Waving - the neverending saga (multiple threads merged into one)

[sketch]

It's ok to admit defeat you. The bikeith not makeith the man.

i yield i yield you win

[bosslady]

i yield i yield you win

Good....... good...... *retracts claws*

[sketch]

i just love how the "smug prick" part mysteriously disappeared, oh how i love forum banter, plus im a little scared looking at your avitar

[bosslady]

i just love how the "smug prick" part mysteriously disappeared, oh how i love forum banter, plus im a little scared looking at your avitar

Seemed a bit uncalled for. And you should be scared, next time you misbehave I'll sit on you.

[sketch]

stop it youl make me blush

[bosslady]

stop it youl make me blush
More like Oxygen deprivation I think.

[Mom]

Lol, this thread still going strong.

I don't wave to anyone.


I call bullshit! You would see my Millie coming a mile off and pull over to wave, nay, bow to her brilliance and beauty, then you would notice who was riding :blip:

[Genie]

I call bullshit! You would see my Millie coming a mile off and pull over to wave, nay, bow to her brilliance and beauty, then you would notice who was riding :blip:

lol, I'm sure I'd pull over, into the nearest bar and buy you a beverage.

[Banditbandit]

Haha, that would be a first. A Harley rider who is actually able to take one hand off the bars in order to wave. Most Harleys crash if the rider should try that extreme manouver. :rolleyes:

A fucking Harley rider waved at me the other day ... I saw the Harley Diddleson coming and thought "naa .. he won't wave ..." and fuck me he did ...he came alongside and waved ... so unexpected and way too late for me to wave back ...

I hate it when the fuckers do that to you ...

[Grashopper]

A fucking Harley rider waved at me the other day ... I saw the Harley Diddleson coming and thought "naa .. he won't wave ..." and fuck me he did ...he came alongside and waved ... so unexpected and way too late for me to wave back ...

I hate it when the fuckers do that to you ...

How dare he. That's so inconsiderate of him. :lol:

I had one wave at me with both hands the other day. Actually I think his long grey beard was waving at me too. :blink:

[FJRider]

I had one wave at me with both hands the other day. Actually I think his long grey beard was waving at me too. :blink:

Harley riders waving with both hands ... is usually an indication they're falling off ... <_<

[Phil.T.Tipp]

...mind you I'm new to this hemisphere.

I'm facing this apparently monumental and hugely divisive issue as the new guy in the room. I'm from Scotland, where we tend to follow the Euro manner of biker to biker comms - namely (although in no order and I write in reference to, and from the standpoint of, someone who doesn't own cowboy boots or fingerless gloves nor a German helmet fnarr-fnarr, regards fringey leather as the gayest kind and observes a strict 'don't look at em, don't fucking look at em' policy re scooters, just in case they make you gay too), AHEM, here we go: a tilt of the lid, a nod, two fingers off the bars on the side closest to passing opposite traffic, maybe a waggle of the boot if overtaking another bike at speed and simultaneously being occupied, natch', with speed/time/distance/slide/scrape calculations and throttle control, a hearty wave if the weather's shite just cos we're bikers and we don't fucking care, a barely perceptible chin-lift to Hardly Movinsons and their softy Jap-clone girly copies and perhaps a narrowing of the eyes, a la Clint Eastwood, in the direction of bike-mounted bacon.

Thing is, no-matter what complexion, orientation, scale or sexuality, all bikers in Euroland pretty much pass some sort of comms with any bike which passes, out on the open road. And I mean everyone. The Bloody English, ze Germans, Eyties, Les Frenchies the lot. There really is an unspoken bond of banditry amongst us whatever-percenters, the organ-donors, the accidents-waiting-to-happen.You're even likely to get the occasional twitch from red-eyed commuter types around the M25, they're mostly fucking mental anyway, I've seen Fireblades with the fairings removed, and dirty ratty R1s commuting into London at three times the speed limit, daily.

I kinda wonder why it doesn't happen here. I'm in AKL, no surprises, and it takes most of my concentration to stop from being crushed to jam in an asian confusion on the motorway every day - and most car commuters here are to all intents and purposes, swivel-eyed barking psychopathic narcissists anyway, so we're busy, fine. But what about the rest of the time?

Stick meet wasps nest.

Yours etc

Phil.T.Tipp Esq.

[FJRider]

...mind you I'm new to this hemisphere.



This is not just one thread.

It is the combination of many started threads on the subject of (or similar) waving ... kindly moved to this thread by the kind and fore thinking site moderators.

Oh ... welcome to this hemisphere ... and to the site.

[Phil.T.Tipp]

This is not just one thread.

It is the combination of many started threads on the subject of (or similar) waving ... kindly moved to this thread by the kind and fore thinking site moderators.

Oh ... welcome to this hemisphere ... and to the site.

Ta very much - I'm the idiot on the SuperMoto waving like a fucking loon.

:shifty:

[BigAl]

Hoots mon!

Welcome aboard, surprised you can manage to wave on motard as the front would always be in the air no? :laugh:

[Phil.T.Tipp]

Hoots mon! :laugh:

Aye true enough, however a modicum of mechanical sympathy in my old age, coupled with the ever-present threat of instant death by tiny blind asian lady in car, changing lanes, means I have to keep both rubbery bits in contact with the tarmac most of the time. Hoiking great stinky wheelies tends to degrade one's braking performance somewhat.

That and I'm too tight to keep shelling out for cush-drive rubbers and chains & sprockets.

Yours etc.

Phil.T.Tipp Esq.

[idb]

Hey!
We should come up with a KB wave!!!

[sketch]

Hey!
We should come up with a KB wave!!!

+1
i salute to ppl i no

[Tigadee]

Hey!
We should come up with a KB wave!!!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALFCRwFdNjs

[FJRider]

Hey!
We should come up with a KB wave!!!

Not another waving thread .... :nono:















Oh wait ... :facepalm:

[scumdog]

Hey!
We should come up with a KB wave!!!

Hey, ripper idea - it's a wonder nobody else has thought of it - you're a genious idb!:niceone:

(Or is this the drugs speaking......:confused:)

[steve_t]

Hey!
We should come up with a KB wave!!!

There already is one. You're not allowed to know it until you...

[FJRider]

There already is one. You're not allowed to know it until you...

It's a secret KB wave.



'nuff said ...

[idb]

Hey, ripper idea - it's a wonder nobody else has thought of it - you're a genious idb!:niceone:

(Or is this the drugs speaking......:confused:)

I've never known you to make so much sense....probably the drugs then.

[scumdog]

I've never known you to make so much sense....probably the drugs then.

Go the drugs then!!!:banana::woohoo:

[Valkyrie]

There already is one. You're not allowed to know it until you...

Like a Boss

[Hads]

I have been riding for near on a year and a half, and have noticed in that time often other motorcyclists will give you a wave or a head nod. Is this common everywhere? Is this part of general etiquette? Do you do the acknowledgement to scooter riders?

[5150]

This is going to be amusing... :corn:

[Zedder]

I have been riding for near on a year and a half, and have noticed in that time often other motorcyclists will give you a wave or a head nod. Is this common everywhere? Is this part of general etiquette? Do you do the acknowledgement to scooter riders?

