22 replies to this topic

[B-Rad]

I don't want to do that wave thing every time someone on a motorcycle passes me.

[oldyaler]

LOL. Posts on motorcycle forums about "to wave or not to wave" are just as long and get just as heated as the GI/SGI, forged, CB, blades posts on this forum.

[hammy1983]

wow... you are a lazy azz.  Its a simple sign of respect to fellow bikers.  I am sure they feel if you dont want to wave they would rather you not get a bike.  Out of all the reasons, such as high insurance, death rates, accidents etc your concern is you dont want to wave.  I can see you as that guy in the car who never lets anyone in and doesnt wave to say thanks when someone lets you in,

[B-Rad]

hammy1983, on 09 August 2012 - 07:30 AM, said:

wow... you are a lazy azz.  Its a simple sign of respect to fellow bikers.  I am sure they feel if you dont want to wave they would rather you not get a bike.  Out of all the reasons, such as high insurance, death rates, accidents etc your concern is you dont want to wave.  I can see you as that guy in the car who never lets anyone in and doesnt wave to say thanks when someone lets you in,

Lighten up and have a sense of humor.

[oldyaler]

B-Rad, on 09 August 2012 - 03:07 PM, said:

hammy1983, on 09 August 2012 - 07:30 AM, said:

wow... you are a lazy azz.  Its a simple sign of respect to fellow bikers.  I am sure they feel if you dont want to wave they would rather you not get a bike.  Out of all the reasons, such as high insurance, death rates, accidents etc your concern is you dont want to wave.  I can see you as that guy in the car who never lets anyone in and doesnt wave to say thanks when someone lets you in,

Lighten up and have a sense of humor.

See what I mean?

[Rockminer]

Just give a head bob like " what up"?  NO one knows if you hit a bump, or are aknowledging them. Or go with a low nonchalant deuce?  Or you could just let it go, wave and worry about other more important things, like trying not to die on a bike.

[SOONERMAGIC]

hammy1983, on 09 August 2012 - 07:30 AM, said:

wow... you are a lazy azz.  Its a simple sign of respect to fellow bikers.  I am sure they feel if you dont want to wave they would rather you not get a bike.  Out of all the reasons, such as high insurance, death rates, accidents etc your concern is you dont want to wave.  I can see you as that guy in the car who never lets anyone in and doesnt wave to say thanks when someone lets you in,

I can see you as the guy who gets invited to parties bc you are just so darn cool and fun to hang out with.

Edited by SOONERMAGIC, 09 August 2012 - 05:53 PM.

[oldyaler]

hammy1983, on 09 August 2012 - 07:30 AM, said:

wow... you are a lazy azz.  Its a simple sign of respect to fellow bikers.  I am sure they feel if you dont want to wave they would rather you not get a bike.  Out of all the reasons, such as high insurance, death rates, accidents etc your concern is you dont want to wave.  I can see you as that guy in the car who never lets anyone in and doesnt wave to say thanks when someone lets you in,

Waving is not a sign of respect. It's just an acknowledgement that you share an interest in riding.Motorcycling has gotten so specialized now (cruisers, sportbikes, tourers) that it's not uncommon to pass a group of riders and none of them wave because you're not riding THEIR style or brand of motorcycle.

Waving is not a hard and fast rule. It's an individual thing....you either wave or you don't.

[hendersnb]

Kenny Powers says "If you don't wave when Kenny F---ing Powers drives by, he'll whoop your A$$!!"

[Lamo70]

its a personal choice. All I know is Harley riders tend to wave, and being one myself, I'm proud of that.

[hammy1983]

SOONERMAGIC, on 09 August 2012 - 05:52 PM, said:

hammy1983, on 09 August 2012 - 07:30 AM, said:

wow... you are a lazy azz.  Its a simple sign of respect to fellow bikers.  I am sure they feel if you dont want to wave they would rather you not get a bike.  Out of all the reasons, such as high insurance, death rates, accidents etc your concern is you dont want to wave.  I can see you as that guy in the car who never lets anyone in and doesnt wave to say thanks when someone lets you in,

I can see you as the guy who gets invited to parties bc you are just so darn cool and fun to hang out with.

Hell yes... how'd you know?
in the end thats my opinion... its your bike, your hand do what you want.

[RIRider]

Lamo70, on 10 August 2012 - 10:29 AM, said:

its a personal choice. All I know is Harley riders tend to wave, and being one myself, I'm proud of that.

I'm calling BS on this one.  I rode a BMW for years and years and NEVER had a Harley rider wave to me. If you rephrase it to " Harley riders wave to other Harley riders" I'd agree with you.

[alsponge]

RIRider, on 10 August 2012 - 01:35 PM, said:

Lamo70, on 10 August 2012 - 10:29 AM, said:

its a personal choice. All I know is Harley riders tend to wave, and being one myself, I'm proud of that.

I'm calling BS on this one.  I rode a BMW for years and years and NEVER had a Harley rider wave to me. If you rephrase it to " Harley riders wave to other Harley riders" I'd agree with you.

Same here. I rode a sportsbike for years and rarely had anyone on a Harley wave back to me.

To the OP, just look the other direction like passing someone you don't want to talk to in a hallway.

[MattTheTaff]

I'll only acknowledge fellow golfers on a course if they wear a titleist hat. Anyone who wears a TM hat gets the middle finger, some choice words about their sexual relationship with their mother and I'll also question the marital status of their parents.

Edited by MattTheTaff, 11 August 2012 - 12:52 AM.

[B-Rad]

hendersnb, on 10 August 2012 - 10:20 AM, said:

Kenny Powers says "If you don't wave when Kenny F---ing Powers drives by, he'll whoop your A$$!!"
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I'd wave to Kenny Powers!

[Petethreeput]

MattTheTaff, on 11 August 2012 - 12:51 AM, said:

I'll only acknowledge fellow golfers on a course if they wear a titleist hat. Anyone who wears a TM hat gets the middle finger, some choice words about their sexual relationship with their mother and I'll also question the marital status of their parents.

As a citizen of the UK, I see how this may be your breaking point.
For me, I own a Club Car.  I won't wave at losers driving Textron products.  If they are driving a lesser product I may get out and go Rappleye Jr. on their a**.

http://blogs.sacbee....-golf-club.html

[MattTheTaff]

Petethreeput, on 11 August 2012 - 08:50 AM, said:

MattTheTaff, on 11 August 2012 - 12:51 AM, said:

I'll only acknowledge fellow golfers on a course if they wear a titleist hat. Anyone who wears a TM hat gets the middle finger, some choice words about their sexual relationship with their mother and I'll also question the marital status of their parents.

As a citizen of the UK, I see how this may be your breaking point.
For me, I own a Club Car.  I won't wave at losers driving Textron products.  If they are driving a lesser product I may get out and go Rappleye Jr. on their a**.

http://blogs.sacbee....-golf-club.html

Hah that's crazy. Bottle it all up and go mad on the 18th

[highergr0und]

I have a jeep and it's the same deal. A lot of them don't wave back. No big deal either way but I almost always at least acknowledge them. Sometimes I don't because I'm just shifting and steering at the same time or can just see the soccer mom driving a 4 door that has never had the top off.... I even catch myself waving when driving my wife's Honda pilot. I get some looks there.

In the end, buy it and do what you want to do.

Edited by highergr0und, 11 August 2012 - 09:24 PM.

[PhillyMac]

I used to ride a sport bike, and always had all types of bikers wave, including Harley riders. I have ridden motorcycles all my life (mainly dirt) but from my experience on street you'll have 2 different waves. Many will point 2 fingers towards the ground when passing, which is self explanatory. Others will just wave.........

[PixlPutterman]

how about instead of a wave, just give em the finger, you know, mix it up a little bit. be creative

[oldyaler]

PixlPutterman, on 13 August 2012 - 05:45 PM, said:

how about instead of a wave, just give em the finger, you know, mix it up a little bit. be creative

Lol! Save that for when a bunch of Hell's Angels pass by. They'd get a real kick out of that.

[PixlPutterman]

oldyaler, on 13 August 2012 - 06:24 PM, said:

PixlPutterman, on 13 August 2012 - 05:45 PM, said:

how about instead of a wave, just give em the finger, you know, mix it up a little bit. be creative

Lol! Save that for when a bunch of Hell's Angels pass by. They'd get a real kick out of that.

yeah then they'll get a kick out of your face

[DaSportsGuy]

Don't wave. I doubt they'll turn around and come after you for not "respecting" them by waving.