Exarch Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 I dunno, for some reason I have not run into this problem. I have had maybe a dozen people not wave/nod back this year. Once from a scoot, once at night good weather(sports), once in heavy rain at night(cruiser, no clue what kind, visibility was very low) and the rest in good day weather. 2 sports and like 5 cruisers(but every secondary rider waved)Most people seem to wave and I've even had a few HD riders initiate the wave. The only time I don't wave(or expect a wave back) is when my clutch hand is needed or I'm in a curve where I need both hands or I'll end up just nodding if I don't spot a fellow rider that waves until we have nearly passed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohiomike Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 I never wave first but thats because I'm an asshole, I will however wave if I am waved to or nod the head if my hand is busy.Personally, I could care less who does or doesn't wave. Every kind of bike has asshole owners. I'm not sure why people take offense to not being waved at by whoever or whatever. Move on and enjoy your rideYep, my take exactly. I have done some long distance rides, and riders in our area seem more inclined to do the wave thing back and forth regardless of bike brand, but once you get out west my experience has shown that far less sport bike riders wave. Consider too that when we riding the west it was me on the glide and my wife on her Yamaha. Quite often she was in the lead too. So I figure its an individual thing not based on what you are riding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brownsfan1 Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 I'll wave at anybody no matter what brand they are riding. Scruit said it best we all have a common enemy cagers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moto-Brian Posted September 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 Holy two year old thread, Batman! I've learned a lot in the last two years on here and while riding. Even though I have been riding for 20 plus years now...The thing is simple. We are all supposedly enthusiasts. Some of us enjoy this sport more than others. I think I am too passionate about this sport and sometimes, it gets me in trouble. But, I want to give a nod/wave to a fellow enthusiast I am hoping is as passionate about MOTORCYCLING and not what they look like or how they are perceived.In the end, I wave because I hope this. A lot of times lately, I have seen a lot of riders that are just riding. Maybe they are new, maybe they are angry, maybe they are just not paying attention or maybe they aren't as passionate. Wave if you want. If you wave to me, I wave back. I initiate the wave more than not and if they don't wave back, it doesn't bother me anymore... This is a sport of passion and enthusiasm. Some have it more than others, I think... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bad324 Posted September 25, 2012 Popular Post Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 I'll wave at anybody no matter what brand they are riding. Scruit said it best we all have a common enemy cagers.excuse my rant as its not directed at you but in general...EVERYONE DRIVES A FUCKING CAR on this board, the term cagers is hands down the stupidest god damn thing I see spewed on this board on a daily basis next to "clips" and "crotch rocket"/rant 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brownsfan1 Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 I'll change it from cagers to drivers that don't pay attention. Sorry to piss in your cheerios this morning. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 I'll change it from cagers to drivers that don't pay attention. Sorry to piss in your cheerios this morning.the insurance company pissed in my cheerios this morningagain, I apologize as it wasn't aimed at you...just a general rant. I happen to do that from time to time so you'll see so I hope no offense was taken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohiomike Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 excuse my rant as its not directed at you but in general...EVERYONE DRIVES A FUCKING CAR on this board, the term cagers is hands down the stupidest god damn thing I see spewed on this board on a daily basis next to "clips" and "crotch rocket"/rantMy car doesn't fuck...... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 My car doesn't fuck......then you got shafted... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twistedg Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 I just read fucktard and unicorn in the same thread/post, now that shit is funny, made my morning ...Although the laughter is scaring the soccer moms in Panera.BTW, I ride a Ducati, and don't wave, because your all inferior, or maybe it's because my hand is so cramped I can't get it off the grip. You decide Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohiomike Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 then you got shafted...Wouldn't be the first time...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vf1000ride Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 BTW, I ride a Ducati, and don't wave, because your all inferior, or maybe it's because my hand is so cramped I can't get it off the grip. You decide I have a hard time waving on the Ducati for the same reason. Hand cramps, wrists locked up and the possibility that if I take a hand off the bars and hit a bump it may head shake like a fool. The Triumph, yep, I wave to everybody. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodyman Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 I ride an Electra Glide. and wave at nearly everyone. Sometimes even scooter riders, since they look alot like Crotch Rockets. Regardless, not everyone waves back at me, so don't take it personal. Some people just do not understand the concept of the curtousy. I used to get upset myself, but realized that not everyone is paying attention. Or they just don't care. or think that its somthing "gang related". There are a lot of newer riders that just don't get it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rawlins87 Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 HD riders are bad. But when I'm on the scooter only a very select few of all bike riders will wave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 I ride an Electra Glide. and wave at nearly everyone. Sometimes even scooter riders, since they look alot like Crotch Rockets. Regardless, not everyone waves back at me, so don't take it personal. Some people just do not understand the concept of the curtousy. I used to get upset myself, but realized that not everyone is paying attention. Or they just don't care. or think that its somthing "gang related". There are a lot of newer riders that just don't get it! A crotch rocket is a dildo. I think you mean sportbike.HD riders are bad. But when I'm on the scooter only a very select few of all bike riders will wave. I will only flip you the bird when I see you on a scooter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baggyp Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 (edited) I see HD riders that don't wave or acknowledge anyone else but HD riders, but I had one that still makes me mad every time I think of it.I just got my bike within a week. I go out for a ride and am stopped at a light. I see what looks to me like an older Honda ( I was a few cars deep ) I wave ( I would have waived no matter what ). So the guy looks at me ( older larger guy on a very small bike, Sportster I think ) and get all sorts of upset and then underlines with his hand the Harley Davidson logo on his tank. That kinda left a bad taste in my mouth for HD owners. Edited September 25, 2012 by baggyp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustBryan Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 cagers......somebody been readin old Easyriders hahahaif you wanna wave, wave. if you wanna scratch your balls, scratchI also like and own an old car and an old truck. everyone driving an older vehicle seems to think I need to wave at them also. I guess owning older stuff qualifies a wave too? I didn't buy my bike, car or truck to be like everyone else. bought them cause THAT'S WHAT I WANTED. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 While riding in a large group of hd bikes I've had hd riders actually retract their wave and then re-extend it after they pass me. Coming the other way... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 if you wanna wave, wave. if you wanna scratch your balls, scratchhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDq36YD1ESM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaNick Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 I wish it never was started. I use to, but just don't care anymore. Wave at me...I'll wave back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
namtugeoj Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 People think i wave but in reality im just stretching. Seriously though I wave because of my father. He has been riding for a long time, and just like I always wear a suit on a plane out of respect for the pilot, something else my pops taught me, I wave to other riders regardless of bike type. If it has two, or 3, wheels and a motor then you get a wave when I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jschaf Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 I notice that the Harley folks are a lot more likely to wave back if I am riding my wife's Ducati (single headlamp, no fairing) than if I am riding one of my "crotch rockets". I wave at anybody that rides but it does get old fast on a sunny 80 degree Sunday when even the 500 mile a year bikes are out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohiomike Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 I notice that the Harley folks are a lot more likely to wave back if I am riding my wife's Ducati (single headlamp, no fairing) than if I am riding one of my "crotch rockets". I wave at anybody that rides but it does get old fast on a sunny 80 degree Sunday when even the 500 mile a year bikes are out.So, how many miles a year do you put on your bike? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jschaf Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 I should have put about 5000 on each by the time the salt goes down this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSB67 Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 I love waving at people on scooters. People on scooters always seem happy. Maybe I need to get a scooter. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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