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

[James Deuce]

Oh.

My.

God.

[AlBundy]

Oh.

My.

God.

+1...

Here we go again!


:niceone:just wondering why it seems on my daily ride why do the cruser style bikes never wave back? even when im warning them of the cop ????? strange is this some marcho im soo beter than you on your jap rice burner thing???????? just curious is probally in a thread somewhere already im a nice guy wave lol,
the nice gurl standing in the bus stop by airport thaught so well actually she didnt wave rather lift her top lol musta been cold out airport 2nite gave her a freindly wave.:niceone:

A Thread?

DUDE, Half of KB is about waving threads... Do a search, I kid you NOT!

[Taz]

Hey! another waving thread. Why don't other car drivers wave to me when i'm driving my car.

[trumpy]

:...the nice gurl standing in the bus stop by airport thaught so well actually she didnt wave rather lift her top lol musta been cold out airport 2nite gave her a freindly wave.:niceone:

Dang, never happens to me:no:....(...there again, an old fat guy on a Triumph probably isn't worth lifting yer top for...:o)

[AlBundy]

Bwahahahahahahaha.......

[scuzeme]

Cool

I was riding up kaitoke once and had just passed a cop on the side of the road there was a guy on a chopper with a german helmet and scarf heading my way so i put my arm up and made a twirling motion to warn said rider of the fuzz he slowy raised his hand as if to wave and say "thanks matie" and gave me the bird ....i must say he looked pretty cool as he did it, i just cracked up and shook my head.

[Fatt Max]

Hey! another waving thread. Why don't other car drivers wave to me when i'm driving my car.

My missus used to have a VW Beetle years ago and all V Dub drivers used to wave to each other. She told me how she waved at another VW driver as they were going round a roundabout. The other girl waved back, lost control of the car and rolled it.

Everyone ok, no injuries.....I fecking wet myself when I heard that.....

[cheshirecat]

Tried an electraglyde classic today. Short trip Welly/Petone/back courtesy Welly Motorcycles.

Waved to other bikes. Great to see the shock on their 'faces' - wot a harley wave to me!
Have wanted to try a harley for zonks - now i know. Had to walk up to the front of the bike to change gears (well after my VFR)- not that changing was really necessary.

[CDFloss]

Hey! another waving thread. Why don't other car drivers wave to me when i'm driving my car.

Cos you're not doing it right...

:rofl:

[Ixion]

Hey! another waving thread. Why don't other car drivers wave to me when i'm driving my car.

They do if you drive an AlfaFart. It is the shared cameraderie of electrical incomprehensibility

[discotex]

Hey! another waving thread. Why don't other car drivers wave to me when i'm driving my car.

They do on Norfolk Island.

It's weird. After a week of waving at every car you get back to D'Auckland and make a fool out of yourself :lol:

[icekiwi]

Hey! another waving thread. Why don't other car drivers wave to me when i'm driving my car.

Ummmm are your windows tinted?

[TerminalAddict]

They do if you drive an AlfaFart. It is the shared cameraderie of electrical incomprehensibility

I'm laughing and crying at the same time ...

*ex alfa owner*

[idb]

They do if you drive an AlfaFart. It is the shared cameraderie of electrical incomprehensibility

You guys have got your own language and everything....just like Lord of the Rings!

[Moki]

+1...

Here we go again!



A Thread?

DUDE, Half of KB is about waving threads... Do a search, I kid you NOT!

WTF??????????:baby:

[Cajun]

i had a harley rider wave at me not once but twice on friday.

Who says harley riders don't wave to sport bike riders.

[Swoop]

i had a harley rider wave at me not once but twice on friday.

He must have been going really slowly to get two waves at ya!:rofl:

[Cajun]

He must have been going really slowly to get two waves at ya!:rofl:

same Harley rider but about 1 1/2 hours apart.

[James Deuce]

WTF??????????:baby:

No seriously, do a search. You'll at least giggle at the results.

[idb]

No seriously, do a search. You'll at least giggle at the results.

On the other hand...there are far more serious topics under discussion as well...http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=20619

[Krazyklaus]

The missus and I have just spent a great couple of days touring along the West Coast. Marvellous roads and great weather bought out a host of motorcycles. Often stopping at lookouts or cafes for coffee we would join or be joined by other riders and conversations would strike up as they do when you meet like minded people that would rather be on a bike than doing anything else.

On the road oncoming bikes would invariably wave or nod as we passed. There were the full range of bikes out in these last few days - sports, tourers, dual purpose, and cruisers. There was even a young fella making very good speed up Lewis Pass yesterday on a GN250 who waved very ethusiastically.

The exception was, of course, the Harley riders. Not one returned a wave the whole trip. At one point I thought one did wave back and that was the exception that proved the rule, but as we passed I saw it was a Boulevard and so the natural order was restored to the universe.

While I would like to be charitable and suggest Harley riders are too busy hanging on to wave, I suspect they are just too up themselves to acknowledge lesser brands. ;)

[Number One]

I was riding in the north island the last two days and same thing. Lots of bikes all shapes and colours and lots of waves. Hell even one or two Harley riders!!! REALLY IT DID HAPPEN :lol:

I also noted with pleasure the number of cars that just kept left to allow passing without crossing the centre line - did my thing for motorcycling and gave them an enthusiastic wave and thumbs up everytime! Now my right hand is killing me as I spent most of my travels waving with the left and steering with the right :rolleyes:

[thommo77]

...While I would like to be charitable and suggest Harley riders are too busy hanging on to wave, I suspect they are just too up themselves to acknowledge lesser brands. ;)

Dead right. Same thing happens down here. Although, it may be argued that they are the one's riding the 'lesser brand'!
Glad you enjoyed your trip.

[Charlie41]

I was riding in the north island the last two days and same thing. Lots of bikes all shapes and colours and lots of waves. Hell even one or two Harley riders!!! REALLY IT DID HAPPEN :lol:

I also noted with pleasure the number of cars that just kept left to allow passing without crossing the centre line - did my thing for motorcycling and gave them an enthusiastic wave and thumbs up everytime! Now my right hand is killing me as I spent most of my travels waving with the left and steering with the right :rolleyes:


I noticed that too. Travelling from Taupo to Welly on Sunday, most cars moved to the left. And yes, I was waving lots too.:cool:

As for the Harleys...I stopped waving and nodding because I never get a response from them :Playnice:
And I thought we're all one big happy biker family....????

[Big Dave]

Well that's it. I'm giving up motorcycling. Just. Not. On.

[Number One]

I noticed that too. Travelling from Taupo to Welly on Sunday, most cars moved to the left. And yes, I was waving lots too.:cool:

As for the Harleys...I stopped waving and nodding because I never get a response from them :Playnice:
And I thought we're all one big happy biker family....????
Far out you were riding from Welly to Taupo same day as me! We shoulda hooked up girl...oh well

Another time

As for the Harleys I wave everytime just in case and because I think nah fuck ya...you don't want to wave to me too bad...I'm gonna wave anyway just cos it probably annoys you to have a chick in bright green and white race leathers on a sprot bike waving to ya :rofl:

[TOTO]

ere we go again...