Google it first, there's an interesting history to it.

[G4L4XY]

There are a hundred million gazillion threads on this site alone.

Pull fingers at scooters :)

[5150]

It's a Honda thing :msn-wink:

[caspernz]

Search this site for waving threads...will keep you amused for hours :banana:

[BigAl]

I have been riding for near on a year and a half, and have noticed in that time often other motorcyclists will give you a wave or a head nod. Is this common everywhere? Is this part of general etiquette? Do you do the acknowledgement to scooter riders?

Yes until you learn the secret KB wave.

[Hads]

'But I'm too lazy to search the forum'....

I did a quick google, as far as I can tell it is a sign of respect? But why do people get upset about not receiving a nod, for me I couldn't care less if they nodded or not? For reference I get less waves/nods on the 'sports' bike than I did on the Jawa, and I also nod about 80% of the time, never wave as I find a nod is easier to see and do.

[5150]

Yes until you learn the secret KB wave.

Which one?

[G4L4XY]

Which one?

Shh it's secret. The GCSB are watching

[Parlane]

I have been riding for near on a year and a half, and have noticed in that time often other motorcyclists will give you a wave or a head nod. Is this common everywhere? Is this part of general etiquette? Do you do the acknowledgement to scooter riders?

I see you are also in Christchurch, are you the guy who ignores everything around him and only looks dead on straight ahead ?

Why you no nod back!? :'(

[Hads]

I see you are also in Christchurch, are you the guy who ignores everything around him and only looks dead on straight ahead ?

Why you no nod back!? :'(

Read further down, I don't always nod back, but often do. (sometimes don't see them early enough or concentrating on what that car near me is doing)

[Parlane]

Read further down, I don't always nod back, but often do. (sometimes don't see them early enough or concentrating on what that car near me is doing)

Sometimes when someone nods or gives me the wave I don't react quick enough and they don't see my nod being returned!

This of course means I have to pull a quick u-turn; catch up to them and make sure they see my reply! I'd hate to think they get home pissed off because they were giving me a friendly wave only to be met with a stone wall of a reply!

[Erelyes]

WTF is a 2013 Kinbo Quantum? Nothing came up on google image search. I have to know whether it's a scooter, before I can tell you if I'll wave

[Hads]

WTF is a 2013 Kinbo Quantum? Nothing came up on google image search. I have to know whether it's a scooter, before I can tell you if I'll wave

http://www.two-wheels.co.nz/

the quantum 250r, I think it is the actual bike used in the pictures.

[Zedder]

Read further down, I don't always nod back, but often do. (sometimes don't see them early enough or concentrating on what that car near me is doing)

Are you getting the picture? Look, you seem like a nice guy but here's another suggestion: Run from Kiwi Biker, run far away!

[Hads]

Are you getting the picture? Look, you seem like a nice guy but here's another suggestion: Run from Kiwi Biker, run far away!

It seems most forums are similar in some ways, despite the topic of discussion. This forum is rather tame compared to some others, and it actually contains some useful info from time to time.

[James Deuce]

Read further down, I don't always nod back, but often do. (sometimes don't see them early enough or concentrating on what that car near me is doing)

You won't use the search function, but you want us to read your posts? Pffft.

Wave with your middle finger, or don't bother.

[G4L4XY]

http://www.two-wheels.co.nz/

the quantum 250r, I think it is the actual bike used in the pictures.

Well the 250r isn't actually an ugly bike. And after-sales parts look cheap as too!

140 top speed :Punk: That's more than enough to meet our 100km speed limit haha

[Hads]

Well the 250r isn't actually an ugly bike. And after-sales parts look cheap as too!

140 top speed :Punk: That's more than enough to meet our 100km speed limit haha

Fastest I have had it up to has been 133 on the speedo, interestingly in 5th gear, as 6th will get me to 122.

[MIXONE]

I always wink at other bikers and get not a lot of response.:mad:

[Banditbandit]

This is going to be amusing... :corn:

Naaa ... this topic is too overdone to be amusing - it's boring ...

[avgas]

I wave to harleys.

Usually to warn them something has fallen off.

[Voltaire]

Nodding and Waving is so yesterday, Eclipse Mints are where its at...." Hello":rolleyes:

http://www.campaignbrief.com/2013/08/27/eclipseDDB1.jpg

[unstuck]

If I wave at a biker and they dont wave back, I follow them home then set fire to their bike. Rude fuckers.:devil2:

[Banditbandit]

I always wink at other bikers and get not a lot of response.:mad:

You ride a Honda don't you ... us red-blooded heterosexual machine riders don't appreciate being winked at :oi-grr: :angry2: :nono:

[5150]

The official KB secret wave :finger:

[Banditbandit]

Oh ... so when I waved at the cops like that the other day - and they didn't wave back .. it was because they're not members of KiwiBiker ... (and I thought it was because they were just unfriendly arseholes )

[5150]

Oh ... so when I waved at the cops like that the other day - and they didn't wave back .. it was because they're not members of KiwiBiker ... (and I thought it was because they were just unfriendly arseholes )

In that situation a simple Zie Heil would have done nicely

[avgas]

Oh ... so when I waved at the cops like that the other day - and they didn't wave back .. it was because they're not members of KiwiBiker ... (and I thought it was because they were just unfriendly arseholes )
See, now you're learning.

Only rude, unfriendly arseholes here.

[pratik8890]

Hey Guys, I've been riding over 3 years now in NZ and I find it very strange when you see the chopper riders passing from the opposite lane and they dont give a flying Fudge when you wave your hand or nod at 'em? Does anyone know the reason why they do this? Do they think they're cooler than everyone else on the road? or are they just just mad cos any other road bikes (Sportsbike, Touring bike etc. ) goes faster than theirs? These are the only things I could possibly think of..Any ideas anyone?



P.S- I always feel happy when we greet each other whilst riding. I greet everyone on the road and I receive the same from most of the riders except for the choppers/cruisers. Arent we the big biker community/family who shares the same passion,i.e riding?

[Owl]

Fuck I feel sorry for New Plymouth.....such a nice place.:rolleyes:

[Mike.Gayner]

I don't ride a chopper, but sometimes I feel like if I give a wave to every passing motorcyclist I'd never have my right hand on the bar. I don't know why some motorcyclists feel like it's compulsory to acknowledge every other motorcyclist. I maybe give a nod or wave 30% of the time.

[haydes55]

Yay waving thread! We should have a secret kb wave as well!

[Grizzo]

Hey Guys, I've been riding over 3 years now in NZ and I find it very strange when you see the chopper riders passing from the opposite lane and they dont give a flying Fudge when you wave your hand or nod at 'em? Does anyone know the reason why they do this? Do they think they're cooler than everyone else on the road? or are they just just mad cos any other road bikes (Sportsbike, Touring bike etc. ) goes faster than theirs? These are the only things I could possibly think of..Any ideas anyone?



P.S- I always feel happy when we greet each other whilst riding. I greet everyone on the road and I receive the same from most of the riders except for the choppers/cruisers. Arent we the big biker community/family who shares the same passion,i.e riding?

Teeheehee...a waving thread.

