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

**WarlockNZ** · 30th November 2006, 11:24

Just because someone rides to commute does make them any less of a biker. all that matters is that they are on two wheels, i waved to a girl riding a scooter the other day ... she had a cute pink jacket on ... LOL.

Lets leave the elitist bullshit out of things shall we ... when you can ride like Rossi, then you can start being a snob... LOL

**pixc** · 16th December 2006, 22:31

I went for a nice ride to Rotorua today. I was following a friend and his wife who was riding their Goldwing. I noticed that cruiser style bikes only waved to him while sport bikes only seemed to wave to me. When we stopped for lunch I asked them about it. She said they (other cruiser bikes) dont wave often but they know style when they see it,...followed by the comment 'have you ever tried to push a wheelbarrow with one arm?"

By the way..I saw quite a number of people riding between Te Puke and Rotorua today I hope no one got snapped by the speedcamera on 3 mile hill.

**Toaster** · 16th December 2006, 22:36

Yeah, I always wave or nod (or sneeze in my helmet........) cruiser riders often don't wave back. I guess they think they are superior riding heavy bikes that aren't anywhere near as fast as sports bikes. Come on ppl give us a wave, buy me a coffee, be friendly cause the cages out there sure as hell ain't!!

**kiwifruit** · 16th December 2006, 23:20

EVERY rider i came across today waved back to me, no exceptions.
Some waves/nods/etc were easier to see than others, but 100% aint bad eh!
Prolly saw 40ish bikes out there between Taupo --> New Plymouth and back.
One guy even pulled me a small wheelie! (i counted that as a a wave...)

**xwhatsit** · 16th December 2006, 23:36

I love being waved at

It makes me happy all day hahaha.

One of the nicest ones I had, was the first night I rode to work, I'd finished work and was trying to kick my bike into life, really struggling. This guy on a BMW thumper adventure bike rode past, and while he was waiting at the lights waved and asked me if I needed any help... I said `nah', he said `good luck' and rode off when the lights changed (I eventually bump started lol).

Anyway, my bike has been broken down recently, so I've been bussing to work. I was still working one night, went to serve another table, and the guy rode past again -- somehow recognised me (even though there was no bike to be seen, and I was wearing my helmet last time), and waved again at me! I thought that was pretty cool.

If only we could recognise each other on the street somehow, and wave when we're just walking along without our bikes or gear. That would be pretty sweet -- biking is enough like a secret society already

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**Lucy** · 16th December 2006, 23:57

I don't wave to anybody because it takes me so long to get my mirrors in the right place that I am scared of bumping them. Instead I do the South Auckland style 'upwards nod'. Lots of people nod back, but some just stare. From other threads I have figured out why that may be....(GN 250, L plate, safety vest). So I'm lucky anybody waves really....

But maybe they just think I'm a nutter because I am usually smiling and laughing to myself inside my helmet. (How long does the 'new rider grin' last anyway???? no sign of it abating yet)

**Minnie** · 17th December 2006, 08:50

Originally Posted by Lucy

...(GN 250, L plate, safety vest). I am usually smiling and laughing to myself inside my helmet. (How long does the 'new rider grin' last anyway???? no sign of it abating yet)

Hey Lucy, i think i have a twin

you just described me perfectly, where about in south Auckland are you? if you would like to hook up for a ride some time pm me.
ride safe now
Clare.

**NighthawkNZ:Me** · 17th December 2006, 09:50

Originally Posted by Lucy

(How long does the 'new rider grin' last anyway???? no sign of it abating yet)

I still have a new rider grin after 20 years of riding :-)

Anyway, I wave, nod to all bikers I see, including those on scooters... 90% of the time they wave or nod back. The only time I don't is usually when I am doing some sort of manuvour that requires my 100% of attention or I just plain didn't see yah on the other side of the motorway...

**lukelin250** · 18th December 2006, 13:57

when i can i always wave to the bikers except usually the hog riders and big cruisers cause they just look straight at ya and ignore you it ends up really pissing me off so it can ruin the ride a lil bit so now i just aoid wavn at em altogether.

**Maha** · 18th December 2006, 14:02

Originally Posted by lukelin250

when i can i always wave to the bikers except usually the hog riders and big cruisers cause they just look straight at ya and ignore you it ends up really pissing me off so it can ruin the ride a lil bit so now i just aoid wavn at em altogether.

They cant see up properly....cos' of the vibrations !! their eyes get distorted somewhat and all they see is colour.....its a proven fact.....

**Finn** · 18th December 2006, 14:03

I did around 400 k's over the weekend and didn't get a single wave back. Sportsbikes, Cruisers, Tourers, Naked's, Scooters, I even tried cars. You name it - nothing, zip, nadda.

Next time I'll take the bike. Cars suck.

**kiwifruit** · 18th December 2006, 14:06

Originally Posted by Finn

I did around 400 k's over the weekend and didn't get a single wave back. Sportsbikes, Cruisers, Tourers, Naked's, Scooters, I even tried cars. You name it - nothing, zip, nadda.

Next time I'll take the bike. Cars suck.

so that wasn't you at Mokau on saturday then?
saw a Finn shaped character waving back at me from a table of bikers having a beer, repsol out the front etc

**slinky** · 18th December 2006, 14:11

i wave, nod (up, down. wateva) depending on how i react when i see another biker, always something different.
dissapointed when i don't get a response...... or welll... more feel stupid.

**pervert** · 18th December 2006, 14:21

I hate when people I don't know wave to me, wierdos.

**s8306** · 18th December 2006, 14:41

[QUOTE=Toaster;864462]Yeah, I always wave or nod (or sneeze in my helmet........) cruiser riders often don't wave back. I guess they think they are superior riding heavy bikes that aren't anywhere near as fast as sports bikes. Come on ppl give us a wave, buy me a coffee, be friendly cause the cages out there sure as hell ain't!![/QUOTE
90% of the waves i get are from harley riders[even patched members] and other cruisers,very seldom do i get a wave from sportbike riders.As long as i,m enjoying myself i dont give a shit.