[Charlie41]

Far out you were riding from Welly to Taupo same day as me! We shoulda hooked up girl...oh well

Another time



We should've....cause I was riding alone.....and (as much as I don't want to admit it..) I GOT LOST :Oops:. I always get lost :slap:

[MadDuck]

The exception was, of course, the Harley riders. Not one returned a wave the whole trip.
What pricks!


REALLY IT DID HAPPEN :lol:
Photos or it did not happen !!!!


As for the Harleys...I stopped waving and nodding because I never get a response from them
Oh now common thats a bit mean


As for the Harleys I wave everytime just in case
Just in case its some one you know ah :eek:

[AD345]

Geez

Why the fuck does anyone care who waves or doesn't??

[jtzzr]

What TOTO said, :no::no::no:

[smurfee]

maybe you could do a 'wank' hand signal, or the 'single-finger', perhapes that may get a reaction. Other then that...try to not let it ruin your holidays.

[Maha]

Everyone knows that the reason a Harley rider wont wave is, because they cant. The vibrations on the bike are so intense that they cant let go till the get off the damn thing....eh MadDuck?.....:wari:

[dilz]

more and more my mates and i who all ride sports bikes are being ignored by other sports bike riders who,for whatever reason dont wave back,not that we really give a shit but we do follow it up with a tosser sign strait after and laugh at them.
Its all good,thats just people for you,theres always someone.....some mothers do have em'.
i will keep waving and thats just cause i want too,i enjoy the comradery.

p.s my old boy rides a harley and waves to all riders so they do exsist.

enjoy the nice weather coming up,i cant wait!!:clap:
peace

[smurfee]

Maybe the moderators could start a specific 'Wave' sub-forum. It seems there are a fair amount of threads started on the subject. Just an observation.

[Gareth51]

This is why harley riders don't wave

[firefighter]

This has been done to death, but I have to say I agree, I rode down to palmy from aucks not too long ago, and had a rest break in taupo, down where burger fuel is, and there was about 8 harleys parked up, I thought oh cool proper bike parks and other bikers to chat with etcetcperhaps a little comraderie......anyways I pull up and they're all just fucken glaring at me and my red sports bike, giving me that whole "who the fuck are you to park next to our harleys and ruin our sitting here drinking coffee and lookin mctough and posing".......I could'nt believe it, so I parked right between two of their bikes, just to wreck the whole poser look altogether for them, and said g'day and nodded at a couple and was totally ignored......absolute posers, probably ride in straight lines and slow down to 30 for corners, stop for coffee and a latte and fuck off home..... I think their gear was probably worth more than my bike......It's a shame as I quite like harleys, too bad most (not all) of their owners have some kind of god complex- maybe to go with the whole mid-life crisis thing?

But I don't really give a shit, I get to ride my bike, it spends more time under me than in the garage being polished.

[Big Dave]

it spends more time under me than in the garage being polished.

The world's most traveled motorcycle is a Harley.
Interviewing the riders next month.

[b1kerb0b]

I noticed that too. Travelling from Taupo to Welly on Sunday, most cars moved to the left. And yes, I was waving lots too.:cool:

As for the Harleys...I stopped waving and nodding because I never get a response from them :Playnice:
And I thought we're all one big happy biker family....????

Hey guys just make sure you don't give up on waving to guys out there on "customs" - It's get mighty lonely out there on the road on my Bellagio...

I'm quite tired of people asking "what sort of harley is that?".

Oh well. Wave on guys & gals :)

[Pixie]

camaraderie

[MadDuck]

The vibrations on the bike are so intense that they cant let go till the get off the damn thing....eh MadDuck?.....:

Geez there ya go making assumptions again ;).

Why would a girl take her hands off the biggest vibrator made by man to wave at some funny sprotsbike?

[pixc]

Here is my solution. I will attach a waving device so as to not offend anybody should I not wave...for what ever reason. Would this count as a 'wave'?

[Crisis management]

Can I borrow a Harley so I don't have to wave to everyone? :2thumbsup


I'm absolutely knackered from putting on ATGATT, dragging the Kaboom out of the shed in this heat, riding 300 metres to the dairy, waving, nodding and farting in the direction of any two wheeled contraption, stopping and consoling the bloody minibike rider I didn't see / wave too, as I was avoiding a B train intent on sharing my lane, buying the milk, attaching it with the approved LTNZ straps to the proper carrier taking care to not disturb the CoG of the bike and in any way cause the tyre pressures to vary by more than 2 psi.....then repeating the whole show to get back home.

God, you wonder why we don't wave????


I'm getting the trail bike out and riding naked round the section in protest. :argh:

[jrandom]

Y'know, what we really need is a special 'KB Wave', so that we can recognise each other on the road.

Also, did you know that Harleys can't countersteer? It's cos of physics.

[firefighter]

The world's most traveled motorcycle is a Harley.
Interviewing the riders next month.

really? I thought it would have been one of the bikes from the two trips Ewan Mcgregor did.......either way as I said I LIKE harleys, i'm a slut really I like all styles of bike, just having a dig at the probable general use of most of them

[Big Dave]

camaraderie

f*** you.



:laugh:

[b1kerb0b]

This is why harley riders don't wave

My better half's just commented that that's *really* falling off... the bike stayed mostly up?

[Big Dave]

really? I thought it would have been one of the bikes from the two trips Ewan Mcgregor did.......either way as I said I LIKE harleys, i'm a slut really I like all styles of bike, just having a dig at the probable general use of most of them

Hooking up with them next week hopefully.

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[Maha]

Geez there ya go making assumptions again ;).

Why would a girl take her hands off the biggest vibrator made by man to wave at some funny sprotsbike?

The pics at the top of the page prove why.....:msn-wink:
Assuming that guy really is a Harley rider?
He may have just got off a GSXR ....:baby:

[Okey Dokey]

Whoa, waving. Deja vu; is it Groundhog Day? I thought that was in February.

Maybe every day can be Groundhog Day on kb?

[Anarkist]

Y'know, what we really need is a special 'KB Wave', so that we can recognise each other on the road.

I rock the left-hand salute type wave most of the time, but sometimes if I'm feeling bad-ass enough I like to change it up a little.

In all seriousness however, with me being only a newbie to the world of biking I have really enjoyed the comradeship between riders that I've experienced so far. It's like someone else out there who shares your joy of having a great ride and understands the dangers and frustrations experienced. I'll even go as far as to pull up next to another biker at the lights, open the lid and say gidday.

[pritch]

And I thought we're all one big happy biker family....????

Not really.
Harley riders don't wave to anyone.
Ducati riders only wave to BMW riders.
BMW riders only wave to God. :innocent:

[Dodgyiti]

Hey guys just make sure you don't give up on waving to guys out there on "customs" - It's get mighty lonely out there on the road on my Bellagio...

I'm quite tired of people asking "what sort of harley is that?".

Oh well. Wave on guys & gals :)

we will wave to you!
cant believe they ask that, for a start the v twin is properly mounted so both cylinders receive equal air cooling even if it is perceived as unfashionable!:hug:

i was all lusty over the bellagio on offer for test rides at the last rattly tappet rally, so lusty i declined a ride just in case- there was no management supervision on the credit card that weekend!:whistle:

[Big Dave]

My better half's just commented that that's *really* falling off... the bike stayed mostly up?


