Reactions On The Road?

**phantom** · 1st July 2005, 15:45

Its cool seeing other bikes out there and I try to wave whenever I can. A few months ago on my first long ride in 20 odd years I was caught by a couple of sports bikes ( can't remember what they were ) just south of Taihape. Stopped at Cafe exchange for a coffee and they stopped too. Had a bit of a chat and one of the other riders said " That bike gets along alright " . How to make an old bastard grin like a kid

**Patrick** · 9th September 2005, 10:24

Always wave or nod or both, even as pillion. You're right about the Harleys and Triumphs...whats up their arse? Mind you, got two to wave back the other day...first ones so good on ya, a sign of changing times???? Friend has a Boulevard and the HDs and Trumpies aren't sure what she is so they usually/always wave out.... Will still wave at them though, see how many responses ya get.... Wife rode in to work the other day with two mates on their bikes, staggered formation sort on thing... just a 16km cruise in to town, loooked back in her mirror to see they were joined on by a fourth who cruised on in with them...nice...

**oldrider** · 19th October 2005, 16:00

No matter what sort of bike or rider/group etc, the excitement has always been the same.

I wouldn't downgrade the feeling from excitement to "interest" even after more than 50yrs of riding.

I told my wife recently that bikers didn't seem as friendly as they used to be.

She later told me that she had observed me speaking to other riders and then ignoring them even walking away as they returned the greetings etc.

Old age brings on deafness and I wasn't hearing them talking to me and I thought "they" were ignoring "me". Who! indeed was not being friendly?

So if I have ignored or not spoken when you have spoken to me I probably didn't hear you. :spudwhat:

Accept my apologies in arrears or in advance, whichever the case may be.

Cheers John

**Zed** · 19th October 2005, 16:11

Originally Posted by oldrider

No matter what sort of bike or rider/group etc, the excitement has always been the same.

I wouldn't downgrade the feeling from excitement to "interest" even after more than 50yrs of riding.

Good to hear it's still lighting your fire after all these years John!

Have you ever been riding along and seen another motosickle approaching towards you who suddenly lifts the front wheel and monos past you?

Now that's excitment!

**oldrider** · 19th October 2005, 16:28

Originally Posted by Zed

Have you ever been riding along and seen another motosickle approaching towards you who suddenly lifts the front wheel and monos past you?

Now that's excitment!

Yes I have Zed but I can not return the salute.
My son can ride for bloody miles on one wheel but I can't even pull a (planned) wheelie.
I keep asking him to do one on my bike! that would be a bit more difficult. Cheers John.

**DMNTD:Me** · 19th October 2005, 16:35

Originally Posted by Zed

Have you ever been riding along and seen another motosickle approaching towards you who suddenly lifts the front wheel and monos past you?

Now that's excitment!

Oh yeah! More than a little arousing

**Zed** · 19th October 2005, 16:40

Originally Posted by TL Rider

Oh yeah! More than a little arousing

Like John says, even better if you can return the salute! Done that a few times - what a buzz. :spudbn:

**DMNTD:Me** · 19th October 2005, 16:49

Originally Posted by Zed

Like John says, even better if you can return the salute! Done that a few times - what a buzz. :spudbn:

Hell yeah but sadly something I've yet to master even with my thumper...and my bike. Practice they said-I know have 5 kids

**froggyfrenchman** · 19th October 2005, 16:56

There is something quite cool bout meeting up with another bike on the road, without speaking a word just ride together for an hour then go your seperate ways with nothing more than a nod. Or when you ride together for a while then both stop at the same place and talk a while

**Unit:Me** · 19th October 2005, 19:54

I came across a bunch of beautiful dukes one day, but they were all doing 90km, big open straight roads... was lovely to cruise past them and get a good look at all their bikes, but really??? Wanted to have some fun with bikes of the same breed but sadly I carried on my way, none acknowledged me as I cruised sensibly past and I was left dissappointed as I saw them fade in my mirrors. Never mind, they were in their own buzz I guess and probably enjoying themselves so good for them but Hey, no need to be snobby about it. Always in search for fun but happy to do my own thang.

**DMNTD:Me** · 19th October 2005, 19:59

Originally Posted by Duc-Gurl

I came across a bunch of beautiful dukes one day, but they were all doing 90km, big open straight roads... was lovely to cruise past them and get a good look at all their bikes, but really??? Wanted to have some fun with bikes of the same breed but sadly I carried on my way, none acknowledged me as I cruised sensibly past and I was left dissappointed as I saw them fade in my mirrors. Never mind, they were in their own buzz I guess and probably enjoying themselves so good for them but Hey, no need to be snobby about it. Always in search for fun but happy to do my own thang.

I concur Ducky

They were snobs and for no reason.

Pity when it's all about getting the breeze up ya eh,oh well.

**limbimtimwim** · 19th October 2005, 20:15

Originally Posted by Jackrat

I went past him pretty close coming out of an S bend just out of Waiuku. I pulled into the first gas station as I got into town and as I took my helmet off he went past an gave me the finger.

I just give him a big smile an a wave,,,,,Ahhhh well I was having fun and he got a free lesson about watching his mirrors

Arsebiscuit! I hate it when people do that, fly past me by all means, that makes me smile (On one wheel is even better) but not in the same lane..

**Gremlin** · 19th October 2005, 23:24

For an answer for the poll it depends on the bike really.

Couple of weeks ago I was on the Pakuranga Highway, slowing for a light, almost stopped and the light went green. Cars in front but pulled away slowly. I hear this tremendous rumbling behind me... Look in both mirrors heaps trying to figure out what the hell is making that much rumbling...

Eventually bike appears in mirror. Move a little to the left to allow him to overtake if he wishes. He does. Red with yellow decals TLR1000....

Just about creamed myself listening to the thing. Caught up at another light and we even had a little conversation about his nice bike, bet he spends more on tyres than petrol, yep he does etc... very nice, all while waiting for the light.

He shoots off in the traffic, and I go at my pace, yet couldn't stop thinking about the sound for the rest of the day. Love the friendliness with strangers.

Oh for a full license and one of those or similar

**motobob** · 20th October 2005, 20:10

Originally Posted by limbimtimwim

Arsebiscuit! I hate it when people do that, fly past me by all means, that makes me smile (On one wheel is even better) but not in the same lane..

You got that bike on a trailer, what do you need a whole lane for. Making you jump out of your skin for not paying attention is half the fun.

Ducati riders have changed since my day. (when is was yor age sonny blah blah blah). They used to be the friendliest bunch on the road. But if they only ride a duke at 90K wellll what can you expect. Probably in agony riding at that speed lol.

Back to topic. Its pretty cool when others catch or get caught and you all get to play. Met some good people that way.