Who gives a fuck mate! Waving isnt as important to some riders as it is to others.
Dont take it personal like. Lots of other shit on the road to stress about without worrying about who wont wave back at you.

[skippa1]

Hey Guys, I've been riding over 3 years now in NZ and I find it very strange when you see the chopper riders passing from the opposite lane and they dont give a flying Fudge when you wave your hand or nod at 'em? Does anyone know the reason why they do this? Do they think they're cooler than everyone else on the road? or are they just just mad cos any other road bikes (Sportsbike, Touring bike etc. ) goes faster than theirs? These are the only things I could possibly think of..Any ideas anyone?



P.S- I always feel happy when we greet each other whilst riding. I greet everyone on the road and I receive the same from most of the riders except for the choppers/cruisers. Arent we the big biker community/family who shares the same passion,i.e riding?

Why the fuck do you think you need to wave at everyone riding a bike?

[pratik8890]

Fuck I feel sorry for New Plymouth.....such a nice place.:rolleyes: Me too :P


I don't ride a chopper, but sometimes I feel like if I give a wave to every passing motorcyclist I'd never have my right hand on the bar. I don't know why some motorcyclists feel like it's compulsory to acknowledge every other motorcyclist. I maybe give a nod or wave 30% of the time. Cos I thought it was a motocylcle culture to wave or nod at each other to show respect and a sign of companionship as well all share the same passion for riding. Well 30 % is still ok than 0% :bleh:


Yay waving thread! We should have a secret kb wave as well! Nar I think the general waving or nodding is good enough :headbang:


Teeheehee...a waving thread.

Who gives a fuck mate! Waving isnt as important to some riders as it is to others.
Dont take it personal like. Lots of other shit on the road to stress about without worrying about who wont wave back at you. Im not worried but I just wanted this thread to be more fun and interactive and So far its looking good and for me it just comes out naturally as part of my riding.

[BuzzardNZ]

It might be because you are Indian.

[pratik8890]

Why the fuck do you think you need to wave at everyone riding a bike?
I thought thats what riders do anywho I'll stil show you my respect when youre on road and feel free to ignore it

[pratik8890]

It might be because you are Indian.
Might be!!!

[hayd3n]

its because they have a secret wave and you havnt learnt it yet

[skippa1]

Ok

10 characters

[pratik8890]

its because they have a secret wave and you havnt learnt it yet

that will be happening at psychic level I suppose :niceone:

[nodrog]

It might be because you are Indian.

fuck you're a racist cunt, racism is a crime, and crime is for niggers.

its cos hes a fucken tool.

[skippa1]

I followed you going through the valley towards Bell Block about a week/10days ago. You stopped at the lights in front of me. You struggle to reach the ground on that bike which gives you a strange sitting position when you move off again. Once going, your arse is still sitting off the seat on the left side.....you look very cock eyed on it. Just sayin, perhaps you should concentrate on other things instead of waving.......

[Owl]

It might be because you are Indian.


Might be!!!

Pratikally a Kiwi though aye?:sunny:

[Robert Taylor]

Hey Guys, I've been riding over 3 years now in NZ and I find it very strange when you see the chopper riders passing from the opposite lane and they dont give a flying Fudge when you wave your hand or nod at 'em? Does anyone know the reason why they do this? Do they think they're cooler than everyone else on the road? or are they just just mad cos any other road bikes (Sportsbike, Touring bike etc. ) goes faster than theirs? These are the only things I could possibly think of..Any ideas anyone?



P.S- I always feel happy when we greet each other whilst riding. I greet everyone on the road and I receive the same from most of the riders except for the choppers/cruisers. Arent we the big biker community/family who shares the same passion,i.e riding?

Its actually dead obvious, its because choppers have such fundamentally flawed handling and stability characteristics akin to a wobbly jelly. They need all hands on deck and none are free to wave.

[rossirep]

do you wave at cars or buses when your on ya bike.?? no.., then why do you want to wave at choppers..?? buy a chopper if you wanna get waves from them. problem solved..

[G4L4XY]

I thought thats what riders do anywho I'll stil show you my respect when youre on road and feel free to ignore it

Start giving the one finger salute and you'll soon get some feedback!

[bluninja]

I followed you going through the valley towards Bell Block about a week/10days ago. You stopped at the lights in front of me. You struggle to reach the ground on that bike which gives you a strange sitting position when you move off again. Once going, your arse is still sitting off the seat on the left side.....you look very cock eyed on it. Just sayin, perhaps you should concentrate on other things instead of waving.......

Strange admitting to perving a boy bikers bum :bleh:

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OR perhaps he likes pressing his *ahem* thigh against his sexy bike every chance he gets:drool:

[skippa1]

Strange admitting to perving a boy bikers bum :bleh:

I think he just needs some of these
OR perhaps he likes pressing his *ahem* thigh against his sexy bike every chance he gets:drool:

They would be perfect

[ital916]

I would be annoyed if this wasn't a troll thread.

I feel scared that you own such a high powered motorcycle.....I feel sad for when it will all go pear shaped.

I hardly ever wave to other road users, but if I see a nice bike and I pull up next to it, I'll pay my compliments respectfully. As for this brotherhood of motorcyclists, doesn't exist.

Now be quiet you idiot, you're giving us brown folk a bad name.

[Big Dave]

Hitellhyouwhy. Because they just don't give a fuck.

[sugilite]

I think I would cry if someone said "No Hello" to me :cry:

[Big Dave]

<tenchars> </tenchars>No hello.

[Owl]

I think I would cry if someone said "No Hello" to me :cry:

​OMG hi to you!

[pratik8890]

Its actually dead obvious, its because choppers have such fundamentally flawed handling and stability characteristics akin to a wobbly jelly. They need all hands on deck and none are free to wave. Thats seems to be a valid point, thanks for the advise Robert.


Pratikally a Kiwi though aye?:sunny: Thats right :)


do you wave at cars or buses when your on ya bike.?? no.., then why do you want to wave at choppers..?? buy a chopper if you wanna get waves from them. problem solved..Haha ok so the key is to own a chopper but I'll have to pass it for now cos I'm really not into choppers but maybe in the future :)


Start giving the one finger salute and you'll soon get some feedback! I almost thought of doing that but I didnt :2thumbsup


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OR perhaps he likes pressing his *ahem* thigh against his sexy bike every chance he gets:drool: Haha its cracks me up just while imaging it, its so funny at so many levels...:killingme


Hitellhyouwhy. Because they just don't give a fuck.thats one of the possibility.

[sugilite]

​OMG hi to you!
Awww Thanks, Yes Hello to you lol
Nice day for a ride :yes:

[pratik8890]

Awww Thanks, Yes Hello to you lol
Nice day for a ride :yes:

Thats more like it :2thumbsup

[Madness]

I would be annoyed if this wasn't a troll thread.

I've got bad news for you Ranjeet. This is not a troll thread.

[bluninja]

I've got bad news for you Ranjeet. This is not a troll thread.
That's right the OP is too small to be a troll :msn-wink: Though do check he's not under a bridge before you cross, I've been know to get things wrong.

[haydes55]

Thats seems to be a valid point, thanks for the advise Robert.



Thats right :)



Haha ok so the key is to own a chopper but I'll have to pass it for now cos I'm really not into choppers but maybe in the future :)



I almost thought of doing that but I didnt :2thumbsup



Haha its cracks me up just while imaging it, its so funny at so many levels...:killingme



thats one of the possibility.









You obviously learnt English as your second language, now it's time to learn sarcasm.

[granstar]

Apparently i sit noticeably off the side of seat too, no idea why, and never noticed until pointed out recently, possible i'm out of whack due to a bike prang in my teens, or a habit ( as also short in arse dept) of leaning to side to put foot out over last 40 odd years of riding tall bikes?:rolleyes:

Owned a raked frame hardtail chopper with very extended forks back in the day and can confirm letting go of a handle bar to wave, is such a stoopid thing to do unless you want to lose control.

[Big Dave]

>>
Vercotti: Well I had noticed that the lad with the thermonuclear device was the chief constable for the area. So a week later they called again and told me the cheque had bounced and said... I had to see... Doug.
2nd Interviewer: Doug?
Vercotti: Doug (takes a drink) Well, I was terrified. Everyone was terrified of Doug. I've seen grown men pull their own heads off rather than see Doug. Even Dinsdale was frightened of Doug.
2nd Interviewer: What did he do?
Vercotti: He used... sarcasm. He knew all the tricks, dramatic irony, metaphor, pathos, puns, parody, litotes and... satire. He was vicious.
Presenter: By a combination of violence and sarcasm, the Piranha brothers by February 1966 controlled London and the Southeast of England. <<

[pratik8890]

You obviously learned English as your second language, now it's time to learn sarcasm.

Fixed that for ya :cool:



Apparently i sit noticeably off the side of seat too, no idea why, and never noticed until pointed out recently, possible i'm out of whack due to a bike prang in my teens, or a habit ( as also short in arse dept) of leaning to side to put foot out over last 40 odd years of riding tall bikes?:rolleyes:

Owned a raked frame hardtail chopper with very extended forks back in the day and can confirm letting go of a handle bar to wave, is such a stoopid thing to do unless you want to lose control. Fair enough but how about nodding your head slightly :p

[BigAl]

Ya gotta give a Nazi salute to chopper/cruiser riders as they are all skin heads

[BuzzardNZ]

You obviously Learned English as your second language, now it's time to learn sarcasm.


Fixed that for ya :cool:



It wasn't wrong in the first place, Learnt is common in British English, which is what we Kiwi's speak in NZ.

No Hello for you! :bleh:

[pratik8890]

It wasn't wrong in the first place, Learnt is common in British English, which is what we Kiwi's speak in NZ.

No Hello for you! :bleh:

Another Grammar Nazi ;) HAha point taken I thought kiwi followed Americans thus I used learned! My bad :confused:

[ellipsis]

It wasn't wrong in the first place, Learnt is common in British English, which is what we Kiwi's speak in NZ.

No Hello for you! :bleh:

...I think those people hailing from the sub continent are far more adept at speaking the Queens english than 80% of Kiwis...

[pratik8890]

Ya gotta give a Nazi salute to chopper/cruiser riders as they are all skin heads

I'll try that next time and will let you know of the outcome :cool:

[BuzzardNZ]

...I think those people hailing from the sub continent are far more adept at speaking the Queens english than 80% of Kiwis...

So did I, but not in this case.

[pratik8890]

So did I, but not in this case. Get over it mate cos it going :Offtopic:

[\m/]

They don't wave because they are scared that the handlebars will vibrate off if they remove their hand from it. I thought this was already common knowledge. :facepalm:

[ellipsis]

...........

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[Madness]

Get over it mate cos it going :Offtopic:

http://ct.fra.bz/ol/fz/sw/i59/5/8/16/frabz-Any-chance-you-could-do-something-About-that-curry-breath-f43884.jpg

[Swoop]

It is all explained in the link in my sig. line below. Just click on "Why bikers don't wave".

[EJK]

I think I'm beginning to like this Pratik dude. This is like watching American Idol audition with 3 Simon Cowells in the judges seat.

[tigertim20]

If this guy spent half as much time riding as he spends making retarded threads . . .


Its actually dead obvious, its because choppers have such fundamentally flawed handling and stability characteristics akin to a wobbly jelly. They need all hands on deck and none are free to wave. Of course, these inherent flaws would be no more if the riders had the sense to swing by my shop . . .

fixed that for you.

[pritch]

I was speaking to a 1%er and may possibly gained an insight in to why cruiser riders don't wave. The Harley guys who are into the "image" would die of embarrassment if they waved to a metric cruiser by mistake. Some of the Jap bikes are now virtually indistinguishable on the road from the Harleys that inspired them, so rather than make a dreadful mistake the Harley riders don't wave at anybody.

[ruaphu]

Hey Guys, I've been riding over 3 years now in NZ and I find it very strange when you see the chopper riders passing from the opposite lane and they dont give a flying Fudge when you wave your hand or nod at 'em? Does anyone know the reason why they do this? Do they think they're cooler than everyone else on the road? or are they just just mad cos any other road bikes (Sportsbike, Touring bike etc. ) goes faster than theirs? These are the only things I could possibly think of..Any ideas anyone?



P.S- I always feel happy when we greet each other whilst riding. I greet everyone on the road and I receive the same from most of the riders except for the choppers/cruisers. Arent we the big biker community/family who shares the same passion,i.e riding?

Hey Pratik,
I ride a large metric cruiser. You know the one, ya walk past my burgundy and chrome 2000cc behemoth most days, usually slotted next to Tim's 1000cc kawka ninja when your at J st, has the plate 2L VN.

We typically wave/nod/acknowledge most of the time and get the same in return a large chunk of the time.

However typically this time of year with so many part time fine weather only riders about tends to make waving pointless. Simply too many of em, so i tend to only give a nod. Unless its tourers all loaded up, always wave, they typically reciprocate.

Winter, i always wave...… cos bikers are so few and far between, lol.

Funny thing, for what ever reason when i had my sports bikes it was a different story, was hardly ever acknowledged, go figure???? So i suppose it's horses for courses.

Bottom line, don't stop waving/nodding/acknowledging other bikers, allot of bikers enjoy that aspect, some, simply don't.

From our experience when we stop somewhere for a bite/drink and other riders are about most tend to be approachable yakkity buggers, makes for some memorable stops.

Btw, i had to chuckle at some of the replies about cruiser handling issues. To be honest, this can be true at times.

Try punting a long n low cruiser with luggage & two up (about 600 kg's ish) thru tight twistys and attempt to wave!!!! It's like trying to steer an oil tanker through a Venetian water way one handed, Can be hard work, Lol

PS. I'm yet to see that new bike of yours too, fine machine. See ya nec year eh
Cheers, AW (from NOC)


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[R650R]

do you wave at cars or buses when your on ya bike.?? no.., then why do you want to wave at choppers..?? buy a chopper if you wanna get waves from them. problem solved..

