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

**wkid_one** · 15th July 2003, 14:35

I used to wave - but as I am apparently not a good enough rider, now i don't as it is too risky to take one hand off the bars and wave. I now nod for this reason...

**bikerboy** · 15th July 2003, 16:52

**bluninja** · 15th July 2003, 17:30

I nod cos the roads are so bumpy and my suspenion is too stiff

I would wave but it's hard when SR#1 and SR#2 are at work.

**Redstar** · 17th July 2003, 19:59

If you cant take one hand off the bars how do you pick your nose in transit?

**wkid_one** · 18th July 2003, 08:17

Fuck - apparently I have enough problems riding in general.....no shannigans for me - I have to start thinking about my process of stopping 10 mins before I have to let alone picking my nose.

**Hitcher** · 6th January 2004, 09:51

The reason that Hog riders don't wave back is that they're too scared to let go!
Wing nuts don't wave back if they can't find the "Auto wave back" button.

**BlueR1** · 6th January 2004, 17:01

Originally Posted by Coldkiwi

I make a point of waving to police bikers cause a)they're not normally so bad and b) he was probably thinking about pulling me over when he saw me so maybe a smile and a wav will get me out of it!!

yeah.. gotta wave to the kids (what better way to foster positive attitudes to bikes?)although I'm tempted to pull up next to the vans with unrestrained kids and give the parents a good serve sometimes.

I have waved goodbye to them a few times usually they respond by activating their lights and turning around, not sure what the go is with that but I havnt hung around to find out!!

**bluninja** · 6th January 2004, 17:13

Originally Posted by Antallica

Moped riders... I kinda feel sad when I laugh at them driving past.

I know you said your 150 was gutless....but getting passed by moped riders!!!

I wave at anybody, it's up to them how they respond or don't.

**Big Dog** · 6th January 2004, 17:30

I love the way children crack up when you are behind them and go

when you pull out to pass one gear to low, rev limiter "barking"

**Big Dog** · 6th January 2004, 17:33

And you never seen a four year old smile until you put your electric screen up while waiting at the lights or while passing the car their in. They smile so wide it looks like their trying out for a macleans add.

**Hitcher** · 6th January 2004, 17:36

A couple of times I have done particularly dipshittish things while behind cars with kids in who have, on both occasions, made the shape of an L with their fingers and thumbs on their foreheads. What happened to respect, I want to know...

**Big Dog** · 6th January 2004, 17:41

Originally Posted by Hitcher

A couple of times I have done particularly dipshittish things while behind cars with kids in who have, on both occasions, made the shape of an L with their fingers and thumbs on their foreheads. What happened to respect, I want to know...

pmproflmao. for the amusement of all please elaborate?

**Ms Piggy** · 6th January 2004, 17:43

...I'm too busy thinking about all the little & BIG bits I have to remember to do to wave

although I'm sure I'll be giving the one finger salute a bit more regularly when I get a bit more sure of my riding! So many cars don't give way! :sneaky2:

**Hitcher** · 6th January 2004, 17:45

Originally Posted by Big Dog

pmproflmao. for the amusement of all please elaborate?

Modesty forbids... Buy me a beer sometime...

**Big Dog** · 6th January 2004, 18:18

Originally Posted by Celtic_Sea_lily

...I'm too busy thinking about all the little & BIG bits I have to remember to do to wave

although I'm sure I'll be giving the one finger salute a bit more regularly when I get a bit more sure of my riding! So many cars don't give way! :sneaky2:

Thats what nodding is for.... kind of like "hey I see you but kinda busy"