Arrogant SOBs

**Luckylegs** · 14th May 2008, 09:57

Originally Posted by nodrog

is this a waving thread?

No, It's a weaving thread. Since we will all be riding with no hands...

Seriously though, a wave can be difficult at times but I always try to "Gesticulate" in some way when I do notice someone intentionally move.

**nodrog:Me** · 14th May 2008, 10:00

Originally Posted by Luckylegs

No, It's a weaving thread. Since we will all be riding with no hands...

Seriously though, a wave can be difficult at times but I always try to "Gesticulate" in some way when I do notice someone intentionally move.

i usally stand on the seat and spank my arse to show my appriciation, giddy up

**fizbin** · 14th May 2008, 10:15

I filter along the NW everyday.
While i do try and by try i mean to say when it is at all poss while not endangering my self, or other motorests, i do try to make some gesture of thanks.
However you have to take into account the amount of new riders that are about with the current gas prices. If a rider is like myself and not yet overly confident on the bike then it would be stupid to risk thanking people and de-stabalising the bike.
Also i agree with another poster on here it is oftern hard to tell who is pulling over and who is not.

**Luckylegs** · 14th May 2008, 10:40

Originally Posted by fizbin

...it is oftern hard to tell who is pulling over and who is not.

Not directed you Fizzy, just occured to me when reading your post.

...Interesting that we arent always sure whether a car "moving away" from us is doing it on purpose and therefore whether they are worthy of thanks (if we agree we should thank em at all) yet, if a car is "moving towards" us we assume they are either a. doing it on purpose (Theyre wankers or f'in cagers) or b. They are incompenant..............

Just a thought, Im going back under my rock now

**Big Dave** · 14th May 2008, 10:40

Originally Posted by nodrog

i usally stand on the seat and spank my arse to show my appriciation, giddy up

And what do you do when you are on a motorcycle?

**nodrog:Me** · 14th May 2008, 10:44

Originally Posted by Big Dave

And what do you do when you are on a motorcycle?

complain about people in cars that dont wave when i let them past.

**Edbear** · 14th May 2008, 11:03

Originally Posted by Luckylegs

No, It's a weaving thread. Since we will all be riding with no hands...

Seriously though, a wave can be difficult at times but I always try to "Gesticulate" in some way when I do notice someone intentionally move.

That's a big word for this time of day!

Originally Posted by nodrog

complain about people in cars that dont wave when i let them past.

Quick response!

I always try to give room to lanesplitters if in a car or truck. Never crossed my mind to notice whether they acknowledged me or not... I'd just say don't sweat the small stuff.

**Gwinch** · 14th May 2008, 11:18

More often than not I'll not wave as I prefer to keep both hands on the handlebars for safety reasons.

I'm reluctant to take my right hand off the bar because a) engine braking as I have the bike at higher revs than I usually would for the speed to make my bike more audible and b) I want my front brake covered damnit. Call me sensible.

I'm a nodder.

**Luckylegs** · 14th May 2008, 11:24

Originally Posted by Gwinch

...I'm a nodder.

Im a screamer !

.... Oh damm, wrong forum

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**Disco Dan** · 14th May 2008, 11:31

does it matter what kind of wave?

**Swoop** · 14th May 2008, 12:21

I try and show some appreciation to tin-top's if they move over. A quick left hand up into the air, but not too far from the grip.

**Morcs** · 14th May 2008, 12:23

in tight traffic, at the rate I move I deem it a stupid idea to wave.

Of course If a cage gives me room, I usually think it must be by accident. Most cut us off.

I always wave or nod at bikes who get out of my way however.

And I always wave to cars on the open road that move over.

**CookMySock** · 14th May 2008, 12:42

Originally Posted by The Joka

Due to a series of unfortunate circumstances I found myself in the flatmates car stuck on the motorway during rush hour last night.

feeling a weee bit frustrated are we ?

LOL

DB

**PrincessBandit** · 14th May 2008, 12:45

Originally Posted by Swoop

I try and show some appreciation to tin-top's if they move over. A quick left hand up into the air, but not too far from the grip.

Yep, me too. While it's nice to be acknowledged when we're considerate to others, and a nice gesture to acknowledge their consideration, it's not always possible. Maybe we all need to grow up a bit and realise that riding/driving courteously should be a matter of course, not expecting thanks from others when we display our manners. Obviously if it's not endangering anyone by communicating our pleasure or appreciation then why not, but it's a tad precious to get knickers in a knot over it.
p.s. I always acknowledge car drivers who move across to let me pass on the open road, just a little lift of the open left hand. (Bikes never move over for me 'cos i'm slower than them!) And I've had other bikes lane split up to a set of lights beside me and show no acknowledgment at all that they've just invaded my space, then take off with a great hiss and roar. Bikers can be just as rude as the next person on the road.