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

**Biohazard** · 25th July 2006, 14:16

Originally Posted by LXS

I have always wanted to do the Hail Hitler type salute, as im a facist..

Sounds like a good idea, gonna try it out over next few days..closely followed by an Ambo just incase me falls over.

**skidMark** · 25th July 2006, 14:19

i'm gunna start doing a both hands off the bars finger point with a nod ...or something but definately both hands off LOL

**nodrog:Me** · 25th July 2006, 14:21

just so nobody feels left out i wave at everybody, cages included.

**BeakerRAT** · 25th July 2006, 14:28

Yep, everyone gets a nod or wave whether I'm on the sportsbike or scooter. Hardly ever get acknowledgment from the cruiser types or scoots. Even give the

if a bike pulls alongside while I'm in the cage. Bikey

get a nod as well.

Best response was from a bus load of ladies, looked like they were on a hens nite out. They waved, I waved, a few hiked up their skirts as I passed. Smiles all round for that one.

Way I figure it, if I keep on giving acknowledgment - it might just break down some of the barriers and stereotypes.

**Buster** · 25th July 2006, 14:43

A few people are flashing their lights these days but I recon that should only be used if theres a cop or incident up ahead.

**MikeyG** · 25th July 2006, 14:45

Originally Posted by Beemer

Same here - although I have had the odd gang member on a Harley wave back! I tend to wave to just about everyone and feel bad if they get the wave in first! GN250 riders fall into a similar category too - I've only ever had ONE wave back.

I ride a GN and try to give a nod or wave to all other riders. Seems like a lot of sprotsbike riders won't wave back to a GN though. Sports tourers seem the friendliest

**magicfairy** · 25th July 2006, 15:12

Originally Posted by Buster

A few people are flashing their lights these days but I recon that should only be used if theres a cop or incident up ahead.

Agree, when someone flashes their lights at me, I drive at the speed limit for the next few K's, looking for the

**DougB** · 25th July 2006, 15:28

I was walking to the shops last week, a police car came around the corner, the cop smiled and waved. I dont know why but it made me feel real good. Perhaps it reminded me of my early days in Dorkland where helmeted officers patroled the city streets. These real policemen could be relied on to help in any situation. My Dads instructions when I left my country home in 1950 to take an apprentiship in Dorkland were - if you get lost or in any trouble find a police man, today I doubt if I could.

**klingon** · 25th July 2006, 15:35

Originally Posted by Big McJim

I've actually opted for the reverse nod. This means I throw my head back slightly in the acknowledgement.

Confuses some people at first but generally is well accepted.

That's my favourite. For some reason it seems friendlier than a nod! If you do it with the eyebrow lift it's even better... nobody can see your eyebrows but I can't do the 'reverse nod' without the eyebrows getting involved kinda automatically...

When I grow up and get a GN250 I'm gonna wave and nod at everybody. Who cares if they don't wave back? I'm having fun.

**Zed** · 25th July 2006, 15:44

I have learned that if I am going to nod or wave at another biker, not to EXPECT them to nod or wave back, even a screwed up face, frown, or a poked out tongue can happen and don't at all surprise me, if your expectations aren't high then you won't be offended as much.

Remember, out on the road not every biker is in a friendly happy-go-lucky mood like you may be, and they aren't obligated to be.

**blacksheep** · 25th July 2006, 16:26

Originally Posted by Pathos

Harleys ignore little sports bikes cause they aint "cool" enough :P

A bike with a pillion passenger will always wave back, cause they're out to enjoy them selves.

my wife waved to a bunch of hd riders in uk and got a two fingered salute which she responded to with the bird,all this went on without me knowing until i had wall to wall hd,s in my mirrors,turned to wife with a wtf look she showed me the finger,and then it was oh shit have i got enough petrol and next clank it down a few notches and lets get the hell out of here,lost them quite quickly ,wife has been a bit more restrained since

**Bend-it** · 25th July 2006, 16:40

Originally Posted by far queue

Yeah I've done that - wave at the kids in the back seat of the car in front of me, and just imagine Mum & Dad in the front seats telling the kids to ignore the nasty biker

Yeah, quite cool how kids look at bikers with awe on their faces. Was riding 2 up with the Mrs and stopped by a park, when a kid whose dad was playing with a dirt bike came over and practically drooled all over us.

Then was riding behind a car and a kid stuck his nose to the back windscreen and waved... We waved back, thumbs ups, winks etc as we were behind them for awhile... Looked like we made his day...

Gotta make you feel good!

**XP@** · 25th July 2006, 16:43

They are all legal tender... the situation depicts their value:

nod on the motorway $0.01
wave on the motorway $0.10
nod on a small road $0.50
wave on a small road $1.00
nod when scraping a peg $5.00
wave when scraping a peg $10.00
wave with the right hand when scraping a peg $priceless