Waves?

[Mtdew57]

When I was riding on 2 wheels almost all bikers would return the wave. Now that I am ryding the Spyder there are fewer return waves.
The big difference though is the number of people in their cars that wave or give a thumbs up now - I never got that on 2 wheels.........

[Pirate looks at --]

This topic comes up a lot. I really fee that we get just as many waves as anyone on two wheels, unless we come upon another spyder, and then we jus act like complete idiots waving and carrying on.:yes::yes::yes:

[Pampurrs]

When I was riding on 2 wheels almost all bikers would return the wave. Now that I am ryding the Spyder there are fewer return waves.
The big difference though is the number of people in their cars that wave or give a thumbs up now - I never got that on 2 wheels.........

:thumbup:I find that most riders still wave at me now that I'm on the Spyder. The ones that don't wave back are most likely the same hard core Harley riders who didn't wave when I had my Victory Vision, or my Goldwing, or my Honda Shadow, or any of my other Hondas. I really don't care about those people, I just enjoy my ride whether or not they return my wave.

:agree: I have noticed that I get a lot of attention from cages. I get thumbs up often from passengers and drivers. I also get a lot of attention in gas stations and grocery store parking lots.

Pam

[Commander]

I totally agree:yes::yes:

[Gman2201]

Me too!:agree:

[Ex Winger]

Pampurrs hit it right on.It,s no different now then when i was on my Wing.Hardcore Harly riders think they are to good to wave at us.And i really don,t care.:ohyea:
Bill

[Bob Denman]

:D


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.
Top Ten Reasons Why Conventional Trike Riders Don't Wave Back

10. Their arms were too tired to raise... no power steering!
9. Your "Unusual" configuration has them confused. They thought you were going the other way!
8. They just had hit a pothole, and felt their first bad "Head-Shake". They're not letting go of anything!
7. They are lost in thought: How much is their Trike worth on trade, for a new Spyder?
6. They're still laughing at thgemselves for trying to put their feet down at the last stoplight.
5. The last time they waved at a "foreign" bike; their riding buddies made them buy the beer!
4. Didn't know WHAT you were, as you went by.
3. They only wave at conventionals...
2. They thought that their passenger waved... (She was asleep!)
1. The glare from all of the chrome had them momentarily blinded.

[Pampurrs]

:D


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.
Top Ten Reasons Why Conventional Trike Riders Don't Wave Back

10. Their arms were too tired to raise... no power steering!
9. Your "Unusual" configuration has them confused. They thought you were going the other way!
8. They just had hit a pothole, and felt their first bad "Head-Shake". They're not letting go of anything!
7. They are lost in thought: How much is their Trike worth on trade, for a new Spyder?
6. They're still laughing at thgemselves for trying to put their feet down at the last stoplight.
5. The last time they waved at a "foreign" bike; their riding buddies made them buy the beer!
4. Didn't know WHAT you were, as you went by.
3. They only wave at conventionals...
2. They thought that their passenger waved... (She was asleep!)
1. The glare from all of the chrome had them momentarily blinded.

That always gives me a chuckle, regardless of how many times I read it :dg1:

Pam

[Chupaca]

Most of us have found this out but all newcomers may not be aware of this . You get used to it because most of us wave anyway. I don't expect a wave back it was not why I waved but if I get one I am pleasantly pleased...:ohyea:

[Bob Denman]

That always gives me a chuckle, regardless of how many times I read it :dg1:

Pam

:D Glad to be of service... :thumbup:

Take a copy of it, and spread it around!

[jaherbst]

I get waved at all the time. Today I think I will ride with my clothes on and see what happens.:joke:

Spyder riders are way too sensitive. Get over it! I can not understand why your feelings get hurt when a stranger does not wave to you. There is a clinical term for that that starts with Paronoid and I can not spell the second word.:D

Jack

[ARtraveler]

The wave subject does come up a lot---but---there are always new people coming on board and wanting to join the conversation. What is old to some may be new to others.

I try to go with the flow and reply to the OP post to be helpful or friendly.

I notice no difference here in the wave from what it has been over the past years. Been riding for many years. Pretty much seen it all.

We have slotted wavers by the types of bikes they ride, and sometimes the stuff is pretty much on the money. There are always exceptions, and that is what keeps it interesting for me.

I always wave when waved to--if conditions allow me to do so. Akspyderlady waves regardless of who--as long as it is safe to do so. She is the initiator in our rides. :yes:

[Mtdew57]

I get waved at all the time. Today I think I will ride with my clothes on and see what happens.:joke:

Spyder riders are way too sensitive. Get over it! I can not understand why your feelings get hurt when a stranger does not wave to you. There is a clinical term for that that starts with Paronoid and I can not spell the second word.:D

Jack

My feelings don't get hurt, just an observation. Not going to keep me from waving or ryding.....

[SpyderWalter]

First, that list of why which bikers don't wave is hilarious.

Second, when I rode my Victory Vision (with lovely Arlen Ness graphics) I got about 80% return waves.

Third, I have only had my 2014 RT S for about a month and I still get about 80% return waves.

Fourth, yes I get many thumbs up from cages and bystanders who are agog and fascinated with the Spyder

Finally, I now slyly give a three finger down salute instead of the old two finger salute. Happens too fast for others to see, but I like it!

SpyderWalter

[pegasus1300]

I have the same 3 finger wave.

[Bob Denman]

I get waved at all the time. Today I think I will ride with my clothes on and see what happens.:joke:

Spyder riders are way too sensitive. Get over it! I can not understand why your feelings get hurt when a stranger does not wave to you.

:roflblack: :agree:

[PaladinLV]

Must be an AZ thing :D

Most of my return waves come from other Harley Riders, but that's maybe cause I look like a Harley guy rather then a Spyder guy! :roflblack:

AJ


:thumbup:I find that most riders still wave at me now that I'm on the Spyder. The ones that don't wave back are most likely the same hard core Harley riders who didn't wave when I had my Victory Vision, or my Goldwing, or my Honda Shadow, or any of my other Hondas. I really don't care about those people, I just enjoy my ride whether or not they return my wave.

:agree: I have noticed that I get a lot of attention from cages. I get thumbs up often from passengers and drivers. I also get a lot of attention in gas stations and grocery store parking lots.

Pam

[wyliec]

I get waved at all the time. Today I think I will ride with my clothes on and see what happens.:joke:

Spyder riders are way too sensitive. Get over it! I can not understand why your feelings get hurt when a stranger does not wave to you. There is a clinical term for that that starts with Paronoid and I can not spell the second word.:D

Jack

No, they are not paranoid. They just have to be validated by others waving to them, and positive comments about their spyders.nojoke

[Pampurrs]

Today while on my way home, a guy on a golf cart waved to me. Did he think I was riding a golf cart? :dontknow:

Pam

[SPYD3R]

i raise the 4 fingers on my left hand, never leaving the handle-bar....
i don't look to see if they wave to me or not... this way i'm not insulted if they don't...
cool down pal... everyone has their likes and dislikes...
if you like to wave, then wave, but don't let others get to you....
enjoy and ride safely...
dp

[Bob Denman]

Today while on my way home, a guy on a golf cart waved to me. Did he think I was riding a golf cart? :dontknow:

Pam

Did you wave back? :D :thumbup:
I wave to everybody; especially kids on bicycles! :thumbup:

[Pampurrs]

Did you wave back? :D :thumbup:
I wave to everybody; especially kids on bicycles! :thumbup:

Not only did I wave back, I asked him if I could play through :roflblack: