I tend to do the 3 finger. I did have a group of hogs follow me the other night. When I was at my stop they pulled in right behind me. They were a good bunch of riders that just wanted a really good look. They about jumped out of their skin when they opened the frunk and put eyes on my back up 9mm.

[SpyderSue]

We were both so stunned to see each other, us and the riders coming the other way, we did a weird, somewhat awkward, spaz wave thing that did not resemble anything "cool" what-so-ever! Haha! It was very funny!

Well, now, THAT sounds familiar!!! DOH!