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Cruzr Joe
05-04-2015, 05:48 PM
While on a trip to Spyderfest and while at Spyderfest and on the way home from Spyderfest, almost every two wheeler waved to me, about 50% of the Spyders waved to me :yikes::yikes::yikes:

What's up with that???

Don't complain too much about other bikers waving when we won't even acknowledge each other.

How many of us have seen this same thing??



Cruzr Joe

Bob Denman
05-04-2015, 05:51 PM
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. They were mentally rehearsing the "explanation", that they'll need to give their Spouse for the last Farkling episode.
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.

revjvegas
05-04-2015, 05:53 PM
Don't take it personally.

Sometimes I'm looking at the beautiful scenery and not looking out for other riders to wave at.
And if there's a conga line of them, usually just wave to the one leading the pack.

Just my 02

Bob Denman
05-04-2015, 05:55 PM
It can happen to anybody... :dontknow:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=fwH4wPz-URM

Cruzr Joe
05-04-2015, 05:57 PM
Don't take it personally.

Sometimes I'm looking at the beautiful scenery and not looking out for other riders to wave at.
And if there's a conga line of them, usually just wave to the one leading the pack.

Just my 02


I don't take it personally, i was really just letting those folks that complain about it know that we Spyder Ryders are just as uninterested as some others may be.


Cruzr Joe

Chupaca
05-04-2015, 06:28 PM
that is strange...:dontknow: so seldom run across any spyders can't say. But in and around the event must strange....I can understand in town not on the open road...:thumbup:

cognaccruiser
05-04-2015, 06:42 PM
We did pass one Spyder going in the other direction today and he looked right at us. No head nod, no wave, nothing. Lots on 2 wheelers did wave, others not.

Yesterday was interesting in that we had numerous encounters with people both at stops, on the road and at our hotel. All I can say is that a lot of people like and are interested in Spyders. People waving from cars and trucks, taking pictures, asking questions and saying they wanted one or know someone who does. I think the Spyder future is promising.

Gary

bruiser
05-04-2015, 07:17 PM
Yes Joe, have had the same thing happen. Not to often, but it has happened.

SNOOPY
05-04-2015, 07:39 PM
I'd wave at ya Joe http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii269/theogrit/Large%20Smilies/1lg007hello.gif (http://media.photobucket.com/user/theogrit/media/Large%20Smilies/1lg007hello.gif.html)




Some others here might get a one finger wave. :roflblack:


.

Cruzr Joe
05-04-2015, 07:42 PM
I'd wave at ya Joe http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii269/theogrit/Large%20Smilies/1lg007hello.gif (http://media.photobucket.com/user/theogrit/media/Large%20Smilies/1lg007hello.gif.html)




Some others here might get a one finger wave. :roflblack:


.


Where you been ya big dog???

wishey1
05-04-2015, 07:44 PM
A Harley owner told me they don't wave for fear the handle bars might rattle off...

SNOOPY
05-04-2015, 07:49 PM
Where you been ya big dog???


I'm always here.

Watching, waiting for things to change. lol

Ex-Rocket
05-04-2015, 07:49 PM
I'm one of those riders that wave at everybody that I see. It doesn't matter what you ride, two wheels, three wheels, moped, crotch bikes, cruisers or touring bikes. I don't always get a wave back but at least I did my part of reconizing you as a brother who rides.

grumpybob
05-04-2015, 07:52 PM
Saw more spyders during the last week than I saw all last summer around Fulton NY. All waved if they saw me.

2 wheelers seem to be real friendly around here also. I think every one of them I have seen in the past week waved. Must be the good weather has everyone feeling good & friendly.

Cuban Spyder
05-04-2015, 07:54 PM
They were probably tired from waving at everyone at Spyderfest. :dontknow:

glasspyder
05-04-2015, 07:56 PM
One line of thought is at rallys the wave rule is suspended.
I did try to wave at every two wheeler, if it was safe I.e. I wasn't shifting lanes, watching for nitwits and the like. If I had to wave at every Spyder at rally, I would have had to get a girlfriend to sit on the back and wave while I drove. Did not pass any Spyders on the way home, last I checked, they were playing catch up.

Dudley
05-04-2015, 07:56 PM
For us, waving to or being waved at is kinda cool, but it is not a requirement, that if not executed, will ruin our day. I have seen too many threads posted where it seems people get really stretched out about one opinion or other involving when, how, why to wave. We don't ride to see how many people wave at us. We ride to enjoy the ability to do so...feel the wind, smell the fresh cut grass, the lawns being watered. When I start counting who waves, I am going to stop riding, and that ain't gonna happen as long as I am physically able to. We don't have time to worry about such things. Our lives and the enjoyments thereof are what makes us thankful.

