Waves

[That Guy]

Dunno if this has been talked about before - but why do Harley riders not wave? I must admit round town I don't always wave but on the open road I do - but don't bother with Harleys anymore. I have done a long ride on a Harley once and forgot what I was on and waved away - noboady expects it so I had a good laugh as I watched them try to react and wave back as they rode by!......anyway harley riders out there - whats the go? :spudwave: Is it because they paid twice as much for a bike with half the power and a 10th of the handling of any other bike? :killingme I guess I would be pissed off too if I realised a GSXR1000 wasn't $75,000 after paying $40,000 for a Fatboy......must stop. Sorry Harelys are cool enough. Chicks LOVE them. Thats enough of a reason. By why no wave?

[NC]

HAHA Flash yah tits, that gets a reaction out of them :killingme

[Motu]

Dunno if any of you guys have noticed - but if you aren't riding a sports bike,the sports bike riders won't wave to you? It's like it's almost beneath their dignity to recognise other bikes on the road.

[vifferman]

Dunno if this has been talked about before - but why do Harley riders not wave? I must admit round town I don't always wave but on the open road I do - but don't bother with Harleys anymore. I have done a long ride on a Harley once and forgot what I was on and waved away - noboady expects it so I had a good laugh as I watched them try to react and wave back as they rode by!......anyway harley riders out there - whats the go? :spudwave: Is it because they paid twice as much for a bike with half the power and a 10th of the handling of any other bike? :killingme I guess I would be pissed off too if I realised a GSXR1000 wasn't $75,000 after paying $40,000 for a Fatboy......must stop. Sorry Harelys are cool enough. Chicks LOVE them. Thats enough of a reason. By why no wave?Sometimes they do wave. On my last coupla rides, almost everyone waved, except a couple on a V-Rod, and another pair on a Buell.
I guess it's because they're doing the macho HD rider thing? I dunno; but it's good having Mrs FS on the back waving, as it seems to get more waves than just me giving a nod or whatever.
Try this - if you see an HD coming, wave really enthusiastically, like a complete loon.:spudwave: :spudwave:

[That Guy]

Dunno if any of you guys have noticed - but if you aren't riding a sports bike,the sports bike riders won't wave to you? It's like it's almost beneath their dignity to recognise other bikes on the road.

Ha! So it goes both ways. We've waved each other into class waving! I thought us motozeyeKlists were above that. Perhaps it just Kiwibikers who are above that. I still say Harleys are the least socaible tho.

[That Guy]

Try this - if you see an HD coming, wave really enthusiastically, like a complete loon.:spudwave: :spudwave:

I likes NC30 chick's idea of flashiny my tits actually. Not having any that could be considered noticable perhaps I'll try doing a superman seat grab or something like that get their attention.

[NC]

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Try this - if you see an HD coming, wave really enthusiastically, like a complete loon.:spudwave: :spudwave:

I did that yesterday coming through the Karangaheke Gorge to a wad of 1000cc sports bikes they all waved apart from one dude who shook his head.
:killingme :killingme

[NC]

I likes NC30 chick's idea of flashiny my tits actually. Not having any that could be considered noticable perhaps I'll try doing a superman seat grab or something like that get their attention.


Heh, or you could go to Geoffs Imporium on Domnian Rd and get a fake pair for 4 bucks :killingme :killingme That would be worth the laugh :lol:

[Motu]

Ha! So it goes both ways. We've waved each other into class waving!

Definatly - there have been a few threads on this,I've mentioned that we are all looking for bikes similar to what we ride,kinda natural - I ride dirt bikes...the sports bike riders must think I'm a farmer out to pick up some stock,I'm lucky if they even notice I'm there..I gotta laugh whenever this subject comes up,but I guess it's hard to see it from a different point of veiw....

[That Guy]

Definatly - there have been a few threads on this,



I gotta laugh whenever this subject comes up,but I guess it's hard to see it from a different point of veiw....

Figured there would have been. I have a dirt bike too so I'd wave to ya! :niceone: Harleys though....well.......um.....

[Yokai]

Is it Ok that I don't wave while I'm riding? I'm still learning, and taking my hands off the bars is a little worrying (course this is mainly around town!)... I do do the "finger lift" and nod thing though...
Yo

[That Guy]

Of course its not okay. You must wave and if that risks crashing thats just tough. :msn-wink:

[vifferman]

Is it Ok that I don't wave while I'm riding? I'm still learning, and taking my hands off the bars is a little worrying (course this is mainly around town!)... I do do the "finger lift" and nod thing though...
YoYeah, nodding's good. And we'd be a bit concerned if you were doing vigorous two-handed waves at this stage of the game. And be careful about which fingers you lift, particularly around those staunch cruiser guys.
BTW - this business of some bike riders refusing to wave is a universal thing. Some unspoken law, perhaps.:headbang:

[Holy Roller]

Is it Ok that I don't wave while I'm riding? I'm still learning, and taking my hands off the bars is a little worrying (course this is mainly around town!)... I do do the "finger lift" and nod thing though...
Yo

Riding an SR you should not have a problem with riding one handed, even around town. Its just a confidence thing. Ever done one of those bike skills riding courses, they are great for gaining confidence in your ability and your bike. As a new rider years ago I had to ride from Devonport to Manukau every Saturday to attend the course. Once the course had finished I had my full a bit different today. Just like waving.... The exception was not to wave, like in a corner trying just to hang on. Now it seems to be the rule not to wave ..... but old habits die hard and I still find myself waving yes even to the harley boys of whom I have had a few waves back in the past.

be true to yourself and wave always, they are like smiles you may well get one back.

[Omega1]

Yeah, well this goes both ways, I waved to a few Sportbike Owners while out on my Harley with no response.Probably coz they were in a state of shock, nevermind if you pass me going the other way you'll get a wave from me regardless of whether I'm on the Harley or my ZX7R.

Cheers O1

[White trash]

Yeah, well this goes both ways, I waved to a few Sportbike Owners while out on my Harley with no response.Probably coz they were in a state of shock, nevermind if you pass me going the other way you'll get a wave from me regardless of whether I'm on the Harley or my ZX7R.

Cheers O1

I'm with you. I wave at almost everyone when I'm riding, regardless of what I'm riding. Mostly because I know a hell of a lot of riders in the area and cant be arsed with someone getting miffed that I didn't wave.

Strange lot us sports bike riders though, alot of Harley customers complain of just what youre saying from the other side of the coin.

[James Deuce]

Dunno if any of you guys have noticed - but if you aren't riding a sports bike,the sports bike riders won't wave to you? It's like it's almost beneath their dignity to recognise other bikes on the road.

I wave like a demented Emporer Penguin at every bike I see. Including scooters. I nod when I'm commuting, because it requires a lot more concentration and effort to avoid becoming a statistic.

Don't care if you don't wave back, because I'm having fun anyway. I'll never forget the look (open face helmets) I got from a bunch retro/restored Brit bike riders on the Rimutakas when I waved at a considerable angle of dangle, while riding the old CBR with bits of bodywork flapping about. I think a couple of them stopped to see if the looney fell off. They didn't wave though.

[James Deuce]

Is it because they paid twice as much for a bike with half the power and a 10th of the handling of any other bike? :killingme

You might wanna leave that bit out in future. The HD guys get a bit upset with us lot not getting the point. :)

I'll still wave at them though.

[Ms Piggy]

I've come to the conclusion that it's not the bike that they ride that makes them a stuck up prat that won't wave - some riders just don't. Mind you a point someone else made was that they may (in some situations) not have seen you or there may be another genuine reason. I've had Harley riders and Sports bike riders snob me but I've also had both wave.

Coming back from the Sprints on Sunday more riders didn't wave or nod than did! I kinda thought that in that sorta instance ie. making your way to or from a bike event, the friendly waves would come thick and fast.

Oh well. :whocares: I mostly nod myself but I don't usually nod at scooters - dunno why. :o

[bondagebunny]

they risk losing control. Most of them cant ride for shit - fast on flat straight - crawl round corners. Lots of noise - look at me syndrome .

You must understand this is not all but most.
And the bunny owns 2 HD - and she will wave - or slap whip as she goes past.

