Is it just me? Why do most Harley riders not wave back?

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#41 Unread post by High_Side »

Make sure you both Wave to Harley riders..... :roll: :P

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#42 Unread post by roscowgo »

Most everyone here waves.

I think they're telling me to pull over so they can pass though, I'm a slow poke. :(

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roscowgo wrote:Most everyone here waves.

I think they're telling me to pull over so they can pass though, I'm a slow poke. :(
It's better to be slow than not moving at all. :)
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#44 Unread post by Locopez »

I haven't read through the whole post here...but yes this topic is covered in discussion boards like this one everyday. But it also occurs to me that most of might forget...that sometimes you just don't see the other rider until it is to late...or not at all. I wave at everyone....metric bikes, American bikes....scooters.....

why...because I am having just to much fun...and hope that everyone else on two wheels is have the same feelings......... :D
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#45 Unread post by therealandymilinokis »

I wave to everyone, except scooters. I found this and thought it was pretty funny and also somewhat true. Cant take credit for it tho.

Top Ten Reasons Why Harley Riders Don't Wave Back

10. Afraid it will invalidate warranty.
9. Leather and studs make it too heavy to raise arm.
8. Refuse to wave to anyone whose bike is already paid for.
7. Afraid to let go of handlebars because they might vibrate off.
6. Rushing wind would blow scabs off the new tattoos.
5. Angry because just took out second mortgage to pay luxury tax on new Harley.
4. Just discovered the fine print in owner's manual and realized H-D is partially owned by Honda.
3. Can't tell if other riders are waving or just reaching to cover their ears like everyone else.
2. Remembers the last time a Harley rider waved back, he impaled his hand on spiked helmet.
1. They're too tired from spending hours polishing all that chrome to lift their arms.


Top Ten Reasons Why Gold Wing Riders Don't Wave Back

10. Wasn't sure whether other rider was waving or making an obscene gesture.
9. Afraid might get frostbite if hand is removed from heated grip.
8. Has arthritis and the past 400 miles have made it difficult to raise arm.
7. Reflection from etched windshield momentarily blinded him.
6. The espresso machine just finished.
5. Was actually asleep when other rider waved.
4. Was in a three-way conference call with stockbroker and accessories dealer.
3. Was distracted by odd shaped blip on radar screen.
2. Was simultaneously adjusting the air suspension, seat height, programmable CD player, seat temperature and satellite navigation system.
1. Couldn't find the "auto wave back" button on dashboard.


Top 10 Reasons Sportbikers Don't Wave:

10. They have not been riding long enough to know they're supposed to.
9. They're going too fast to have time enough to register the movement and respond.
8. You weren't wearing bright enough gear.
7. If they stick their arm out going that fast they'll rip it out of the socket.
6. They're too occupied with trying to get rid of their chicken strips.
5. They look way too cool with both hands on the bars or they don't want to unbalance themselves while standing on the tank.
4. Their skin tight-kevlar-ballistic-nylon-kangaroo-leather suits prevent any position other than fetal.
3. Raising an arm allows bugs into the armholes of their tank tops.
2. It's too hard to do one-handed stoppies.
1. They were too busy slipping their flip-flop back on.


Top Ten Reasons Why BMW Riders Don't Wave Back

10. New Aerostich suit too stiff to raise arm.
9. Removing a hand from the bars is considered "bad form."
8. Your bike isn't weird enough looking to justify acknowledgement.
7. Too sore from an 800-mile day on a stock "comfort" seat.
6. Too busy programming the GPS, monitoring radar, listening to ipod, XM, or talking on the cell phone.
5. He's an Iron Butt rider and you're not!.
4. Wires from Gerbings is too short.
3. You're not riding the "right kind" of BMW.
2. You haven't been properly introduced.
1. Afraid it will be misinterpreted as a friendly gesture.

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#46 Unread post by Loonette »

therealandymilinokis wrote:I wave to everyone, except scooters. I found this and thought it was pretty funny and also somewhat true. Cant take credit for it tho.

Top Ten Reasons Why Harley Riders Don't Wave Back
Hey new member - welcome aboard!! Interestingly, your only two posts on our boards sound hauntingly similar to those of a member we just recently banned. Hope it's not you. You might want to introduce yourself in the "Start Your Engines" forum. And please read around a bit - we've had lots of flame wars started because of unfounded insults being slung toward specific groups of riders, i.e. Harley riders, BMW riders. I think you're trying to be funny, but maybe save it for the "Funny Farm" forum. Thanks!

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#47 Unread post by roscowgo »

VP wrote:
roscowgo wrote:Most everyone here waves.

I think they're telling me to pull over so they can pass though, I'm a slow poke. :(
It's better to be slow than not moving at all. :)

Well 25mph speed limit + long level stretch where the college girls go to show off their spandex in the summer. Course they also allow parking in the street there too.... im always about a second from following a parked car.

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#48 Unread post by therealandymilinokis »

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Hey new member - welcome aboard!! Interestingly, your only two posts on our boards sound hauntingly similar to those of a member we just recently banned. Hope it's not you. You might want to introduce yourself in the "Start Your Engines" forum. And please read around a bit - we've had lots of flame wars started because of unfounded insults being slung toward specific groups of riders, i.e. Harley riders, BMW riders. I think you're trying to be funny, but maybe save it for the "Funny Farm" forum. Thanks!

Cheers,
Loonette[/quote]

Not trying to be funny, and to anyone who takes offense to this has no sense of humor. I ride a crotch rocket and am secure enough to make fun of myself. I dont post that much so didnt seem fit to introduce myself. I just enjoy reading the different posts and only add occasionally.

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