and the New Generation , this is not the Good Ol' Days.
I have been accused of living in the 60's. I always ask, 'What was wrong with the 60's?'. Other than the Vietnam war, I've never gotten an answer. I loved my 68 Camaro SS!
I purchased my 2016 F3S to take the place of my Kawasaki 1500 Mean Streak.
Spyder riders who are just getting into riding may not be aware that it is traditional to recognize an on coming rider by giving the V salute or high sign etc. when passing one another.
If you moved up to a Spyder from a traditional 2 wheel bike you will know what I am referring to; then maybe you never acknowledged another rider period.
A buddy and I just completed a charity ride this past Sunday 11/19 and there were a few Spyders that attended, NONE of which were outgoing aka friendly.
Can someone explain to me why that IS?
I live in Cumming, GA
Current Spyder - 2023 F3 LTD Special - Mineral Blue
Red LED NANO Saddlebag Marker Lights with Full Illumination
Sequential Fender LED'S (Amber/Red) with Safety Reflector
Dual Power Plate (12 V & USB ports)
Gremlin Bell
Rear Trunk Organizer (4 holders, 2 Elastic Holders)
Lamonster "Top Cuff" with adjustable drink Holder
SpyderPops Missing Guard Belt
Console Accent Trim (Carbon Fiber Domed Black)
Ultimate F3 Floorboards
Front Fairing Service Access Door Covers (Carbon Fiber Domed Black)
Sway Bar with Links
Rolo Laser Alignment
Half Cover
A-arm Daytime Dual Color LED Running Lights with Blinker Module
Hi-Viz DRL and Sequential Mirrors lights
Marinco 12 Volt Power Receptacle with polarized leads & slide lock
Show Chrome Trunk Shock
LED'S - Run/Turn/Brake Rear
Former Spyder - 2014 RTS SE6 Cognac - SOLD First Spyder - 2012 RTS-SE5 Quantum Metallic Blue - TRADED UP
I have been accused of living in the 60's. I always ask, 'What was wrong with the 60's?'. Other than the Vietnam war, I've never gotten an answer. I loved my 68 Camaro SS!
And a lot better music in the 60s and 70s. Engines in everything that you could fix a a screwdriver and a couple of wrenches. Nobody walking around with their face in a cell phone, totally un-aware of what was going on around them, and Gunsmoke on TV. People graduated from school knowing how to count, read, and write. Nothing at all wrong with the 60s. The war was bad, but we got plenty of wars going on right now. They are bad for the ones fighting in them, but the general public is not even aware of most of it.
I wave if I see them coming. Not always the case as sometimes I'm either enjoying the scenery or behind a vehicle and don't see them coming. The only exception is the squids on the crotch rockets that never wave. Then again, they're probably too busy holding on for their lives with both hands, especially when they got their front wheel up in the air. Also, when on a group ride or attending a motorcycle rally it's kinda an unwritten rule that you don't need to wave. Probably because your left hand would be off the grip all day.
And a lot better music in the 60s and 70s. Engines in everything that you could fix a a screwdriver and a couple of wrenches. Nobody walking around with their face in a cell phone, totally un-aware of what was going on around them, and Gunsmoke on TV. People graduated from school knowing how to count, read, and write. Nothing at all wrong with the 60s. The war was bad, but we got plenty of wars going on right now. They are bad for the ones fighting in them, but the general public is not even aware of most of it.
Ain't it the truth.
Currently Owned: 2019 F3 Limited, 2020 F3 Limited: SOLD BOTH LIMITEDS in October of 2023.
Been riding now 57 years. As such I always wave. I also ride two bikes, with a two finger down wave. It always occurs to me while on the Spyder I should give other Spyder and trike riders a three finger down wave. I always seem to forget.
Gotta start doing three fingers, like the secret handshake thing.
First of all, you are lucky you are still riding. I stopped riding few weeks ago because its now winter time here in my area, Seattle area 25 degrees at this very moment... So if your complaint is waving, my complaint is riding. lol. peace....
2020 BLACK SPYDER F3S
BMW EXHAUST TIP
PUIG WINDSHIELD
TUFSKINZ TANK PROTECTOR CARBON FIBER
DISABLED DESS
LED LIGHTS
RAM MOUNT
INSTA 360 X3
SENA 10C PRO BLUETOOTH
ALPINESTARS JACKET
SCORPION EXO ST 1400 CARBON HELMET
I have been accused of living in the 60's. I always ask, 'What was wrong with the 60's?'. Other than the Vietnam war, I've never gotten an answer. I loved my 68 Camaro SS!
