The motorcycle wave...

[Tripp11]

Back when I had a bike, I did the wave to most other riders when I could; however, it seemed as if all the Harley guys didn't want anything to do with a sport bike. Then after almost being hit for the 100th time by an inattentive driver of a car, I sold all my gear and bike...I still miss the ride though.

 

[phylodog]

I wave when I can, nod when I can't wave. I do it on my bike and in my Jeep. The only folks I don't wave to when on my bike are the mopeds or whatever you wanna call them.

 

[malern28us]

I wave but for other reasons....

Most of my reasoning is because I am recognizing someone else that is taking the time to exercise their freedom and ride. Might sound stupid to some...go a couple years without having a motorcycle after you have gotten the "riding bug."

If you dont want to...dont. Its not a moral obligation.

I see so many motorcycle riders that are just too busy to even stop when they see another motorcycle rider stopped by the side of the road. I make sure I stop as long as I am not endangering myself. I want to keep as many people involved in riding ...strength in numbers. There are just too many morons out there too busy texting, doing their nails, putting on make up, or talking on their cell phones.

 

[seamusalaska]

I wave to the other scooter/moped riders. Don't wave to the gas HOGS and cagers. We wave the arm bent at the elbow back and forth like a windshield wiper, palm facing the other rider. (no, I really just nod)

 

[INyooper]

I do, unless I'm using then clutch, then it's a head nod. I've caught myself trying to wave while in the car, though the door keep my arm from extending down and out. I don't care if you wave back....

 

[Brandon]

i dont ride but it almost seems required in my job... now if i see your school bus number quick enough *if its in my township* i may just ignore ya!

 

[sartwell]

I do most of the time.

 

[NordicHeathenVinlander]

ABSOLUTELY NOT!


Im not your friend, buddy.
Im not your buddy, pal.
Im not your pal, friend.



Friendly as it maybe, I just dont care to wave. I suppose the only people I'd care to get a wave from in the biker community in Indy is the OutLaws M.C.

 

[KDUBCR250]

I only wave if Im waved at . Were all just a bunch of posers anyways ! LOL

 

[GooseUhRoose]

Wrangler and biker waves are a must. It's pretty much an unwritten rule. I like seeing noob bikers that wave with their right hand.

 

[printcraft]

I will typically do it.
It is kind of annoying on a long ride though.

I'll get about 1/3 of the hog crowd who refuse to wave.


I understand the kinship aspect of it but I don't wave at everyone I see driving a Silverado.


One thing that does annoy the out of me is the "throttle blipper"
Squids setting at stoplights for 3 minutes doing the "brap, brap, brap, brap, brap, brap, brap, brap, brap, brap, brap, brap, brap,
brap, brap, brap, brap, brap, brap, brap, brap, brap, brap, brap, brap, brap, brap, brap, brap, brap, brap, brap, brap, brap, brap, brap, brap, brap, brap, brap, brap, brap, brap" crap.

If you bike won't idle, it's time for a tuneup.
You are not cool. Stop it.

 

[gohard43]

Ya I can't stand guys that will rev there engine or "throttle tune" it as some of my buds and I call it. If I'm ridin with you and you start to throttle tune I'll tell ya how I feel!

I'll wave to everyone on anything more than a 49cc scooter! Although it is kind of annoying when some harley riders think there badass and don't wave

 

[Stove]

I wave at cruisers of all makes and sport bikes, but no scooters.

 

[Limpy88]

i always do my best to wave or nod. expect the interstate i only wave if waved at first.(you stick a 2.5 ft jacketed&gloved pole in he wind at 75pmh) i but i always give a more friendly wave to one's in full gear.

 

[HCAman]

I try to wave to all that I can. In my mind the wave is kind of a acknowlegement to another soul that is risking his/her life with alot of idiot drivers to do something they enjoy.

When the idiot HD riders snob me the 2 finger down salute turns into a 1 finger salute.

... I ride a 2007 Triumph Speedmaster. a little doggy but a great ride. I hope to open up the engine now that the warranty is about up.

 

[MinuteMan47]

So, I can see there is a little bit of dislike towards the Harley crowd...

Something I have always noticed about Harley riders is that they ALWAYS have to wear a Harley Davidson t-shirt when they are riding. As if we don't already know you are on one!...I guess they do it because they still want everyone to know that it's their Harley parked out front when they go into a store or to eat...

...(snip)
When the idiot HD riders snob me the 2 finger down salute turns into a 1 finger salute.

The harley guys dont wave. They are just reaching down to pick up the parts that fell off.

I usually do, unless I can tell it's a Harley Davidson.

What he said!!! Used to be universal but now it seems (stereotyping here) that the Harley riders have joined the BMW riders in only recognizing their own. Oh well!!

 

[UltraRick]

I usually do.
I feel like a sap when I catch someone waving and I don't have time to react to it. If it's mid corner, lane change, etc. they shouldn't expect it.
On long rides with lots of oncoming bikes, it can become cumbersome and I may just stop.

That is my mode of operation too

 

[cubby]

i followed a bike from ft. wayne last weekend and the rider had his own "new" wave. guy did the Nazi salute to EVERY bike he passed...... first time i'd seen THAT one.......

 

[femurphy77]

So, I can see there is a little bit of dislike towards the Harley crowd...

Something I have always noticed about Harley riders is that they ALWAYS have to wear a Harley Davidson t-shirt when they are riding. As if we don't already know you are on one!...I guess they do it because they still want everyone to know that it's their Harley parked out front when they go into a store or to eat...

My sister used to run with a Harley rider. She said he had a database of EVERY Harley shop in the world on his computer. She said going anywhere in the car or on the bike always seemed to take twice as long because they would stop at every Harley shop within 20 miles of their intended route to purchase a T-shirt. . . . .I guess it's a Harley thing that the uninitiated masses (myself included) will never understand.

 

[KDUBCR250]

Harley rider here and could care less what anyone else is riding Ill wave back. Its all about the ride not what you are riding !