Actually I do in some cases. I always acknowledge other road users that have stopped and waited for you when by all rights they were ok to pull out in front of you, same or those that make space for overtaking etc. On back roads on the DR I wave to every farmer and ute I see.
It's basic communication at a human level with people that you might want to help you if broken down or crashed later in day, plus they will be good witnesses who recall seeing you riding in a happy cruise safe manner if the need arises.
Interestingly the same problem exists in the trucking community with those that don't wave or flick lights etc.
Mind you even walking own the street some people can't even mange a passing hello etc...

[Flip]

Some do, some don't. Some just dont like jap bikes or jap bike riders.

Personally I find the ones that dont wave are the BMW riders with matching his and hers riding suits.

[Katman]

I think I'm beginning to like this Pratik dude. This is like watching American Idol audition with 3 Simon Cowells in the judges seat.

I think it's more like Bulgarian Idol.

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[JATZ]

fuck you're a racist cunt, racism is a crime, and crime is for niggers.

its cos hes a fucken tool.
That is the funnyest post I've read in weeks :D
Intact....this is the funnyest thread I've read in weeks




Personally I find the ones that dont wave are the BMW riders with matching his and hers riding suits.

It's because you haven't been properly introduced yet

[ruaphu]

Personally I find the ones that dont wave are the BMW riders with matching his and hers riding suits.

It's not the fact they don't want to wave.

Come on,Ya gotta feel for them with all those many many many tech(no-logic)al buttons (or as the riders of these bikes call em, 'doo-hickies') to pick from.

So, When ya give these 'his n hers' suited Bee Eem Dub-ya riders a simple wave they are then thrown into a frantic complex techno panic trying to figure out exactly which 'doo-hickie' is the 'wave at the peasants' button.

Too late ya passed em, no wave and again completely misunderstood.

See, it's just a complicated life being a Bee Eem Dub-ya rider eh, lol.


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[pratik8890]

I think I'm beginning to like this Pratik dude. This is like watching American Idol audition with 3 Simon Cowells in the judges seat.

Yeah but it looks like all the 3 judges are getting trolled :lol:



If this guy spent half as much time riding as he spends making retarded threads . . .


fixed that for you. Haha I'm really enjoying the involvement from all the members tho :) So cant really complain and hey no matter what thread people start on this forum. People will troll regardless of the topic so lil bit of trolling and fun is ok as long as im getting my questions answered. Hope that helps Tiger bro :)


Hey Pratik,
I ride a large metric cruiser. You know the one, ya walk past my burgundy and chrome 2000cc behemoth most days, usually slotted next to Tim's 1000cc kawka ninja when your at J st, has the plate 2L VN.

We typically wave/nod/acknowledge most of the time and get the same in return a large chunk of the time.

However typically this time of year with so many part time fine weather only riders about tends to make waving pointless. Simply too many of em, so i tend to only give a nod. Unless its tourers all loaded up, always wave, they typically reciprocate.

Winter, i always wave...… cos bikers are so few and far between, lol.

Funny thing, for what ever reason when i had my sports bikes it was a different story, was hardly ever acknowledged, go figure???? So i suppose it's horses for courses.

Bottom line, don't stop waving/nodding/acknowledging other bikers, allot of bikers enjoy that aspect, some, simply don't.

From our experience when we stop somewhere for a bite/drink and other riders are about most tend to be approachable yakkity buggers, makes for some memorable stops.

Btw, i had to chuckle at some of the replies about cruiser handling issues. To be honest, this can be true at times.

Try punting a long n low cruiser with luggage & two up (about 600 kg's ish) thru tight twistys and attempt to wave!!!! It's like trying to steer an oil tanker through a Venetian water way one handed, Can be hard work, Lol

PS. I'm yet to see that new bike of yours too, fine machine. See ya nec year eh
Cheers, AW (from NOC)


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Hey mate, Yeah the bike is mean, will show it to you when I'm there in the mid of Jan next year :)


Some do, some don't. Some just dont like jap bikes or jap bike riders.

Personally I find the ones that dont wave are the BMW riders with matching his and hers riding suits. Okay.

[skinman]

dammit must stop waving to other riders now I ride a BMW. wrecking the stereotype

[oneofsix]

dammit must stop waving to other riders now I ride a BMW. wrecking the stereotype

Only counts if you are wearing matching his and hers gear. Also you have to still wave other BMW riders, a factor I have noticed when riding in the company of a BMW. BMW riders are getting more like HD riders everyday. :bleh:

[Big Dave]

That is the funnyest post I've read in weeks


Ask if he wants a root.

[slofox]

I think it's more like Bulgarian Idol.



Holy fucking shit - that HURT! Fucking excruciating...someone shoot the cow, huh?

[Big Dave]

I contribute to a 'Chopper' Magazine (http://www.heavyduty.com.au/magazine). Mostly I write about stockers, but I've ridden a few pretty wild ones now too.

Some of the 26" front wheel units I expected to be diabolical, but were actually quite normal. Remarkably so.
It depends if the rake and trail, frame, forks and adjustable air suspension (they mostly run air rears) - are properly sorted and working together. The rake and trail thing is really critical.

Some are purely art pieces.

[BIG DOUG]

I ride choppers and other bikes and just can't be fucked waving to anyone.

[ellipsis]

...stop....

[BigAl]

...stop....

Hammer time!

[Oakie]

Its actually dead obvious, its because choppers have such fundamentally flawed handling and stability characteristics akin to a wobbly jelly. They need all hands on deck and none are free to wave.

In all seriousness, a Harley rider I was talking to freely admitted there was no way he was going to take his hand off to wave because he was afraid his bike would get a wobble-on. Nice bike with high handlebars. The guy owned the Top 10 motorcamp at Blenheim about 5 years back I guess.

[newbie2012]

I was encouraged by an experienced rider to wave at all bikes I pass on the road (in either direction). This sounded good advice, as when riding there is something cool about seeing other bikers (especially lady riders, need more of them). I try not to wave to riders who are caning the corners though (because frankly, that seems a stupid idea).

Some wave back, some nod, some look the other way, some look at you and just seem to grimace.

What I have noticed is that the many riders who do not wave back seem to look like miserable gits. Or they are on cruisers looking hip, in a sort of imitation Sons-of-Anarchy sort of way (nb nothing wrong with hip cruisers, no link to the miserable gits implied).

Apart from the fact that I'm the poster kid for high vis gear (which is not very hip, which may embarrass the more cooler riders out there, being waved to by an apparently very special needs poster boy for high vis ...), is there some unwritten rule about not acknowledging other riders ?

[nzspokes]

This is end well. :jerry:

[skippa1]

I was encouraged by an experienced rider to wave at all bikes I pass on the road (in either direction). This sounded good advice, as when riding there is something cool about seeing other bikers (especially lady riders, need more of them). I try not to wave to riders who are caning the corners though (because frankly, that seems a stupid idea).

Some wave back, some nod, some look the other way, some look at you and just seem to grimace.

What I have noticed is that the many riders who do not wave back seem to look like miserable gits. Or they are on cruisers looking hip, in a sort of imitation Sons-of-Anarchy sort of way (nb nothing wrong with hip cruisers, no link to the miserable gits implied).

Apart from the fact that I'm the poster kid for high vis gear (which is not very hip, which may embarrass the more cooler riders out there, being waved to by an apparently very special needs poster boy for high vis ...), is there some unwritten rule about not acknowledging other riders ?