[Storm]

Waving is all good, unless you are going to go head over bars when you do it. Sure its polite to wave, but I'd rather not see someone wave then promptly bite the tarmac :shit:

[NC]

they risk losing control. Most of them cant ride for shit - fast on flat straight - crawl round corners. Lots of noise - look at me syndrome .

You must understand this is not all but most.
And the bunny owns 2 HD - and she will wave - or slap whip as she goes past.



:killingme :killingme

[boris]

i was filling up with petrol in otaki , a Harley rider wave and he used his whole hand and not one finger as i have happen before,But I don't wave to gang members anymore,

[Two Smoker]

Dont care what kind of bike i wave at, i wave at all. unless im going full tits with my knee on the deck....

Have waved with both hands sometimes.... To get cages attention funny looks from bikes when i pass them, i will do a superman or sit on the tank.... Got my photo taken while doing this last sunday :whistle:

[Lou Girardin]

I don't care if they don't wave, I'll wave at a snake if someone holds it still. But I really like the Harley guys that actually look away.
They must think that if they gaze on my warehouse bike they'll be turned to stone.

[Jackrat]

I wave some times,some times I don't.
I've always been the same no matter what I was riding.
If I don't get a reply to a wave,I don't care,maybe the other rider was just not looking,in a world of their own,doing what ever other riders do,who knows? who cares?? I certainly don't.
What's more,I don't label them a prat,because that would say more about me than anything else.
I know several BMW riders that suck up big time when there's something in it for them but meet them at something like the Westpac toy run and they ignore everybody that's not in their prissy little club.
These guys who all come from AK have done wonders for my opinion of BMW riders in general :no:
These guys are assholes,they are not typical BMW riders because I know a few others that don't carry on like this.
The same applys to HD riders,you just get the assholes and they colour your opinion.
Now us XS riders,when we come across each other we don't wave,we stop.
Some times we are already stopped :whistle:
We then yarn about good handling (how to get some)reliable electrics(where do you buy them)Strong clutches(what parts to buy from where)the current exchange rate between the NZ an US dollar(cause the US is where we're sending for parts)the best battery tender to buy(cause we gonn'a need one)
How nobody makes bikes like they used to(yeah right) :spudwave:

[Sensei]

Anyone tryed riding a Paint compressure on wheel's with 1 hand . Yea right . Might be to dangerous & unkool :shifty: SENSEI

[scumdog]

Anyone tryed riding a Paint compressure on wheel's with 1 hand . Yea right . Might be to dangerous & unkool :shifty: SENSEI


I did but the electric cable pulled out and it stopped - then I looked down and saw the fatal words "Made in Japan" and it all came clear!!! :msn-wink:

[scumdog]

I wave some times,some times I don't.
I've always been the same no matter what I was riding.
If I don't get a reply to a wave,I don't care,maybe the other rider was just not looking,in a world of their own,doing what ever other riders do,who knows? who cares?? I certainly don't.
What's more,I don't label them a prat,because that would say more about me than anything else.
I know several BMW riders that suck up big time when there's something in it for them but meet them at something like the Westpac toy run and they ignore everybody that's not in their prissy little club.
These guys who all come from AK have done wonders for my opinion of BMW riders in general :no:
These guys are assholes,they are not typical BMW riders because I know a few others that don't carry on like this.
The same applys to HD riders,you just get the assholes and they colour your opinion.
Now us XS riders,when we come across each other we don't wave,we stop.
Some times we are already stopped :whistle:
We then yarn about good handling (how to get some)reliable electrics(where do you buy them)Strong clutches(what parts to buy from where)the current exchange rate between the NZ an US dollar(cause the US is where we're sending for parts)the best battery tender to buy(cause we gonn'a need one)
How nobody makes bikes like they used to(yeah right) :spudwave:

This reply is far too sensible for this site, we need more biased ranting and emotional chest-beating with NO thought of logic :Playnice:

[badlieutenant]

I wave at all bikes, if your on a bike (whatever it is) theres something right with you. If you dont wave back maybe you didnt see me or didnt think to respond in time or your having a shite day and somethings on your mind.
What time were you going thru the gorge nc30 ? I mentioned on another thread that I saw 3 400's (i think) going hell for leather along some straights near there.
With a HP about 1 k up the road. Actually noticed a few cages were flashing thier lights to let me know. Probably bike riders doing the same thing i do when im in the car.
wave and if they dont wave back do you really care ? your on a bike having a bloody good time :D reminds me of a toast we used to use in the russel pub

