To wave or not to wave, that is the question

[NZSpyderRyder]

Would you wave at this ?
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[Bob Denman]

Yup!

[sddinnh]

Given the state of the corporate mentality at HD it'll never get built so it's kind of a moot point , BUT yes, I'd wave at it. Heck, I even wave at scooters so ..........

[sundancer240]

Absolutely

[Bob Denman]

Given the state of the corporate mentality at HD it'll never get built so it's kind of a moot point , BUT yes, I'd wave at it. Heck, I even wave at scooters so ..........

Oh; you are just so EASY....

[AlEverett]

I wave at everyone, even folks in convertibles and 95% also wave back. It's about the brotherhood of the road not what machine you are riding. I'll even give bicyclists a wave. I costs nothing and makes me happy.

[Yazz]

Sure! I also wave at restored vintage cars and motorcycle cops. Most wave back.

[Dan_Ashley]

I would definitely wave.

I would wave with both hands if it had a biker chick on it:BikerChicks.jpg...

[sddinnh]

Oh; you are just so EASY....

Yup that's me - easy (but not cheap !!!!)

[MouthPiece]

I do NOT wave 95% of the time.

Chris

[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 10 Reasons why Spyder Ryders Don't Wave Back
10. Afraid that Nanny will get upset if he lets go of the bars.
9. The last time he let go; he could find the turnsignal control for three months.
8. He raised and lowered the windshield as a salute; what more is expected?
7. He was too busy watching the digital tachometer display changing in 50 rpm increments.
6. He thought that you were motioning to him to stop flashing his lights; which he wasn't!
5. He only waves at other Spyders...
4. He was busy placing a pre-Holiday Farkle order via a Dongled Bluetooth connection with his dealer.
3. He was trying to figure out which warning light was flashing on the center screen.
2. He was trying to remember if he put the kickstand up
1. He's afraid that if he lets go of the handlebars, and his DPS quits; he'll be a goner!

[Don in E Texas]

I do NOT wave 95% of the time.

Chris

Is that a FL thing - or just your own way?

[Bob Denman]

It's because he lives along 95...
He moved away from 10; his shoulder got too sore!

[SPYD3R]

SAM_0524.jpg this is the WAVE i give ALL BIKERS..... 2 or 3 wheels....
since we are SPYD3R riders, 3 UP is the way to go......
Dan P
Easley, SC

[Mets79ST2013]

Would you wave at this ?
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I do wave, but I also notice that some HD riders will not wave at us, since they feel we are not riding a real motorcycle...

[Dan_Ashley]

I do wave, but I also notice that some HD riders will not wave at us, since they feel we are not riding a real motorcycle...

Naw...it's not that...they are too busy trying to hold their scooters together with their knees to let go of a grip.

[sddinnh]

I do wave, but I also notice that some HD riders will not wave at us, since they feel we are not riding a real motorcycle...

Don't feel bad, I've noticed that some HD riders won't wave at anyone who doesn't dress like a pirate

[Dan_Ashley]

Don't feel bad, I've noticed that some HD riders won't wave at anyone who doesn't dress like a pirate

How DO pirates with peg-legs walk on the beach anyway? Just askin'. I mean, wouldn't they sink in?

[Silvervette05]

Why not.

[Chupaca]

if it's motorized and the driver is fully outside the vehicle I wave. If in a handling situation I nod and a big thumbs up to fire fighters...just my way..!!

[lwrydr]

I wave at 2 and 3 wheelers.....If they don't wave back then I figure they have a problem.....

[oldguyinTX]

I do wave, but I also notice that some HD riders will not wave at us, since they feel we are not riding a real motorcycle...

My wife & I wave at every bike we see, yes Harleys included. I find that other riders of all types of bikes will wave. Some times they initiate the wave, sometimes I do. We have taken a couple of 300 mile overnights in the last 2 weeks and saw probably close to 50 other riders each trip. No , but I would bet that 96% of all ( yes Harleys included) waved. It's about the ryde, & most riders get that. So wave at everybody! You might be surprised.

[NZSpyderRyder]

I do wave, but I also notice that some HD riders will not wave at us, since they feel we are not riding a real motorcycle...

In New Zealand they are classed as a car, we can ride them on a car licence, they are register as a car and receive a car registration plate.

[midnight]

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.

Bob you forgotten the real Reason Harley riders don't wave back

1+/ Their to busy to see you wave as they're watching in their mirrors to see where the last part has landed after it has vibrated off.

[Dan_Ashley]

Bob you forgotten the real Reason Harley riders don't wave back

1+/ Their to busy to see you wave as they're watching in their mirrors to see where the last part has landed after it has vibrated off.

I heard somewhere that 90% of Harleys are still on the road.

The rest made it to their destination.