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

[Mo NZ]

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... :(

Sad but true. Our country is getting more gruff, non forgiving and more hard nosed.
$3-99 for swap a crate and gas at $0.28c a gallon rent a flat for $30 were good times aye.

[Maha]

You seem like you're an intelligent guy, so using the search function on a website shouldn't have been so easily overlooked. Most on here are real accommodation when it comes to overseas visitors, local knowledge about roads not normally known to new entrants/place to see/where to eat etc.

The welcome you got (however you perceive it to be) is just another side of Kiwi humour and quiet prevalent on this site from time to time, Wouldn't take it to heart, count yourself lucky you didn't start a thread about Golf or Harley's.

[unstuck]

OP sounds a bit precious, I wont be waving.:oi-grr:

[bsasuper]

You seem like you're an intelligent guy, so using the search function on a website shouldn't have been so easily overlooked. Most on here are real accommodation when it comes to overseas visitors, local knowledge about roads not normally known to new entrants/place to see/where to eat etc.

The welcome you got (however you perceive it to be) is just another side of Kiwi humour and quiet prevalent on this site from time to time, Wouldn't take it to heart, count yourself lucky you didn't start a thread about Golf or Harley's.

Who wants to use the search function for old information, keep up with the fast paced info of this (dying) forum.

I think now days the subtle head nod is the way to do it.

[Maha]

Who wants to use the search function for old information, keep up with the fast paced info of this (dying) forum.

I think now days the subtle head nod is the way to do it.

I believe he was asking for information about something new to him.

[BlackSheepLogic]

OP sounds a bit precious, I wont be waving.:oi-grr:

Have to give an internet wave for Unstuck's use of precious so late in the day :niceone:

[Shadowjack]

Contrary to my previous comment, OP, I do wave, but with the gales we've been having here, an inadvertent wave might see you as a grill ornament on a Fonterra tanker, and the head nods are usually just trying to keep the head attached to the shoulders...
Anyhoo, if ya see my avatar, give it a wave

[Waihou Thumper]

Is sufficient these days...:mellow:

Yes, I have waved, then thought naa fuck it, won't do that again in a hurry...
Concentrate on the road, just worry about the idiots in front of you and behind you....
On a small country road, it isn't just a wave. Sometimes even a U turn and a chat on the side of the road has been achieved. You could be sitting on a grass bank and then a bike trundles past and next minute he is trying to steal your muffin! or Subway :)
I have and will on the occasion that offers it.

[James Deuce]

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.



I'm quite friendly to Europeans, people from "Eurasia" (That place John Kerry said the US has always been at war with just a couple of days ago) and as much as I tease them, I'd give up my last jandal to an Australian. But any country that demands my shoes at the border needs to reflect on how their foreign policy reflects on their, quite probably lovely, overseas travellers.

It was an attempt at humour but I keep forgetting that even someone from Switzerland would have seen my comment for what it was, someone from the US is going to have kittens about me not automatically genuflecting and offering to move out of my house so you can use it instead.

[Katman]

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

You should probably stop taking yourself so seriously.

[Dogboy900]

Ain't that the truth dear - http://www.gaywellington.org/

If that's the way you roll we don't really care down here. Just keep on rollin' ;)

[coolgreany]

using the search function on a website shouldn't have been so easily overlooked.
Correct, but I did - sorry - it was a quick post (I'm riding most of the day these days - not sitting at a computer except for a rare one like today) to ask if this was a result of some unique way NZ bikers were trained. Having said that a comment (as you did) to look for the past "Wave" threads or even a link may have been a helpful response since all the regulars here apparently knew about the previous discussions.


Most on here are real accommodation when it comes to overseas visitors, local knowledge about roads not normally known to new entrants/place to see/where to eat etc.
I have found that the world over - I wouldn't expect NZ bikers to be much different but maybe they are.

[pritch]

How did we cope with moving the fuel from main to reserve when the engine started to splutter without pulling over "safely" and stopping?

Ah yes. I remember the engine cutting out as I was heading into Bell Block on my AJS, I reached down to switch to reserve and grabbed the spark plug.
Back then there weren't any poofy rubber caps, just a brass tag so you felt every single volt.

[coolgreany]

I'm quite friendly to Europeans, people from "Eurasia" (That place John Kerry said the US has always been at war with just a couple of days ago) and as much as I tease them, I'd give up my last jandal to an Australian. But any country that demands my shoes at the border needs to reflect on how their foreign policy reflects on their, quite probably lovely, overseas travellers.

It was an attempt at humour but I keep forgetting that even someone from Switzerland would have seen my comment for what it was, someone from the US is going to have kittens about me not automatically genuflecting and offering to move out of my house so you can use it instead.

I guess the door's open on the politics now - forget the motorcycles - I suppose religion is next?. I'll give you the failed attempt at humour but it sounds like someone has a big chip on their shoulder - that's a shame. I came here for the sharing of info among fellow motorcyclists - not lectures or opinions on Foreign Policy.

[Waihou Thumper]

Enjoy and see New Zealand...
Forget about you own politics and the ones stirring up the shit here, really! :hug:

[bluninja]

I guess the door's open on the politics now - forget the motorcycles - I suppose religion is next?. I'll give you the failed attempt at humour but it sounds like someone has a big chip on their shoulder - that's a shame. I came here for the sharing of info among fellow motorcyclists - not lectures or opinions on Foreign Policy.

Meh! I'm a well balanced person; I have a chip on each shoulder :laugh:

As for the info you asked for....some in NZ wave or nod some don't, normally for the following reasons:

1) They like riding but don't want to be part of the "biking fraternity"
2) They don't wave at your kind of bike
3) They can barely control their bike with both hands on the handlebars
4) The road conditions and traffic aren't the best for waving right now

I could search and provide the links but you've already got the same range of responses and thread hijacking as you'd find in them.

Religion???? Here's a quote for you that may be appropriate for a waving thread....

1 Corinthians 10:23
"Everything is permissible"--but not everything is beneficial. "Everything is permissible"--but not everything is constructive. :innocent:

[Tazz]

I guess the door's open on the politics now - forget the motorcycles - I suppose religion is next?. I'll give you the failed attempt at humour but it sounds like someone has a big chip on their shoulder - that's a shame. I came here for the sharing of info among fellow motorcyclists - not lectures or opinions on Foreign Policy.