"heres to you and heres to me.
the best of friends we'll all ways be
but if by chance we disagree
well fuck you too
and heres to me"
:banana:

[That Guy]

You might wanna leave that bit out in future. The HD guys get a bit upset with us lot not getting the point. :)



haha. It soooooooo true though. I can understand the going to a cafe thing on a Harley, and given how tight the roads are policed these days who cares if you can't do 270kph (or go round corners)......fair enough....I just can't understand why they are so expensive? Not much technology in them......a lot of metal for your money I suppose.....then again isn't mostly mild steel? Kidding HD owners!

[White trash]

[QUOTE=Jim2]You might wanna leave that bit out in future. The HD guys get a bit upset with us lot not getting the point. :)
[QUOTE=Jim2]

haha. It soooooooo true though. I can understand the going to a cafe thing on a Harley, and given how tight the roads are policed these days who cares if you can't do 270kph (or go round corners)......fair enough....I just can't understand why they are so expensive? Not much technology in them......a lot of metal for your money I suppose.....then again isn't mostly mild steel? Kidding HD owners!

Ummmmm, heard of a little thing called "Supply V's Demand"?

They're that expensive because they can be.

A guy turned up today to pick up his new Harley. Never owned a road bike before, just wanted a Harley.

Four of his mates came down on their Harleys to go for a ride with their friend on his new bike. When I asked "Why the choice of bike?" for his first road bike, he said he was just amazed by the social scene and wanted to be part of it.

I'm a commitee member of the Wellington HOG chapter and these guys have more events each year than any other motorcycling group in the world.

[scumdog]

Ummmmm, heard of a little thing called "Supply V's Demand"?

They're that expensive because they can be.

A guy turned up today to pick up his new Harley. Never owned a road bike before, just wanted a Harley.

Four of his mates came down on their Harleys to go for a ride with their friend on his new bike. When I asked "Why the choice of bike?" for his first road bike, he said he was just amazed by the social scene and wanted to be part of it.

I'm a commitee member of the Wellington HOG chapter and these guys have more events each year than any other motorcycling group in the world.

I get ticked off when people buy a H-D just 'cos "it's cool and you have to have one", hell people buy Gucci shoes but they ain't no better than my freezing works steel-caps imho - 'specially when you arse-up.

(the Laphroaigh is enhancing my thought process 'right about now' - yee effin'-haa!!

[That Guy]

Ummmmm, heard of a little thing called "Supply V's Demand"?

They're that expensive because they can be.

A guy turned up today to pick up his new Harley. Never owned a road bike before, just wanted a Harley.

Four of his mates came down on their Harleys to go for a ride with their friend on his new bike. When I asked "Why the choice of bike?" for his first road bike, he said he was just amazed by the social scene and wanted to be part of it.

I'm a commitee member of the Wellington HOG chapter and these guys have more events each year than any other motorcycling group in the world.

Yeah I know all that and of course its the reason why - I just don't understand it thats all. Humans are suckers for marketing machines I guess. I wouldn't mind a V-ROD in my collection either (at least Porsche put a little bit of technology into that engine for ya hard earned $), so guess that proves it.

[White trash]

I get ticked off when people buy a H-D just 'cos "it's cool and you have to have one", hell people buy Gucci shoes but they ain't no better than my freezing works steel-caps imho - 'specially when you arse-up.

(the Laphroaigh is enhancing my thought process 'right about now' - yee effin'-haa!!

I'll take it.

I wouldn't ride around on grossly over powered sports bikes on one wheel unless I thought it was "cool". I don't give a toss what anyone else thinks, I just feel good doing it.

If a dude wants to splash out 36 large on a new Wideglide, because he thinks it's cool, who the hell am I to argue with him. (Especially when you see the commission ;) )

Anyway, I thought there were two types of motorcyclists. Those who rode a Harley and those who wanted to :shifty:

[White trash]

Humans are suckers for marketing machines .

Per-Zactly. Anyone seen "Supersize me"?

