acknowledging other oncoming bikers

[Carold571]

I always waved to all bikes when I rode a sport bike. Have not changed since I got the Spyder. I wave to all riders and don't worry if they don't wave back. They may be confused when they see the Spyder and don't know what to do

[boborgera]

[QUOTE=Mr. Duece;469125]From what I have noticed most HD riders do this "drop the left arm down as they pass thing" so you can see it if you look in the mirror. Must be their secret wave.
[ QUOTE]

Now that you let the cat out of the bag we're going to need a new secret wave.

[3whlLefty]

I get waves from most bikers of all types especially if I wave first. Some just raise the fingers of the left hand rather than letting go of the handlebar. That's easy to miss. Sometimes you can't wave safely like in the middle of a curve. Watching the road is first priority! If I don't return your wave, don't take it personally.

[Bob Denman]

Now that you let the cat out of the bag we're going to need a new secret wave.

Uh-oh...

[Dikicep9]

if I can remember waaaay back to the 70's when I was a young babe n my 20's and owned a Harley Sprint with extended front fork tubes and a hard tail seat and u had to "kick start" ur ride to get going. I ONLY rode with other Harley riders and we allllll thought we were a pretty elite bunch of bikers and more often than not, looked down on other non-Harley riding types. Of course, we were young and wild and free, and it might have had something 2 do with our age, but I don't think so. The Harley mindset is pretty much set in granite and they can be eliteist, but so can the BMW crowd, however, with that being said, if you pass a Harley rider without his buddies you can usually get a low 5. Maybe ....

[pro10is]

I get about 80%.

I wouldn't necessarily assume the lack of a wave from any rider is due to the fact that you're riding a Spyder. Some bikers simply don't wave to anybody.

[Mr.philgood]

this question has probably already been asked, but for all us new riders, what percentage of "harley boys" acknowledge and greet all you spyderlovers when they meet you on the road?
i'm curious!

Precious few, IF THEY ARE OLDER GUYS WITH THERE WIVES ON THE BACK THEY ACKNOWLEDGE YOU SOMETIME. BUT MOST HARD CORE HARLEY GUYS HAVE A PROBLEM WITH IT. I THINK THEY ARE INSECURE. HARLEYS' HAVE ALWAYS HAD IT GOING ON WHEN COMPARED TO MOST TWO WHEELERS. THE SPYDER IS SOMETHING ELSE. ENVY MIGHT ALSO PLAY A PART.

[Tierhog]

I'm not getting that on the west coast Phil. Seriously. I did a Jackson Ca run from HD dealer to HD dealer and they are a talkative bunch...and since it was a memorial run, we're appreciative of my support. It's the region. Spyder drop? Oh crap noooooImageUploadedByTapatalk1339715634.882238.jpg

[Joel]

Talking about waving, how many cc do you need to earn a wave?

I am asking this as I never see anyone waving at scooter!

[Gortwol]

We were talking about ackn the other day and one guy asked why...do you ackn cars if you are driving in your car? He feels that riding a bike does not make you best mates and does not signify "membership" to anything that needs you to ackn other riders. Makes sense...I think. I am just a happy guy that likes to ackn other riders and do not ackn other car drivers.

My grandad used to wear a hat and would always tip his hat at passers by whether they are walking or riding...one day he visited us in the city and after trying to tip his hat at every one on the very busy sidewalk...just gave up with a sigh and commented on how many people there is and how unfriendly it is in the city.

[boborgera]

Talking about waving, how many cc do you need to earn a wave?

I am asking this as I never see anyone waving at scooter!

I guess you never seen me , I Wave at scooters, And i also give a big thumbs up to kids on Mopeds..
Makes my day when i make their day.

Also if i see a biker on the side of the road that looks like they need help' I'll stop and offer help.

[TicketBait]

Precious few, IF THEY ARE OLDER GUYS WITH THERE WIVES ON THE BACK THEY ACKNOWLEDGE YOU SOMETIME. BUT MOST HARD CORE HARLEY GUYS HAVE A PROBLEM WITH IT. I THINK THEY ARE INSECURE. HARLEYS' HAVE ALWAYS HAD IT GOING ON WHEN COMPARED TO MOST TWO WHEELERS. THE SPYDER IS SOMETHING ELSE. ENVY MIGHT ALSO PLAY A PART.

