Tired of the sissy wave by other riders

[mcalva]

I try not to let it bother me, but it still does. Other riders on 2 wheels giving the "sissy" wave to spyder riders. I used to ride on 2 wheels, but now my left knee wont hold a motorcycle up, so I ride a spyder. It is my way to still enjoy riding. If you know someone who does the sissy wave, please explain why some people ride spyders. I hate giving the one finger wave back. Im too nice of a person for that.

Do not worry at the end of the day it is only about mental illnesses that increases testosterone. They need a lot of care and a loving mother.

[Lew L]

I wave at anybody, even scooters. That's just who I am. Nine out of ten wave back. My wave consists of a moderately low, 3 fingers down with my ring and pinky folded up into my palm. (Three fingers for trikes). Jim

Same here. 3 down------ but I've given the 3 down on my poor, old , slow V-Max plenty of times --- muscle memory.

[Navydad]

I don't wave. I didn't wave at other pickup trucks when I had mine either. If your sitting by the side of the road I always stop to see what's up and if you need assistance, but I don't wave.

[cruisinTX]

I wave from the bike and the Spyder, but with the first finger pointing down. I was told many years ago when I first started riding, pointing at the ground with the wave was a sign of respecting fallen riders and serves as a reminder we are all vulnerable and part of a community who share the same passion with each other and for those who have passed. I plan to wave at everyone as soon as I see them approaching. However, the duties of safely controlling my bike or Spyder take priority over waving.

[Joel The Biker]

Went for a 200 mile ride today and encountered one "sissy" waver. Seems to be happening more often than in the past. Maybe these guys are jealous that we can afford a $30k bike. Todays waver was riding a jap cruiser. Yesterday it was a guy on an Adventure bike in Boiceville, NY. I just refuse to wave anymore. I dont know them anyway. But, I always wave to Spyders!!! Some of the greatest people on the planet!!

[UtahPete]

Went for a 200 mile ride today and encountered one "sissy" waver. Maybe these guys are jealous that we can afford a $30k bike. Todays waver was riding a jap cruiser. Yesterday it was a guy on an Adventure bike in Boiceville, NY. I just refuse to wave anymore. I dont know them anyway.

There are some things wind therapy won't cure.

[Adventurer]

I don’t initiate a wave at anyone on two or three wheels, but I will never fail to return a wave. I do initiate waves to kids that stop what they’re doing to watch me ride by, want them to know there are friendly people on bikes.

On my trip to and from the Hot Springs rally the only ones I recall not waving was a couple of groups on Harley’s, Guess when they ride in groups they want their fellow Harley riders to think they’re bad ass before they return to their desk job in accounting on Monday morning. I find the majority of Harley riders riding alone wave the same as most other bikes.

[rjinaz86323]

not waving was a couple of groups on Harley’s,

Quite possibly and MC. And they usually don't wave to anyone. It is not a sign of disrespect, just the way it is.

[UtahPete]

I try not to let it bother me, but it still does. Other riders on 2 wheels giving the "sissy" wave to spyder riders. I used to ride on 2 wheels, but now my left knee wont hold a motorcycle up, so I ride a spyder. It is my way to still enjoy riding. If you know someone who does the sissy wave, please explain why some people ride spyders. I hate giving the one finger wave back. Im too nice of a person for that.

Joel, I've never seen a motorcyclist wave like that. Not even a pillion rider.

And I don't understand what you're asking when you say "If you know someone who does the sissy wave, please explain why some people ride spyders". I think that qualifies as a non sequitur; was that your intent?

I don't know whether you're trolling or seriously looking for answers to something that upsets you. Please help me better understand what you're looking for in starting this conversation.

[wyliec]

When I wave, I don't think of the number of fingers I'm putting up or down, or whether my palm is facing forward or back, or if I should wave or not wave. That is way too much for me to think about.

[wyliec]

Do not worry at the end of the day it is only about mental illnesses that increases testosterone. They need a lot of care and a loving mother.

Mental illness increases testosterone? Hmmm, never heard of that one.

[Lew L]

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I'll bet that Joel's ignore list just increased a bunch. I understand why.

[RayBJ]

Went for a 200 mile ride today and encountered one "sissy" waver. Seems to be happening more often than in the past. Maybe these guys are jealous that we can afford a $30k bike. Todays waver was riding a jap cruiser. Yesterday it was a guy on an Adventure bike in Boiceville, NY. I just refuse to wave anymore. I dont know them anyway. But, I always wave to Spyders!!! Some of the greatest people on the planet!!

Maybe your choice of riding gear has something to do with the reactions you're getting?

[ARtraveler]

Tick...tick...tick.

Going South fast.

[Yabbadabbadoo]

I've never seen anyone wave like that. I almost always wave to other motorcycle riders, but I've noticed that sport bikes and adventure bike riders almost never wave so I don't bother waving to them any longer.

[Adventurer]

I've never seen anyone wave like that. I almost always wave to other motorcycle riders, but I've noticed that sport bikes and adventure bike riders almost never wave so I don't bother waving to them any longer.

I am an adventure bike rider but I have to agree I’ve passed several fellow adventure bike riders with no wave, not sure why. And I’ve never sat around a campfire at night with other adventure riders where this topic was even discussed.

One possibility is they are like me, and they don’t initiate a wave but will return waves. I guess if two none-initiator wavers Pass each other no wave occurs, LOL!

[canamjhb]

Lot of different opinions and wave techniques. For me, I'll just keep enjoying my ride, and wave at others doing the same. If they reciprocate or not make no difference. Takes a lot more than that to remove the smile from my face..... Jim

[Bangorbob]

Peacekeeper6, That's the Aloha wave. BTW, is the pic in Reno or South Carson City? I also wave. If people don't wave back I don't really care.

[Peacekeeper6]

That's the Aloha wave. BTW, is the pic in Reno or South Carson City? I also wave. If people don't wave back I don't really care.

Neither.

Sparks, on Pyramid Highway heading north.

[TIMMB]

I ride in a lot of the same areas as Joel wave @ everybody I've never encountered it.

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[Billy]

I wave at anybody, even scooters. That's just who I am. Nine out of ten wave back. My wave consists of a moderately low, 3 fingers down with my ring and pinky folded up into my palm. (Three fingers for trikes). Never heard of or seen a sissy wave. But, if I got one from a beautiful woman while fluttering her eyelashes, I would sure reciprocate..... Jim

LOL, I have tried working out your wave of folding the ring and pinky into the palm while keeping the remaining three out. Just can't do it!

[ARtraveler]

My favorite wave was when we were back in Alaska. An older gentleman was rolling his wheelchair down the road (mailbox pickup), and we gave him a wave as we rolled by on our Spyders. We absolutely made his day.

[EdMat]

Strange waves, here's a good example. Riding the back roads of the area I sometimes encountered a gentleman on a horse. I always waved with 4 fingers down. He always waved back with a traditional wave. Guess he mentioned it to some biker friends and now he gives me a 3 finger down return. It's a good feeling.

[ARtraveler]

We encounter some interesting sights on the AR country roads. Close to home, a horse drawn passenger buggy pulled by 2 horses and 2 mules. Daddy and spouse were dressed like Old McDonald and the missus. Straw hats included. Stopped and talked with them. They were out for an old fashion style country afternoon ride. Turns out they were neighbors from about a mile down the road.

We were exploring a back road aboard our Kawi Mule this go around.