Victory Vision has a tip over mitigation system. If you low speed drop it - it lands on the outriggers and minimises damage.

[CBR97]

I dont wave at Harley's,
It would be like waving at someone on a tractor.

Did you know that 95 percent of all Harley's ever built are still on the road today?????

THE REST MADE IT HOME.





But getting back to Harley riders not waving back,

WHO GIVES A SHIT .
Its because they are so scared of the speed that they cant let go to wave back.

[Charlie41]

Not really.
Harley riders don't wave to anyone.
Ducati riders only wave to BMW riders.
BMW riders only wave to God. :innocent:

You are killing me LOL I nearly fell off my chair laughing

:rofl::rofl::rofl:

[MsKABC]

An old friend of mine was out on a Sunday ride on his Duc one day when he decided to stop at a cafe for a java. He's a pretty hard-core sort, tough as nails, so he rocks up to some pretty scary-looking harley riders and says "How come you harley riders never wave to other motorcyclists?" One of them replies something along the lines of "We don't wave to Jap bikes" :rofl: My friend not-so-politely pointed out that there were probably more japanese parts on their bikes than on his.

[Ixion]

Harley riders can't wave, they'd spill their latte.
Metric crusier riders sometimes wave if you have chrome. Then retract the wave.
Ducati riders NEVER wave.
Guzzi riders always wave
BMW riders have stopped waving to God because He didn't wave back
BSA riders always wave, though this is a mixed blessing because they shower you with oil when they do.
Two smoker riders probably wave, but who knows what's happening inside that smoke cloud.

[JMemonic]

Not really.
Harley riders don't wave to anyone.
Ducati riders only wave to BMW riders.
BMW riders only wave to God. :innocent:

Didn't get that memo, but come to think of it recent travels would indicate that could be the issue with some of the Ducati's I saw on the road, I am sure folks here will know the ones, the rider (an pillion if there is one) will have all the Ducati gear similar to Harley riders, I am sure there is possibly Ducati underwear and these are the folks that own it. Funniest thing is these folks will be well annoyed now that Ducati has change it logo.


Harley riders can't wave, they'd spill their latte.
Metric crusier riders sometimes wave if you have chrome. Then retract the wave.
Ducati riders NEVER wave.
Guzzi riders always wave
BMW riders have stopped waving to God because He didn't wave back
BSA riders always wave, though this is a mixed blessing because they shower you with oil when they do.
Two smoker riders probably wave, but who knows what's happening inside that smoke cloud.

Mostly right but I know a Ducati rider who waves thus blowing that idea, I am still waiting for the memo.

[Dodgyiti]

\ My friend not-so-politely pointed out that there were probably more japanese parts on their bikes than on his.

it was the evolution motor that turned the fortunes of harley davidson around. they were going bust due to the worst build and design issues imaginable
the evolution was designed by japanese engineers on harley's request.
it also used to have tawainese rods, a jap carb etc etc

makes me laugh too

back in the day of shovels and the like you used to have to be a mechanic to keep one running, back then harley riders really were outsiders because you had to be to accept all the issues just to be cool, now any chequebook clown can run one

guzzi riders dont always wave, sometimes it pays to concentrate on hanging on, but we do nod and its not just the legionaires making us do it

[Big Dave]

I'll tell you why a lot of them don't wave.

They don't like you.

ACC will provide counseling.

[Owl]

This is why harley riders don't wave

:clap: That is funny!

As an ex Harley rider, I find I wave less now than I used to. I used to wave to anyone, talk to anyone and often got raised eyebrow's from Jap rider's when I knew something about their FZR, GSXR etc!
I'd get cheek from them for riding a Harley, but it was all good fun!:yes:

[Naki Rat]

I dont wave at Harley's,
It would be like waving at someone on a tractor.



That would be a Hoggly Ferguson you're referring to ;)

[CBR97]

That would be a Hoggly Ferguson you're referring to ;)

Yep, A Hoggly Ferguson, but the Harley looks ugly, and doesn't work as well, lol

[YLWDUC]

I think the sport biker 'non-waver' is also getting up there in number. Followed a bunch of 5 600 riders up to Wellsford, and none of them waved to the oncoming riders. Or waved thanks to the cars that moved left for them.

Maybe it was because they were holding on for dear life, they're cornering being matched only by their overtaking decisions. Which brings me to the harleys. I'm sure they'd wave on the straight sections of road.......

[Headbanger]

Just remember ,Even though we elite are more awesome then the rest of you, In the case of an accident or breakdown and if there is no one else around, we will permit you to help, as long as you don't attempt eye contact or try and start a conversation.

You have our permission to continue with your insecure whining.

[shafty]

Yeah, I've noted some pretty snobby 600 Riders too lately.

A few days ago I pulled into the new BP in Taumarunui - plenty of bikes around ex Wanganui races, I was in the cage and waited at a distance for a Harley to move off from the pump. After I while, I chose the adjacent pump - he was zero'ing his speedo I think, and as the bike looked brand spankers, was prolly sussing it out.

While pumpin my gas, I watched him fire it up in his sexy half helmet (NOT) and then it happened, he put it into gear and there was the most earth shattering CLUNK I have ever heard. If anything I ride or drive, including the neighbours tractor, ever made a noise like that...................I'd be bloody mortified.

Shit it looked like a $35,000 bike too

[James Deuce]

While pumpin my gas, I watched him fire it up in his sexy half helmet (NOT) and then it happened, he put it into gear and there was the most earth shattering CLUNK I have ever heard. If anything I ride or drive, including the neighbours tractor, ever made a noise like that...................I'd be bloody mortified.

Shit it looked like a $35,000 bike too

Wasn't a Harley, that was a Yamaha.

[shafty]

Trust me, it was a HARLEY, NO mistake

[Big Dave]

Wasn't a Harley, that was a Yamaha.

Suzuki M109 and Rocket III are the worst modern 'Klunkers'. Massive components - anything less would disappoint.

[Ixion]

Big Dave waves , but nobody ever realises, because the wave is hidden in the clouds.

[Virago]

I still can't get the hang of the upwards nod.

I think I'm too white.

[Big Dave]

In faaaact - of all the +/- 2000cc machines - only the Goldwing and Rune have a 1000cc click.

[idb]

I wave to Ducatis, nod to other Italian marques, lift a finger to V twins, raise my left eyebrow to anything else red, raise my right eyebrow to any non-Japper, twitch the left corner of my mouth to anything over 750cc, twitch the right side to anything over 30 years old, tilt my head to the left for crusiers, tilt my head to the right for all others.

So, as you can imagine, there could be more than one acknowledgement required at once.

On the other hand, it's usually easier just not to wave at all...annnnnd there's your real reason!

[racerhead]

I wave to Ducatis, nod to other Italian marques, lift a finger to V twins, raise my left eyebrow to anything else red, raise my right eyebrow to any non-Japper, twitch the left corner of my mouth to anything over 750cc, twitch the right side to anything over 30 years old, tilt my head to the left for crusiers, tilt my head to the right for all others.


