SilverSurfer
RT-S PE#0391
Just blend with other motorcyclists
... I was just thinking when I first saw the Illuzion's Spiderman example, that the gesture is a modified 'devils horns' thing like the Hollywood set (remember Richard Dawson from Family Feud) used to do in the 70s. ... And indeed, some might have just as much trouble ryding and putting their fingers in that configuration in time to pass a wave, just as Trekkies fumble with the Vulcan 'Live Long and Prosper' gesture.
IMHO, we Spyder folks should just blend in with the customs and courtesies of other open-road riders. I love my Spyder and ride quite a bit ... but I never sense I represent a "culture" of Spyder people; I do feel that I represent motorcyclists (having nothing to do with the debate on whether or not a Spyder is a motorcycle) ... in that we're all out in the open, accepting the risks and owe each other mutual respect in 'living to ride.' The hand gesture should reflect that. When motorcycles pass from opposing directions, the universal greeting is your left thumb, index finger and middle finger, palm forward and/or down, extended and below the handle bars.
I'd noted the comment about sport bikers being more 'snobby' than Harley riders. It's interesting what happens when people form into groups, aye? I ryde my Spyder with all types of other bikes. I belong to three groups, including Blue Knights and my Veterans group ... and I have my Maxi-Scoot stuff. I'm welcome and respected; as they are with me. But then again, I was at SITS last September: While I had a great time, was I the only one who noted that we were even 'snobby' amongst ourselves? I mean ... "this restaurant is where the SpyderTalk People hang out ... and that restaurant is where the Spyderlovers folks are," and there was a little bit o' clickiness ... just enough to notice and go hmm.
Bottom line is that no matter what someone rydes or with whom they're affiliated, they are a motorcyclist and will get a respectful, recognizable gesture from me, as we pass on the road, never really strangers; and bonded by a mutual experience.
... I was just thinking when I first saw the Illuzion's Spiderman example, that the gesture is a modified 'devils horns' thing like the Hollywood set (remember Richard Dawson from Family Feud) used to do in the 70s. ... And indeed, some might have just as much trouble ryding and putting their fingers in that configuration in time to pass a wave, just as Trekkies fumble with the Vulcan 'Live Long and Prosper' gesture.
IMHO, we Spyder folks should just blend in with the customs and courtesies of other open-road riders. I love my Spyder and ride quite a bit ... but I never sense I represent a "culture" of Spyder people; I do feel that I represent motorcyclists (having nothing to do with the debate on whether or not a Spyder is a motorcycle) ... in that we're all out in the open, accepting the risks and owe each other mutual respect in 'living to ride.' The hand gesture should reflect that. When motorcycles pass from opposing directions, the universal greeting is your left thumb, index finger and middle finger, palm forward and/or down, extended and below the handle bars.
I'd noted the comment about sport bikers being more 'snobby' than Harley riders. It's interesting what happens when people form into groups, aye? I ryde my Spyder with all types of other bikes. I belong to three groups, including Blue Knights and my Veterans group ... and I have my Maxi-Scoot stuff. I'm welcome and respected; as they are with me. But then again, I was at SITS last September: While I had a great time, was I the only one who noted that we were even 'snobby' amongst ourselves? I mean ... "this restaurant is where the SpyderTalk People hang out ... and that restaurant is where the Spyderlovers folks are," and there was a little bit o' clickiness ... just enough to notice and go hmm.
Bottom line is that no matter what someone rydes or with whom they're affiliated, they are a motorcyclist and will get a respectful, recognizable gesture from me, as we pass on the road, never really strangers; and bonded by a mutual experience.
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