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I'm ashamed of myself..!!

Chupaca said:
Started out on a brisk ryde (at least at 6,000 feet it was) up smugglers run over to old 80 then over sunrise hwy down to the 79 and on into Julian. We had a slice of chocolet chip pumpkin cake and some hot cider with whipped cream...as we jumped onto hwy 78 and headed to Ramona I spotted a red polaris slingshot coming my way I could see the heads down to the nose of the driver and passenger over the extended hood. Passed by and after a bit realized that that instinct to wave to all bikes did not kick in. Never crossed my mind and I have to apologize to them for that. They are motorcycles here in CA and I will make a concerted effort to remember for next time....:roflblack::roflblack: seriously I will....
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Just curious . . . did the Slingshot rider?? driver?? wave at you? It takes two to tango!
 
Right about this time two years ago, I waived to guy in a old classic car without a top.

When he turned his head, Jay Leno waived back.

I would agree that a slingshot is a three wheeled car, and we are ride three wheeled motorcycles, but who the hell really cares?

It isn't that you didn't think to waive to him, it's that you put up a post telling all of us that. I could just as easily see the same post on a Harley site referring to a Spyder.
 
Wait a minute... :shocked:
Was it Jay Leno, or the car; that didn't have a top?? :yikes:

:joke:
(Cabin Fever is REALLY starting to get to me...)
 
(Cabin Fever is REALLY starting to get to me...)[/QUOTE]

It's cold here in Los Angeles as well, now that I have to put the liner in my jacket comfortable riding has been restricted to mostly daytime hours!
 
Chupaca said:
Started out on a brisk ryde (at least at 6,000 feet it was) up smugglers run over to old 80 then over sunrise hwy down to the 79 and on into Julian. We had a slice of chocolet chip pumpkin cake and some hot cider with whipped cream...as we jumped onto hwy 78 and headed to Ramona I spotted a red polaris slingshot coming my way I could see the heads down to the nose of the driver and passenger over the extended hood. Passed by and after a bit realized that that instinct to wave to all bikes did not kick in. Never crossed my mind and I have to apologize to them for that. They are motorcycles here in CA and I will make a concerted effort to remember for next time....:roflblack::roflblack: seriously I will....
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Gene: Those are great roads and this post brought back some memories of cruising' on 67 up through Poway to 78 and then down through the Cuyamaca mountains back home. In those days we lived in LaJolla. We also rode our horses from where we stabled them in Del Mar up through the Penasquitos Canyon. Back then we could ride from the Pacific almost all the way to Poway in the floor of the canyon. That was back in the late 80's so I guess that area is probably all subdivisions these days.
 
No..!!

Hayfield said:
Just curious . . . did the Slingshot rider?? driver?? wave at you? It takes two to tango!
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He did not and gave more of a glare...but we do have one advantage..we can back up to the curb where they have to parallel park...may be why the glare..:dontknow:
 
Great roads..!!

Double Trouble said:
Gene: Those are great roads and this post brought back some memories of cruising' on 67 up through Poway to 78 and then down through the Cuyamaca mountains back home. In those days we lived in LaJolla. We also rode our horses from where we stabled them in Del Mar up through the Penasquitos Canyon. Back then we could ride from the Pacific almost all the way to Poway in the floor of the canyon. That was back in the late 80's so I guess that area is probably all subdivisions these days.
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If you haven't..don't you wish you could go back and do it all again on a spyder..?? BajaRon rode these paths as well and there are many I have ryden on bikes that I would and may ryde with our spyder. It is a whole different ryde...:thumbup:
 
It pours...!!

Bob Denman said:
It's cold here in Los Angeles as well, now that I have to put the liner in my jacket comfortable riding has been restricted to mostly daytime hours!
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But at least... ;)

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But when it does it does with avengeance...we live on a hill and I finally finished stepping the back yard so we don't change zip codes on our way down..:roflblack:
 
Don't know..!!