:no: Tell me you're fuckin kidding.........please?:no:

[newbie2012]

About the wave ? Or the high vis ? Orthe hip SoA cruisers ?

[Grizzo]

What was I going to say?

Oh that's right...For Fucks Sakes!

[Berries]

is there some unwritten rule about not acknowledging other riders ?
Yes, yes there is.

It is unwritten.

[skippa1]

About the wave ? Or the high vis ? Orthe hip SoA cruisers ?

Number 1 rule,

search subject matter before starting thread. Probably the third waving one started this week:nono:

[DrunkenMistake]

YAY a waving thread! about time someone started one of these.. must be the first one of the year?


http://i.imgur.com/7bZXCuj.gif

[newbie2012]

Doh !

At least I now know there is a search function. And that threads can be merged. You're right, it was never going to end well.:weep:

[Gremlin]

And that threads can be merged. You're right, it was never going to end well.:weep:
You can't merge threads, but moderators can. However, we prefer to beat people over the head with their virtual thread, THEN merge it and make it tidy...

[newbie2012]

. However, we prefer to beat people over the head with their virtual thread, THEN merge it and make it tidy...

Violent people with OCD ... no messing with that.

[DrunkenMistake]

Violent people with OCD ... no messing with that.


This is KB...
You must be new here.

[idb]

Hey!
Wouldn't it be cool if we had a KB wave?!

I wonder what it would look like?

[Mike.Gayner]

Hey!
Wouldn't it be cool if we had a KB wave?!

I wonder what it would look like?

:tugger:

10char

[idb]

:tugger:

10char

Hmmm...maybe.
I'm sure we could up with something better though.

[TheDemonLord]

I always nod to oncoming riders and lift my fingers on my right hand when passing other riders (although not at the moment - althoug 90% of the parts I need to fix my bike have arrived :Punk:)

[Rashika]

Hey!
Wouldn't it be cool if we had a KB wave?!

I wonder what it would look like?

wow, what a great idea...

[scumdog]

wow, what a great idea...

I second that!!!:niceone:

[haydes55]

Hey!

Wouldn't it be cool if we had a KB wave?!



I wonder what it would look like?







This just has to happen? Such an amazing original idea!

I'm surprised this hasn't already happened!

[Rashika]

This just has to happen? Such an amazing original idea!

I'm surprised this hasn't already happened!

Nope... No-one has ever thought of that before

[caseye]

Yeah!, na.

[Rashika]

Yeah!, na.
Awwww go on... You just KNOW you want to!

[oldrider]

Awwww go on... You just KNOW you want to!

I would wave to you Rashika ... honest I would, both hands ... just not too sure about that dangerous guy though! :nya:

[FJRider]

Hey!
Wouldn't it be cool if we had a KB wave?!

I wonder what it would look like?

We have one already ... :rolleyes:

It's called the secret KB wave for a reason ... :devil2: ... has nobody showed it to you yet ... :lol:

[idb]

We have one already ... :rolleyes:

It's called the secret KB wave for a reason ... :devil2: ... has nobody showed it to you yet ... :lol:

Ummm, no........

Heeeyyyy, waidaminute!
How would you know?

[idb]

This just has to happen? Such an amazing original idea!

I'm surprised this hasn't already happened!

I know, right?!

[FJRider]

Ummm, no........

Heeeyyyy, waidaminute!
How would you know?

Only Senior trusted members are told .... <_<

[idb]

Only Senior trusted members are told .... <_<

I've been here way longer than you...whippersnapper!

[FJRider]

I've been here way longer than you...whippersnapper!

Ummmm .... The keyword being ... trusted ... :facepalm:

[pzkpfw]

What does it mean if someone (coming the opposite way) uses their left arm to make pointing-to-behind-them motions with their thumb?

I thought it might mean "watch out there's a { cop / speed camera / dead elephant on the road } that way", but I didn't see anything.


No, not a burning question, just mildly curious.

[idb]

Ummmm .... The keyword being ... trusted ... :facepalm:

Hence my confusion on how come you know?

[FJRider]

What does it mean if someone (coming the opposite way) uses their left arm to make pointing-to-behind-them motions with their thumb?

I thought it might mean "watch out there's a { cop / speed camera / dead elephant on the road } that way", but I didn't see anything.


No, not a burning question, just mildly curious.

Usually ... COP .... (only the lazy ones stay in the same [profitable] location for a while)

or "other" hazard you would need to take caution for ...

It's your license/safety ... slow (or not) at your discretion ...

[FJRider]

Hence my confusion on how come you know?

Ok ... I'll come clean ... I slept with a lady that WAS trusted .... :cool:

[unstuck]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/t1/p526x296/75062_575870849164271_1964029734_n.jpg:lol::lol::l ol:

[idb]

Ok ... I'll come clean ... I slept with a lady that WAS trusted .... :cool:

Damn...what a clever idea!
Now...where's my brylcreem?

[oldrider]

Damn...what a clever idea!
Now...where's my brylcreem?

A little dab'l do yah. ... memories? :yes:

[unstuck]

A little dab'l do yah. ... memories? :yes:

And just where are you hoping to find a "Lady" these days. :lol::lol:

[oldrider]

And just where are you hoping to find a "Lady" these days. :lol::lol:

Look about you grasshopper the world is full of them ... they come in every shade ... there is no such thing as an ugly one ... simply your own perception! :whistle:

[Rashika]

And just where are you hoping to find a "Lady" these days. :lol::lol:

we are all around you.
...although perhaps not in gore

[unstuck]

we are all around you.
...although perhaps not in gore

If by ladies you mean cruising around in a beat up valiant with a heaps of Gorons, spewing your maccas all over the footpath, and getting screwed down at the river by everyman and his dog, yep, heaps of ladies around here.:2thumbsup

[Banditbandit]

l pic of bikes signalling

What they are saying ...


Left: "Hey Bro - your front wheel is a little flat."


Right: "Cheers Bro .. I've got two ..."

[oldrider]

If by ladies you mean cruising around in a beat up valiant with a heaps of Gorons, spewing your maccas all over the footpath, and getting screwed down at the river by everyman and his dog, yep, heaps of ladies around here.:2thumbsup

True! ... Perception is everything! :lol:

[Rashika]

If by ladies you mean cruising around in a beat up valiant with a heaps of Gorons, spewing your maccas all over the footpath, and getting screwed down at the river by everyman and his dog, yep, heaps of ladies around here.:2thumbsup

sounds like the ladies in gore, although i thought they had 4 legs?

[unstuck]

sounds like the ladies in gore, although i thought they had 4 legs?

Nope just 16 fingers.:yes:

[buggerit]

Ok ... I'll come clean ... I slept with a lady that WAS trusted .... :cool:

I think you will find that is the Kitchen Bitch secret wave:yes:

[Banditbandit]

and his dog, yep,

Dogs?? You still have dogs in Gore ??? I would have thought they'd all been eaten by now ...

[unstuck]

Dogs?? You still have dogs in Gore ??? I would have thought they'd all been eaten by now ...

Dog population increasing since the golden arches opened in town. Plus there are not many asian families here.:devil2:

[TheDemonLord]

Nope just 16 fingers.:yes:

that must result in one hell of a handjob...

