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

**Matt_TG** · 1st June 2007, 07:54

Arrrrgggh I've been burnt by the Repost police with the big (but not flashing) red lights!!!!

Hehehe.

Worth it though :P

**MVnut** · 1st June 2007, 08:41

Well I wave & like it when others wave. Never had a wave from a Hardly Dangerous tho, mind you, only done a couple of million ks so there's plenty of time yet. I've even been out riding & spotted a mate on a HD & he didn't even wave. It's probably just me

**BigRed2007** · 1st June 2007, 08:51

Raj I cant remember

But yeah cant wait to meet up with KB riders

**007XX** · 1st June 2007, 09:32

[QUOTE=BigRed2007;1078369]lol yeah i just realised right hand is for throttle lol

Sorry mate, but that was very sweet. Don't think I've had a blond moment like that in a while

**Dooly** · 1st June 2007, 09:41

Found this on another forum I belong to.

Top Ten Reasons Why Harley Riders Don't Wave Back

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

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.

Top 10 Reasons Sportbikers Don't Wave:

10. They have not been riding long enough to know they're supposed to.
9. They're going too fast to have time enough to register the movement and respond.
8. You weren't wearing bright enough gear.
7. If they stick their arm out going that fast they'll rip it out of the socket.
6. They're too occupied with trying to get rid of their chicken strips.
5. They look way too cool with both hands on the bars or they don't want to unbalance themselves while standing on the tank.
4. Their skin tight-kevlar-ballistic-nylon-kangaroo-leather suits prevent any position other than fetal.
3. Raising an arm allows bugs into the armholes of their tank tops.
2. It's too hard to do one-handed stoppies.
1. They were too busy slipping their flip-flop back on.

Top Ten Reasons Why BMW Riders Don't Wave Back

10. New Aerostich suit too stiff to raise arm.
9. Removing a hand from the bars is considered "bad form."
8. Your bike isn't weird enough looking to justify acknowledgement.
7. Too sore from an 800-mile day on a stock "comfort" seat.
6. Too busy programming the GPS, monitoring radar, listening to ipod, XM, or talking on the cell phone.
5. He's an Iron Butt rider and you're not!.
4. Wires from Gerbings is too short.
3. You're not riding the "right kind" of BMW.
2. You haven't been properly introduced.
1. Afraid it will be misinterpreted as a friendly gesture.

And Finally...

Top Ten reasons Metric Cruiser Riders don't wave back

10. New leather jacket was purchased at the same size as suit jacket.
9. Didn't know that the bike wouldn't fly off the road if left hand was removed.
8. Was looking at the handle bars wondering what accessory could mount where.
7. Was wildly grasping at some valve under seat. (3.7 gals BAH!)
6. Rider was actually pulling up black socks and pulling down on jeans trying to close a few air gaps.
5. Rider was too caught up in reciting his mantra 'Left hand clutch' 'Right hand Gas AND Front brake' 'Left foot Gears' 'Right foot Rear brake' 'And for Gods sake Both feet down at light'.
4. Waved after you went by. You just thought they didn't wave.
3. Was searching GPS to find local Bike wash.
2. Rider wasn't really waving, was doing wind airfoil test with hand and arm.
1. Rider was involved in trying to get new throttle stop to STOP.

**Insanity_rules** · 1st June 2007, 13:42

Hey wouldn't it be funny at the next KB ride to get a riding mexican wave going?

**peasea** · 1st June 2007, 14:39

Originally Posted by zadok

I mainly go for the nod over the wave. Found the same thing as most.....Harley riders almost never respond. Stuff 'em.

Bullshit, we respond all the time.

**TerminalAddict** · 1st June 2007, 15:30

waving goodbye with your butt cracks doesn't count

**Warr** · 1st June 2007, 15:46

Originally Posted by Dooly

Found this on another forum I belong to.

Top Ten Reasons Why xxxxxxxx Don't Wave Back

Great post. Bling for you.

Now my only wish is that the thread could be closed

**SwanTiger** · 1st June 2007, 21:55

I don't like weirdo's who dig up threads of by gone.

**BigRed2007** · 12th June 2007, 11:11

yeah I nod or wave if i cant

**FkNAmerican** · 12th June 2007, 13:34

I try to wave. Its just part of the tradition of being on a motorcycle. To me its a sign of respect and acknowledgment to other bikers out there. Its basically saying "hey, good on ya mate.....be safe out there" all in one simple hand gesture.

To restate the case, waving is simply a small part of what makes motorcycling such a great thing in general. Its an acknowledgment of the community spirit and comaraderie that goes hand in hand with getting on a bike.

Case in point: I've broken down in my car before out in the middle of nowhere. About 500 cars passed me by before somebody stopped to offer a hand. Ounce I went out riding on a Sunday and misjudged my petrol levels and the engine started to shut off so I stopped to check it out and then switched to my reserve ounce I made sure it was my petrol level andn ot something else. First bikers to come by stopped to offer a hand. They were total strangers. You just dont get that with much else.

Case #2: I was just up on the Blue Ridge last weekend and stopped at a particular lookout with a great view of the mountains. There were about 5 or 6 bikers stopped there doing the same thing. All of them were from way up north and were cruising down to a big bike meet down in Florida. A couple were looking for a place to eat and stay in the local town (Boone, NC) and I ended up suggesting a great vegetarian restaurant and a decent motel. They ended up inviting me to eat with them and we had a great time just chatting about life up north (Im from New York originally). In all my travels by car on the parkway I've never just met up with strangers like that and ended up having dinner with them. It just doesnt happen in a car. Only on bikes my friends.

So thats why I wave. Its part of that whole spirit of biking. Sounds lame I know.....but its true. And as long as Im on a motorcycle I will always wave when its safe to do so......always. Those who dont wave back just dont get it. Its their loss anyway.

**dmouse** · 19th September 2007, 20:23

ok i ride a harley i wave at all bikers no that dont include them womens whizzer hairdryer things, and to be honest most bikers dont wave back some nod and thats ok, but we users on KB have to have a wave of our own maybe a salute or touch ya helmet like the knights of old did anyone got any ideas on this it would be nice to see fellow KB`ers on the road and at least know there a KiwiBiker what you all think !!!!!

i was going to put it too a vote if its a good idea maybe KB staff could start it off ?.