Why Spyder Riders don't Wave Back

[ulflyer]

Top Ten Reasons Why Spyder Riders Don’t Wave Back

10. Wasn’t sure whether other rider was waving or making an obscene gesture.
9. Afraid might get frostbite if hand is removed from heated grip.
8. Has arthritis and the past 400 miles have made it difficult to raise arm.
7. Reflection from etched windshield momentarily blinded him.
6. The espresso machine just finished.
5. Was actually asleep when other rider waved.
4. Was in a three-way conference call with stockbroker and accessories dealer.
3. Was distracted by odd shaped blip on radar screen.
2. Was simultaneously adjusting the air suspension, seat height, programmable CD player, seat temperature and satellite navigation system.
1. Couldn’t find the “auto wave back” button on dashboard.

[sddinnh]

:roflblack::roflblack::thumbup:

[ChasCS]

0. Busy staring at the screen, that little orange Gecko. Hahaha, oh no!!

I only nod my helmet, and or raise a couple fingers from the left grip.
I'm Not too concerned if they acknowledge me, or choose to ignore me.
There is no need to do the secret Spyder hand shake, bumping wrists, elbows & shoulders, all 16 of them. ;-)

Just be mindful of the road in front of you, not worrying about the opposing lanes.
There are rest stops and many places like Tim Hortons to go and gab over a coffee and donuts.

Bus drivers like to wave at each other too, even those they never met before.
What if everyone did this? Punch buggy nonsense...
No one in his right mind is going to give you the middle digit, in these days of road rage and innocents getting mowed down.

Chas

[ARtraveler]

Good points on the wave Ulflyer.

[oldgoat]

I do wave if I'm on a straight road. In a corner I nod my head as I'm too busy trying to navigate said corner.

Having an '08 GS, not too much to stare at on the screen & not too many buttons to push to actuate things.

I have been known to sound off on my Stebel when out in the countryside, just for the pleasure of its sound :opps:

[SPECTACUALR SPIDERMAN]

i always wave since i am always happy when on my :spyder2:, i have my wife wave too.

[Bob Denman]

Top Ten Reasons Why Harley Riders Don't Wave Back
10. Afraid it will invalidate warranty.
9. Leather and studs make it too heavy to raise arm.
8. Refuse to wave to anyone whose bike is already paid for.
7. Afraid to let go of handlebars because they might vibrate off.
6. Rushing wind would blow scabs off the new tattoos.
5. Angry because they just took out second mortgage to pay luxury tax on new Harley.
4. Just discovered the fine print in owner's manual and realized H-D is partially owned by Honda.
3. Can't tell if other riders are waving or just reaching to cover their ears like everyone else.
2. Remembers the last time a Harley rider waved back, he impaled his hand on spiked helmet.
1. They're too tired from spending hours polishing all that chrome to lift their arms.

Top Ten Reasons Why Gold Wing Riders Don't Wave Back
10. Wasn't sure whether other rider was waving or making an obscene gesture.
9. Afraid might get frostbite if hand is removed from heated grip.
8. Has arthritis and the past 400 miles have made it difficult to raise arm.
7. Reflection from etched windshield momentarily blinded him.
6. The espresso machine just finished.
5. Was actually asleep when other rider waved.
4. Was in a three-way conference call with stockbroker and accessories dealer.
3. Was distracted by odd shaped blip on radar screen.
2. Was simultaneously adjusting the air suspension, seat height, programmable CD player, seat temperature and satellite navigation system.
1. Couldn't find the "auto wave back" button on dashboard.

Top 10 Reasons Sport bikers Don't Wave:
10. They have not been riding long enough to know they're supposed to.
9. They're going too fast to have time enough to register the movement and respond.
8. You weren't wearing bright enough gear.
7. If they stick their arm out going that fast they'll rip it out of the socket.
6. They're too occupied with trying to get rid of their chicken strips.
5. They look way too cool with both hands on the bars or they don't want to unbalance themselves while standing on the tank.
4. Their skin tight-Kevlar-ballistic-nylon-kangaroo-leather suits prevent any position other than fetal.
3. Raising an arm allows bugs into the armholes of their tank tops.
2. It's too hard to do one-handed stoppies.
1. They were too busy slipping their flip-flop back on.