[unstuck]

that must result in one hell of a handjob...

Yep. Plus it,s a really good wave, cant miss it, unless your from Auckland.:2thumbsup

[FJRider]

I think you will find that is the Kitchen Bitch secret wave:yes:

You must have been familiar with it already then .... :innocent:

[buggerit]

You must have been familiar with it already then .... :innocent:

Didn't think it was that secret ,but yeah, got the stitches to prove it:argue::bash:

[FJRider]

Didn't think it was that secret ,but yeah, got the stitches to prove it:argue::bash:

The Dishpan hands give it away ... :lol:

[LubeyChain]

Hey,

So me and my mate were riding the other day and were talking about Riders who nod.

We noticed in the winter time people hardly nod even when we nod first. Don't know why? Maybe it's because its winter time and its cold and their necks cant move? Because in summer 90% of bikers nodded.

What you guys think? Do you guys not nod as often in winter than summer?

[sil3nt]

Here we go again :facepalm:

[cs363]

Here we go again :facepalm:

What we need is a KB nod....


http://www.daddyfiles.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Sarcasm.jpg

[LubeyChain]

hah, Sorry for the repetitive thread.

Just thought I might be on to something 297371

[Kickaha]

Here we go again :facepalm:

Burn him with molten metal

[MIXONE]

I wink....

[Erelyes]

So me and my mate were riding the other day and were talking about Riders who nod.

Bluetooth headset? Or just YELLING REALLY FUCKING LOUDLY

[tigertim20]

i only nod at mad cunts who pull sick wheelies

[pritch]

I will nod if I'm too busy to wave. Wouldn't want to look like Noddy though.

[Akzle]

once, a guy nodded to me. that was it. the signal. i got his plate in my wingmirror, found his house, camped it for three days waiting for him to take the bike out again, once he had left, i broke in, had sex with his wife, and daughters, even his son, for good measure, then i knocked them all out, barricaded the doors from the outside and burned the house down.



turns out it wasn't actually the guy that had ordered the hit, who is now refusing to pay me and wont answer any more emails.

[Mom]

Never mistake a sneeze for a nod DAMHIK

[oldrider]

once, a guy nodded to me. that was it. the signal. i got his plate in my wingmirror, found his house, camped it for three days waiting for him to take the bike out again, once he had left, i broke in, had sex with his wife, and daughters, even his son, for good measure, then i knocked them all out, barricaded the doors from the outside and burned the house down.



turns out it wasn't actually the guy that had ordered the hit, who is now refusing to pay me and wont answer any more emails.

Hey Akzle ... wots that in your other hand? :nya:

[slofox]

turns out it wasn't actually the guy that had ordered the hit, who is now refusing to pay me and wont answer any more emails.



Some people are just unreasonable.

Some dude nodded to me once. So I socked him one. He complained but I said I had asked "Do you want a knuckle sandwich?" And he'd said "yes" so I was fully justified in hitting him. He said that yes, he had said yes but thought I meant a PIG's knuckle sandwich...


like I said, unreasonable.

[ducatilover]

I saw M. J. Fox nod at me once

[sil3nt]

I saw M. J. Fox nod at me onceOnly once?

[ducatilover]

Only once?

Well, that was a slight understatement.

[SteveJoll]

Some do, some don't, some nod. It feels like there's less of it, in general, than there used to be.
Consider this research for an in-depth article.


If you can be arsed, go here and lemme know. http://bit.ly/1sOcdCr
Or just comment.

[EJK]

<img src="http://www.myfacewhen.net/uploads/6421-michael-jackson-eating-popcorn.gif" />

[Oakie]

Oh fuuuuuuck.

[FJRider]

I just use the (secret) KB wave ... :whistle:

[unstuck]

Plenty of dick waving goes on around here.

[awayatc]

Queen still waves......
I live near the beach.....plenty of waves
but I draw the line at waving at ducatis.....

[mossy1200]

Hardley rider waved at me yesterday. He just about lost control doing it.

[Virago]

This thread is awesome. We should have done this before.

[Madness]

This thread is awesome. We should have done this before.

It's been done before, I'm sure of it. It was either 2009 or 2010, can't remember exactly.

[mossy1200]

It's been done before, I'm sure of it. It was either 2009 or 2010, can't remember exactly.

Its the topic that keeps on giving.
Secrete waves and conspiracy theories are so hot this decade.

[98tls]

Plenty of dick waving goes on around here.

Still...used to be the same when i lived down there.:oi-grr:

[Madness]

Still...used to be the same when i lived down there.:oi-grr:

Trendsetter.

[98tls]

Some do, some don't, some nod. It feels like there's less of it, in general, than there used to be.
Consider this research for an in-depth article.


If you can be arsed, go here and lemme know. http://bit.ly/1sOcdCr
Or just comment.

Back in the day Hondas were easily distinguishable and obviously nobody waved at em not so these days so just in case i simply dont bother period.

[caseye]

Shhh! don't tell em about the KB wave, they'll all want to know next.

[FJRider]

Still...used to be the same when i lived down there.:oi-grr:

The Star Trek observation ... it is life ... but not as we know it .. !!!

[98tls]

The Star Trek observation ... it is life ... but not as we know it .. !!!

Easy webbed one your getting deep.:laugh:

[FJRider]

Moderation ... in all it's glory ... :beer:

[FJRider]

Easy webbed one your getting deep.:laugh:

I'd give you the finger ... but with six on each hand ... It wont be the middle one ... :cool:

[haydes55]

I wink at riders, just to test their eye sight.

[Big Dog]

I wank at riders, just to test their eye sight.

Fixed it.


Stupid phone / Tapatalk, apologies in advance.

[scumdog]

Hardley rider waved at me yesterday. He just about lost control doing it.

No fuckin' wonder - ANYBODY would just about lose control on seeing you!:bleh:

[oldrider]

Richard Branson is looking for a space wave when gets all the bugs out of his rockets ... maybe he could use the KB wave! :bye:

[willytheekid]

Richard Branson is looking for a space wave when gets all the bugs out of his rockets ... maybe he could use the KB wave! :bye:

I thought he DID use the KB wave!:confused:...hence the horrific explosion:facepalm:




:D

[skippa1]

I thought he DID use the KB wave!:confused:...hence the horrific explosion:facepalm:




:D
I don't think it was a wave, it was after the explosion and the arm wasn't attached

[coolgreany]

I"ve been riding for 4 days now in North Island (Auckland - Cape Reinga - Coromandel) and have waved to all bikers I've seen on the road and probably less than 5 percent have reciprocated with a wave back. Are NZ bikers taught not to take their hands off the handlebars for safety or other reasons??

[Paul in NZ]

Nah - we just hate each other really...

Well apart from me - I wave at everything including road signs...

;-)

Oh - when are you going through wellie? Need a bed?

[Motu]

I don't wave to BMW riders.

[Oakie]

What are you waving with?

You probably just need someone to teach you the KiwiBiker wave and then you'll get more hand action.

[mossy1200]

What are you waving with?

You probably just need someone to teach you the KiwiBiker wave and then you'll get more hand action.

+1.
Tip- V for victory isn't it.

