Spyder owners are stuck up - why is this so?? Please explain...

[Gwolf]

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.

 

[MRH]

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.

 

[RayBJ]

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!

 

[Big F]

frogman Dave said it all. Midwestern folks are so much more friendly!
BIG F

 

[UtahPete]

It's a false premise; we're not stuck up.

 

[Gwolf]

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.

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

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! hyea:

 

[Jesster72]

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!"

Does it bother us? No.

 

[PMK]

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.

 

[SLICE]

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.

 

[Bfromla]

:bdh: ldpost: found something that belongs here.



:2thumbs: opcorn:

 

[Jackhartjr]

I'll be honest, I have never felt that fellow Spyder, or Harley riders are stuck up!

 

[bikerbillone]

Maybe 'we' are making to big a thing of this wave or not wave. I'm not offended if I wave and the rider does not. Maybe he didn't see me or maybe a lot of things. But no matter, the other guy has a choice to wave or not wave. It's not really 'a thing' in the big scheme of life.

 

[ARtraveler]

Maybe 'we' are making to big a thing of this wave or not wave. I'm not offended if I wave and the rider does not. Maybe he didn't see me or maybe a lot of things. But no matter, the other guy has a choice to wave or not wave. It's not really 'a thing' in the big scheme of life.

We are hearing a lot less about the "wave" these days. Used to be, every time the subject came up, people would post the "wave rules" for various brands. They had GW, HD, BMW, and Crotch Rocket types of waves. To me, these were all very entertaining. They are in the archives. Have a little hunt and check them out if you have not done so already.

Linda was always a full blown waver, if they waved and it was safe for her to do it, the wave was on. We even waved to an old guy on the road in a power wheelchair once. That really made his day. :yes:

 

[bikerbillone]

Well said Traveler. I shall continue my waving regimen.

 

[PURPLEON3]

Rotax,

I don't think Spyder owners are stuck up...when I see another Can-Am out on the road, I practically jump off my F3 and give them a hug...just kidding...but I wave at everyone, even when I'm in the car and forget I'm not on my Spyder. Hope you have had more positive experiences since this ride. Everyone has a different personality...some folks are just more friendly than others. I hope our wheels cross paths so you can meet a friendly Spyder rider and also a friendly Harley rider (my hubby).

Take care and stay safe out there!

 

[Isopedella]

ROTAX So Spyder owners are stuck up - why is this so??

I reckon that ....

Just because you started a thread, and make a statement, and then ask a question about your statement

does not make it true and a fact.

 

[BajaRon]

I agree with those who disagree with the statement that Spyder Ryders are Stuck Up. This has not been my experience at all.

There are Stuck Up people in all walks of life. So, I assume there are some ryding Spyders. But I've found the Spyder community to be one of the most friendly, outgoing, and easy to get along with of any group I know of. This is one reason I am proud to be associate with all of you.

As already covered. There are a number of reasons for not getting a wave or acknowledgement. All of the Spyders I ride are manual (with the exception of customer's bikes). Sometimes my left hand isn't free to wave. If I'm working the clutch, or have reason to think I might need to, I don't wave. Sometimes I don't see you in time.

A new ryder may not know about the wave or be looking for it. Some don't like to let go of the handlebars. You ride and wave the way you want. Let the other guy do the same.

My policy is to wave whenever I can with no expectations of the other rider. If they wave back, it's a bonus. I'm certainly not going to let the lack of a wave ruin my day. And I recommend that you not let it ruin yours!

Ryde More! Worry Less! Is a great moto to live by.

 

[ReRose]

My wife has a 2020 Spider RTL and I am still on 2 wheels. I wave at her while on my bike and she flips me off from her bike.

You Can Ammers have an "TUDE".

:gaah:

 

[Big F]

sorry, I don't see that in the Midwest. Matter of fact, it is quite the opposite as the Harley boys rarely wave when I meet them on the road. AND, i make sure I always wave?
Georgia is just a bit different, I guess.
BIG F