Top Ten Reasons Why BMW Riders Don't Wave Back
10. New Aerostich suit too stiff to raise arm.
9. Removing a hand from the bars is considered "bad form."
8. Your bike isn't weird enough looking to justify acknowledgment.
7. Too sore from an 800-mile day on a stock "comfort" seat.
6. Too busy programming the GPS, monitoring radar, listening to ipod, XM, or talking on the cell phone.
5. He's an Iron Butt rider and you're not!.
4. Wires from Gerbings is too short.
3. You're not riding the "right kind" of BMW.
2. You haven't been properly introduced.
1. Afraid it will be misinterpreted as a friendly gesture.

Top Ten Reasons Why Dual Sport Riders Don't Wave Back
10. Vibration of knobby tires prevented the rider from taking his hand off the bars.
9. MX style safety gear was too bright to see you wave.
8. His front fender prevents you seeing him wave back.
7. Was too busy configuring his GPS/Enduro Roll/FishFinder.
6. His rain/wind/thorn/bug/bird proof thousand-dollar jacket won't allow it.
5. Was too busy re-arranging his 500 pounds of soft-sided luggage.
4. Doesn't recognize a wave in any language other than German.
3. Too busy splitting lanes/filtering through traffic.
2. One handed wheelies are not easy.
1. On single-track trails you stop, not wave.

Top Ten Reasons Why Spyder Ryders Don't Wave Back
10. They'll NEVER be able to find the horn or turnsignal again, if they move their hand on the grip.
9. They keep a "Death Grip" on the bars in case of the dreaded DPS failure.
8. They were too busy trying to figure out how to change playlists on their I-Pod.
7. They were "Bluetoothing" with their dealer regarding the latest farkle delivery.
6. They couldn't find the "Auto-Wave" Button. (Hey; It's a Limited!)
5. Their passenger was distracting them with some nonsense about "Having to stop for a break"...
4. You weren't riding a REVERSE trike!
3. They were trying to remember the best way to cross Nebraska. (Answer: while asleep, in the back of a van!)
2. They were too terrified to take their eyes off of the display; lest the dreaded "Orange Screen of Death" make an appearance.
1. You crossed paths while they were setting the cruise control, changing the voice on their GPS, raising the windshield, and changing the volume on the radio.

[Oldmanzues]

I give and get back waves from 90 % of the riders I meet. Too man nice people on other brands/tpes
Oldmanzues

[SPYD3R]

3 UP vs. 2 DOWN......
92720
WHEN PASSING ANOTHER BIKER, I GIVE THEM MY '3 UP'.... :2thumbs:
I FIGURE 3 UP, IS MUCH BETTER THAN 2 DOWN....
DAN P
EASLEY, SC
SPYD3R

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

:agree::clap::2excited:......Bob , ulflyer made me smile and nod with His ...But yours .................................................. ............." MADE ME WET MYSELF ".....TOOOOOOOOO FUNNY :roflblack: :roflblack: :roflblack: :roflblack: :roflblack: :roflblack: :roflblack: :roflblack: :firstplace:.....Mikeguyver :thumbup:

[Chupaca]

:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack: had seen it and Bod's but still a great collection...:thumbup:

[Bob Denman]

:agree::clap::2excited:......Bob , ulflyer made me smile and nod with His ...But yours .................................................. ............." MADE ME WET MYSELF ".....TOOOOOOOOO FUNNY :roflblack: :roflblack: :roflblack: :roflblack: :roflblack: :roflblack: :roflblack: :roflblack: :firstplace:.....Mikeguyver :thumbup:

:shocked: You need to take more breaks from "modificating" your RT... http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/10/10_4_4v.gif