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

[Grizzo]

Hey Guys, I've been riding over 3 years now in NZ and I find it very strange when you see the chopper riders passing from the opposite lane and they dont give a flying Fudge when you wave your hand or nod at 'em? Does anyone know the reason why they do this? Do they think they're cooler than everyone else on the road? or are they just just mad cos any other road bikes (Sportsbike, Touring bike etc. ) goes faster than theirs? These are the only things I could possibly think of..Any ideas anyone?



P.S- I always feel happy when we greet each other whilst riding. I greet everyone on the road and I receive the same from most of the riders except for the choppers/cruisers. Arent we the big biker community/family who shares the same passion,i.e riding?

Teeheehee...a waving thread.

Who gives a fuck mate! Waving isnt as important to some riders as it is to others.
Dont take it personal like. Lots of other shit on the road to stress about without worrying about who wont wave back at you.

[skippa1]

Hey Guys, I've been riding over 3 years now in NZ and I find it very strange when you see the chopper riders passing from the opposite lane and they dont give a flying Fudge when you wave your hand or nod at 'em? Does anyone know the reason why they do this? Do they think they're cooler than everyone else on the road? or are they just just mad cos any other road bikes (Sportsbike, Touring bike etc. ) goes faster than theirs? These are the only things I could possibly think of..Any ideas anyone?



P.S- I always feel happy when we greet each other whilst riding. I greet everyone on the road and I receive the same from most of the riders except for the choppers/cruisers. Arent we the big biker community/family who shares the same passion,i.e riding?

Why the fuck do you think you need to wave at everyone riding a bike?

[pratik8890]

Fuck I feel sorry for New Plymouth.....such a nice place.

Me too :P

I don't ride a chopper, but sometimes I feel like if I give a wave to every passing motorcyclist I'd never have my right hand on the bar. I don't know why some motorcyclists feel like it's compulsory to acknowledge every other motorcyclist. I maybe give a nod or wave 30% of the time.

Cos I thought it was a motocylcle culture to wave or nod at each other to show respect and a sign of companionship as well all share the same passion for riding. Well 30 % is still ok than 0%

Yay waving thread! We should have a secret kb wave as well!

Nar I think the general waving or nodding is good enough

Teeheehee...a waving thread.

Who gives a fuck mate! Waving isnt as important to some riders as it is to others.
Dont take it personal like. Lots of other shit on the road to stress about without worrying about who wont wave back at you.

Im not worried but I just wanted this thread to be more fun and interactive and So far its looking good and for me it just comes out naturally as part of my riding.

[BuzzardNZ]

It might be because you are Indian.

[pratik8890]

Why the fuck do you think you need to wave at everyone riding a bike?

I thought thats what riders do anywho I'll stil show you my respect when youre on road and feel free to ignore it

[pratik8890]

It might be because you are Indian.

Might be!!!

[hayd3n]

its because they have a secret wave and you havnt learnt it yet

[skippa1]

Ok

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[pratik8890]

its because they have a secret wave and you havnt learnt it yet

that will be happening at psychic level I suppose

[nodrog:Me]

It might be because you are Indian.

fuck you're a racist cunt, racism is a crime, and crime is for niggers.

its cos hes a fucken tool.

[skippa1]

I followed you going through the valley towards Bell Block about a week/10days ago. You stopped at the lights in front of me. You struggle to reach the ground on that bike which gives you a strange sitting position when you move off again. Once going, your arse is still sitting off the seat on the left side.....you look very cock eyed on it. Just sayin, perhaps you should concentrate on other things instead of waving.......

[Owl]

It might be because you are Indian.

Might be!!!

Pratikally a Kiwi though aye?

[Robert Taylor]

Hey Guys, I've been riding over 3 years now in NZ and I find it very strange when you see the chopper riders passing from the opposite lane and they dont give a flying Fudge when you wave your hand or nod at 'em? Does anyone know the reason why they do this? Do they think they're cooler than everyone else on the road? or are they just just mad cos any other road bikes (Sportsbike, Touring bike etc. ) goes faster than theirs? These are the only things I could possibly think of..Any ideas anyone?



P.S- I always feel happy when we greet each other whilst riding. I greet everyone on the road and I receive the same from most of the riders except for the choppers/cruisers. Arent we the big biker community/family who shares the same passion,i.e riding?

Its actually dead obvious, its because choppers have such fundamentally flawed handling and stability characteristics akin to a wobbly jelly. They need all hands on deck and none are free to wave.

[rossirep]

do you wave at cars or buses when your on ya bike.?? no.., then why do you want to wave at choppers..?? buy a chopper if you wanna get waves from them. problem solved..

[G4L4XY]

I thought thats what riders do anywho I'll stil show you my respect when youre on road and feel free to ignore it

Start giving the one finger salute and you'll soon get some feedback!