Put ya off eating McDonalds for at least a week. :crazy:

[badlieutenant]

I met a guy out henderson who was riding one of those intruders. He said hed riden harleys all his life then one day tried the competitions rip off. He sold his HD right away and said hell never go back. His opinion was that it handled better needed less maintenance and still had what he liked about the harley which was a comfy ride. Anyone here riden one of those sorts of bikes ?

[badlieutenant]

Per-Zactly. Anyone seen "Supersize me"?

Put ya off eating McDonalds for at least a week. :crazy:
"your liver and kidneys are pate, if you feel any pains in your arms dial 911 or goto the emergency room."
Im not going back to McD again.

[scumdog]

I'll take it.

I wouldn't ride around on grossly over powered sports bikes on one wheel unless I thought it was "cool". I don't give a toss what anyone else thinks, I just feel good doing it.

If a dude wants to splash out 36 large on a new Wideglide, because he thinks it's cool, who the hell am I to argue with him. (Especially when you see the commission ;) )

Anyway, I thought there were two types of motorcyclists. Those who rode a Harley and those who wanted to :shifty:

Hell WT, ya know how to stuff up a good troll - arsehole!!

And as for the second point - dead effing right, no argument there!!! ;)

Hey, these here 'lil 'ol white squares with letters on ain't too damn hard to op'rate when yer three parts schikkered anyhow!

[White trash]

Hey, these here 'lil 'ol white squares with letters on ain't too damn hard to op'rate when yer three parts schikkered anyhow!

Yup, theyRe justsorta frying themserves.....

[White trash]

"
Im not going back to McD" again.

Same here.

And my kids think I'm more of an asshole than Scumdog does, because I wont get them Mac-Ds any more. Sheee-it!

I can't wait 'till they're old enough to watch that film.

[Jackrat]

I met a guy out henderson who was riding one of those intruders. He said hed riden harleys all his life then one day tried the competitions rip off. He sold his HD right away and said hell never go back. His opinion was that it handled better needed less maintenance and still had what he liked about the harley which was a comfy ride. Anyone here riden one of those sorts of bikes ?

Yep,My father in law has a Suzuki Volusia.
Possibly the most boring thing on two wheels.
Looks ok but,almost like a Harley.
He bought it because he couldn't afford the real thing and he's got no friends anyway.He spends all his time trying to make it look more like a Harley,even wears an HD tee shirt.
I won't be seen dead with him.

[Milky]

play it to them in their sleep and maybe the message will get through to their subconscious after a couple of weeks ;)

[badlieutenant]

Same here.

And my kids think I'm more of an asshole than Scumdog does, because I wont get them Mac-Ds any more. Sheee-it!

I can't wait 'till they're old enough to watch that film.
Bfm interveiwed him a few weeks back and he said one of the things he hasnt been able to shake is his new ability to put on wieght. If he eats fatty food over the weekend he rekoned he can easily put on 1kg.

[badlieutenant]

Yep,My father in law has a Suzuki Volusia.
Possibly the most boring thing on two wheels.
Looks ok but,almost like a Harley.
He bought it because he couldn't afford the real thing and he's got no friends anyway.He spends all his time trying to make it look more like a Harley,even wears an HD tee shirt.
I won't be seen dead with him.
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

[scumdog]

Same here.

And my kids think I'm more of an asshole than Scumdog does, because I wont get them Mac-Ds any more. Sheee-it!

I can't wait 'till they're old enough to watch that film.

Hey WT, you're kinda elevating you status a whole stack when you say I think you're an asshole, what gave you the impression I had elevated you to that level? :killingme :killingme :kick:

[Jackrat]

This reply is far too sensible for this site, we need more biased ranting and emotional chest-beating with NO thought of logic :Playnice:

:Oops: Sorry forgot.
There's only two types of bikers,Those that ride HD an those that wish they did.
Soon as I get me debts payed off an get the XS handling well,fast an reliable
I'll get me another sporty.could be a while!!
But I won't wave to big block riders aye. :shifty:

[scumdog]

:Oops: Sorry forgot.
There's only two types of bikers,Those that ride HD an those that wish they did.
Soon as I get me debts payed off an get the XS handling well,fast an reliable
I'll get me another sporty.could be a while!!
But I won't wave to big block riders aye. :shifty:

Now there's a wannabe H-D man with sense, a 1200 Sporty 'S' is all you need, big-blocks are for posers!!