Pirate looks at -- said:
Heck the spyder isn't a motorcycle in California, so I m pretty sure that the Slingshot is not either!
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Don't really know..but I do have a motorcycle plate on mine but don't need a motorcycle license and my insurance company flip flops. So I will claim ignorance on this one and go ryde the critter....:roflblack:
 
Chupaca said:
Started out on a brisk ryde (at least at 6,000 feet it was) up smugglers run over to old 80 then over sunrise hwy down to the 79 and on into Julian. We had a slice of chocolet chip pumpkin cake and some hot cider with whipped cream...as we jumped onto hwy 78 and headed to Ramona I spotted a red polaris slingshot coming my way I could see the heads down to the nose of the driver and passenger over the extended hood. Passed by and after a bit realized that that instinct to wave to all bikes did not kick in. Never crossed my mind and I have to apologize to them for that. They are motorcycles here in CA and I will make a concerted effort to remember for next time....:roflblack::roflblack: seriously I will....
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Never even thought to give the "motorcycle wave" to a slingshot. I am by no means an elitist, but I found myself chuckling when my neighbor invited me to ryde with him and his Vespa club last summer. I apologized for my snicker and politely declined his invitation. They may run circles around me MPG wise, but I'm afraid my riding style would not be conducive to ryding with a group of scooters. I don't mean to stereotype, but I can't picture them taking the twisties in a spirited fashion. I guess I could be wrong though...
 
Pirate looks at -- said:
Heck the spyder isn't a motorcycle in California, so I m pretty sure that the Slingshot is not either!
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Besides having an extra wheel, the only difference between a 2wheel motorcycle and a Slingshot and Spyder in California is you do not need a motorcycle inducement
California considers them all motorcycles
You can ride solo in the diamond lane
you can park in a motorcycle parking space [Opps 2 spaces] :roflblack:
You can split lanes [if you can find one wide enough]:lecturef_smilie:
You have to wear a helmet
You get covered with bugs :yikes:
And its required you smile:yes:
 
Chupaca said:
Started out on a brisk ryde (at least at 6,000 feet it was) up smugglers run over to old 80 then over sunrise hwy down to the 79 and on into Julian. We had a slice of chocolet chip pumpkin cake and some hot cider with whipped cream...as we jumped onto hwy 78 and headed to Ramona I spotted a red polaris slingshot coming my way I could see the heads down to the nose of the driver and passenger over the extended hood. Passed by and after a bit realized that that instinct to wave to all bikes did not kick in. Never crossed my mind and I have to apologize to them for that. They are motorcycles here in CA and I will make a concerted effort to remember for next time....:roflblack::roflblack: seriously I will....
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You got overwhelmed by the shock effect. Give the next one a double wave, or stop and ask them some questions. That should make up for the glitch. :yes::yes:
 
Whether I 'm riding a Spyder or a Goldwing, my observations about Harley riders waving is pretty consistent. If a rider is alone, he will almost always wave. When he is with a group of other Harley riders, he will seldom wave. Just one of life's little mysteries.
 
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 Ten Reasons Why Spyder Ryders Don't Wave Back
10. They'll NEVER be able to find the horn or turnsignal again, if they move their hand on the grip.
9. They keep a "Death Grip" on the bars in case of the dreaded DPS failure.
8. They were too busy trying to figure out how to change playlists on their I-Pod.
7. They were "Bluetoothing" with their dealer regarding the latest farkle delivery.
6. They couldn't find the "Auto-Wave" Button. (Hey; It's a Limited!)
5. Their passenger was distracting them with some nonsense about "Having to stop for a break"...
4. You weren't riding a REVERSE trike!
3. They were trying to remember the best way to cross Nebraska. (Answer: while asleep, in the back of a van!)
2. They were too terrified to take their eyes off of the display; lest the dreaded "Orange Screen of Death" make an appearance.
1. You crossed paths while they were setting the cruise control, changing the voice on their GPS, raising the windshield, and changing the volume on the radio.
 
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