:shit: Thats mad I thought I was the only one to do all that

[Big Dave]

I wave on the other hand,

It feels like someone else.

[idb]

It feels like someone else.

That's the one I use when I'm alone, all by myself...

[eelracing]

Harley riders dont wave....Gotta keep up the image.

Guzzi riders dont wave...Shaft torque pulls them into the ditch.

Ducati riders dont wave...messes with the manicure.

Two smokers dont wave...Gotta keep that clutch hand ready for a seizure.

Old Brit riders do wave...Relieves the numb finger vibes.

Jappas wave...coz they can.

[prettybillie]

even shock/horror scooterers if I see them. :scooter:

Nooooooooooo :girlfight:

[sondela]

Harley riders can't wave, they'd spill their latte.
Metric crusier riders sometimes wave if you have chrome. Then retract the wave.
Ducati riders NEVER wave.
Guzzi riders always wave
BMW riders have stopped waving to God because He didn't wave back
BSA riders always wave, though this is a mixed blessing because they shower you with oil when they do.
Two smoker riders probably wave, but who knows what's happening inside that smoke cloud.
aww..I ride Ducati and I ALWAYS wave (or nod if I'm avoiding an accident) ..to anyone on a bike, even Harleys!
Maybe it's because I used to ride a Guzzi.. bikers are generally nice people, cause most times they wave back :))

[Richi]

ok after the ride today, I have decided waving may not be the best (esp for newbies!) so i just do a head nod. Did it at a few bikes, probably half acknowledged me. Most waved at me afterwards so that means a headwave works! I mean, I ALWAYS look at other bikes on the road so i assume other may do that? sometimes I dont like to take attn off the geak changing or brakin that waving may cause, so i reckon nodding is just as good. I mean, we DO need both hands. Cagers only need 1

[scumdog]

I wave to Ducatis, nod to other Italian marques, lift a finger to V twins, raise my left eyebrow to anything else red, raise my right eyebrow to any non-Japper, twitch the left corner of my mouth to anything over 750cc, twitch the right side to anything over 30 years old, tilt my head to the left for crusiers, tilt my head to the right for all others.

So, as you can imagine, there could be more than one acknowledgement required at once.

On the other hand, it's usually easier just not to wave at all...annnnnd there's your real reason!

Must look like you've a bad case of Saint Vitus when you pass a whole gaggle of multi-brands going the other way...talk about Tourettes...

[Headbanger]

Fuck it, If you guys won't wave to me while I'm in my car I'm not waving to ya's when I'm on my bike.

[JATZ]

I was thinking about this whole waving thing today as I was riding about the place.
Damn near fell asleep

BTW I mostly nod/wave to other bikers

[98tls]

I was thinking about this whole waving thing today as I was riding about the place.
Damn near fell asleep

BTW I mostly nod/wave to other bikers Got a wave from a bloke this afternoon,funny coloured Holden it was,funny wave to,made me slow down.

[Ally67]

Got a wave from a bloke this afternoon,funny coloured Holden it was,funny wave to,made me slow down.

I'm pickin he had one of them little round grey things in the bottom right of his windscreen.
Am I right ?

(Mr Jatz)

[Horse]

Sprotbike riders don't wave back to me because I'm on a Harley.

Harley riders don't wave back to me because I'm wearing high-vis, and riding a bagger.

You know who do wave back to me? Goldwing riders. Oh the huge manatee! So you can see why I've stopped waving.

[98tls]

I'm pickin he had one of them little round grey things in the bottom right of his windscreen.
Am I right ?

(Mr Jatz) I guess mate,he did have a set of disco lights on his roof that i can tell you for sure,all good though he gave me the funny wave and made his point,nice touch and preferable to what he could have done.

[Richi]

Sprotbike riders don't wave back to me because I'm on a Harley.

Harley riders don't wave back to me because I'm wearing high-vis, and riding a bagger.

You know who do wave back to me? Goldwing riders. Oh the huge manatee! So you can see why I've stopped waving.

I would give u the headwave! but seriously hi-viz on a harley? thats a first usually they are loud enough!! hehe

[Gizzit]

Wave to everybody .... scooters, cyclists, women pushing prams, hot looking chicks ..... people on Harleys .... the lot !!! Use both hands at once, while nodding energetically at the same time ..... Lets start a "bikers are friendly" movement !!! :Punk:

But .... I wave at all people riding motorcycles. We are enjoying the same experience ... whatever the brand or attitude.
It's always a pleasant surprise when a gang member smiles and waves back. And yes some smile ... and it's easy to see that when they are wearing the favoured black imitation German Helmet!

[MsKABC]

And yes some smile ... and it's easy to see that when they are wearing the favoured black imitation German Helmet!

That's coz they gotta make the most of their teeth while they still got'em! Pfffft, open-face helmets! :no:

[Gizzit]

That's coz they gotta make the most of their teeth while they still got'em! Pfffft, open-face helmets! :no:

Yes .... agree. I wouldn't have the guts to ride a bike with an open face helmet. Those guys are tuff !!!!!! :2thumbsup

[Lord Derosso]

Yes .... agree. I wouldn't have the guts to ride a bike with an open face helmet. Those guys are tuff !!!!!! :2thumbsup

I will never forget the picture of a gang member from USA whom hit a concrete power pole face first while wearing no helmet. He lived but it was not pretty. I rode for some years with open face and visor before fullface helments became norm. From memory a lot of riders resented them because the rumor was they could cause serious injuries if you hit face first. Please dont ask me to explain this logic, it was a long time ago and I couldnt understand the argument then either, though to be very frank, we only wore helmets to keep the cops off our backs and I doubt most of them would have helped in a crash because they were dropped a hundred times, had cracks in them and were hand painted etc etc.

Hi Gizzit - I am born and breed Whangarei stock. Do they still try and beat 'Killer Hill' up Mt Parahaki? My mates and I used to go back the back road , Mt Tiger Road, behind Parahaki and end out Parua Bay and drop into the pub for a pint, many happy memories from the late 1970's.

Anyway back to the point. I have always waved when able and when its practical though the Wellington motorway is quite wide in places so I usually leave my salute usually for those days when I am cruising along on a nice hot windless day on the open road or touring, enjoying the ride and therefore its my way of adknowledging this fact to other riders ..... and also to prove that the cagers havent got me yet.

[MsKABC]

From memory a lot of riders resented them because the rumor was they could cause serious injuries if you hit face first. Please dont ask me to explain this logic, it was a long time ago and I couldnt understand the argument then either,

...yes, coz hitting a hard object like a wall, car, power pole etc is much easier on your face than hitting the inside of a purpose-designed helmet :rolleyes: I don't like the thought of bugs in my teeth or eyes neither!

[Gizzit]

...... we only wore helmets to keep the cops off our backs and I doubt most of them would have helped in a crash because they were dropped a hundred times, had cracks in them and were hand painted etc etc.

Yes when I started to ride, it was on dirt bikes, and wore an open face helmet, sometimes with a visor. That was all we had for a while, and when FF helmets came in ..... no one was keen to use them !!??



