Top reasons why bikers don't wave back...

**NighthawkNZ:Me** · 15th January 2011, 13:17

Originally Posted by idb

Hey...I've got a GREAT IDEA!!!!!!!

oh oh ... let me guess...

**idb** · 18th January 2011, 14:49

Well, wouldn't it be great to have our own wave?
Think about it...we could recognise each other on the road!
How about someone start a thread for ideas for a KiwiBiker wave?

**scumdog** · 18th January 2011, 16:12

Originally Posted by idb

Well, wouldn't it be great to have our own wave?
Think about it...we could recognise each other on the road!
How about someone start a thread for ideas for a KiwiBiker wave?

I'll second that!

**gwigs** · 25th June 2011, 10:27

.Dont know if this has been posted before..so apologies if it has.

Top Ten Reasons Why Harley Riders Don't Wave Back

10. Afraid it will invalidate warranty.

9. Leather and studs make it too heavy to raise arm.

8. Refuse to wave to anyone whose bike is already paid for.

7. Afraid to let go of handlebars because they might vibrate off.

6. Rushing wind would blow scabs off the new tattoos.

5. Angry because just took out second mortgage to pay luxury tax on new Harley.

4. Just discovered the fine print in owner's manual and realized H-D is partially owned by Honda.

3. Can't tell if other riders are waving or just reaching to cover their ears like everyone else.

2. Remembers the last time a Harley rider waved back, he impaled his hand on spiked helmet.

1. They're too tired from spending hours polishing all that chrome to lift their arms.

Top Ten Reasons Why GoldWing Riders Don't Wave Back

10. Wasn't sure whether other rider was waving or making an obscene gesture.

9. Afraid might get frostbite if hand is removed from heated grip.

8. Has arthritis and the past 400 miles have made it difficult to raise arm.

7. Reflection from etched windshield momentarily blinded him.

6. The espresso machine just finished.

5. Was actually asleep when other rider waved.

4. Was in a three-way conference call with stockbroker and accessories dealer.

3. Was distracted by odd shaped blip on radar screen.

2. Was simultaneously adjusting the air suspension, seat height, programmable CD player, seat temperature and satellite navigationsystem.

1. Couldn't find the "auto wave back" button on dashboard.

Top 10 Reasons Sportbikers Don't Wave:

10. They have not been riding long enough to know they're supposed to.

9. They're going too fast to have time enough to register the movement and respond.

8. You weren't wearing bright enough gear.

7. If they stick their arm out going that fast they'll rip it out of the socket.

6. They're too occupied with trying to get rid of their chicken strips.

5. They look way too cool with both hands on the bars or they don't want to unbalance themselves while standing on the tank.

4. Their skin tight-kevlar- ballistic- nylon-kangaroo- leather suits prevent any position other than fetal.

3. Raising an arm allows bugs into the armholes of their tank tops.

2. It's too hard to do one-handed stoppies.

1. They were too busy slipping their flip-flop back on.

Top Ten Reasons Why BMW Riders Don't Wave Back

10. New Aerostich suit too stiff to raise arm.

9. Removing a hand from the bars is considered "bad form."

8. Your bike isn't weird enough looking to justify acknowledgement.

7. Too sore from an 800-mile day on a stock "comfort" seat.

6. Too busy programming the GPS, monitoring radar, listening to ipod, XM, or talking on the cell phone.

5. He's an Iron Butt rider and you're not!.

4. Wires from Gerbings is too short.

3. You're not riding the "right kind" of BMW.

2. You haven't been properly introduced.

1. Afraid it will be misinterpreted as a friendly gesture
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**Indiana_Jones** · 25th June 2011, 10:42

lol good fun, got any for Norton/Trumpy etc owners

-Indy

**saxet** · 25th June 2011, 10:46

Originally Posted by Indiana_Jones

lol good fun, got any for Norton/Trumpy etc owners

-Indy

1-To busy holding bike together.
Sorry couldn't resist.

**Teflon** · 25th June 2011, 10:50

Originally Posted by gwigs

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Top Ten Reasons Why GoldWing Riders Don't Wave Back

10. Wasn't sure whether other rider was waving or making an obscene gesture.

9. Afraid might get frostbite if hand is removed from heated grip.

8. Has arthritis and the past 400 miles have made it difficult to raise arm.

7. Reflection from etched windshield momentarily blinded him.

6. The espresso machine just finished.

5. Was actually asleep when other rider waved.

4. Was in a three-way conference call with stockbroker and accessories dealer.

3. Was distracted by odd shaped blip on radar screen.

2. Was simultaneously adjusting the air suspension, seat height, programmable CD player, seat temperature and satellite navigationsystem.

1. Couldn't find the "auto wave back" button on dashboard.

**Beren** · 27th June 2011, 16:37

7) Their hands are frozen to the bars
6) They don't know they are supposed to
5) Their bike will decelerate so fast they will get rear ended… by cyclists
4) They didn’t notice you because you were more than 6 foot from their front wheel
3) Their bike is so light they will take off
2) Envy
1) They are still not comfortable acknowledging other men wearing leather

Any more?

**Badgerclarke** · 28th June 2011, 17:00

When riding in the UK and Europe I'm used to nodding or giving a quick wave etc to other bikers whilst out on the road. I've found myself doing the same thing over here but with minimal response especially if it's a cruiser rider, I've already learned to not even bother.

Is it because people can smell my foreign odour, is it because people don't like my bike or is because it's just not the done thing over here?

Not fussed either way really but just a bit surprised that people don't seem quite as friendly on their bikes as off them especially given what a friendly bunch the kiwis are.

**Oblivion** · 28th June 2011, 17:02

You didn't do the special KB wave did you?

**Oleg** · 28th June 2011, 17:03

YAY! Another nodding waving thread!

Jokes aside someone here posted absolutely ultimate guide to why people do not wave back (sport, harleys, bmw and goldwings from top of my head). Will try to look it up now.

**jaffaonajappa** · 28th June 2011, 17:04

dont stop nodding mate - lots of us are still acknowledging our fellow riders when we meet them on the roads.....sounds like you have had a particularly bad run so far.

But yeah - its not as common as it was a few years ago. And the cruiser / HD crowd is the worst. Sad but true in my experience.

**The Singing Chef** · 28th June 2011, 17:04

Originally Posted by Oleg

YAY! Another nodding waving thread!

Jokes aside someone here posted absolutely ultimate guide to why people do not wave back (sport, harleys, bmw and goldwings from top of my head). Will try to look it up now.

Yes just today actually, will find it for you

**Oleg** · 28th June 2011, 17:06

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...on-t-wave-back...

You are welcome.

Personally - just carry on waving. Maybe the guy/gal just didnt notice you?
But yeah, i know the awkward funny feeling when you dont get the response