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

[Charlie41]

Not really.
Harley riders don't wave to anyone.
Ducati riders only wave to BMW riders.
BMW riders only wave to God.

You are killing me LOL I nearly fell off my chair laughing

[MsKABC]

An old friend of mine was out on a Sunday ride on his Duc one day when he decided to stop at a cafe for a java. He's a pretty hard-core sort, tough as nails, so he rocks up to some pretty scary-looking harley riders and says "How come you harley riders never wave to other motorcyclists?" One of them replies something along the lines of "We don't wave to Jap bikes" My friend not-so-politely pointed out that there were probably more japanese parts on their bikes than on his.

[Ixion]

Harley riders can't wave, they'd spill their latte.
Metric crusier riders sometimes wave if you have chrome. Then retract the wave.
Ducati riders NEVER wave.
Guzzi riders always wave
BMW riders have stopped waving to God because He didn't wave back
BSA riders always wave, though this is a mixed blessing because they shower you with oil when they do.
Two smoker riders probably wave, but who knows what's happening inside that smoke cloud.

[JMemonic]

Not really.
Harley riders don't wave to anyone.
Ducati riders only wave to BMW riders.
BMW riders only wave to God.

Didn't get that memo, but come to think of it recent travels would indicate that could be the issue with some of the Ducati's I saw on the road, I am sure folks here will know the ones, the rider (an pillion if there is one) will have all the Ducati gear similar to Harley riders, I am sure there is possibly Ducati underwear and these are the folks that own it. Funniest thing is these folks will be well annoyed now that Ducati has change it logo.

Harley riders can't wave, they'd spill their latte.
Metric crusier riders sometimes wave if you have chrome. Then retract the wave.
Ducati riders NEVER wave.
Guzzi riders always wave
BMW riders have stopped waving to God because He didn't wave back
BSA riders always wave, though this is a mixed blessing because they shower you with oil when they do.
Two smoker riders probably wave, but who knows what's happening inside that smoke cloud.

Mostly right but I know a Ducati rider who waves thus blowing that idea, I am still waiting for the memo.

[Dodgyiti]

\ My friend not-so-politely pointed out that there were probably more japanese parts on their bikes than on his.

it was the evolution motor that turned the fortunes of harley davidson around. they were going bust due to the worst build and design issues imaginable
the evolution was designed by japanese engineers on harley's request.
it also used to have tawainese rods, a jap carb etc etc

makes me laugh too

back in the day of shovels and the like you used to have to be a mechanic to keep one running, back then harley riders really were outsiders because you had to be to accept all the issues just to be cool, now any chequebook clown can run one

guzzi riders dont always wave, sometimes it pays to concentrate on hanging on, but we do nod and its not just the legionaires making us do it

[Big Dave]

I'll tell you why a lot of them don't wave.

They don't like you.

ACC will provide counseling.

[Owl]

This is why harley riders don't wave

That is funny!

As an ex Harley rider, I find I wave less now than I used to. I used to wave to anyone, talk to anyone and often got raised eyebrow's from Jap rider's when I knew something about their FZR, GSXR etc!
I'd get cheek from them for riding a Harley, but it was all good fun!

[Naki Rat]

I dont wave at Harley's,
It would be like waving at someone on a tractor.

That would be a Hoggly Ferguson you're referring to

[CBR97]

That would be a Hoggly Ferguson you're referring to

Yep, A Hoggly Ferguson, but the Harley looks ugly, and doesn't work as well, lol

[YLWDUC]

I think the sport biker 'non-waver' is also getting up there in number. Followed a bunch of 5 600 riders up to Wellsford, and none of them waved to the oncoming riders. Or waved thanks to the cars that moved left for them.

Maybe it was because they were holding on for dear life, they're cornering being matched only by their overtaking decisions. Which brings me to the harleys. I'm sure they'd wave on the straight sections of road.......

[Headbanger]

Just remember ,Even though we elite are more awesome then the rest of you, In the case of an accident or breakdown and if there is no one else around, we will permit you to help, as long as you don't attempt eye contact or try and start a conversation.

You have our permission to continue with your insecure whining.

[shafty]

Yeah, I've noted some pretty snobby 600 Riders too lately.

A few days ago I pulled into the new BP in Taumarunui - plenty of bikes around ex Wanganui races, I was in the cage and waited at a distance for a Harley to move off from the pump. After I while, I chose the adjacent pump - he was zero'ing his speedo I think, and as the bike looked brand spankers, was prolly sussing it out.

While pumpin my gas, I watched him fire it up in his sexy half helmet (NOT) and then it happened, he put it into gear and there was the most earth shattering CLUNK I have ever heard. If anything I ride or drive, including the neighbours tractor, ever made a noise like that...................I'd be bloody mortified.

Shit it looked like a $35,000 bike too

[James Deuce]

While pumpin my gas, I watched him fire it up in his sexy half helmet (NOT) and then it happened, he put it into gear and there was the most earth shattering CLUNK I have ever heard. If anything I ride or drive, including the neighbours tractor, ever made a noise like that...................I'd be bloody mortified.

Shit it looked like a $35,000 bike too

Wasn't a Harley, that was a Yamaha.

[shafty]

Trust me, it was a HARLEY, NO mistake

[Big Dave]

Wasn't a Harley, that was a Yamaha.

Suzuki M109 and Rocket III are the worst modern 'Klunkers'. Massive components - anything less would disappoint.