Hi Gizzit - I am born and breed Whangarei stock. Do they still try and beat 'Killer Hill' up Mt Parahaki? My mates and I used to go back the back road , Mt Tiger Road, behind Parahaki and end out Parua Bay and drop into the pub for a pint, many happy memories from the late 1970's.

Im not sure if they still do it, but in the early 70's, I used to run my Yammie RT1B 360 up that hill ... and sometimes not make it! We used to have a ball around those tracks and around the fire roads of Glenbervie Forest ..... Those were the days!!



Anyway back to the point. I have always waved when able and when its practical though the Wellington motorway is quite wide in places so I usually leave my salute usually for those days when I am cruising along on a nice hot windless day on the open road or touring, enjoying the ride and therefore its my way of adknowledging this fact to other riders ..... and also to prove that the cagers havent got me yet.

Yes I always try and wave, or at least nod if I'm going around a tightish corner .... Being friendly doesn't cost much, eh.

[rideallday]

I find when Im riding my Suzuki I get heaps of waves, nods etc from other non Harley bikes and about half the harley riders.

When Im on my Harley its the reverse most Harley riders wave and about half the non Harley riders.

The wife and I do notice that more motorcyclists will talk with you at a stop if you arent on the HOG. some times if they do you get bailed up and told all Harley riders a posers or never wave etc etc.

It interesting obverving these reactions when all you are doing is having a nice time on your bike.

My take on it all is that if you ride something differant then you just arent on the other persons radar and they often dont even see you. Some people just dont give a damn that you happen to ride a bike and dont feel any special sharing of the moment, and others are focused on a narrow spectrum and your bike just doesnt float their boat.

Live and let live I say.

[Big Dave]

Without the PT.

It depends on the moment. Mostly I'm busy - sometimes a nod will do. Out on the plains - why not.
I really don't care if you do or not.

The type of bike has nothing to do with it. There are all sorts of people on all different brands. As many as there are riding bikes.

[NighthawkNZ]

aww..I ride Ducati and I ALWAYS wave (or nod if I'm avoiding an accident) ..to anyone on a bike, even Harleys!
Maybe it's because I used to ride a Guzzi.. bikers are generally nice people, cause most times they wave back :))

I wave or nod to all (that I see) even Harley's and Guzzi's, most wave or nod back... if they don't no problem... even if there was a problem not alot you can do about it, so at the end of the day who cares

Wave nod or not to wave or nod... meh

[Dave-]

helen and I on our way inland from omarama waved at every bike, mostly great big cruisers...they all waved back...except these 2 sports bikes....wankers lol

oh and an adventure bike mid corner who was probably busy keeping an eye on the car infront of him...

[paulmac]

I love having my highway throttle on and waving at bikes with my right hand !! people know that something isn't right - just they can't tell what !!

[McDuck]

I love having my highway throttle on and waving at bikes with my right hand !! people know that something isn't right - just they can't tell what !!

A set and forget thorttel? The tractors at work have them...

[Taz]

I was riding down the coast the other day and the sea waved at me.

[Switch]

Just to confirm...Did it do the Kiwibiker wave?

[Usarka]

I hope it shelled out for ATG.

[Taz]

Rode past a hay paddock and the hay waved back too......

[martybabe]

Check your suspension, you might get a shock wave. :laugh:

[Big Dave]

Now there's a curly one.

[Big Dave]

But - have you ever seen a sine wave?

[AD345]

"Why'd ya wave?"

"Cosine waved at me"

[Elysium]

I was walking home from work and I saw a rider and pillion on a Moto Guzzi 1200 sport ride past. They didn't wave.

[McJim]

It's just your imagination - they weren't waves at all but were merely photons. Easy mistake to make as photons display properties of waves AND of particles.....

[Big Dave]

"Why'd ya wave?"

"Cosine waved at me"

Don't go off on a tangent - unless that's your angle.

[AD345]

Don't go off on a tangent - unless that's your angle.

Geez - you got an itchy trignometry finger don't ya?

[Big Dave]

I worked it out with logs.

(you know the set up)

[_STAIN_]

flag waved at me down town today

[martybabe]

If you were a skinny Mexican, would you give a light wave or a Mexican wave?

[Swoop]

We should've....cause I was riding alone.....and (as much as I don't want to admit it..) I GOT LOST :Oops:. I always get lost :slap:
No. You "were finding new and exciting roads to ride".:yes:

Maybe the moderators could start a specific 'Wave' sub-forum. It seems there are a fair amount of threads started on the subject. Just an observation.
"Auto-delete" would be easier...

I love having my highway throttle on and waving at bikes with my right hand !! people know that something isn't right - just they can't tell what !!
Great fun, aren't they!
Pootling along with arms folded, then lifting the right hand, is a total mind-fuck to most of them...

[scumdog]

The permanent wave - now that's the best one!!:msn-wink:

[idb]

Great fun, aren't they!
Pootling along with arms folded, then lifting the right hand, is a total mind-fuck to most of them...

Ooooooo....you young tearaway you...if only I could reach through the computer and tousle your hair...!!!

[Lord Derosso]

Im not sure if they still do it, but in the early 70's, I used to run my Yammie RT1B 360 up that hill ... and sometimes not make it! We used to have a ball around those tracks and around the fire roads of Glenbervie Forest ..... Those were the days!!

I had a Suzuki TS185 in 1978 and a mate got up that monster on it. Yes, we all had a ball trail riding around the forestry tracks on hot summer afternoons. I have said a number of times on the site that I believe it taught us good riding skills, or at least learning how to use your bike and engine for maximum effect.

One thing I tend to forget about Northland is the bugs up here. Half the time I was 'waving' I was really just trying to clean my visor of bug splat. Not sure if some of the Southern riders are aware of what a bumblebee does to your visor at road speed and it makes quite an impact on your concentration too.

[Jiminy]

Ahem, that might be a noob question, but what's a wave?

[Gizzit]

Ahem, that might be a noob question, but what's a wave?

Mmmm .... I'm going to be generous, before the brown stuff arrives .... check the start of the thread .... it's about friendly acknowledgment to fellow bikers as you pass them on the road. :blink:

[EJK]

Today I was crossing the zebra crossing, there a biker stopped for me so I gave a nod and nod me back.

No need to be on a bike to give and recieve waves/signs/nods/finger/etc

[AD345]

Today I was crossing the zebra crossing, there a biker stopped for me so I gave a nod and nod me back.

No need to be on a bike to give and recieve waves/signs/nods/finger/etc

Shit

Now we gotta wave when we're WALKING??

I'm goin back to 4wding

This is too much like hard work. :eek:

[McDuck]

Mmmm .... I'm going to be generous, before the brown stuff arrives .... check the start of the thread .... it's about friendly acknowledgment to fellow bikers as you pass them on the road. :blink:

Holy shit is that what we have been talking about?

[DMNTD]

Today I was crossing the zebra crossing, there a biker stopped for me so I gave a nod and nod me back.

Amateur! I wave when I'm binning! :oi-grr:


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[Donor]

Amateur! I wave when I'm binning! :oi-grr:

Goddam attention whore!

[alanzs]

Amateur! I wave when I'm binning!