I should have kept my de-badged 67 RS/SS 350. I found out after purchase it had been in a wreck, the OEM wheels were gone along with the badging. I was young when I got it in early 68.
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2018 RT Ltd - Asphalt Metallic - East Valley of Phoenix
2018 RT Ltd Chrome - Champagne Metallic - Lake Stevens, Wa
(Champagne/Hooker) Magic Mirrors, 360 LED head lights, BajaRon sway bar, H&R springs and shock adjusters, dash cam, foam grips, third brake light 4 LED strobe for 7 seconds and then on steady, rear LED turn signals/8 ohm 50W resistors, sequential turn signals on front fenders, Vredestein and PPA Orb wheels on front and General out back, and driver backrest.
Things that move between machines: Ikea sheep skins, Zumo XT GPS, and extra tools. Hooker is going to be my summer trike up North; and Hookie my winter trike down South.
(Asphalt/Hookie) Elka shocks on front - BajaRon sway bar, OEM driver's backrest, LED headlights, dual USB with voltmeter, dash cam, foam grips - Magic Mirrors - front tires Vredestein Quatrac SL on PPA ORB Chrome wheels.
I purchased my 2016 F3S to take the place of my Kawasaki 1500 Mean Streak.
Spyder riders who are just getting into riding may not be aware that it is traditional to recognize an on coming rider by giving the V salute or high sign etc. when passing one another.
If you moved up to a Spyder from a traditional 2 wheel bike you will know what I am referring to; then maybe you never acknowledged another rider period.
A buddy and I just completed a charity ride this past Sunday 11/19 and there were a few Spyders that attended, NONE of which were outgoing aka friendly.
Can someone explain to me why that IS?
I live in Cumming, GA
Sincerely,
ROTAX
I hope to God that this is the worst challenge you face in your life.
If it ain't broke, don't break it.
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2020 RT Limited Asphalt Grey
I purchased my 2016 F3S to take the place of my Kawasaki 1500 Mean Streak.
Spyder riders who are just getting into riding may not be aware that it is traditional to recognize an on coming rider by giving the V salute or high sign etc. when passing one another.
If you moved up to a Spyder from a traditional 2 wheel bike you will know what I am referring to; then maybe you never acknowledged another rider period.
A buddy and I just completed a charity ride this past Sunday 11/19 and there were a few Spyders that attended, NONE of which were outgoing aka friendly.
Can someone explain to me why that IS?
I live in Cumming, GA
Sincerely,
ROTAX
Sorry, I don't wave to every single jeep that I meet on the road, despite the ridiculous jeep wave thing, I feel absolutely no obligation to wave let alone give the ridiculous 2 finger wave to anyone I don't know..... When you're in your vehicle do you wave at everyone??? I doubt it. I'm not stuck up, I just don't feel the need to wave to everyone, nor do I expect them to wave to me.
I purchased my 2016 F3S to take the place of my Kawasaki 1500 Mean Streak. Spyder riders who are just getting into riding may not be aware that it is traditional to recognize an on coming rider by giving the V salute or high sign etc. when passing one another.
If you moved up to a Spyder from a traditional 2 wheel bike you will know what I am referring to; then maybe you never acknowledged another rider period.
A buddy and I just completed a charity ride this past Sunday 11/19 and there were a few Spyders that attended, NONE of which were outgoing aka friendly.
Can someone explain to me why that IS?
I live in Cumming, GA
Sincerely,
ROTAX
Would somebody, ANYBODY, please point out on what page on the BRP manual this is stated ????
I must've skipped a page while reading it on the toilet.
Thanks ....
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As a rider of a motorcycle I enjoy the comradery the "wave" provides. To me it says "I see you" and "Hello fellow rider". We may be from different worlds, but we have this in common.
What I notice is that in most cases the group that tend to not wave or wave back are of the younger generation. A lot tend to not wear any gear (That's how I can see about how old they are) and drive aggressively as if traffic is there to get in their way. This is just my observation. I don't care if you're a 58 year old executive on a 70K Harley or a 20 year old on a $50 beat up Honda, I will wave.
On my ride home from the dealer with my new Spyder, I was waved at by a Harley Rider. Go figure. It will be interesting to see what riders around me think when I'm out and about on my normal commute and travels in the Spyder.
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2023 Spyder F3-S, Manta Green
2023 Ryker 600 ACE, Black on Black (The wife's toy )
2020 Kawasaki Z900, Candy Plasma Blue
Would somebody, ANYBODY, please point out on what page on the BRP manual this is stated ????
I must've skipped a page while reading it on the toilet.