SNOOPY
05-04-2015, 07:57 PM
I'm one of those riders that wave at everybody that I see. It doesn't matter what you ride, two wheels, three wheels, moped, crotch bikes, cruisers or touring bikes. I don't always get a wave back but at least I did my part of reconizing you as a brother who rides.


I draw the line at mopeds and scooters :roflblack: I hate how they slow up traffic around town.

CanAmChris
05-04-2015, 08:16 PM
I draw the line at mopeds and scooters :roflblack: I hate how they slow up traffic around town.

Bad Snoopy... show the paw.

3 Wheel Rider
05-04-2015, 08:21 PM
I own a few bikes and what I found is that...

:2thumbs: When I ride my cruiser everyone waves back (cruiser, sport bike, dual sport, bagger, wing and trike riders).


:clap:When I ride my sport bike most people wave back, there will always be the occassional HD rider that refuses to acknowledge a sport bike rider.

:dontknow: When I ride my Spyder hardly anyone waves back, including other trike riders.

CanAmChris
05-04-2015, 08:22 PM
Despite what I said to Snoopy in the post above this, it is hit or miss for me in the western suburbs of Philly. We do still have a percentage of three patch MC's that will ignore you. To be honest, I tend to do the head nod or three raised fingers on the left side while still holding the handlebar.

If I see someone putting a hand out at a distance, I will reciprocate.

Saluda
05-04-2015, 08:27 PM
I can't remember a Spyder ever not waving back. I don't pass that many and I'm always quick to give them a wave.

Bfromla
05-04-2015, 08:32 PM
They didnt reconize u on new bike joe:firstplace::roflblack:

Cruzr Joe
05-04-2015, 08:34 PM
They didnt reconize u on new bike joe:firstplace::roflblack:



I was concerned that maybe they did recognize me :roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:


Cruzr Joe

ckiblue
05-04-2015, 08:34 PM
While on a trip to Spyderfest and while at Spyderfest and on the way home from Spyderfest, almost every two wheeler waved to me, about 50% of the Spyders waved to me :yikes::yikes::yikes:

What's up with that???

Don't complain too much about other bikers waving when we won't even acknowledge each other.

How many of us have seen this same thing??



Cruzr Joe

I agree with you Cruzr Joe, I noticed that too, mostly at Spyderfest.

I always try to wave & do find it funny that our "own" didn't at times. Guess they were just wrapped in their own world and the moment, so I'll just continue to wave & and show at least I can take a moment to recognize them. Some people just not comfortable with saying "hi" to strangers, I guess.

What's is really funny, is when you know they see you & turn their heads & make a point of looking away from you (had that happen from a man on a Harley trike)...really laughed about that, funny as all get out....:roflblack::roflblack:

ARtraveler
05-04-2015, 08:36 PM
I find most fellow :spyder2: riders give some kind of a wave. The only time I do not wave is when I am to busy driving.

sundancer240
05-04-2015, 08:40 PM
I try to acknowledge any on coming bike...of course safety takes precedence and there are times when I don't because of that. When my wife is the passenger then she assigned the duty of three finger salute.

SNOOPY
05-04-2015, 09:13 PM
Bad Snoopy... show the paw.



Ohsnap :shocked:

SNOOPY
05-04-2015, 09:16 PM
For us, waving to or being waved at is kinda cool, but it is not a requirement, that if not executed, will ruin our day. I have seen too many threads posted where it seems people get really stretched out about one opinion or other involving when, how, why to wave. We don't ride to see how many people wave at us. We ride to enjoy the ability to do so...feel the wind, smell the fresh cut grass, the lawns being watered. When I start counting who waves, I am going to stop riding, and that ain't gonna happen as long as I am physically able to. We don't have time to worry about such things. Our lives and the enjoyments thereof are what makes us thankful.


Don't forget smelling all the great foods people are cooking.

That's what inspires me sometimes for what we are having for dinner.

It's all about the next meal right? :dontknow:

lol

SNOOPY
05-04-2015, 09:18 PM
I think while riding my Spyder in the last year and a half I have only seen maybe 3 Spyders before. I'm sure I waved to them.

bzbaeren
05-04-2015, 09:28 PM
I wave at everybody if safety allows, if they wave back great if not I hope I showed them some good road manners because teaching children good manners is important.:yes::yes::yes::yes::yes:

Trbayth
05-04-2015, 09:40 PM
I almost always wave at other motorcycles and <i>always</i> wave at Spyders. I even wave at construction workers if they wave first.

