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

**ruaphu** · 30th December 2013, 14:21

Originally Posted by pratik8890

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?

Hey Pratik,
I ride a large metric cruiser. You know the one, ya walk past my burgundy and chrome 2000cc behemoth most days, usually slotted next to Tim's 1000cc kawka ninja when your at J st, has the plate 2L VN.

We typically wave/nod/acknowledge most of the time and get the same in return a large chunk of the time.

However typically this time of year with so many part time fine weather only riders about tends to make waving pointless. Simply too many of em, so i tend to only give a nod. Unless its tourers all loaded up, always wave, they typically reciprocate.

Winter, i always wave...… cos bikers are so few and far between, lol.

Funny thing, for what ever reason when i had my sports bikes it was a different story, was hardly ever acknowledged, go figure???? So i suppose it's horses for courses.

Bottom line, don't stop waving/nodding/acknowledging other bikers, allot of bikers enjoy that aspect, some, simply don't.

From our experience when we stop somewhere for a bite/drink and other riders are about most tend to be approachable yakkity buggers, makes for some memorable stops.

Btw, i had to chuckle at some of the replies about cruiser handling issues. To be honest, this can be true at times.

Try punting a long n low cruiser with luggage & two up (about 600 kg's ish) thru tight twistys and attempt to wave!!!! It's like trying to steer an oil tanker through a Venetian water way one handed, Can be hard work, Lol

PS. I'm yet to see that new bike of yours too, fine machine. See ya nec year eh
Cheers, AW (from NOC)

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**R650R** · 30th December 2013, 14:28

Originally Posted by 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..

Actually I do in some cases. I always acknowledge other road users that have stopped and waited for you when by all rights they were ok to pull out in front of you, same or those that make space for overtaking etc. On back roads on the DR I wave to every farmer and ute I see.
It's basic communication at a human level with people that you might want to help you if broken down or crashed later in day, plus they will be good witnesses who recall seeing you riding in a happy cruise safe manner if the need arises.
Interestingly the same problem exists in the trucking community with those that don't wave or flick lights etc.
Mind you even walking own the street some people can't even mange a passing hello etc...

**Flip** · 30th December 2013, 14:28

Some do, some don't. Some just dont like jap bikes or jap bike riders.

Personally I find the ones that dont wave are the BMW riders with matching his and hers riding suits.

**Katman** · 30th December 2013, 14:33

Originally Posted by EJK

I think I'm beginning to like this Pratik dude. This is like watching American Idol audition with 3 Simon Cowells in the judges seat.

I think it's more like Bulgarian Idol.

**JATZ** · 30th December 2013, 14:50

Originally Posted by nodrog

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

its cos hes a fucken tool.

That is the funnyest post I've read in weeks

Intact....this is the funnyest thread I've read in weeks

Originally Posted by Flip

Personally I find the ones that dont wave are the BMW riders with matching his and hers riding suits.

It's because you haven't been properly introduced yet

**ruaphu** · 30th December 2013, 15:03

Originally Posted by Flip

Personally I find the ones that dont wave are the BMW riders with matching his and hers riding suits.

It's not the fact they don't want to wave.

Come on,Ya gotta feel for them with all those many many many tech(no-logic)al buttons (or as the riders of these bikes call em, 'doo-hickies') to pick from.

So, When ya give these 'his n hers' suited Bee Eem Dub-ya riders a simple wave they are then thrown into a frantic complex techno panic trying to figure out exactly which 'doo-hickie' is the 'wave at the peasants' button.

Too late ya passed em, no wave and again completely misunderstood.

See, it's just a complicated life being a Bee Eem Dub-ya rider eh, lol.

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**pratik8890** · 30th December 2013, 15:10

Originally Posted by EJK

I think I'm beginning to like this Pratik dude. This is like watching American Idol audition with 3 Simon Cowells in the judges seat.

Yeah but it looks like all the 3 judges are getting trolled

Originally Posted by tigertim20

If this guy spent half as much time riding as he spends making retarded threads . . .

fixed that for you.

Haha I'm really enjoying the involvement from all the members tho

So cant really complain and hey no matter what thread people start on this forum. People will troll regardless of the topic so lil bit of trolling and fun is ok as long as im getting my questions answered. Hope that helps Tiger bro

Originally Posted by ruaphu

Hey Pratik,
I ride a large metric cruiser. You know the one, ya walk past my burgundy and chrome 2000cc behemoth most days, usually slotted next to Tim's 1000cc kawka ninja when your at J st, has the plate 2L VN.

We typically wave/nod/acknowledge most of the time and get the same in return a large chunk of the time.

However typically this time of year with so many part time fine weather only riders about tends to make waving pointless. Simply too many of em, so i tend to only give a nod. Unless its tourers all loaded up, always wave, they typically reciprocate.

Winter, i always wave...… cos bikers are so few and far between, lol.

Funny thing, for what ever reason when i had my sports bikes it was a different story, was hardly ever acknowledged, go figure???? So i suppose it's horses for courses.

Bottom line, don't stop waving/nodding/acknowledging other bikers, allot of bikers enjoy that aspect, some, simply don't.

From our experience when we stop somewhere for a bite/drink and other riders are about most tend to be approachable yakkity buggers, makes for some memorable stops.

Btw, i had to chuckle at some of the replies about cruiser handling issues. To be honest, this can be true at times.

Try punting a long n low cruiser with luggage & two up (about 600 kg's ish) thru tight twistys and attempt to wave!!!! It's like trying to steer an oil tanker through a Venetian water way one handed, Can be hard work, Lol

PS. I'm yet to see that new bike of yours too, fine machine. See ya nec year eh
Cheers, AW (from NOC)

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Hey mate, Yeah the bike is mean, will show it to you when I'm there in the mid of Jan next year

Originally Posted by Flip

Some do, some don't. Some just dont like jap bikes or jap bike riders.

Personally I find the ones that dont wave are the BMW riders with matching his and hers riding suits.

Okay.

**skinman** · 30th December 2013, 15:31

dammit must stop waving to other riders now I ride a BMW. wrecking the stereotype

**oneofsix** · 30th December 2013, 15:34

Originally Posted by skinman

dammit must stop waving to other riders now I ride a BMW. wrecking the stereotype

Only counts if you are wearing matching his and hers gear. Also you have to still wave other BMW riders, a factor I have noticed when riding in the company of a BMW. BMW riders are getting more like HD riders everyday.

**Big Dave** · 30th December 2013, 15:37

Originally Posted by JATZ

That is the funnyest post I've read in weeks

Ask if he wants a root.

**slofox** · 30th December 2013, 15:50

Originally Posted by Katman

I think it's more like Bulgarian Idol.

Holy fucking shit - that HURT! Fucking excruciating...someone shoot the cow, huh?

**Big Dave** · 30th December 2013, 15:51

I contribute to a 'Chopper' Magazine. Mostly I write about stockers, but I've ridden a few pretty wild ones now too.

Some of the 26" front wheel units I expected to be diabolical, but were actually quite normal. Remarkably so.
It depends if the rake and trail, frame, forks and adjustable air suspension (they mostly run air rears) - are properly sorted and working together. The rake and trail thing is really critical.

Some are purely art pieces.