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

[ellipsis]

First decent ride since getting the new bike, a decade since my last long ride and only 2 of about the 30 riders I passed waved back. Did I miss the memo?

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[Akzle]

i only feel validated as a human when people wave at me.

[caspernz]

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[Ghost Lemur]

Depends where you were riding. Plenty of acknowledgement on the road to Akaroa and back this morning.

Could have been the road or time, only went up to Amberly. Got more on the way back.

As for validation. It's more one of those little things with riding that I've always enjoyed. A little wave or nod of the helmet to say hi. Remember as a kid (and they probably still do) truckers having similar rituals with each other.

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[Akzle]

A little wave or nod of the helmet to say hi. Remember as a kid (and they probably still do) truckers having similar rituals with each other.

glory holes in truckstop bathrooms isn't quite the same thing.
if you want that kind of shit you'll have to go honda...

[Ghost Lemur]

glory holes in truckstop bathrooms isn't quite the same thing.
if you want that kind of shit you'll have to go honda...

I thought that was Harleys?

*ducks and runs for cover*

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[Oakie]

It still happens. Those who do, do. Those who don't, dont

[Maha]

I thought that was Harleys?

*ducks and runs for cover*

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If you ever see someone in a Magna Station Wagon waving at you, it's not an acknowledgement... it's an enticement.

[caspernz]

If you ever see someone in a Magna Station Wagon waving at you, it's not an acknowledgement... it's an enticement.

More like a provocation innit?

[Banditbandit]

i only feel validated as a human when people wave at me.

You need to count the number of fingers they are waving at you with - only a full house counts for validation ..

[Berries]

Those who do, do.

Oh yeah, I got you.

[n1cecream]

Today, rode past about 4-5 riders on the opposite side of the road who all nodded at me whilst i waved frantically. Unsurprisingly in my short time riding it's been all the cruisers and harleys that don't wave at me. All the crotch rocket lads give me my proper respect, waves and all. I think the biker wave comes down to - hey theres another guy just like me that has little to no regard for his life. I know this subject has been beaten to death, hell, i'm pretty sure i'm necroing this thread. But I think harley riders think they're superior, something about their lil american made machines makes them reckon they're the bees knees. As if your life is worth more than my life ya lil cunt. Sell your harley and fuck off to USA. We got enough yanks here.

[ellipsis]

...welcome creamy...why don't you fuck off back to where you come from...don't forget to wave...

[400sm]

Today, rode past about 4-5 riders on the opposite side of the road who all nodded at me whilst i waved frantically. Unsurprisingly in my short time riding it's been all the cruisers and harleys that don't wave at me. All the crotch rocket lads give me my proper respect, waves and all. I think the biker wave comes down to - hey theres another guy just like me that has little to no regard for his life. I know this subject has been beaten to death, hell, i'm pretty sure i'm necroing this thread. But I think harley riders think they're superior, something about their lil american made machines makes them reckon they're the bees knees. As if your life is worth more than my life ya lil cunt. Sell your harley and fuck off to USA. We got enough yanks here.

For safety reasons, l suggest you look straight ahead and keep both hands on the bars.
Dont wave...... you might crash by doing so.

[n1cecream]

...welcome creamy...why don't you fuck off back to where you come from...don't forget to wave...

Thanks mate, and no I don't wave to wankers. I'll stay if you dont mind, chur.