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

**Elysium** · 3rd January 2010, 19:13

I blame those Harely riders, too busy looking tough.

**JATZ** · 3rd January 2010, 20:39

Originally Posted by Tank

Hey - I have a great idea - how about a special KB wave?????

I'm shocked nobody has ever come up with that idea before.

I think that one might work

**awayatc** · 3rd January 2010, 21:04

Originally Posted by Headbanger

They were traveling in a van, ................

You sure..?
Saw the post was from Dutchee, so automaticly assumed "van" was just part of his real name............

**Dutchee** · 3rd January 2010, 21:13

We weren't just travelling in just any van, it was a white van.
It was a total pisstake, and I had fun waving to see if anyone looks into any of the 10,000,000 white vans travelling along the countryside hahaha
Oh, I don;t think I waved at scooters though, so does that make me bad.
Sorry, thought we hadn't seen any waving threads for a day or so.

**centaurus** · 3rd January 2010, 23:01

Originally Posted by Tank

Hey - I have a great idea - how about a special KB wave?????

I'm shocked nobody has ever come up with that idea before.

If you do a search you will find quite a few posts about making a KB special wave. I personally have seen at least two threads on this subject in the last few years, and they are always swamped by clowns with "funny" suggestions after about two dozen posts or so.

**Herman Jelmet** · 16th January 2010, 15:22

What is it with Harley riders not waving to other riders? I get waved at all the time By all sorts of bikes and riders but not Harleys?? Is it because I am sub human or not worthy? I ride A Ducati. I wave to all bikes. I don't care what people ride, theyr'e doing what I'm doing. Enjoying themselves.

**IdunBrokdItAgin** · 16th January 2010, 15:28

Originally Posted by Herman Jelmet

What is it with Harley riders not waving to other riders? I get waved at all the time By all sorts of bikes and riders but not Harleys?? Is it because I am sub human or not worthy? I ride A Ducati. I wave to all bikes. I don't care what people ride, theyr'e doing what I'm doing. Enjoying themselves.

It's one of lifes' little mysteries. If you search the site you'll see that many people have pondered the same thing.

Me - I just think they are concentrating really really hard on the next corner, it's not easy to get a Harley to go round a corner and must take lots of concentration.

**kb_SF1** · 16th January 2010, 15:30

some do wave or nod but only a small number, could be they are holding on tight

**Herman Jelmet** · 16th January 2010, 15:31

I had wondered that- but didn't know how to word it without creating tears before dinner-- thanks for that

**YellowDog** · 16th January 2010, 15:31

Originally Posted by wild_weston

It's one of lifes' little mysteries. If you search the site you'll see that many people have pondered the same thing.

Me - I just think they are concentrating really really hard on the next corner, it's not easy to get a Harley to go round a corner and must take lots of concentration.

They need both hands to hang on for dear life. Waving could be the last thing they do!

**PrincessBandit** · 16th January 2010, 15:36

Maybe they don't want their tassles and fringes to get tangled in the wind as they raise their arm.
I'm pretty sure I've coaxed a wave or two out of Harley riders before though.

**steve_t** · 16th January 2010, 15:41

Yay... I'll be the first to say "Another waving thread?"

**wingnutt** · 16th January 2010, 15:44

please do not take exception tot he following it has done the rounds at other forums, and is definitely only meant as bit of a laugh at our selves. enjoy.

10 reasons why harley riders dont wave.

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 Gold Wing Riders Don't Wave Back [/U]

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 navigation system.

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