You clearly (and sadly) came to the wrong place :lol:

Too many bikes around here to be waving all the time, but I'll give you a nod, maybe :p

Hope you both enjoy the trip. NZers are a lot friendlier in real life, honest! If you've got some spare time for a beer on your way through Picton give me a yell.

[cheshirecat]

Ah yes. I remember the engine cutting out as I was heading into Bell Block on my AJS, I reached down to switch to reserve and grabbed the spark plug.
Back then there weren't any poofy rubber caps, just a brass tag so you felt every single volt.
Every single volt? We're talking Miller electrics here.

[coolgreany]

You clearly (and sadly) came to the wrong place :lol:

Too many bikes around here to be waving all the time, but I'll give you a nod, maybe :p

Hope you both enjoy the trip. NZers are a lot friendlier in real life, honest! If you've got some spare time for a beer on your way through Picton give me a yell.

Yes Tazz, we have met some wonderful folks here already. We plan to stay in Picton Tuesday night (5pm ferry) so if you see a couple riding from the ferry waving to everything that moves that will be us!! I'll buy that beer and you won't even have to genuflect.


Enjoy and see New Zealand...
Forget about you own politics and the ones stirring up the shit here, really! :hug:


No worries - I was just curious - I'm familiar with Trolls, shit stirrers and thread hijackers as I moderate on another forum. Nothing said here here is going to affect our world trip through your beautiful country.

When we meet people from other countries (bikers or not) we like to treat them as people - not immediately stereotype them as instruments of the respective governments where they reside. nationalities or personalities based on their bike brand. I came to this forum to obtain and share info with fellow motorcyclists. It's unfortunate that some immediately discriminate or evaluate another based on their politics or other factors.

For those of you that want to continue the discussion then enjoy but I'm done with this thread. We're off to ride the South Island to wave at more fellow motorcyclists (whether they wave back or not). :)

[Tazz]

Hang a right at the first roundabout and follow your nose, you won't regret it :niceone:

[Voltaire]

Go to Rotorua, was there for the weekend on the 38 year old BMW and wait for it got Harley waves not once but more then 3 , and lets face it you can't mistake a BMW for a Hog :lol:
large groups of identically dwessed Hog riders ...not so much....but that was over near Tauranga.
Two V rod Bros even said hi at the pub, that Crouchers Pilsener is a nice drop.

When I was in Europe many years ago, all the bikers waved....did they stop when you broke down...er no, but the Volvo towing a caravan did and took me into town and back, just waved at Volvo towing caravans after that.

[Monsterbishi]

I get the most waves from Tourers & Cruisers, many of my fellow sportsbikers seem to be the worst.

[EJK]

I get the most waves from Tourers & Cruisers, many of my fellow sportsbikers seem to be the worst.

Maybe you are not wearing colour coded leathers?

[DamianW]

More riders wave when I'm on the Daytona than they do my 250; and no, I don't wear colour coordinated leathers :rolleyes:

[merv]

I don't wave to BMW riders.

Is that when you are on your BMW Motu?

By the way, I've been waving all my life starting in my Zundapp and A100 days, so it seems natural to even wave to scooter riders lol. I don't mind if its a Yank under the helmet, I wouldn't normally get to find out when they are going the other way.

[Voltaire]

Is that when you are on your BMW Motu?

should do, has plenty of time for it...:rolleyes:

[Monsterbishi]

Maybe you are not wearing colour coded leathers?

Could be, I don't have one of those camel humps on my jacket so I may be considered an outcast :msn-wink:

[FJRider]

I wave at anything on two wheels:2thumbsup

Even the Toyota Prado about to roll...

Then ... That's not a "Hi" wave ... you're just saying goodbye ..


Totally appropriate ...

[TheDemonLord]

I wave at everyone....

Unless it is someone who is sat filtering in traffic, not looking in their mirrors and dawdling while I am trying to get passed them

[husaberg]

I always wink....

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[Berries]

Yeah, but spelt with an A given most of your posts.

[husaberg]

Yeah, but spelt with an A given most of your posts.

Nice trAll............is it feeding time.......

[Katiepie]

BEST wave I have ever received on a bike yesterday heading home from work in Wellington heading towards Upper Hutt on the Moonshine bridge. It is still making me laugh at midday the next day so I thought it was certainly worth a mention.

It was last minute - his arm went straight up past his head at full stretch, and his "spirit fingers" hand let loose with absolutely no control at the end of his arm. It was was short, sharp, last-minute and fast with his hand straight back down on the handle bar again that it left me laughing so hard that I cried.

Sir - THAT was an exceptional wave, and I'm sure it must have been the KB special wave as it sure was special. 10 out of 10 for enthusiasm. You made my day (my week even), thank you.

:wavey:

[haydes55]

BEST wave I have ever received on a bike yesterday heading home from work in Wellington heading towards Upper Hutt on the Moonshine bridge. It is still making me laugh at midday the next day so I thought it was certainly worth a mention.



It was last minute - his arm went straight up past his head at full stretch, and his "spirit fingers" hand let loose with absolutely no control at the end of his arm. It was was short, sharp, last-minute and fast with his hand straight back down on the handle bar again that it left me laughing so hard that I cried.



Sir - THAT was an exceptional wave, and I'm sure it must have been the KB special wave as it sure was special. 10 out of 10 for enthusiasm. You made my day (my week even), thank you.



:wavey:


Shhhhh don't tell everyone the secret wave!

Hope you're enjoying the summer and you're all rested after your big cycle!

[FJRider]

Shhhhh don't tell everyone the secret wave!

Hope you're enjoying the summer and you're all rested after your big cycle!

The secret wave isn't secret anymore ... :eek:

[idb]

The secret wave isn't secret anymore ... :eek:

What is it?


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[Big Dog]

What is it?


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You step on your willy.

Can't? Pull it 20-2000 times a day until you can.


Stupid phone / Tapatalk, apologies in advance.

[idb]

Great theory...I'm living proof it doesn't work.


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[Big Dog]

Great theory...I'm living proof it doesn't work.


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Try a firmer grip and a longer stroke.
No replacement for displacement.


Stupid phone / Tapatalk, apologies in advance.

[idb]

This looks like an interesting thread.

[oldrider]

This looks like an interesting thread.

Naah just might wave this one! :eek:

[Banditbandit]

Naah just might wave this one! :eek:

Just flag it ...

[slofox]

Just flag it ...

We could have a referendum? Would keep post shops employed.

[Banditbandit]

We could have a referendum? Would keep post shops employed.