Sorry JR, not getting at YOU, just at the posers & wannabes!!!

[Zed]

Ha! So it goes both ways. We've waved each other into class waving!
Lol, probably true. :shutup:


I thought us motozeyeKlists were above that. Perhaps it just Kiwibikers who are above that. I still say Harleys are the least socaible tho.
Do you wave at scooters TG??

We're a funny bunch! :o

[Bonez]

Now there's a wannabe H-D man with sense, a 1200 Sporty 'S' is all you need, big-blocks are for posers!!



Sorry JR, not getting at YOU, just at the posers & wannabes!!!

Hmmm about 6 months ago I met an ex HD rider (was going to buy a black Trumpy speed triple due to peer pressure from his mates), whos' eletronic ignition unit went tits up on a trip down south, reckoned big blocks where the way to go. Mentioned something about 1200s where for pussies.
:thud:

Now back to the topic at hand so to speak :spudwave:

[That Guy]

Lol, probably true. :shutup:


Do you wave at scooters TG??

We're a funny bunch! :o


...no I confess I don't wave at scooters in town....but you dno't see them on the open road either (save a few cold kiwi nutters :niceone: ). I'd wave at one if I saw them out there though.

[Yokai]

Some nice guy on a sporty red thing waved to me at the corner of Williamson Ave and Ponsonby - I nodded back, as I was going around a corner... If that was you - Hey! thanks for the wave - I feel all part of the community.

:niceone:

Yo

[NordieBoy]

Dunno if any of you guys have noticed - but if you aren't riding a sports bike,the sports bike riders won't wave to you? It's like it's almost beneath their dignity to recognise other bikes on the road.

I get that both ways.
I wave/nod to everyone on two wheels.
The sportsbikers think I'm trying to look like a dirtbike and the dirtbikers think I'm trying to look like a sportsbike.
And the Harley riders - Do they think?

Anyway people do stare at my bike.
They're trying to work out what it is and then I'll start it up and the smile breaks out on their faces and they go "Oh yeah" :shifty:
560cc of single thumping out through a home-made pipe with no crackling to be heard and a gorgeous over-run.

[vifferman]

Some nice guy on a sporty red thing waved to me at the corner of Williamson Ave and Ponsonby - I nodded back, as I was going around a corner... If that was you - Hey! thanks for the wave - I feel all part of the community.

:niceone:

YoWhen was that? Might have been me - that's next to work, and I ride a naughty red thing (you did say "naughty"?), and I wave to everyone. You do that sort of thing when you have no friends.:crybaby:


On second (or was that fifth?) thoughts, it probably wasn't me. I'm not at all nice, especially not today. :mad:

[scumdog]

Hmmm about 6 months ago I met an ex HD rider (was going to buy a black Trumpy speed triple due to peer pressure from his mates), whos' eletronic ignition unit went tits up on a trip down south, reckoned big blocks where the way to go. Mentioned something about 1200s where for pussies.
:thud:

He must be talking about Datsun 1200's, ask him how many 1200 'S' Sporties he has whipped, not many I bet - unless he has spent the equivalent of half the price of one getting his 'big-block' up to speed, - guys who reckon big block H-D's are the way to go have (a) too much money or (2) too much 'dream-time' :ride:

[cycosis]

there to tough to wave at us jap riders

[Bonez]

He must be talking about Datsun 1200's, ask him how many 1200 'S' Sporties he has whipped, not many I bet - unless he has spent the equivalent of half the price of one getting his 'big-block' up to speed, - guys who reckon big block H-D's are the way to go have (a) too much money or (2) too much 'dream-time' :ride:
Nah, definately HDs. But I guess he like many Harlely riders (not all mind you) is a "Legend in their own lunchtime". :sunny:

[Bonez]

there to tough to wave at us jap riders
(Warning troll alert!!!!)Nah, just far too occupied trying to hold the damn things vertical. God knows why they don't come to their senses and and strap a sidecar to them. Be more usefull too.
:whistle: