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Most Harleys don't wave anymore
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johnnyrocket
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I have had 5 Harleys and just switched to my 2015 ST Limited and love it. Most Harleys don't wave anymore, hurt my feelings
Just got back from 1900 mile ride to and from Tn. and NC. 95% of all bikes waved till we got back in Fl. Then only about 75%. I think more Harleys are loosening up
hyea:Bob Denman
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Not Waving...
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. They were mentally rehearsing the "explanation", that they'll need to give their Spouse for the
last Farkling episode.
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.
(I'm working on the list for why conventional Trikes don't wave...)
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. They were mentally rehearsing the "explanation", that they'll need to give their Spouse for the
last Farkling episode.
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.
(I'm working on the list for why conventional Trikes don't wave...)
900Dave
New member
We dont find this a problem here. We find that Harly riders wave about 75% of the time. A couple times I even had some riders coming at us, ape hangers, bandana's, cut off shirts/jackets and im just thinking don't waste my time and all of a sudden they all drop there hands and give wave. Suprised the heck out of me.
You also have to remember that some riders dont wave to anyone. No mattter waht they ride.
You also have to remember that some riders dont wave to anyone. No mattter waht they ride.
IdahoMtnSpyder
Active member
My observation is that often, especially in areas of tourist destinations, that many bikes, especially BMW and Harleys, are being ridden by foreigners who rent the bikes. I'm guessing that maybe waving is not done in other countries like it is here. Those folks don't know we expect them to wave, so they don't.
jaherbst
New member
I have had 5 Harleys and just switched to my 2015 ST Limited and love it. Most Harleys don't wave anymore, hurt my feelings
Gee it must be you. They wave at me all the time. I wish they would stop that, it interferes with my texting!:joke:
Jack
Pineywoods36
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I see it hit or miss when we ride, I don't let it bother me. When I was on 2 wheels I always used the piece sign or two finger wave, since I have been on the Spyder I started waving with three fingers. As long as no one waves back with one its all good. 
MidTNDawg
New member
Where I live (Middle TN)
H-D riders wave far more often than not!
I have had 5 Harleys and just switched to my 2015 ST Limited and love it. Most Harleys don't wave anymore, hurt my feelings
H-D riders wave far more often than not!
Bob Denman
New member
I wave to everyone; I don't look for a return wave... :thumbup:
:thumbup:
Motorcycledave
Active member
Had several Harleys as well
If they don't wave to you it is because 1- didn't see you 2- didn't care about you 3- their bike is a garage queen that only gets riden
on the weekends and they are hanging on to it because of the vibration and are afraid to wave 4- they are just snobs.
Pick one... If you are upright riding a 2 or 3 wheeled vehicle and pass me, I wave because I am enjoying the ride as much as you are...
Ride safe
Dave
If they don't wave to you it is because 1- didn't see you 2- didn't care about you 3- their bike is a garage queen that only gets riden
on the weekends and they are hanging on to it because of the vibration and are afraid to wave 4- they are just snobs.
Pick one... If you are upright riding a 2 or 3 wheeled vehicle and pass me, I wave because I am enjoying the ride as much as you are...
Ride safe
Dave
I have had 5 Harleys and just switched to my 2015 ST Limited and love it. Most Harleys don't wave anymore, hurt my feelings
finless
New member
Dave, you left one out....
4 - they were shifting and needed the left had to pull the clutch lever!
That has caused me to not be able to wave a few times.
Bob
Roadster Renovations
New member
It is always a catch 22 for me. I may pass 2 or 3 in a row, give them the wave and they will not give it back. Then, as I resolve to stop doing it the next 5 riders will wave and I feel bad that I don't acknowledge them. What I do now s just wave at all bikes and not let the stuck-up ones bother me.
PistonBlown
Active member
Except in New Zealand...I have an old Datsun Ute (pickup) and everyone waves to me around here.
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