"All those against the Kiwi Biker wave, please raise your left hand as you pass ... "

[oldrider]

Dogging? - is that sorta like waving? :scratch:

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[Bassai]

Ok I grew up in the 60's and 70's and back then there was a lot of anamosity toward anything Japanese which permeated from my parents generation who went through World War 2 ... so I get it.

Most of the guys I grew up with hated "Jap Crap and Jam Jars". I was considered a rebel when I got my first bike a Yamaha RD 250 in 1972.

I grew up in an area where most young guys were into bikes. We all went to school with Graeme Crosby and his older brother Steven so it was very much a bike culture.

Most of my mates were into Triumphs (Harleys were way out of reach to anyone then). Funny thing was while they were always working on their leaky, gutless "Trumpies" whilst I was out riding without the BS they suffered. They considered them more "classy" bikes back then. I didnt get that because they were always breaking down, didnt handle etc and the only redeeming feature in my mind was the sound, especially the Triumph Trident.

That was a by-gone age.

I notice riding around Auckland and its rural districts that guys on other bikes still wave out which is nice, as its always been but accept for guys riding Harleys and Triumphs.

I would have thought this subjective snobbery would have gone by now but it seems it still exists.

I waved out to a Harley in Clevedon about 3 days ago and he gave me the FU finger.

I was flummoxed at his attitude and I have noticed many others don't/won't wave, The only ones who wave are all expect Harleys and Triumphs.

Anyone else notice this?

[pritch]

Hope you've got your flame proof jockstrap on. Waving threads can provoke fits of verbal aggression in some hereabout.

I remember simpler days when everybody acknowledged everybody else but those days are gone. Certainly I'm not going to let the people who can't ride unless they have a death grip on the bars with both hands spoil my day.

Enjoy the ride.

[AllanB]

Haha funny. Ignore the arse.

Half the bikes on the road appear to be Triumphs or HD's now and most wave.


Wave threads are great.


I tend toward the 'nod' keep my hand on the bar.

[WristTwister]

male harley and triumph riders.

They* are rebels without a cause, they don't conform to the rules, they ride free. They wear leather vests, ass-less chaps and tassels. They are bad-ass mo-fos.
To everyone else, they are just brand-snobs.

*(Those that ignore other riders)

A few weeks ago I saw a rider on a Suzuki GN coming the other direction and he was furiously waving at me, I had a smile to myself and gave him a friendly nod and wave back. We share a passion for motorcycle riding and shouldn't judge someone for what kind of bike they ride.

[pritch]

male harley and triumph riders.


That's the only kind there was once. The bastard that first put an electric start on a motorbike has a lot to answer for. :devil2:

[ellipsis]

If you are just riding your ride whether it be a world tour on a CZ 350 or off to the cake stall on your Hayabusa or the myriad of other things that people on bikes do, does it fucking matter...my timeline and choice of bike and attitude toward the knockers sounds much like yours, only mine was a T250...I wave to some and not to others, often it is not noticed by the recipient that the emphasis is on the middle finger...maybe people who have a problem with other cunts hands are not riding fast enough...

[Jin]

Only fags ride hds so don't wave at them they might think you want to give them a bum

[Voltaire]

male harley and triumph riders.

They* are rebels without a cause, they don't conform to the rules, they ride free. They wear leather vests, ass-less chaps and tassels. They are bad-ass mo-fos.
To everyone else, they are just brand-snobs.

*(Those that ignore other riders)

A few weeks ago I saw a rider on a Suzuki GN coming the other direction and he was furiously waving at me, I had a smile to myself and gave him a friendly nod and wave back. We share a passion for motorcycle riding and shouldn't judge someone for what kind of bike they ride.

Surely Harley and Triumph riders share the passion for motorcycles too?

Although I tend to agree that you can't be bad ass and press a button to start your bike.:lol:

[husaberg]

This weeks Secret KB wave
http://i40.tinypic.com/aoomle.gif

[Moi]

Only fags ride HDs so don't wave at them they might think you want to give them a bum

... says the man who rides a HONDA... :rolleyes:

[Virago]

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[WristTwister]

Surely Harley and Triumph riders share the passion for motorcycles too?

Although I tend to agree that you can't be bad ass and press a button to start your bike.:lol:

I'm not excluding Harley or Triumph riders at all, I think it' s them that tend to exclude other riders from their "club". People might defend harley riders, you know they can do what they like rah rah rah, whatever the reason, it still comes across as anti-social and as excluding people who don't ride their brand.

It's not a requirement to wave, but it's courtesy to return one.

[ellipsis]

I think




...how often?...

[husaberg]

Surely Harley and Triumph riders share the passion for motorcycles too?

Although I tend to agree that you can't be bad ass and press a button to start your bike.:lol:

I find the odd thing about a lot of Harley riders is they thing buying a generic cliché cruiser bike on the basis that someone by doing so someone will think they are badass.
Is actually somehow rebellious.
I therefor think Harley dealerships should be made to offer "self esteem counselling" pre purchase of all their motorbikes.
#Note This clearly excludes the XR750 or XR1000 or XLCR1000S plus VR1000's.

[WristTwister]

...how often?...

recreationally. being friendly doesn't require much thought tbh.

[WristTwister]

I find the odd thing about a lot of Harley riders is they thing buying a generic cliché cruiser bike on the basis that someone by doing so someone will think they are badass.
Is actually somehow rebellious.
I therefor think Harley dealerships should be made to offer "self esteem counselling" pre purchase of all their motorbikes.
#Note This clearly excludes the XR750 or XR1000 or XLCR1000S plus VR1000's.

Interestingly enough, Harley Davidson offer free new rider training, but they call it boot camp :stoogie:. http://www.harley-davidson.com/content/h-d/en_AU/home/learn-to-ride/bootcamp.html (http://www.harley-davidson.com/content/h-d/en_AU/home/learn-to-ride/bootcamp.html)

[Jin]

... says the man who rides a HONDA... :rolleyes:
What do you mean? Hondas are alpha as fuck

[husaberg]

Interestingly enough, Harley Davidson offer free new rider training, but they call it boot camp :stoogie:. http://www.harley-davidson.com/content/h-d/en_AU/home/learn-to-ride/bootcamp.html (http://www.harley-davidson.com/content/h-d/en_AU/home/learn-to-ride/bootcamp.html)
But I wasn't mentioning Harley riders to be interesting or so you would think I was a badass, although by the mere mention of them knickers dropped all over NZ and I grew a foot taller and suddenly had much more facial hair.....it was just a mere explaination;)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyx2vHmuo-I
No doubt the participants make sure the boots for the training are 5 sizes bigger than their actual feet anyway:msn-wink:
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[Moi]

What do you mean? Hondas are alpha as fuck

You know what they say about Honda riders - don't you?