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I gotta agree with Philgood, maybe 50 to 70% wave when they are riding alone but in a group of 3 or more I almost never get anything and if they are a large group they stare str8 ahead Just about all sport bikes do nod to give V sign though. So no problem with that. Goldwing are very receptive too. Just my observation in Los Angeles.

[oldbaldguy]

I always wave if possible. Don't care if they wave back. If I'm riding, I'm happy enough for the both of us

[Tierhog]

In a large group the tail gunner throws the hand.

[vtspyder]

In Connecticut I feel the Harley Or riders with No Helmet or gear tend to Not wave Much? I could care less- Its not like I,m
going to have diner with them? I don,t initiate a Wave and if someone waves I Give them a Nice Nod of the head!!
I ride to Grove on music and enjoy my inner thoughts?

I'm right there with ya. I only acknowledge if anyone does first. It's funny here in VT. On the weekends very few give a wave. I would say maybe 5-10%. It's even lower with the guys on the bikes with the large front fairings. Victory's I think. I don't think I've ever seen a gesture from them. I personally think they are the ugliest things on the road. But, what do I know?Weekdays it's probably around 80%. Not much to think about when listening to Primus, Planet X or Dream Theater (ticket music). When I wanna drool it's Eric Clapton, Steely Dan, Josh Groban etc.

[vtspyder]

From what I have noticed most HD riders do this "drop the left arm down as they pass thing" so you can see it if you look in the mirror. Must be their secret wave. Personally I'm out there for my own enjoyment and treat ALL others with a courtesy nod and smile. Whether they see it or not I don't know.

I've noticed that too. I chalk it up to the fact that all the vibration has made their arms numb and they can't lift them above knee level.

[Mr. Duece]

I've noticed that too. I chalk it up to the fact that all the vibration has made their arms numb and they can't lift them above knee level.

[Bob Denman]

I guess you never seen me , I Wave at scooters, And i also give a big thumbs up to kids on Mopeds..
Makes my day when i make their day.

They may be the future of all of this! Let them feel special for what they've already started; to ride!

[SteveMac]

I'm right there with ya. I only acknowledge if anyone does first. It's funny here in VT. On the weekends very few give a wave. I would say maybe 5-10%. It's even lower with the guys on the bikes with the large front fairings. Victory's I think. I don't think I've ever seen a gesture from them. I personally think they are the ugliest things on the road. But, what do I know?Weekdays it's probably around 80%. Not much to think about when listening to Primus, Planet X or Dream Theater (ticket music). When I wanna drool it's Eric Clapton, Steely Dan, Josh Groban etc.

Two thumbs up for the Dream Theater reference! Don't see that often enough.

Another not-often mentioned group that I like is Nightwish. Here is one of my favs from them:


Now, back to regular programming.

[dannymax]

From what I have noticed most HD riders do this "drop the left arm down as they pass thing" so you can see it if you look in the mirror. Must be their secret wave.

Not sure why the HD guys do that but I wave low to keep the wind from yanking my arm back....'course, I may be moving at a slightly higher velocity......

[spydaman60]

i was told that the two finger wave signified the "v-twin" groupies thing. don't know, don't rightly care. i wave to everybody, even the guys on the scooters! i'd say in nj, that about 75% of all bikers wave(even most crotch rockets), but the harley groupies seldom lift an arm. maybe it is because their arm is numb. all this time i thought it was because something else was numb. just kiddin, i used to drive one of those things too!

[Joel]

They may be the future of all of this! Let them feel special for what they've already started; to ride!

Guys you are right on. This is a very positive way to see it.
Why not put a smile on a kid's face if we can.

[bone crusher]

I get about 80%.

I wouldn't necessarily assume the lack of a wave from any rider is due to the fact that you're riding a Spyder. Some bikers simply don't wave to anybody.

I'm with ya...about 80%.

[vtspyder]

Two thumbs up for the Dream Theater reference! Don't see that often enough.

Another not-often mentioned group that I like is Nightwish. Here is one of my favs from them:


Now, back to regular programming.

Holy shnikey's! That is killer riding music! Man! I would get lost in that stuff!

[Smokinspyder]

There are times I get everyone to wave and there are times I get only like 10% to wave. Most of the sportbike guys wave to me , the HD guys and the HD wannabes are usually the "your not riding a Harley so im not waving to you cause you arent a real biker " who dont wave. but I still do so whatever .