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

[Parlane]

Need a specialk wave when you are in a cage so they know you are really a biker

Been thinking I should wear my full gear when in the cage. So they know! I have a feeling the special wave reply would be the middle finger... And not just from harleys.

[Tigadee]

Wear your helmet while driving in the car? That way they know you're a really biker trapped in a cage?

[Big Dave]

Isn't that because they're so inbred that they can't lift their arms? 'swhat i heard anyway...

Phew - I thought it was something to do with my KLR.

[Tovarisch]

The wave or nod can have its down side as well, a few weeks back i gave a nod to a a rider on a 250 bandit/hornet/commet(im not shure what bike it was) and hge waved back, just as he waved, the car in front put its brakes on for a pedestrian crossing, said 250 bandit/hornet/commet, locked up at least the rear, maybe even the front for a second, but managed to keep it right side up and came to a stop just down the inside of the car, good skills mate

Was it a yellow Bandit? Cause that may have been me...

[Old Steve]

I'm an equal opportunity waver/nodder. I usually wave if the road is straight, once waved my left hand near a left hand curve which taught me to nod in such situations.

And if you're nodding, lift your head (don't nod your head downwards) - lifting your head lets you keep your eyes on the road!!!

I wave or nod to:

Other cruisers
HOGs or non-HOGs
Gang or non-gang
Sports bikes in all circumstances
Police cars and bikes (hey, if I have a bin they're the guys who will be there untangling as much as is possible - who would want their job, they deserve a wave or a nod)
Scooter riders
Pretty ladies in cages.

I also nod or wave to bikers when driving a cage

I do the Cop ahead wave, left hand above the head, index finger pointed up, rotate hand - like a flashing light

[allycatz]

Bloody scooter riders never wave back - do they think they're better than me or something? And the same goes with cyclists and pedestrians - the only ones that wave back are pretty girls in short skirts - they always give me the peace sign when i wave at them.

Well on my scooter you use both brakes together so i keep my hands where they should be.....last time i forgot and used right only I nearly arsed off

[Berries]

Need a specialk wave when you are in a cage so they know you are really a biker

By definition you aren't. You're a car driver.

[FJRider]

Well on my scooter you use both brakes together so i keep my hands where they should be.....last time i forgot and used right only I nearly arsed off

On REAL motorcycles ... the rear brake is operated by the right foot ( some peculiar manufacturers have put it on the left ) this leaves the left hand free to wave ...

[Furyos J]

Was it a yellow Bandit? Cause that may have been me...

i think so, it was on newlands road heading south, pedestrian crossing by blackrock road. If it was you, good skills in avoiding a sticky situation! I was on a black CBR, black helmet, black jacket etc

[SMOKEU]

So today I was pulling out of my driveway waiting to enter the traffic, and a biker cop who was riding past gave me a friendly wave.

And 2 weeks ago a Harley rider waved to me without me waving to him in the first place.

What is the world coming to?

[Oblivion]

Oh my god, Hi to you

[bogan]

Hmmm, maybe you need more swastikas and nazi apparel on your bike? That'll get you more deserved attention.

[rastuscat]

So today I was pulling out of my driveway waiting to enter the traffic, and a biker cop who was riding past gave me a friendly wave.

And 2 weeks ago a Harley rider waved to me without me waving to him in the first place.

What is the world coming to?

There were two Popos on bikes in Chur Chur today. I'm their boss.

If I can identify which one waved, I'll sort him out.

What punishment do you think is appropriate? Stoppage of donuts?

[Madness]

Hmmm, maybe you need more swastikas and nazi apparel on your bike? That'll get you more deserved attention.

Yeah but then all those darkie & muslim bikers with tinted visors wouldn't wave back to little Smokey. That would be sad.

[whowhatwhere]

Wear a hi vis mate. Stops all waves.