[husaberg]

You know what they say about Honda riders - don't you?

They MEAT the nicest people riding them.....

[pritch]

Harley Davidson offer free new rider training, but they call it boot camp

That's probably clever marketing, if a little late to the game.

A while back lots of American military personnel were returning home to the States with big bank balances, there having been nowhere in Iraq or Afghanistan to spend their pay. Many, being young and single, purchased toys and, it being the USA, a new motorcyclist can buy a Hyabusa and ride it sans helmet. It was said at one stage that, for US Marines, the casaualty rate from motorbike accidents was higher than from either war.

So to offer training using a dash of military terminology like "recruiting" and "boot camp" is probably not a bad sales pitch.

[400sm]

Im too busy looking where lm going these days.
Bike waving is a fad....one weirdo acknowledging another.
I wave at cars( "cages" to KB hipsters) instead. Much more sensible people.

[idb]

Im too busy looking where lm going these days.
Bike waving is a fad....one weido acknowledging another.
I wave at cars( "cages" to KB hipsters) instead. Much more sensible people.

"Bike waving is a fad....one weido acknowledging another."
**GASP**

You dare to so casually dismiss the most important KB topic of the age?!!!!
"Good day to you sir...I said GOOD DAY!!!"

[husaberg]

"Bike waving is a fad....one weido acknowledging another."
**GASP**

You dare to so casually dismiss the most important KB topic of the age?!!!!
"Good day to you sir...I said GOOD DAY!!!"

Seriously all I can say is, give him or anyone you suspect might be him this one when out riding.
http://i.imgur.com/z9qQUCh.gif

If they are on an Aprilia or Ducati
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[400sm]

Seriously all I can say is, give him one]

In mitigation, I just remembered that l DO acknowledge single cylinder trailbikes, whether on the road, a ute or a trailer.:facepalm:

[mossy1200]

Im too busy looking where lm going these days.
Bike waving is a fad....one weirdo acknowledging another.
I wave at cars( "cages" to KB hipsters) instead. Much more sensible people.


Nothing good will come of this.


Side note I notice waving to girls on scooter is firm second. How is this method working out for you guys?

[Pound]

I wave to EVERYBODY on two wheels (and even three) with three exceptions.

1: Cyclists
2: Scooter/Moped riders
3: Riders with no safety gear other than a helmet

[idb]

I wave to EVERYBODY on two wheels (and even three) with three exceptions.

1: Cyclists
2: Scooter/Moped riders
3: Riders with no safety gear other than a helmet

Wouldn't it be a great idea to have a 'KB wave' so that we could recognise each other on the road.
What do you think?

[husaberg]

http://i.imgur.com/YMCuA15.gif

[Pound]

Wouldn't it be a great idea to have a 'KB wave' so that we could recognise each other on the road.
What do you think?




Would it look like this? :tugger:

[Maha]

The classic 'How'd ya do' as performed by Crazy Steve is suffice.

[caseye]

The classic 'How'd ya do' as performed by Crazy Steve is suffice.

Hey not fair he usually only performs the secret KB wave while on the back wheel and with his Ri, Op's, cripes Maha, nearly let it out.

[Maha]

Hey not fair he usually only performs the secret KB wave while on the back wheel and with his Ri, Op's, cripes Maha, nearly let it out.

I think he did some really weird stuff on that particular ride in 08' but, he is a truck driver and they wave to anyone.

[caseye]

I think he did some really weird stuff on that particular ride in 08' but, he is a truck driver and they wave to anyone.

Not fussy then?
Ran into him a while back, looked pretty good for CS. Still got a big bike and riding hard.

[Maha]

Not fussy then?
Ran into him a while back, looked pretty good for CS. Still got a big bike and riding hard.

He and Marty (Jafar) called into see us when we worked in Auckland, he had a Busa then, he always maintained that ER6 was his girlfriends....:shifty:

[firsttimer]

Hey KB people just a quick question. Since being on my bike the last couple a weeks (I've probably put 1500 + ks on my bike in that time ☺️☺️☺️ ) one thing I've noticed is how friendly most bikers are. I was on my first ride only a few ks out of Nelson when i passed my first biker going the way who gave me a friendly nod. Just about every other rider I passed after that either nodded or gave a wave. But what I have now noticed is that some riders don't. So that's my question. Who does and who doesn't wave to passing bikers? If you do, why? and if you don't, then why not? I've noticed guys on similar style bikes to mine will wave, but those on Harleys (a bit of a generalization lol) or sports bikes won't.
Anyways I'm keen to hear your guys comments

[caseye]

Hey KB people just a quick question. Since being on my bike the last couple a weeks (I've probably put 1500 + ks on my bike in that time ☺️☺️☺️ ) one thing I've noticed is how friendly most bikers are. I was on my first ride only a few ks out of Nelson when i passed my first biker going the way who gave me a friendly nod. Just about every other rider I passed after that either nodded or gave a wave. But what I have now noticed is that some riders don't. So that's my question. Who does and who doesn't wave to passing bikers? If you do, why? and if you don't, then why not? I've noticed guys on similar style bikes to mine will wave, but those on Harleys (a bit of a generalization lol) or sports bikes won't.
Anyways I'm keen to hear your guys comments

Now be very careful here, there is such a thing as the KB Wave. Not to be confused with ordinary waving and once you've got the hang of that it'll become patently obvious who's who.
Your initial observation isn't the generalisation you first thought. Most bikers wave to one another as they pass, or are passed. Most motorcyclists Do Not Wave to scooter riders, or worse still bicyclists.
Most ordinary motorcyclists are friendly and wave to anyone else on a bike.
However some" who ride particular breeds of motorcycles don't bother to wave, for a multitude of reasons, mostly because they think their shit doesn't stink.
Their bikes however often end up dormant on thë side of the road for long periods of time while other people go to get gas, parts or even engines to get them going again.
These particular riders are commonly linked to the use of the same motorcycle brand, the pity is that most of them have spent Oodles on their bikes and don't get to enjoy the pleasure or the comaraderie of biking, simply because some of thier ilk deem it un fashionable to either wave in the first place or to wave back once being waved too.
I can honestly say I've recently noticed a Marked increase in the numbers of wave returners being mounted on such steeds, must be somehting in the water.
Welcome to KB, an interesting and very intuiative post, you mmay well go far here in KB.
Now, go find out how to do the KB wave and your horizons will expand ten fold, I promise.

