Motorcycles and Waving

[CanAmChris]

Despite what I said to Snoopy in the post above this, it is hit or miss for me in the western suburbs of Philly. We do still have a percentage of three patch MC's that will ignore you. To be honest, I tend to do the head nod or three raised fingers on the left side while still holding the handlebar.

If I see someone putting a hand out at a distance, I will reciprocate.

 

[Saluda]

I can't remember a Spyder ever not waving back. I don't pass that many and I'm always quick to give them a wave.

 

[Bfromla]

They didnt reconize u on new bike joe:firstplace::roflblack:

 

[Cruzr Joe]

They didnt reconize u on new bike joe:firstplace::roflblack:

I was concerned that maybe they did recognize me :roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:


Cruzr Joe

 

[ckiblue]

While on a trip to Spyderfest and while at Spyderfest and on the way home from Spyderfest, almost every two wheeler waved to me, about 50% of the Spyders waved to me :yikes::yikes::yikes:

What's up with that???

Don't complain too much about other bikers waving when we won't even acknowledge each other.

How many of us have seen this same thing??



Cruzr Joe

I agree with you Cruzr Joe, I noticed that too, mostly at Spyderfest.

I always try to wave & do find it funny that our "own" didn't at times. Guess they were just wrapped in their own world and the moment, so I'll just continue to wave & and show at least I can take a moment to recognize them. Some people just not comfortable with saying "hi" to strangers, I guess.

What's is really funny, is when you know they see you & turn their heads & make a point of looking away from you (had that happen from a man on a Harley trike)...really laughed about that, funny as all get out....:roflblack::roflblack:

 

[ARtraveler]

I find most fellow :spyder2: riders give some kind of a wave. The only time I do not wave is when I am to busy driving.

 

[sundancer240]

I try to acknowledge any on coming bike...of course safety takes precedence and there are times when I don't because of that. When my wife is the passenger then she assigned the duty of three finger salute.

 

[SNOOPY]

Bad Snoopy... show the paw.

Ohsnap :shocked:

 

[SNOOPY]

For us, waving to or being waved at is kinda cool, but it is not a requirement, that if not executed, will ruin our day. I have seen too many threads posted where it seems people get really stretched out about one opinion or other involving when, how, why to wave. We don't ride to see how many people wave at us. We ride to enjoy the ability to do so...feel the wind, smell the fresh cut grass, the lawns being watered. When I start counting who waves, I am going to stop riding, and that ain't gonna happen as long as I am physically able to. We don't have time to worry about such things. Our lives and the enjoyments thereof are what makes us thankful.

Don't forget smelling all the great foods people are cooking.

That's what inspires me sometimes for what we are having for dinner.

It's all about the next meal right? :dontknow:

lol

 

[SNOOPY]

I think while riding my Spyder in the last year and a half I have only seen maybe 3 Spyders before. I'm sure I waved to them.

 

[bzbaeren]

Waving

I wave at everybody if safety allows, if they wave back great if not I hope I showed them some good road manners because teaching children good manners is important.:yes::yes::yes::yes::yes:

 

[Trbayth]

I almost always wave at other motorcycles and <i>always</i> wave at Spyders. I even wave at construction workers if they wave first.

While meandering through the Kentucky and Virginia countryside I saw a two-wheeler followed by an F3. I think it was a female riding the F3; I was afraid she was going to fall off she was waving so enthusiastically.

 

[SNOOPY]

You wave at construction workers because they have helmets on? Lol

Guess you wave at football players too? :shocked:

 

[joebryanjr]

I think over 90% of Spyder ryders and 80% of 2 wheelers waved back at me. Maybe they recognized you LOL.
We all love ya, Joe!

 

[Bob Denman]

I wave to everybody on two or three wheels... The scooters and mopeds might just be the future of our sport. :thumbup:
...And I never look for the return wave; it's not that important to me... nojoke

 

[sduskin]

for me, if safe, then wave...

I try to throw everyone a peace sign. For Spyders, I do the peace and a thumb for the 3 wheelers!

We do have 3-piece patch folks in OK that will not acknowledge bikers unless they are wearing a cut and colors. I wave at them anyway.

My wife and I went to a 1% clubhouse for a save-the-patch event. We were in polos and slacks on our Spyders. Got many strange looks. After hanging around and mingling for a bit, one of the enforcers came over and talked for a bit. Then led us back to where the good BBQ was and showed us some of the best seats for the live band. So he obviously didnt care what we were wearing or what we rode! Kudos to him!!!

 

[Desert Spyder]

For us, waving to or being waved at is kinda cool, but it is not a requirement, that if not executed, will ruin our day. I have seen too many threads posted where it seems people get really stretched out about one opinion or other involving when, how, why to wave. We don't ride to see how many people wave at us. We ride to enjoy the ability to do so...feel the wind, smell the fresh cut grass, the lawns being watered. When I start counting who waves, I am going to stop riding, and that ain't gonna happen as long as I am physically able to. We don't have time to worry about such things. Our lives and the enjoyments thereof are what makes us thankful.

you have grass down there Dudley? In my town of 23000 it is hard to find grass anymore because of the high cost of water. It costs more to take a bath than to fuel up your bike it seems.

 

[Vidman]

After riding 2 wheels since 1967 (none of them a Harley) and "suffering" from the snide yuppy Harley Riders of the last 15 yrs I have come to the conclusion that (and this is for real not a joke) the oldster (like myself) tend to wave to every biker, including scooters AND mopeds. These are the riders that have suffered thru the Harley and Triumph puke days of the 70's and mid 80's. Everyone waved to everyone.

Now the younger ppl are snobbish to what they are riding. They tend to identify themselves to the bike (that is so sad). Not only Harley's but Beamers, triumph, sports riders etc etc. The camaraderie is now defined by the bike or style and not the fact that a person is enjoying the open air.

My way of dealing with it is I tend to wait to see what the cruiser coming at me does. If he is dressed in new leather and wearing a bandana I don't expect a wave. If on a sport bike the snub is there. If on a scooter they get surprised that anyone waves to them and in attempt to wave back quickly they "wobble" all over the place.

Last weekend I gave a high thumbs up to a spyder Rt coming toward me who was riding with Harleys. He ignored me. Guess he bought into the Harley clique. hahaha

I no longer get upset. In my early days another biker would have been "spoken" to for the rudeness. Now I chalk it up to the newest generation of me me me and proper respect and politeness not being a part of their upbringing.

JMHO based on 48 yrs of riding observation. Enjoy the ryde and let the snobs enjoy their world.

PS...Let me point out that I split my time with the people that ride Harleys and Scooters. All I ask is to enjoy.

 

[Netminder]

I'm one of those riders that wave at everybody that I see. It doesn't matter what you ride, two wheels, three wheels, moped, crotch bikes, cruisers or touring bikes. I don't always get a wave back but at least I did my part of reconizing you as a brother who rides.

Same here!hyea:hyea:

 

[justcalldon]

I like to wave to all bikers, not everyone waves back. I don't take it personally I just figure they either didn't see me or they are having a bad day. It is up to me to brighten their day with a wave and a smile, if they don't like it screw them!


Justcalldon