Great enthusiasm!... :laugh:

[jtzzr]

[QUOTE=DMNTD;1874062]Amateur! I wave when I'm binning! :oi-grr:

Are you waving 'Hello" or " Goodbye" ?

[McDuck]

[QUOTE=DMNTD;1874062]Amateur! I wave when I'm binning! :oi-grr:

Are you waving 'Hello" or " Goodbye" ?

or 'LOOK AT ME I AM CRASHING'?

[Dooly]

Saw lots of bikes on the Wairoa Rd today, and I think it was damn near a 100% wave rate.
Everyone's wave hand was in overtime.
All must of been well with the world.
Mind you I mostly nodded my head, the vibes off the Duc made me have to use both hands to steady it.:sweatdrop:bash::wari:

[Jiminy]

Holy shit is that what we have been talking about?

Waow, I never realised!

Mind you, car drivers also wave to me when I overtake them, but usually with the fist. Is that the special KB wave that everyone is talking about?

[Molly]

Not exactly a scientific study but I've noticed less ChCh bikers return a wave / nod when I'm on my Harley than when I'm on my Guzzi, and that BMW or classic bike riders ignore me irrespective of bike.

Don't suppose it matters in the grand scheme of things but it's a shame that many are too up themselves for a simple, easy gesture of comararderie.

[Maha]

This is a topic that should be discussed at lenght, where is the brotherhood?

[Reido]

in before "....another waving thread"

[Headbanger]

your kidding?

surely not.

[gixxer-king]

not that i have read the 70 odd pages preceding this so apologies in advance. has anyone gone to the anal effort of left hand for suzukis right for hondas nod for cruisers whatever. kinda like colloquialism for bikers.

[Molly]

What a way to welcome a new member....

[Reido]

lol welcome to KB,

[Molly]

Lucky I didn't question the pros and cons of synthetic oil.

[Maha]

What a way to welcome a new member....

Welcome to KB Molly, sarcasm is part of the diet here at times, sorry you coped it first up, dont let it sway your judgement about the rest of the forum :rockon:

[Elysium]

A Moto Guzzi passed us as we gathered at Ashurst Mobil, as usual the Guzzi rider didn't wave, but neither did we.

[Headbanger]

What a way to welcome a new member....

If it helps, I'm half drunk,and I have removed my pants.

[Gubb]

If it helps, I'm half drunk,and I have removed my pants.
I'm half pants, and have removed my sober.

[mikeey01]

Is this thread for real? :brick:

I always thought is was this simple....

Italian: :not:

Hardley wave: :finger:

BMW: :puke:

Jappa: :moon:

scooters: :whocares:

Sorry going to hard to wave u think I'm: :weird:

:Pokey: it'll always be like this I think.

Then it's time for a :drinkup: and back to :Pokey:

[Voltaire]

I pulled over on the Coro loop last week to let two bikes past, they were Harleys and they both waved.
They were probably so stoked at passing an air cooled German machine that they lost contol and waved.

Yep the ol' Kombi stuggles up some of those hills..

[Headbanger]

Yesterday I waved out to a Suzuki, But 50m down the road I said "Not even au" and sped away.

[Stormer]

http://www.cycletownusa.com/joy.html

...and I don`t ride a Honda by the way.

[Gizzit]

http://www.cycletownusa.com/joy.html

...and I don`t ride a Honda by the way.

I LIKE It ........ not a lot, ...... but I like it !! :bleh:

[Soul.Trader]

79 pages on waving to other motorcyclists? Amazing what trivial things we waste our lives on. Personally I don't feel any comulsion to wave to every motorcyclist I pass. If I'm in the mood I might give a wave/nod, but not necessarily. Funny that people think this is some sort of insight to my character/attitude. For all I know the person on that motorcycle is a rapist of young children. Probably not, but funny how we make judgements based on meaningless gestures.

[gixxer-king]

79 pages on waving to other motorcyclists? Amazing what trivial things we waste our lives on. Personally I don't feel any comulsion to wave to every motorcyclist I pass. If I'm in the mood I might give a wave/nod, but not necessarily. Funny that people think this is some sort of insight to my character/attitude. For all I know the person on that motorcycle is a rapist of young children. Probably not, but funny how we make judgements based on meaningless gestures.

how can you say they are meaningless? theres 80 friging pages on the topic!!!

[AD345]

how can you say they are meaningless? theres 80 friging pages on the topic!!!

Not only that, its a global phenomenon (http://www.v-twinforum.com/forums/hot-topics/19128-waving-socal.html)

Maybe we should get hold of the UN

[Elysium]

Ok who owns the orange Triumph pussy cat (aka Tiger) and and didn't wave to a friendly rider on a red Hornet? :nono: :laugh: I thought it might be 86GSXR but his is blue and this bike was decked out with hard pannies.

This was by the hospital on Ruahine Street.

[enigma51]

To the couple of bike that i passed today. I didn't wave cause you where on inferior machines.

To the guy on the desmocidi. Ride it like you stole it you idoit. That was a complete waste of money for you. If casey stoner sees how you riding it he will stab you with a screw driver. Marco melandri might understand why you ride like poof but casey will not.

[Leyton]

The Rules Of EnWavement

* Sporty bikes wave at sporty bikes
* Modern Cruisers wave at anything
* Harleys and other forms of primitive machines dont wave to modern jappys as a general rule.
* Classic riders wave like modern cruisers do
* Scooters (EEEK) dont wave to bikes over 50cc or above and Vs Versa, I am not sure if they wave to eachother ? Maybe too hard concerntraiting as they are too worryed about skinning bare hands/knee's etc..

That was my observation :)

[Blackshear]

The Rules Of EnWavement

* Sporty bikes wave at sporty bikes
* Modern Cruisers wave at anything
* Harleys and other forms of primitive machines dont wave to modern jappys as a general rule.
* Classic riders wave like modern cruisers do
* Scooters (EEEK) dont wave to bikes over 50cc or above and Vs Versa, I am not sure if they wave to eachother ? Maybe too hard concerntraiting as they are too worryed about skinning bare hands/knee's etc..

That was my observation :)

The occasional Harley-esque biker has given me a smiling nod. Scary stuff it is!

Maybe it's the black leathers, black bike and nakedness that is my toof-iddy sprotbike :headbang:

[Mully Clown]

The occasional Harley-esque biker has given me a smiling nod. Scary stuff it is!

Must have had his baffles in.

[musicman]

Not only that, its a global phenomenon (http://www.v-twinforum.com/forums/hot-topics/19128-waving-socal.html)

Maybe we should get hold of the UN

From some comments in that thread it seems like it happens as much as on this!

Waving voids your warranty!

'sorry, duhast, but the "wave" threads have become a bit ....well,
tiresome. No offense.

Here we go again ...........

Sounds like some posts on this thread! :lol:

[Beemer]

Many times I have read on here that BMW riders are wankers who never wave because they are too arrogant or whatever (unlike Harley riders who are just plain scared of taking one hand off the bars) but I'd like to dispute this.

When I had a BMW I always waved (even at gang members, whoops!), and my husband, who has two BMWs, also waves to every bike - and usually before they wave back, not just in response to their wave.