[v twin]

Hey man I don't really know either but for me if someone waves out etc i return a nod or wave, just depends I'd say. Sometimes someone will pass me and wave and if I've just got too much going on haha like staying on the road I may give it a miss. Some do some don't I do unles they ride a Harley haha joking maybe but gang pricks are out ....others may know more though

[EJK]

A guy called Swoop here on KiwiBiker has a good theory on biker waving.

[firsttimer]

Now be very careful here, there is such a thing as the KB Wave. Not to be confused with ordinary waving and once you've got the hang of that it'll become patently obvious who's who.
Your initial observation isn't the generalisation you first thought. Most bikers wave to one another as they pass, or are passed. Most motorcyclists Do Not Wave to scooter riders, or worse still bicyclists.
Most ordinary motorcyclists are friendly and wave to anyone else on a bike.
However some" who ride particular breeds of motorcycles don't bother to wave, for a multitude of reasons, mostly because they think their shit doesn't stink.
Their bikes however often end up dormant on thë side of the road for long periods of time while other people go to get gas, parts or even engines to get them going again.
These particular riders are commonly linked to the use of the same motorcycle brand, the pity is that most of them have spent Oodles on their bikes and don't get to enjoy the pleasure or the comaraderie of biking, simply because some of thier ilk deem it un fashionable to either wave in the first place or to wave back once being waved too.
I can honestly say I've recently noticed a Marked increase in the numbers of wave returners being mounted on such steeds, must be somehting in the water.
Welcome to KB, an interesting and very intuiative post, you mmay well go far here in KB.
Now, go find out how to do the KB wave and your horizons will expand ten fold, I promise.

Cheers for all that! I'm glad it wasn't me just being "closed" minded or seeing something that wasn't there. I figured not to wave to "dudes" on scooters or even those on push bikes (a certain brand may be able to come under that title??) and definitely not to those who are associated to other certain groups of enthusiasts...... So Cheers for pointing these things out for me.
Now to figure out what that KB wave looks like ☺️☺️☺️

[Scubbo]

I wave at gang guys all the time, funny white guy with his white helmet and blue "adv" jacket on a RF.... quite a few (never the front guy) wave or nod back hahahaha

I wave to basically say good ride today !

[AllanB]

Cops wave at me sometimes.

[Murray]

Hey KB people just a quick question. Since being on my bike the last couple a weeks (I've probably put 1500 + ks on my bike in that time ☺️☺️☺️ ) one thing I've noticed is how friendly most bikers are. I was on my first ride only a few ks out of Nelson when i passed my first biker going the way who gave me a friendly nod. Just about every other rider I passed after that either nodded or gave a wave. But what I have now noticed is that some riders don't. So that's my question. Who does and who doesn't wave to passing bikers? If you do, why? and if you don't, then why not? I've noticed guys on similar style bikes to mine will wave, but those on Harleys (a bit of a generalization lol) or sports bikes won't.
Anyways I'm keen to hear your guys comments

Try the search function

And enjoy the read

https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/60832-Waving-the-neverending-saga-(multiple-threads-merged-into-one)?highlight=kiwi+biker+wave

[jasonu]

People that ride hardleys are usually cunts and are not worth the effort of a wave.

[Tazz]

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I don't actually use the clutch at all so I can wave to absolutely everyone all the time.
Sometimes I wave at animals, even roadkill.
Complete strangers know I'm one hell of a guy because I wave at them and that validation is very important to me :yes:

[trufflebutter]

''However some" who ride particular breeds of motorcycles don't bother to wave, for a multitude of reasons, mostly because they think their shit doesn't stink''

More than likely that they are so caught up in themselves, that it pains them to even contemplate the dreadful thought of acknowledging someone else.

[Woodman]

Is a wave behind a hand guard still a wave?

[Berries]

I wave to other pedestrians when walking down the street.

Makes as much sense.

[Akzle]

I wave to other pedestrians when walking down the street.

Makes as much sense.

but, but... the bretheren brotherhood of bikerdom, bro!

[Akzle]

Try the search function

And enjoy the read

https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/60832-Waving-the-neverending-saga-(multiple-threads-merged-into-one)?highlight=kiwi+biker+wave

speaking of which, wheres that gaycunt gremlin. this shit should have been merged hours ago.

[trufflebutter]

Is a wave behind a hand guard still a wave?

Wiping ones visor is considered acknowledgment to some oncoming bikers :rolleyes:

[AllanB]

I've been nodding for years. Lately I've seen a increase of this activity.

[nzspokes]

I've been nodding for years. Lately I've seen a increase of this activity.

Thats probably Parkinson's coming on, you might want to get it checked out. :bleh:

[Tazz]

''However some" who ride particular breeds of motorcycles don't bother to wave, for a multitude of reasons, mostly because they think their shit doesn't stink''

More than likely that they are so caught up in themselves, that it pains them to even contemplate the dreadful thought of acknowledging someone else.

I think it is the other way around where people are so caught up in themselves they can't contemplate that some people can't be fucked waving at their self important selves (and the 200 other motorbikes that follow after a few hours on the road).

[trufflebutter]

I think it is the other way around where people are so caught up in themselves they can't contemplate that some people can't be fucked waving at their self important selves.

Anything is possible where protocol is of no importance.

[Moi]

I've been nodding for years. Lately I've seen a increase of this activity.


Thats probably Parkinson's coming on, you might want to get it checked out. :bleh:


I was thinking old age and nodding off to sleep... :innocent:


time for me nana-nap... :yawn:

[Shane M]

I wave, nod or put my foot out cause we are bikers. Your a sad c,#@t if you're to good to wave.

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[Scubbo]

I wave, nod or put my foot out cause we are bikers. Your a sad c,#@t if you're to good to wave.

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this guy gets it!

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[Akzle]

I wave, nod or put my foot out cause we are bikers. Your a sad c,#@t if you're to good to wave.

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NO!

you only need to put your foot out if your going around a corner below the advisory speed limit!!!

[Shane M]

You might big time racer

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[Scubbo]

NO!

you only need to put your foot out if your going around a corner below the advisory speed limit!!!

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[Berries]

I wave, nod or put my foot out cause we are bikers. Your a sad c,#@t if you're to good to wave
And why exactly do you need someone to wave to you? Does it make you feel warm inside? The only thing I might have in common with you or another rider is that we ride motorbikes. I am sure the reasons we do are so different. Should I nod when I see someone walking down the road holding a helmet? Seems like a giant crock of shit to me.

If you drive a VW Combi I get the many reasons why you would wave to another, but simply for riding a bike? Get fucked. Even this place shows that 97.3% of motorbike riders are complete and utter cunts. What is with the waving?

[trufflebutter]

I wave, nod or put my foot out cause we are bikers. Your a sad c,#@t if you're to good to wave.

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Putting your foot out is to warn any rider behind you of an object on the road (if you're riding with others)

[nzspokes]

If you drive a VW Combi I get the many reasons why you would wave to another

So you can ask them to pick up the bits that have fallen off?

[Shane M]

Sad "Berrie " that your one of the 97% so when your lying on the the road and about to be taken away in a ambo hopefully a biker will pick your bike up and help you out or since 97%are cuts they will just ride by and they might wave cause they're cunts

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[Shane M]

Putting your foot out is to warn any rider behind you of an object on the road (if you're riding with others)
Only if you think it is Truffle butter. To me that's how I wave to my mates if I'm busy with my hands

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[trufflebutter]

NO!

you only need to put your foot out if your going around a corner below the advisory speed limit!!!

Would have thought that the only time you would need to put your foot out was to keep your door open.


Putting your foot out is to warn any rider behind you of an object on the road (if you're riding with others)
Only if you think it is Truffle butter. To me that's how I wave to my mates if I'm busy with my hands

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Wave to your mates? you know all those who you wave too?

[Akzle]

You might big time racer

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all the really fast guys who never crash do it >_>

[Akzle]

8239
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rbgiafp .

[Shane M]

It's a good thing to have real mates you should try it some time

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[jasonu]

Putting your foot out is to warn any rider behind you of an object on the road (if you're riding with others)

Since when?

[Shane M]

Who rides here. Post your last ride photo https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170129/38704ebfe5f3eadf81835aa5b4932041.jpg

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[Shane M]

I ride and I wave and sometimes I'm a cunt

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[Madness]

Since when?

Since long time.

[trufflebutter]

Since when?
Since someone started doing it and others cottoned on as to why.

[rastuscat]

Cops wave at me sometimes.

A cop standing in the middle of the road trying to flag you down is not waving.

Just sayin.

[jasonu]

A cop standing in the middle of the road trying to flag you down is not waving.

Just sayin.

Especially if you are doing 120 in 1st.

[Tazz]

I wave, nod or put my foot out cause we are bikers. Your a sad c,#@t if you're to good to wave.

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I never thought I could be so happy but apparently sad at the same time :laugh:

I bet you make a big deal about waving but still ride right past people broken down on the side of the road or are too lazy to pickup rubbish around you at a rest stop, you know, the sort of things that actually help in the world. :baby:

[Tazz]

Just had a brainwave that will keep everyone happy, and also bring prosperity to the masses....

https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/800/1*5iL_Kp_ZWwdAJ41kkK56EQ.gif

https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/800/1*5iL_Kp_ZWwdAJ41kkK56EQ.gif

[trufflebutter]

I never thought I could be so happy but apparently sad at the same time :laugh:

I bet you make a big deal about waving but still ride right past people broken down on the side of the road or are too lazy to pickup rubbish around you at a rest stop, you know, the sort of things that actually help in the world. :baby:

Mmmmmmmmm agree. Not sure who are the sad cunts, the cunts that wave and get all broken up and teary if the person riding in the other direction neglects to respond in the appropriate manner, or the cunts who neglect to respond in the appropriate manner.

[Shane M]

You all spent all day keyboarding about waving. Did you get out and ride and wave at real people makes me laugh

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[Akzle]

You all spent all day keyboarding about waving. Did you get out and ride and wave at real people makes me laugh

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no i went shopping and waved at everyone else who had a trolley. just not at people with baskets cos that would be weird.

[Murray]

no i went shopping and waved at everyone else who had a trolley. just not at people with baskets cos that would be weird.

You got a bike yet?? Pretty hard to acknowledge other riders on the road if your not riding.

[Akzle]

You got a bike yet?? Pretty hard to acknowledge other riders on the road if your not riding.

no i only wave at people in phat sweet magnas.

[Voltaire]

You got a bike yet?? Pretty hard to acknowledge other riders on the road if your not riding.

Don't encourage him to get a bike, its safer if he only rides a QWERTY.

[scumdog]

Got a wave from a couple of sprotsbike riders while out riding on the Land Barge(tm) on Sunday - WTF is THAT about? Do they not know the waving rules?:blink:

[FJRider]

Got a wave from a couple of sprotsbike riders while out riding on the Land Barge(tm) on Sunday - WTF is THAT about? Do they not know the waving rules?:blink:

Was it the KB (secret) wave ... ???

[caseye]

Got a wave from a couple of sprotsbike riders while out riding on the Land Barge(tm) on Sunday - WTF is THAT about? Do they not know the waving rules?:blink:

:psst::wait::calm::whocares:
Scummy, I'll betcha a penny to a pound of shiet that you waivered back!

[nzspokes]

Got a wave from a couple of sprotsbike riders while out riding on the Land Barge(tm) on Sunday - WTF is THAT about? Do they not know the waving rules?:blink:

They were trying to get you to stop to pick up all the bits that fall off.

[Berries]

no i went shopping and waved at everyone else who had a trolley. just not at people with baskets cos that would be weird.
If they have bananas in their basket and it's Monday you don't need to wave, just go up and slap them on the arse and give them a kiss.

Could be a Wellington thing mind. Tried it in New World Mosgiel and got a three month ban.

[Tazz]

If they have bananas in their basket and it's Monday you don't need to wave, just go up and slap them on the arse and give them a kiss.

Could be a Wellington thing mind. Tried it in New World Mosgiel and got a three month ban.

From bananas?

Went for a quick blat yesterday. Waved at some people doing things. What a time to be alive! Those people and I have now bonded for life.

[Akzle]

From bananas?

Went for a quick blat yesterday. Waved at some people doing things. What a time to be alive! Those people and I have now bonded for life.

y' dont think the rohypnol and bum secks had anything to do with it?

[Tazz]

y' dont think the rohypnol and bum secks had anything to do with it?

That's more casual than a wave mate. A wave is for life.

Roofies and bum secks in the local Pak n Save has nothing on a wave in the produce section to another brother holding a cucumber.