Thanks ....
Yes, I will never understand this, Peacekeeper. You do you, and if you want to wave, wave, but let others do their own thing. I just don’t understand the obsession some have with others not waving back. There are way more pressing issues in life to worry about.
HeliBars Handlebars
Brake rubber removed to lower pedal for easier long leg/Size 15 EEEEW boot access.
Ikon (Aussie) shocks all round, with sag adjusted for extra 3/8” clearance up front
Russell Daylong seat 2” taller than stock (in Sunbrella for Aussie heat & water resistance)
Goodyear Duragrip 165/60 fronts (18psi) - provides extra 1/2” ground clearance.
Kenda Kanine rear.
2021 RT Limited , Brake pedal rubber removed for ease of accessing pedal with size 15 boots. Red
Would somebody, ANYBODY, please point out on what page on the BRP manual this is stated ????
I must've skipped a page while reading it on the toilet.
Thanks ....
Maybe you was reading it during the toilet paper shortage about 2019 or somewhere around there? That page could have been requisitioned for emergency usage.
Just one thought to add, the nature of riding a Spyder is that unless you are on a straightway, sometimes it's just too difficult to take your hands off the handlebars to wave.
As to the rest of it, I wouldn't judge a group this large by the few riders who came to one specific ride.
2020 RT Limited in the ultra cool Deep Marsala Dark edition.
Baja Ron Anti-Sway Bar, LED reflectors, Lamonster USB Charger (and phone mount), Can-Am Low Windshield, X-Creen Tour Variable Windscreen Spoiler Blade, Power Commander, Dilithium powered Flux Capacitor (not yet fully functional). Maintained by Lou at Pirate Powersports.
I usually wave but I'm not losing sleep if I miss you or you don't respond.
I think the wave is like the punch-buggy toot from the 60s. Beetles were rare and if you saw one, you beeped (maybe got punched). Same on the bikes back then.
In comparison, there's far more bikes/trikes/scooters/side-by-sides on the roads now and if I wave at them all, my left hand will freeze from lack of grip heater use!
frogman Dave said it all. Midwestern folks are so much more friendly!
BIG F
I have lived in mid-western states, and been in about every one of the 50 states many times, including the far flung 2 states and most of the territories. I don't find any particular area to be more friendly or less friendly than any other area. There are good, friendly people in every state and territory. There are also butt holes in every state and territory. Mostly, if you treat other people like you want to be treated, they are friendly enough. Same applies to foreign countries. Good people and bad people in every one of them. Even the ones who have governments un-friendly to our country, many of the common people, not involved in politics are friendly. I was air crew when I was much younger than I am now. Met and dealt with people all over this country and anywhere else in the Pacific waters on west to the Indian Ocean. People are the same everywhere, some good, some bad, and not a mojority either way.
Just my opinion and observations....... and I believe most military who moved a lot, and others who did a lot of traveling would agree.
About 55 years ago my younger brother was going to Columbia University in New York City. At Christmas he and a fellow student ferried an old NY cab from New York to Montana to someone who bought it by mail order, or some such way. He said the farther west they got, the weaker the coffee was and the friendlier the people were!
2014 Copper RTS
Tri-Axis bars, CB, BajaRon sway bar & shock adjusters, SpyderPop's Bumpskid, NBV peg brackets, LED headlights and modulator, Wolo trumpet air horns, trailer hitch, custom trailer harness, high mount turn signals, Custom Dynamics brake light, LED turn signal lights on mirrors, LED strip light for a dash light, garage door opener, LED lights in frunk, trunk, and saddlebags, RAM mounts and cradles for tablet (for GPS) and phone (for music), and Smooth Spyder belt tensioner.
I wave every time to every motorcycle (and yes, even scooters) if I'm not busy doing riding things. My wife waves if she notices the others coming our way. We have a little chuckle if they don't wave back, and always verbalize a "NOPE!"
Try and acknowledge others when I can. Not end of the world though when I forget or other riders do not reciprocate.
Have found on occasion that face to face, at a Spyder event or get together, some folks are not even close to friendly, while others are awesome and understand, it is about riding these toys and having fun.
Having gone from a 2022 RT-l back to a Harley I can honestly tell you I can no longer wave the damn thing vibrates so much I have to hang on for dear life (lol). Yes I put some miles on the spyder 13440 in 50 weeks.
Great another wave don't wave thread should i ask what oil I'm suppose to use or .45acp or 9mm.... secretly we all know it's 10mm.
In all sincerity I can say the spyder riders around these parts aren't the friendliest bunch... seriously, neither are the Harley riders so there's that.