While meandering through the Kentucky and Virginia countryside I saw a two-wheeler followed by an F3. I think it was a female riding the F3; I was afraid she was going to fall off she was waving so enthusiastically.

SNOOPY
05-05-2015, 05:11 AM
You wave at construction workers because they have helmets on? Lol

Guess you wave at football players too? :shocked:

joebryanjr
05-05-2015, 06:40 AM
I think over 90% of Spyder ryders and 80% of 2 wheelers waved back at me. Maybe they recognized you LOL. 😀
We all love ya, Joe!

Bob Denman
05-05-2015, 06:54 AM
I wave to everybody on two or three wheels... The scooters and mopeds might just be the future of our sport. :thumbup:
...And I never look for the return wave; it's not that important to me... nojoke

sduskin
05-05-2015, 08:02 AM
I try to throw everyone a peace sign. For Spyders, I do the peace and a thumb for the 3 wheelers! :)

We do have 3-piece patch folks in OK that will not acknowledge bikers unless they are wearing a cut and colors. I wave at them anyway.

My wife and I went to a 1% clubhouse for a save-the-patch event. We were in polos and slacks on our Spyders. Got many strange looks. After hanging around and mingling for a bit, one of the enforcers came over and talked for a bit. Then led us back to where the good BBQ was and showed us some of the best seats for the live band. So he obviously didnt care what we were wearing or what we rode! Kudos to him!!!

Desert Spyder
05-05-2015, 08:25 AM
For us, waving to or being waved at is kinda cool, but it is not a requirement, that if not executed, will ruin our day. I have seen too many threads posted where it seems people get really stretched out about one opinion or other involving when, how, why to wave. We don't ride to see how many people wave at us. We ride to enjoy the ability to do so...feel the wind, smell the fresh cut grass, the lawns being watered. When I start counting who waves, I am going to stop riding, and that ain't gonna happen as long as I am physically able to. We don't have time to worry about such things. Our lives and the enjoyments thereof are what makes us thankful.

you have grass down there Dudley? In my town of 23000 it is hard to find grass anymore because of the high cost of water. It costs more to take a bath than to fuel up your bike it seems.

Vidman
05-05-2015, 10:18 AM
After riding 2 wheels since 1967 (none of them a Harley) and "suffering" from the snide yuppy Harley Riders of the last 15 yrs I have come to the conclusion that (and this is for real not a joke) the oldster (like myself) tend to wave to every biker, including scooters AND mopeds. These are the riders that have suffered thru the Harley and Triumph puke days of the 70's and mid 80's. Everyone waved to everyone.

Now the younger ppl are snobbish to what they are riding. They tend to identify themselves to the bike (that is so sad). Not only Harley's but Beamers, triumph, sports riders etc etc. The camaraderie is now defined by the bike or style and not the fact that a person is enjoying the open air.

My way of dealing with it is I tend to wait to see what the cruiser coming at me does. If he is dressed in new leather and wearing a bandana I don't expect a wave. If on a sport bike the snub is there. If on a scooter they get surprised that anyone waves to them and in attempt to wave back quickly they "wobble" all over the place. :)

Last weekend I gave a high thumbs up to a spyder Rt coming toward me who was riding with Harleys. He ignored me. Guess he bought into the Harley clique. hahaha

I no longer get upset. In my early days another biker would have been "spoken" to for the rudeness. Now I chalk it up to the newest generation of me me me and proper respect and politeness not being a part of their upbringing.

JMHO based on 48 yrs of riding observation. Enjoy the ryde and let the snobs enjoy their world.

PS...Let me point out that I split my time with the people that ride Harleys and Scooters. All I ask is to enjoy.

Netminder
05-05-2015, 05:04 PM
I'm one of those riders that wave at everybody that I see. It doesn't matter what you ride, two wheels, three wheels, moped, crotch bikes, cruisers or touring bikes. I don't always get a wave back but at least I did my part of reconizing you as a brother who rides.
Same here!:ohyea::ohyea:

justcalldon
05-05-2015, 05:14 PM
I like to wave to all bikers, not everyone waves back. I don't take it personally I just figure they either didn't see me or they are having a bad day. It is up to me to brighten their day with a wave and a smile, if they don't like it screw them!


Justcalldon

Yazz
05-05-2015, 06:46 PM
Interesting thread... On the way home, I did get waves from almost all the bikes and a couple nods from construction crew guys too.