[Banditbandit]

Was it the KB (secret) wave ... ???

It's this one ...

:tugger:

Or sometimes this one


:girlfight:

[Akzle]

That's more casual than a wave mate. A wave is for life.

Roofies and bum secks in the local Pak n Save has nothing on a wave in the produce section to another brother holding a cucumber.

eat a banana while making eye contact

[Big Dog]

eat a banana while making eye contact
Eh, shouldn't that be swallow a banana without chewing?

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[Akzle]

Eh, shouldn't that be swallow a banana without chewing?

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you can come to my next party

[Swoop]

A guy called Swoop here on KiwiBiker has a good theory on biker waving.
Never heard of him. Surely there's a link somewhere?

Got a wave from a couple of sprotsbike riders while out riding on the Land Barge(tm) on Sunday - WTF is THAT about? Do they not know the waving rules?:blink:
I do that occasionally. Mainly to see how much of a reaction the Land Barge(tm) helmsman can provide.
Quite fun really.

[oldiebutagoody]

I was out riding today and called into a kebab shop for dinner before heading home. Parked a couple of spaces along was a nice black Harley something or other.

When I came out the owner and wife turned up and were doing up their gear to hop on, so I went over and we all had a very cordial chat about the great day it was for riding. Nice couple.

As they took off I waved to them, but they had their Harley faces on.......they didn't wave back but.....

Should I be offended?????? :laugh:

[Banditbandit]

I had a whole line of probably patched harley riders coming at em across the desert road. Just to be friendly, I flashed my lights at them a couple of times . Every single one of them waved at me ...

See .. it's not that hard ..

[trufflebutter]

They probably thought that you were warning them of A: A speed camera or B: A cop. After 5 kms at 100 kph and no sign of either and a few choice words directed to the flashing rider 5 km prior, they resumed back into their once happy place.

[Banditbandit]

they probably thought that you were warning them of a: A speed camera or b: A cop. After 5 kms at 100 kph and no sign of either and a few choice words directed to the flashing rider 5 km prior, they resumed back into their once happy place.

dilligaf ...

[jasonu]

I had a whole line of probably patched harley riders coming at em across the desert road. Just to be friendly, I flashed my lights at them a couple of times . Every single one of them waved at me ...

See .. it's not that hard ..

Was it these guys?

[jasonu]

dilligaf ...

Dilligaf I had to look it up...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7a6EOyaMdqY

[trufflebutter]

dilligaf ...

Seems you did at the time.

[Akzle]

Dilligaf I had to look it up...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7a6EOyaMdqY

really cunt? what fucken rock have you been under.


oh yeah, the flag of the divided-states-of-embarrasment. that'd blind ya.

[Oakie]

I waved so vigourously at the car driver who cut right across me today necessitating much braking then swerving that I hurt my elbow. He did give me a nice apologetic wave back though.
Forget the KB wave. I want one that means "You stupid blind lady's front bottom!"

[Banditbandit]

Was it these guys?

No .. those guys are too clean and the bars are too low



Seems you did at the time.

Did what ?? Gave a fuck? I was just being friendly - they won't respond to waves .. but they will respond flashing headlights. Not my issue if they misinterpret it ..

[Ghost Lemur]

First decent ride since getting the new bike, a decade since my last long ride and only 2 of about the 30 riders I passed waved back. Did I miss the memo?

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[AllanB]

Depends where you were riding. Plenty of acknowledgement on the road to Akaroa and back this morning.

[ellipsis]

First decent ride since getting the new bike, a decade since my last long ride and only 2 of about the 30 riders I passed waved back. Did I miss the memo?

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:lol::yawn:

[Akzle]

i only feel validated as a human when people wave at me.

[caspernz]

Waving is one of our favourite topics, tell us more :rolleyes:

[Ghost Lemur]

Depends where you were riding. Plenty of acknowledgement on the road to Akaroa and back this morning.Could have been the road or time, only went up to Amberly. Got more on the way back.

As for validation. It's more one of those little things with riding that I've always enjoyed. A little wave or nod of the helmet to say hi. Remember as a kid (and they probably still do) truckers having similar rituals with each other.

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[Akzle]

A little wave or nod of the helmet to say hi. Remember as a kid (and they probably still do) truckers having similar rituals with each other.

glory holes in truckstop bathrooms isn't quite the same thing.
if you want that kind of shit you'll have to go honda...

[Ghost Lemur]

glory holes in truckstop bathrooms isn't quite the same thing.
if you want that kind of shit you'll have to go honda...I thought that was Harleys?

*ducks and runs for cover*

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[Oakie]

It still happens. Those who do, do. Those who don't, dont

[Maha]

I thought that was Harleys?

*ducks and runs for cover*

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If you ever see someone in a Magna Station Wagon waving at you, it's not an acknowledgement... it's an enticement.

[caspernz]

If you ever see someone in a Magna Station Wagon waving at you, it's not an acknowledgement... it's an enticement.

More like a provocation innit? :2thumbsup:devil2::devil2::devil2::D:2guns:

[Banditbandit]

i only feel validated as a human when people wave at me.


You need to count the number of fingers they are waving at you with - only a full house counts for validation ..

[Berries]

Those who do, do.
Oh yeah, I got you.


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[n1cecream]

Today, rode past about 4-5 riders on the opposite side of the road who all nodded at me whilst i waved frantically. Unsurprisingly in my short time riding it's been all the cruisers and harleys that don't wave at me. All the crotch rocket lads give me my proper respect, waves and all. I think the biker wave comes down to - hey theres another guy just like me that has little to no regard for his life. I know this subject has been beaten to death, hell, i'm pretty sure i'm necroing this thread. But I think harley riders think they're superior, something about their lil american made machines makes them reckon they're the bees knees. As if your life is worth more than my life ya lil cunt. Sell your harley and fuck off to USA. We got enough yanks here.

[ellipsis]

...welcome creamy...why don't you fuck off back to where you come from...don't forget to wave...

[400sm]

Today, rode past about 4-5 riders on the opposite side of the road who all nodded at me whilst i waved frantically. Unsurprisingly in my short time riding it's been all the cruisers and harleys that don't wave at me. All the crotch rocket lads give me my proper respect, waves and all. I think the biker wave comes down to - hey theres another guy just like me that has little to no regard for his life. I know this subject has been beaten to death, hell, i'm pretty sure i'm necroing this thread. But I think harley riders think they're superior, something about their lil american made machines makes them reckon they're the bees knees. As if your life is worth more than my life ya lil cunt. Sell your harley and fuck off to USA. We got enough yanks here.

For safety reasons, l suggest you look straight ahead and keep both hands on the bars.
Dont wave...... you might crash by doing so.

[n1cecream]

...welcome creamy...why don't you fuck off back to where you come from...don't forget to wave...

Thanks mate, and no I don't wave to wankers. I'll stay if you dont mind, chur.

[Mike.Gayner]

How the fuck can this thread still be going? How shit is your self esteem if you need the perceived validation in the form of a wave in order to feel good about your day?

WHO FUCKING CARES?

[ellipsis]

Thanks mate, and no I don't wave to wankers. I'll stay if you dont mind, chur.


...I couldn't give a fuck creamy, whether you stay or live here...with a big red handle on your moniker already it looks like you may yet prove to be a popular wanking fuckwit yet...don't forget to wave...

[Akzle]

. I'll stay if you dont mind, chur.

and if he DOES mind? will you fuck off?

why were you "frantically" doing anything on a bike, let alone waving?

[Maha]

How the fuck can this thread still be going? How shit is your self esteem if you need the perceived validation in the form of a wave in order to feel good about your day?

WHO FUCKING CARES?

I am particularly humoured by this bit ''All the crotch rocket lads give me my proper respect''

[Akzle]

How the fuck can this thread still be going? How shit is your self esteem if you need the perceived validation in the form of a wave in order to feel good about your day?

WHO FUCKING CARES?

I care michael. i care.

because my actual siblings were bludgeoned to death with a claw hammer and/or died horribly in a fire i probably lit,
i now need to feel that i'm part of a wider family, consequently, when a fellow mitsubishi owner refuses to wave back to me, i carjam their license plate and go to their house to kick their pets.

[n1cecream]

with a big red handle on your moniker already it looks like you may yet prove to be a popular wanking fuckwit yet...don't forget to wave...

:( Oh no, its red. Oh wait, it isnt. Good to see the satire isnt lost on anyone here. Also, please stop using full stops incorrectly mate, really betraying your IQ. That and your insults "wanking fuckwit". Try harder, please you have some time to think and type, maybe even ask your missus to proof read your message, and theres even an edit function. While you're at it , grab a dictionary on the way home.

[Akzle]

:( Oh no, its red. Oh wait, it isnt..

and now it's red again faggot.

thanks for playing

[awayatc]

. All the crotch rocket lads give me my proper respect, waves and all. I think the biker wave comes down to - hey theres another guy just like me that has little to no regard for his life. I know this subject has been beaten to death, hell, i'm pretty sure i'm necroing this thread. But I think harley riders think they're superior, something about their lil american made machines makes them reckon they're the bees knees. As if your life is worth more than my life ya lil cunt. Sell your harley and fuck off to USA. We got enough yanks here.

I see your ego is way bigger then your bike....

Both are very likely to crash ......

[caspernz]

I am particularly humoured by this bit ''All the crotch rocket lads give me my proper respect''


I see your ego is way bigger then your bike....

Both are very likely to crash ......

Aaahh, no further comment needed :laugh::shit::sleep::devil2::rolleyes:

[Al Bundy 4eva!]

Another question from the less enlightened

Should I wave or nod at the following fellow 2 wheeler's.

Scooters
Gang members
Police motorcyclist
Illegal dirt bike riders

You don't know if you don't ask
Thanks in advance.

[Owl]

Another question from the less enlightened

Should I wave or nod at the following fellow 2 wheeler's.

Scooters
Gang members
Police motorcyclist
Illegal dirt bike riders

You don't know if you don't ask
Thanks in advance.

1. You're riding a Honda, so it's ok to wave with both hands.
2. Neither because they think they're too cool to respond.
3. Don't be rude, you're still on a Honda and you can't escape.
4. Either because they are cool.

[Oakie]

A 19 year old thread? Sombre thought and I don't know where it came from but we've probably lost bikers who weren't even born when this thread started.

[pritch]

A 19 year old thread? Sombre thought and I don't know where it came from but we've probably lost bikers who weren't even born when this thread started.

The waving query is not uniquely Kiwi either, I recently saw a question about waving on Twitter. That was from a UK source.

[Berries]

Should I wave or nod at the following fellow 2 wheeler's.
And you call me a troll?

[scumdog]

I stopped waving when I got the Royal Enfield, I'm incognito now I don't have a Harley.;)

[Berries]

I stopped waving when I got the Royal Enfield, I'm incognito now I don't have a Harley.;)
What if you put the Screaming Eagle tassels on it?

[scumdog]

What if you put the Screaming Eagle tassels on it?

Well I still wear my tassled leather jacket, does that count?:laugh:

[Al Bundy 4eva!]

Wow, my query ended up here, After reading a few historic short pages on this thread, I didn't realize how dark and disturbing some of you are in the biker community.

The public perceived stereo type of bikers is true I guess, I hoping for a breakthrough in genomics DNA altering to correct the schizophrenia gene in the next decade to help many of you lost souls (and mind's)



In the meantime I shall avoid biker folk and ride solo until then

Thanks x.

[caseye]

Wow, my query ended up here, After reading a few historic short pages on this thread, I didn't realize how dark and disturbing some of you are in the biker community.

The public perceived stereo type of bikers is true I guess, I hoping for a breakthrough in genomics DNA altering to correct the schizophrenia gene in the next decade to help many of you lost souls (and mind's)



In the meantime I shall avoid biker folk and ride solo until then

Thanks x.

:corn: Really?
Ah well, this is going anywhere fast, but could be worth the wait.
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[TheDemonLord]

Wow, my query ended up here, After reading a few historic short pages on this thread, I didn't realize how dark and disturbing some of you are in the biker community.

The public perceived stereo type of bikers is true I guess, I hoping for a breakthrough in genomics DNA altering to correct the schizophrenia gene in the next decade to help many of you lost souls (and mind's)



In the meantime I shall avoid biker folk and ride solo until then

Thanks x.

Well....


You say you ride a Honda, so....

[Al Bundy 4eva!]

Well....


You say you ride a Honda, so....

Yes ..... Honda's.....are..... great... reliable... beginner...bikes ..is ..this ......how...... biker's.....post....?....!

[caseye]

Yes ..... Honda's.....are..... great... reliable... beginner...bikes ..is ..this ......how...... biker's.....post....?....!

:woohoo: Warming up, come on TLD. Ewe can do it!
No waving though, you might give it away????
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