[Berries]

It'll be your accent, they probably think you are raising your hand to shoot them.

[mossy1200]

It'll be your accent, they probably think you are raising your hand to shoot them.

Drive by style?

[Big Dog]

I"ve been riding for 4 days now in North Island (Auckland - Cape Reinga - Coromandel) and have waved to all bikers I've seen on the road and probably less than 5 percent have reciprocated with a wave back. Are NZ bikers taught not to take their hands off the handlebars for safety or other reasons??
I normally nod or wave.


Stupid phone / Tapatalk, apologies in advance.

[Big Dog]

Ducking auto carrot.


Stupid phone / Tapatalk, apologies in advance.

[Mike.Gayner]

I don't wave. I dont' feel some kind of mystical comradery with other motorcyclists. Fucking live with it.

[scumdog]

I wave at anything on two wheels:2thumbsup

Even the Toyota Prado about to roll...

[unstuck]

Bikers are wankers, why wave.:lol::lol:

[tri boy]

If I take my hand off the bar, then I fall off.

[Maha]

I only wave a Cops because they always seem to be gesturing to me about something.

[Ninjacookie]

Im usually too busy jamming out to the music in my head, so other bikers think I'm nodding to them... Being insane has its perks.

I'll reciprocate a wave to be polite, but won't initiate - because like someone said, bikers are wankers! More specifically, snobs.

[bluninja]

If I take my hand off the bar, then I fall off.

If I take my hand off the bar I fall over and spill the drink I'm holding with the other hand.

[BlackSheepLogic]

I only wave a Cops because they always seem to be gesturing to me about something.

Maybe they want you to pull to the left to let the traffic behind you pass?

[bluninja]

Its certainly much safer to take your hand off a steering wheel than the handle bars of a bike. Do you wave to all other cars going past when you are driving too? If you are looking for biker friends join a club and often other bikers can be happy to chat at cafes. The roads are dangerous enough without the distraction of waving while riding. I would not take offense if no one waves back and it may be safer for you too to stop it.

One armed riders must be the most dangerous bikers out there then.....I doubt they wave :laugh:

How did we cope with moving the fuel from main to reserve when the engine started to splutter without pulling over "safely" and stopping? I am amazed that all those bikers from years past are still around.

Do you know when I'm at a café I just love jumping up and waving at every passing bike to see if they will wave back and fall off, none have so far but I live in hope :bleh:

This has probably been done to death in one of the waving threads, but you can't beat a good waving thread :rolleyes:

[haydes55]

Maybe you wave in the wrong language?

[Dogboy900]

Wellington must be the friendliest place in NZ for bikes. I wave or nod at most other bikes I see on the road (With the exception of motorways) and I would say 80% return a wave or nod. Sports bikes, Harleys, trailies, they mostly wave, hell even got a nod from patched up gang member the other day.

Come on down this way and ride and you will get acknowledged. We are a friendly bunch here around the capital :)

[skippa1]

I"ve been riding for 4 days now in North Island (Auckland - Cape Reinga - Coromandel) and have waved to all bikers I've seen on the road and probably less than 5 percent have reciprocated with a wave back?
Are you insecure or lonely?

[EJK]

I don't wave to BMW riders.

Yeah, we don't wave to slaves nor Jews either.

[trustme]

A guy makes a comment & out comes 2 pages of absolute garbage. It ain't called Kiddybiker for nothing .

I'll wave to you mate . Hope you have a nice time here & meet some nice people. We are not all smart arsed Knob Jobs.

[James Deuce]

We are not all smart arsed Knob Jobs.

I am. The OP is American? Why would we wave?

[Shadowjack]

Mate, you're looking at the wrong side...

[rastuscat]

I wave to bikers. They wave bad.

Like weeing your self in black pants. Gives me that warm feeling.

[98tls]

Never really got the waving thing,wankers a wanker, a motorcycle helmet covering his face changes nothing.

[skippa1]

I'll wave to you mate. We are not all smart arsed Knob Jobs.
Just you huh?

[AllanB]

You are probably riding on the wrong side of the road!

[Swoop]

I"ve been riding for 4 days now in North Island (Auckland - Cape Reinga - Coromandel) and have waved to all bikers I've seen on the road and probably less than 5 percent have reciprocated with a wave back. Are NZ bikers taught not to take their hands off the handlebars for safety or other reasons??

The link in my sig. provides all the answers.

[Maha]

This thread needs a poll.

[Kittyhawk]

I have to say that in Akl the "wave" on the motorway doesn't happen often, and I myself dont always see bikers as I am too busy focused (on the motorway) find on more rural roads I always wave....and most wave back...


That Maha will wave like the Queen given half the chance!:devil2:

[Laava]

I guess we were overdue for a good old fashioned waving thread!
Ah, memories! I remember the epic waving thread from ought eight!

[Berries]

We are a friendly bunch here around the capital :)
Ain't that the truth dear - http://www.gaywellington.org/

[coolgreany]

Nah - we just hate each other really...
Well, that's apparent from the responses. Quite a welcoming bunch as well.


Oh - when are you going through wellie? Need a bed?

Probably Tuesday to get the ferry to Picton but we'll probably just ride in from outside Wellie (I'll be the one risking my and my wife's lives by giving you a wave) so thanks very much for the offer - proves that not all Kiwi Bikers are "smart arsed Knob Jobs."


I am. The OP is American? Why would we wave?

Thanks James. Your comment probably sums up most of the other comments. My wife and I departed from Germany over 4 months ago and have traveled over 15,000 miles through 14 countries to get to NZ. I must say, a very warm welcome from Kiwi bikers so far - not.


A guy makes a comment & out comes 2 pages of absolute garbage. It ain't called Kiddybiker for nothing .

I'll wave to you mate . Hope you have a nice time here & meet some nice people. We are not all smart arsed Knob Jobs.

Thanks for the good wishes - I thought this was perhaps a helpful forum and thought that the "non-wave" was part of the NZ Motorcycle Training. I guess not. We have met some super helpful and kind people on our trip here - waiting to meet some mature folks in NZ but based on most of the responses here it doesn't look promising.

MODs - Please close this thread. I'm glad I was able to provide another "Wave" thread for your entertainment.

[george formby]

:laugh: Cassina, your a legend.

I wave purely because I can remember the dark old days in blighty, pishing down & freezing, when you would see another poverty stricken or slightly mad individual trying to make progress on a bike. Always the ones who would stop to help when your l'ectrics gave out, too.
I've noticed that riders who don't wave can't ride for shit.

Have a great trip & don't lose sleep over it. You should have said hello when you were up here, even a text would have been nice.:laugh:

[scumdog]

:laugh: Cassina, your a legend.

I wave purely because I can remember the dark old days in blighty, pishing down & freezing, when you would see another poverty stricken or slightly mad individual trying to make progress on a bike. Always the ones who would stop to help when your l'ectrics gave out, too.
I've noticed that riders who don't wave can't ride for shit.

Have a great trip & don't lose sleep over it. You should have said hello when you were up here, even a text would have been nice.:laugh:


Pffft!
THAT all went out the window with 6-o'clock closing and 35 cent per GALLON fuel...

Nobody cares about anybody else these days... :(