We went for a ride to Carteroni last weekend (a couple who own and restore classic Lancias near Mangaweka) with the local BMWOR. First of all, some of them need a boot up the bum as they never waved once. But we were towards the front of the group for most of the ride and I could count the number of riders who waved back on one hand. So do people not wave at BMW riders because they don't expect them to wave back, or do BMW riders not wave to other riders because they never wave back? Just curious. Must have said "well, fuck you then" about a dozen times that day!

[MIXONE]

I got sick of nobody waving back so now I just give them a wink and a smile.

[jrandom]

Most of them will just be upset because their shaft drives can't wheelie, I expect.

[Beemer]

Most of them will just be upset because their shaft drives can't wheelie, I expect.

I know one whose can!

[jrandom]

I know one whose can!

Photoshopped.

[Forest]

Most of them will just be upset because their shaft drives can't wheelie, I expect.

Why can't a shaft drive wheelie?

[Beemer]

Didn't get a photo of it, saw it with my own eyes!

[jrandom]

Why can't a shaft drive wheelie?

Cos of physics.

[jrandom]

Didn't get a photo of it, saw it with my own eyes!

Amazing what can be done with Photoshop these days.

[The Baron]

I wave at everybody.

Some do look at me a bit strange.

Beemers rule.

[vifferman]

Must have said "well, fuck you then" about a dozen times that day!
:shit:

Between us, we must be responsible for most of the motorcycle accidents in the North Island.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Cos of physics.

No sweat to wheelie a shafty mate! I used to have an XJ900 as a shop hack...wheelied it like a goodun.

[Big Dave]

The BMW wave is easy. It's the heel clicking on a bike that's a bitch.


No no - Can't wheelie according to the The Fizzicks of KB - and the intarnet.

[jrandom]

I used to have an XJ900 as a shop hack...wheelied it like a goodun.

Ah, musta been one of the chain-drive conversions. You'd never know just from looking at them, etc.

[Sully60]

Theose Starboyz must've been experts at photoshop. They must have photoshopped the broken R1100S taillight lens back on before they to it back to the dealer.:rolleyes:
They waved quite regularly too.

[BM-GS]

BMW owners only wave in summer. They like to keep their pinkies toasty on their heated grips during winter.

[MaxB]

BMW GS are fairly straightforward to wheelie but its not big or clever.

Now that they are over 90-100 rwhp it has got a lot easier.

The clutch slip, long wheelbase and modest power were more impediments to lofting the front on the older models.

P.S. I wave or nod FWIW

[James Deuce]

That's it, I'm burning Levin.

[MIXONE]

That's it, I'm burning Levin.

I'll bring the matches if you supply the petrol!

[Eddieb]

My 1982 R80G/S will clutchless wheelie with appropriate abuse of the throttle with someone on the back. No hope of doing it any other way though.

[Big Dave]

I'm burning Levin.

No silly, it's 'then we take Berlin'.

[NewRob]

Since I been riding my bike here in New Zealand...I have seen many bikes give the nod or wave. :sunny:so now I have pick up the habit and do the same to almost all the bike I see if I can..even if they don't do back.
I try my best to be friendly to all, and if the don't nod/wave back..well it is up to them.:yes::scooter:

[gunnyrob]

I wave.......lots

[Beemer]

That's it, I'm burning Levin.

Please do, we live north of Levin and LOVE seeing the night glow from our deck!

[peasea]

(unlike Harley riders who are just plain scared of taking one hand off the bars).



Bullshit, my missus and I wave all the time, and it seems to be that the least responsive are sports bike riders. I have yet to meet an arrogant BMW rider (odd, yes) but I guess anything's possible.

[peasea]

That's it, I'm burning Levin.

Don't do that, my sister lives there.

[Forest]

Cos of physics.

My BMW can wheelie.

Guess that means I ended up with a cheap Chinese counterfeit again.

[hospitalfood]

got my bmw sat night, waved at people on the ride home sunday.
so i guess some bmw's wave.
if i see you jrandom i will just pop it up on the back wheel. all bikes wheelie.
go on, put some money on it not getting the front wheel up.....????

[Creeping Death]

:bleh:.......maybe there should be a special "KB" wave.........:whistle:

[XP@]

Please do, we live north of Levin and LOVE seeing the night glow from our deck!

Cool, We will have somewhere to go to watch our house burn :beer: It's insured.

Oh, and you don't mind if we bring the kids (all 5 of them including the lodger) and the dog and the cats.

Then could I please borrow your bike so i can ride back in to the inferno to save my beemer (I promise to wave to everyone on my way out)?

[aahsv]

Why can't a shaft drive wheelie?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHAg7gZVGWg

:rockon:

[Howsie]

I spent a fantastic Easter weekend in the very sunny Hawkes Bay riding everywhere I went. Heaps of bikers out and about.

Of all the bikers I waved to, there must have been 50+, I only got 2 back! This includes sports bikes and cruisers alike. Bikers are more friendly in Auckland than HB, who would have thought that!

Im HB born and bred myself and im appalled at the lack friendliness exhibited to fellow bikers over the weekend. As soon as I got back over the ranges, all the waves started again. So come on you guys, it aint that hard to nod or wave!

Yes its another bloody waving thread, bash away:bash: :p

[James Deuce]

Shit oh dear.

Just burn them OK? Burn them all!

[jrandom]

Wave rage. The breakfast of champions.

[Howsie]

damn you guys are quick :p

[chester]

:whocares::whocares::whocares::whocares::whocares: :whocares::whocares:

[Dean]

I will wave to you howsie!! today i made a few cheeky hand signals to a few riders, yellow bike all black leathers if your reading this and it was you i did them to, it was just a joke learn to take one!!!!!!!!

[Hitcher]

Oh. Fuck. Me. Another waving thread.

Get over it. Please.

[Gubb]

Build a fucking bridge.

[pyrocam]

6th largest thread in Rant or Rave

[scumdog]

Hey, I've this really good idea for a special KB wave....

[idb]

Hey, I've this really good idea for a special KB wave....

Please share, because I have a few as well!!!!

[Danae]

I can't believe I just read this whole thing.

Temporarily on a scooter til I save up enough for a bike. No one's ever waved but I don't really care. I don't think I'd wave.

When I'm pillion I wave...as exaggerated as possible

[idb]

Disregard the waving issue in motorcycling at your peril.
Get it wrong and you face a lifetime of pariahdom...
You have been warned!

[saltydog]

It gota be the upside down wave. Fingers down facing down, thumb at ninty degrees and all done with a flick.
Lets call it the 'cher' wave shall we.....?

[Hitcher]

Lets call it the 'cher' wave shall we.....?

Rather than the 'sonny' wave?

[alanzs]

"Dear Mum, please forgive me, I hath not waved at every two wheeled rider today..." "Please, Mummy, forgive my transgressions..." :2thumbsup

[pzkpfw]

Oh. Fuck. Me. Another waving thread.

Get over it. Please.

You love 'em, really. Just admit it.


Rather than the 'sonny' wave?

