Waving etiquette

[2RTsGV]

Don't know if this has been posted before but it certainly cleared confusion for me of when to wave and when not to

http://www.harleyportal.info/harleyportal-info-69/

[ARtraveler]

That is a new one for me. Have not seen that version before. :bowdown::bowdown:

[Deer Slayer]

Instructions most likely come with Harley underware and Harley socks!:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:

[Gator37]

That is a new one for me. Have not seen that version before. :bowdown::bowdown:

New to me also, but I try to be courteous to all other cyclists and wave to all that I can safely do. The type bike makes no difference to me, we are all enjoying that freedom and the fresh air.

[JCWeatherman]

I wave to anyone on 2 or 3 wheels. I also wave to all Amish children, and any Amish adults who wave first ;).

I have encountered a few Harley riders who do not wave to Spyders. My wife and I were riding on a beautiful summer day, going slowly through a complicated country intersection & curve combo. Two Harleys were coming toward us, and I heard the man on the first bike yell to the woman on the second bike, telling her not to wave to us :(.

Be better than that. We wave because we ride. We love life, freedom, and the good-ole US of A. So, wave when you can safely take on hand off the grip. If you can't safely wave, nod. At least smile.

All the best,
John

[Chupaca]

explanation. Had not seen this one...thanks for posting..:bowdown::bowdown: still wave or nod to them all....with a thumbs up to all firefighters...:thumbup::thumbup:

[jaherbst]

Well that certainly clears that up and is a lesson that should be taken from our "whiners" that complain about Harley Riders not waving to them!:joke:

Jack

[flaggerphil]

Huh. I've been riding (and waving) since the late '60s. It was just something bikers did to acknowledge other bikers on the road. I'm not sure why people are always trying to make it more than what it is.

[Ben Burped]

They left out the one finger wave that seems too frequently necessary for "cagers" . Personally, I give the wave to every biker. If they wave back that's great. If they don't wave back that's great. Either way , I'm going the other way in style, comfort and listening to my XM radio with a smile. It doesn't get any better than that.

[Dudley]

Waving is certainly a good jester, but I will not ruin my day trying to decide when to wave or not wave, 2 fingers, full hand, thumbs up, one finger or not at all. When I wave, it is because I WANT to wave, not because it's a duty, or if I don't someone will condemn me for not doing so. I ride for my enjoyment not someone else's.

[Vt. Rider]

What's next??? A video on proper etiquette on taking a crap??
We do what we do --
I usually give a wave or a nod of the head....it depends on what I'm doing, where I am, and how fast I'm going.
To me, a wave is an acknowledgement to another motorcyclist.

[Bob Denman]

:agree: Somebody is trying to build a set of rules, where none is needed... :banghead:

Wave if you want to, and don't gripe if nobody waves back. :thumbup:

[PrairieSpyder]

What's next??? A video on proper etiquette on taking a crap??
We do what we do --
I usually give a wave or a nod of the head....it depends on what I'm doing, where I am, and how fast I'm going.
To me, a wave is an acknowledgement to another motorcyclist.


:agree: Somebody is trying to build a set of rules, where none is needed... :banghead:

Wave if you want to, and don't gripe if nobody waves back. :thumbup:

You two must be members of the Wave Hard and True Biker Society (WHAT BS)!

[Bob Denman]

:shocked::hun:

[2RTsGV]

My sole purpose for posting this was to enlighten those riders that had / have questions regarding the waving. I myself have found confusion with:
1. when to wave
2. how to wave
3. do the different types of wave mean anything special

so when I read this, I thought ok .. explains a lot to me, maybe others will be interested to.

In fact just recently, my wife and I were cruising through the Ozarks riding the pig trail and we passed 3 Harleys. The lead bike rider 'snapped' his left arm down toward the road, palm facing the roadway with two fingers extended. I actually thought there was a hidden meaning there to tell me that either I should be on 2 wheels or 2 wheels rule. So from that point on I have been waving to others with 3 fingers extended. Now after reading what I originally posted, I discovered in fact the way he waved had no hidden meaning .... the reality is, I can actually wave how I want to! Plus, I can also do it with the right hand if I want to show off (coz I have cruise control) and if I feel like it I can pass them slowly, acknowledge them by nodding, whilst lighting a cigar!

[Pirate looks at --]

What's next??? A video on proper etiquette on taking a crap??
We do what we do --
I usually give a wave or a nod of the head....it depends on what I'm doing, where I am, and how fast I'm going.
To me, a wave is an acknowledgement to another motorcyclist.
How colorful!

[Pirate looks at --]

My sole purpose for posting this was to enlighten those riders that had / have questions regarding the waving. I myself have found confusion with:
1. when to wave
2. how to wave
3. do the different types of wave mean anything special

so when I read this, I thought ok .. explains a lot to me, maybe others will be interested to.

In fact just recently, my wife and I were cruising through the Ozarks riding the pig trail and we passed 3 Harleys. The lead bike rider 'snapped' his left arm down toward the road, palm facing the roadway with two fingers extended. I actually thought there was a hidden meaning there to tell me that either I should be on 2 wheels or 2 wheels rule. So from that point on I have been waving to others with 3 fingers extended. Now after reading what I originally posted, I discovered in fact the way he waved had no hidden meaning .... the reality is, I can actually wave how I want to! Plus, I can also do it with the right hand if I want to show off (coz I have cruise control) and if I feel like it I can pass them slowly, acknowledge them by nodding, whilst lighting a cigar!

