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Secret Motocycle Wave

Having ridden motorcycles for a number of years, I usually two finger fellow motorcyclists first if traffic and safety allows.

Not sure I would two finger a Spyder since it has three wheels. Should I use three fingers out of respect for three wheels - - very confusing.:dontknow:
 
BeRight said:
Having ridden motorcycles for a number of years, I usually two finger fellow motorcyclists first if traffic and safety allows.

Not sure I would two finger a Spyder since it has three wheels. Should I use three fingers out of respect for three wheels - - very confusing.:dontknow:
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Out of respect for the Spyder, you should give the Spyder three finger wave. Extend your index, middle and pinkie fingers, holding your ring finger down with your thumb. :D Its best if you can pull your pinkie back so its behind the index and middle fingers to acknowledge the two in front, one in back design of the Spyder. :D :D :joke:
 
I was out yesterday and got alot of waves. Not to mention alot of thumbs up from the sportbike riders even while one was flying like hell in a turn. I was impressed he took the time to notice me and give me the thumbs up.
 
The Wave

How about just waving and dont think about it. I guess sometimes I look like a jerk, I'm concentrating on my driving and don't see someone wave. So sometime they just don't see you, nothing personal!!
 
I've noticed that riding my Spyder in the open country almost always results in the "two finger & palm below the bar" wave. In the city traffic (Calif) with so many motorcycles there are very few waves. However, lately I have noticed the raised fingers while still holding the grip wave. This seems to be fairly common in traffic and I have probably missed seeing a lot of these waves because I wasn't noticing them. That is the wave I will initiate from now on in traffic.

I have not yet seen another Spyder passing but when I do I'll give the three finger wave as suggested here. When I do see another Spyder, I'll have to avoid the temptation to stand up on the pegs and wave both arms excidedly above my head. :2excited:
Frank/Trikester
 
I usually give the signal, unless it's real busy and it isn't a good time - safety-wise - to do so.

I do NOT return or give the wave to 'scooters' or 'mopeds'. Those damn things need to be licensed or banned. I think they are far more dangerous than a real motorcycle because they are so damn slow and cannot get out of the way.

But that's another conversation.

Sometimes all you can do is a head nod - which is also good.

More and more I'm finding the HD guys are not interested in being friendly.

I was in another city recently and pulled up next to an HD. The guy took a few looks over and then said with a smart-ass smirk attitude "Gee, I bet the ladies ride those a lot."

I quickly said "Quite a few do, but it's a bit too much power for many to handle" - then I layed rubber down thru third gear leaving him in the dust.

I hate it when people think this is a lightweight sissy bike - or a scooter. Ugggg !
 
I only wave when waved to. I'm just learning the etiquette and I also have a big fear of rejection.

My husband has decided that Harleys no longer need to be waved to. They generally have the "if ain't a Harley, it's crap" attitude. He has even noticed that Harley wannabes (Jap cruisers) are also getting an attitude. He does wave to scooters and mopeds because he feels they are crazier than he is!

Wouldn't it be nice if we had that same "it's not what you ride, it's THAT you ride" attitude?
 
I find here in NWFL most bikers will give me the "wave". Unless in a lot of traffic or in a turn I always try and wave. Want other bikers to know that :spyder:s are glad to be on the road with them; that we all share a common love of the open road. In fact today when I pull away from a light at a major intersection in town 2 wheeled riders where not only waving but giving me a thumbs up too. I have even had Harley rider pull up along side and say what a great ryde I have. So I'll keep waving to heck with rejection I am enjoying myself. :2thumbs: :clap:
 
BeRight said:
Having ridden motorcycles for a number of years, I usually two finger fellow motorcyclists first if traffic and safety allows.

Not sure I would two finger a Spyder since it has three wheels. Should I use three fingers out of respect for three wheels - - very confusing.:dontknow:
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I'm tired of all those people riding unicycles!
 
You extend your left hand outward and down to the height of your seat
(thus the wind doesn’t ketch your hand). You extend two fingers and leave your thumb pointing up. The thumb pointing up is important. As the other motorcycle passes you travel your arm back and then return to your handlebars. Your head should remain forward, do not look directly at the approaching motorcyclist. The wave has to appear cool or it will not be returned.

Mike:doorag:
 
I use the American Sign Language sign for 3 - thumb and first two fingers - held down to the side. That way it's easy to pull back the thumb and first finger when they don't wave back...
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Geez, I guess I never knew that a one-finger, two-finger, three-finger wave meant anything. I've been reading this thread and observing the other open road riders I've crossed.

I'm almost scared to wave now. Since I'm going the Fayetteville, AR this weekend for the 50,000 + bike rally, bar-b-que, and blues concerts, perhaps I just better keep my hands down. (I'm sure 90% will be Harleys. I would hate to get jumped after some of these guys get out of a bar)

But I have printed 1000 business cards, double-sided, with info on websites to visit about Spyder and the other side with a picture of mine and some specs! I think there will be plenty of gawkers, and hope to have some really weird, funny, and stupid questions asked about the Spyder to share when I get back.

Lastly, if I can't wave, then would it be alright if I smile when those cell phone cameras start clicking. I'm almost sure that I'll be one of the most photogenic pieces of art there!
 
captainryder said:
Geez, I guess I never knew that a one-finger, two-finger, three-finger wave meant anything. I've been reading this thread and observing the other open road riders I've crossed.

I'm almost scared to wave now. Since I'm going the Fayetteville, AR this weekend for the 50,000 + bike rally, bar-b-que, and blues concerts, perhaps I just better keep my hands down. (I'm sure 90% will be Harleys. I would hate to get jumped after some of these guys get out of a bar)
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I noticed that when I am at Americade every year, as the bike population increases there is virtually no waving. If you did, you would continuously have your hand off of the bars. In some cases, like you really like the bike or something a simple nod of the head let's' them know you acknowledge them
 
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