[cc rider]

"Dear Mum, please forgive me, I hath not waved at every two wheeled rider today..." "Please, Mummy, forgive my transgressions..." :2thumbsup

For penance my son, you much give every biker you see today, a big manly hug & 3 "I luv you bro"s. :innocent:

[alanzs]

For penance my son, you much give every biker you see today, a big manly hug & 3 "I luv you bro"s. :innocent:

So, my sticking my middle finger up at each passing biker isn't enough penance? :lol:

[Tank]

Has anyone mentioned the idea of a kiwibiker wave yet? I searched and couldnt see anything.

I think it could be a good idea.

[Hitcher]

Here come the trolls. Please don't feed them.

[cc rider]

So, my sticking my middle finger up at each passing biker isn't enough penance? :lol:

Look over your shoulder alot? Or just more throttle? :ride:

But just keep on doing what you're doing :finger: - sounds like a plan ;)

[idb]

So, my sticking my middle finger up each passing biker isn't enough penance? :lol:

Eh?!?!?!?!?!

[ready4whatever]

Im always driving/riding past bikers and wonder if they are a fellow KBer, tempted to wave but they wouldnt know im on KB, so i think we should have a special Kiwibiker wave. Any ideas on what? Only thing i can think of is this so far

[EJK]

<img width=40% src="http://gadgetsteria.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/facepalm.jpg"></img>

[AllanB]

Both hands off the bars and a big firm clap above the head.

Riders may be forgiven for not waving if they are mid corner.

One big advantage of this 'wave' is that you'll quickly discover if your wheels are correctly aligned - correct wheel alignment is important, Safer Communities Working Together.

[Crasherfromwayback]

I always do.

[chef]

pull your middle finger at them if they respond they are fellow kb

[Corse1]

I always do.

:rockon:


pull your middle finger at them if they respond they are fellow kb

Depending on how they respond but hey...that could work :yes:

[steve_t]

One big advantage of this 'wave' is that you'll quickly discover if your wheels are correctly aligned - correct wheel alignment is important, Safer Communities Working Together.

The 'wave' should be motioning like you're blowing on a pie.

Seriously, a nod of the head is fine:yes:

[325rocket]

HAHAHA

come on, this is a piss take isnt it???

[MSTRS]

HAHAHA

come on, this is a piss take isnt it???

Nope. He's going for the Guinness BOR for most number of threads on the subject of waving.

[James Deuce]

Holy Undulating Digital Brandishment Batman!

It's *GASP* a waving thread.

Biff! Pow! Bash!

[Drunken Monkey]

LOL, not this old thing again.

Someone must be riding a stainless steel bike capable going back in time at 88mph and 1.21Gigawatts...

Quick search shows January 2005, by Duckman:
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=8030&highlight=kiwibiker+wave

Could be older...

[TerminalAddict]

Both hands off the bars and a big firm clap above the head.

Riders may be forgiven for not waving if they are mid corner.

One big advantage of this 'wave' is that you'll quickly discover if your wheels are correctly aligned - correct wheel alignment is important, Safer Communities Working Together.

that's fuckin gold mate !!!!!

[KiwiGs]

I find the "shocker" works quite well as a wave.......

[SpankMe]

http://www.morasclass.com/images/lion_facepalm.jpg

[SpankMe]

In fact its so bad it's needs a double facepalm.


http://www.lambertcs.com/images/facepalm_picard_riker.jpg

[allycatz]

In fact its so bad it's needs a double facepalm.

Must be the wave for scooter riders :scooter:

[YellowDog]

I always do.
So do you wave at the Postie motorcycle?

No one waves at Mr Postie :crybaby:

[SpankMe]

Even Jesus asks. "When will it end?"


http://www.mizozo.com/images/item_images/3000/2125_gallery.jpg

[EJK]

http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/1609/kbfacepalm.jpg

[Big Dave]

http://cdn2.knowyourmeme.com/i/6516/original/polar-bear-face-palm_thumbnail.jpg

[ready4whatever]

. .

[MSTRS]

http://pushrod.files.wordpress.com/2008/02/2192192956_c9023211ca.jpg

[vifferman]

So do you wave at the Postie motorcycle?

No one waves at Mr Postie :crybaby:
He was following the car behind me today, but I couldn't wave in case it was misinterpreted. Plus I was in the car, so Mr Postie wouldn't have seen me. :no:

[slofox]

Well. I reckon we need something really obvious...like how about a handstand on the handlebars? THAT would stand out. An' if y're in a tight corner it has to be ONE HANDED...


shitshitshit I vowed I'd never post in here....

http://media.photobucket.com/image/the%20cringe/Mr_Muggles/GIFS/2znq078.gif?o=1&filter=newest

[Insanity_rules]

I find the "shocker" works quite well as a wave.......

+1 for the shocker..............oh yeah!

http://motivateurself.files.wordpress.com/2009/02/implied-facepalm.jpg

[TerminalAddict]

epic face palm
http://images.icanhascheezburger.com/completestore/2009/4/20/128847344485080355.jpg

[crazyhorse]

http://kiwipolemicist.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/giving-the-finger-gorilla.jpg


ha ha ha

[mattian]

I had some guy on a sports bike stand up on his foot pegs and with one arm gave me the "Heil Hitler" salute once............. I thought that was quite epic.

[ready4whatever]

like this .

[ready4whatever]

I realize this thread has got me in shit. i honestly havnt seen a thread like this in my young kiwi biker life. and yes i should learn how to search. im going to put up a face palm to end all facepalms. please no more.

[Laava]

Sorry all but you can't have this many facepalms without at least one Gahh-thud!
Protocols you know!

[mattian]

If it makes you feel any better Readyforwhatever..... I posted a querry about lane splitting/filtering once. Boy did I get flamed :Pokey:

[allycatz]

I realize this thread has got me in shit. i honestly havnt seen a thread like this in my young kiwi biker life. and yes i should learn how to search. im going to put up a face palm to end all facepalms. please no more.


Aww dont feel bad....Ive saved a few of the cuter animal pics

[The Stranger]

Im always driving/riding past bikers and wonder if they are a fellow KBer, tempted to wave but they wouldnt know im on KB, so i think we should have a special Kiwibiker wave. Any ideas on what? Only thing i can think of is this so far

Spank has spoken. This (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=789973#post789973) is the official KB wave!

[Oakie]

Sorry all but you can't have this many facepalms without at least one Gahh-thud!
Protocols you know!

Hey hey hey ! steady on ... Hitcher has sole right to use 'Gahh-thud'. Best you hope he doesn't see that or you'll get your botty smacked.

[Laava]

I retaract my Gahh-thud and insert Sheeeeeesh!!

[zahria]

When I was younger, when walking around town at night I would correct the "West side" tagging with "no, actually this is the southeast side of this building" or whatever side it was.
I must have corrected a hundred or so, and the local west-side youths began threatening me with death. They never found out who I was though. Well, it was fun at the time.

Funny!! I like your style!!:cool:

[Qkchk]

Nope. He's going for the Guinness BOR for most number of threads on the subject of waving.
Guess it beats the 'Last one to post in here gets a dollar' thread :lol:

OMG! They closed the thread (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=9634&page=2503) down..... Damn, I wanted that dollar!