Thanks for posting this. It was really cool to get a little background. I wave 2 fingers extended pointing down. I find there is no way of predicting the wave back. There is simply nothing based on the type of ride that can let me know if they wave or not. If they do cool. I wave to all.........but I draw the line at scooters!:roflblack:

[kbwitt]

I use the the palm down arm low, unless it is another intelligent rider on a can am then its arm straight out and thumb up.
Kenn

[Pirate looks at --]

I use the the palm down arm low, unless it is another intelligent rider on a can am then its arm straight out and thumb up.
Kenn

When we see another spyder.......we just get all goofy and wave like some sort of crazed maniacs!:yes::yes:......kinda like that!

[Bob Denman]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=ftRE-SLGM-E

[bug's zedi]

Don't know if this has been posted before but it certainly cleared confusion for me of when to wave and when not to

http://www.harleyportal.info/harleyportal-info-69/

Here are some reasons people do not wave:
http://www.ohiobikelawyer.com/bike-law-101/2012/01/10-reasons-motorcyclists-dont-wave/

[Bob Denman]

Here are some more...


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.

[latony007]

Instructions most likely come with Harley underware and Harley socks!:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:


Here are some more...


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.

i love these, especially the harley one, i have seen them before and cracked me up. Harley guys are just pissy in general, think they are the only true bikes on the planet when in actuality you are paying 25% more for the brand name for a bike that will last 50% less time than a metric. As for the wave its always 2 fingers down and i usually wave if the guy (or girl) coming the other direction has plenty of time to see you and i ALWAYS wave back. When someone does not wave you can never tell if its because your on the spyder or they just dont wave in general and thats fine but if you initiate a wave and they dont reply that does kind of irritate me. The thing about the wave is that it when i started riding it made me feel like we are all in this great passion together and if you were to have an issue every bike rider would stop to try and help, i know i would. I have noticed that Harley guys will wave the least when im on my spyder and even when im on my sportbike. Like i said if you not on a Harley you are not a rider in their opinion, of course this doesnt apply to all Harley riders just most.

[Ben Burped]

A wink is as good as a nod to a blind horse.

[coz]

Wave , don't wave, whatever. :roflblack:


What kind of OIL should I use?:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::r oflblack:

[Pirate looks at --]

Should I go with a car tire on the back"............:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::rofl black::roflblack:

[Rogue Hawk]

I lift my hand up with my palm still on the handlebar. That way if I get snubbed I don't feel like a dork.

If its another Spyder, I extend my arm fully in a downward position, recognizing there special status.

Some things I found; Choppers and full leather sport bikes never wave, they are way too cool for the rest of us. Every female rider has snubbed me.

[pontow]

Don't know if this has been posted before but it certainly cleared confusion for me of when to wave and when not to

http://www.harleyportal.info/harleyportal-info-69/

I think some of the folks on this thread may want to go back and read the link from the original post one more time. This was a spoof, a bit of fun at a silly topic, an attempt at jocularity, an all around good natured poking at a nonsensical item. Have fun!! Be Happy!! Don't be so serious!! It's Friday and the 2016's get announced today!!

[DLewis]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=ftRE-SLGM-E
Great video Bob!!! Had me cracking up!!!:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:: roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:

[Marker]

I always give the biker/cruiser wave. Most of the time the wave is returned and when its not no problem.
Sometimes I substitute the wave for a head nod just to change it up a little.:thumbup:

[CanAmChris]

From the original article:

"They formed the Wave Hard And True Biker Society. Abbreviation: WHAT-BS."

That about sums it up.

Myself... I usually go for the head nod or just put up a peace sign without taking my hand off of the handlebar. Safety first kids!

[MouthPiece]

I rarely wave.

Chris

[Bob Denman]

Great video Bob!!! Had me cracking up!!!:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:: roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:
Glad to hear that it had the proper effect... :2thumbs:

[Charlotte17078]

When we see another spyder.......we just get all goofy and wave like some sort of crazed maniacs!:yes::yes:......kinda like that!
Glad I'm not the only one!!!

[Synthetic]

I feel good when they wave at me and don't feel very good when they don't....

[Vader]

Great video Bob!!! Had me cracking up!!!:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:: roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:

Awesome!

[Dan McNally]

Here are some more...

. . .
Top Ten Reasons Why Spyder Ryders Don't Wave Back
. . .
6. They couldn't find the "Auto-Wave" Button. (Hey; It's a Limited!)


Bob, I'd have thought you knew this. The "Auto-Wave" on the RT Limited is, in reality, a semi-auto. After depressing the Wave Paddle, you actually have to extend your arm! :roflblack:

[HIspyder]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=ftRE-SLGM-E


Oh yeah! Definitely the hang loose!

[Stepthru]

I take the info given on that site with a grain of salt all because of the first 5 words: "If you drive a motorcycle,"

Motorcycles, scooters, Spyders, ATV's, horses etc. are ridden. If the operators feet are on either side when he or she is on it then they are riding it. If the person is sitting in a seat behind the steering apparatus then they are driving it... Cars, side x side off road vehicles, The Polaris Slingshot, etc. are driven.

Want proof? Just look at virtually any training course they train riders not drivers!

From Algonquin College: This weekend course is designed to provide new riders...

From Canada Safety Council: Gearing Up is Canada's only national motorcycle rider training program

From Vancouver Island Safety Council: learn to ride

From Kelowna and District Safety Council: Learn to Ride with KDSC!

From California Motorcyclist Training Program: The CHP strongly encourages all motorcycle riders...

From Ohio.gov: Basic Rider Course...

When I searched for motorcycle driver training I found only 1 school that advertised motorcycle driver training. That's not to say that my results are definitive. But by a huge majority the most common saying is that motorcycles are ridden.


Yea, it's a pet peeve

Please excuse the rant.