Didn't pass any Spyders, but met some at a gas station. We chatted for a while and I followed them for a while. Camaraderie at it's best! :thumbup:

BLUEKNIGHT911
05-06-2015, 12:10 AM
They were probably tired from waving at everyone at Spyderfest. :dontknow:

:agree:.............Joe, on Tues. every Spyder rider I saw waved.......Wed......90 %.......Thurs .........60 %..........Fri.....45 % or less............by then they were just WAVED OUT Joe :roflblack: ......Mike

Steel Bill
05-06-2015, 02:28 AM
While on a trip to Spyderfest and while at Spyderfest and on the way home from Spyderfest, almost every two wheeler waved to me, about 50% of the Spyders waved to me :yikes::yikes::yikes:

What's up with that???

Don't complain too much about other bikers waving when we won't even acknowledge each other.

How many of us have seen this same thing??



Cruzr Joe

Most of the Spyders Westbound waved , but about a third did not. I want to believe because our Spyders are making bikers out of first time riders who don't understand. They will soon , as the notice all the people who wave at them.

satownsendsr
05-06-2015, 03:50 AM
While on a trip to Spyderfest and while at Spyderfest and on the way home from Spyderfest, almost every two wheeler waved to me, about 50% of the Spyders waved to me :yikes::yikes::yikes:

What's up with that???

Don't complain too much about other bikers waving when we won't even acknowledge each other.

How many of us have seen this same thing??



Cruzr Joe
I've noticed that some. Not sure what is up with that. Now, I've missed a few on a divided highway that my wife saw and waved to but I have waved at some spyders that I know that they looked at me and never raised a finger. ?????[emoji47]ikes; [emoji47]ikes; [emoji45]ikes

Thanks,
Steve

Sent from my Galaxy Note Pro 12.2

Bob Denman
05-06-2015, 04:53 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=H0K2dvB-7WY

SNOOPY
05-06-2015, 05:27 AM
:agree:.............Joe, on Tues. every Spyder rider I saw waved.......Wed......90 %.......Thurs .........60 %..........Fri.....45 % or less............by then they were just WAVED OUT Joe :roflblack: ......Mike


roflmao

.

murphybrown
05-06-2015, 06:39 AM
And never even give a moments concern to if the wave is returned. I wave because I love saying "hi" to others that are enjoying wind in their face.
Heck I wave to anyone I notice.
AND I work really hard to get train engineers to "blow the whistle"...not doing so well there. 1 in 10. Now lwryd Dave he gets about every third one to "blow the whistle". Gotta learn his technique.
Gotta go...coffee ready...time to pack and keep heading WEST toward home sweet home...2 more days!!! :yes:

AY4B
05-06-2015, 08:41 AM
Do they sell a hand on a spring that I can attach to the left side of my Spyder ?,or maybe 4 on each side. :spyder2:

BLUEKNIGHT911
05-06-2015, 09:20 AM
Do they sell a hand on a spring that I can attach to the left side of my Spyder ?,or maybe 4 on each side. :spyder2:

:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:.......No, ...but at Spyderfest.... I / we ( Seth ) met a really interesting Lady who might get you a Hugh Mickey Mouse glove, that I think would work very nicely..........................Seth, I just couldn't leave this one alone :roflblack: :roflblack: :roflblack: :roflblack: :roflblack:...........U-TURN :yikes: :roflblack: :roflblack: :roflblack:......Mike :thumbup:

Pirate looks at --
05-06-2015, 09:23 AM
It can happen to anybody... :dontknow:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=fwH4wPz-URM

Who's the guy with the tie?????? Certainly doesn't look like a friend of John Sebastain:roflblack::roflblack:

Bob Denman
05-06-2015, 05:40 PM
Do they sell a hand on a spring that I can attach to the left side of my Spyder ?,or maybe 4 on each side. :spyder2:

Rumor has it, that'll be a standard item on the 2017 RT ULTRA Limited 1750! :D

AY4B
05-06-2015, 07:41 PM
Rumor has it, that'll be a standard item on the 2017 RT ULTRA Limited 1750! :D

Lamonster is just the guy that can make that happen. Have a wave button on the left handlebar and out come the 8 hands.:spyder::yikes:

egmontana
05-07-2015, 03:17 PM
We definitely experienced that at Spyderfest. I think it may be because many Spyder riders are first time motorcycle riders and don't know the "rules of the road" so to speak. Almost 100% of the other motorcyclists we encountered responded with a wave. ;)

Ronbo
07-11-2015, 02:57 PM
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. They were mentally rehearsing the "explanation", that they'll need to give their Spouse for the last Farkling episode.
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.

You are in the wrong business, you should be a comedy writer. I'm still laughing. Hilarious!

Ron

Bob Denman
07-11-2015, 08:03 PM
:D Thanks...
And just think; you get all of my best work for nothin'! :roflblack:

Rockwall
07-12-2015, 09:35 AM
When I have passed other Spyders we have always exchanged a hearty wave.:doorag: