Shiv wrote:I wonder if it'd be wise to hold your hand out to let the other person slap it while going by.
I was thinking no, due to the speed you were going, but if you're both going about the same speed, shouldn't the forces more or less canel themselves out and it'd feel just like a normal hand slap?
Anyone ever tried it?
Well I did a drive-by slapping of a buddy i saw walking down the road. Slowed down to about 25 and gave him a "pat" on the back that made my arm go numb. Apologized when I saw him the next day.
Anyway I wouldn't high five on a bike unless you want a broken elbow... Going the same direction the force would cancel but as DJGroove said opposite direction doubles the force.
When I first went out into traffic for a ride on my bro-in-laws bike I got a couple of waves. I was pretty stoked about it. Owners of jeep wranglers will often wave at each other as well. I missed that when I sold the wrangler. Its fun to be able to wave at others who have something in common, its almost like a secret fraternity handshake.
Shiv wrote:I wonder if it'd be wise to hold your hand out to let the other person slap it while going by.
I was thinking no, due to the speed you were going, but if you're both going about the same speed, shouldn't the forces more or less canel themselves out and it'd feel just like a normal hand slap?
Anyone ever tried it?
I think you'd be looking at a two bike waltz.
I would be taking evasive action if I saw someone trying to get that close.
Shiv wrote:I wonder if it'd be wise to hold your hand out to let the other person slap it while going by.
I was thinking no, due to the speed you were going, but if you're both going about the same speed, shouldn't the forces more or less canel themselves out and it'd feel just like a normal hand slap?
Anyone ever tried it?
I think you'd be looking at a two bike waltz.
I would be taking evasive action if I saw someone trying to get that close.
Not a good idea.
No , but it would be funnier than hell to watch..............ok so da old Wizz is a sick puppy at times...........
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Shiv wrote:I wonder if it'd be wise to hold your hand out to let the other person slap it while going by.
I was thinking no, due to the speed you were going, but if you're both going about the same speed, shouldn't the forces more or less canel themselves out and it'd feel just like a normal hand slap?
Anyone ever tried it?
I think you'd be looking at a two bike waltz.
I would be taking evasive action if I saw someone trying to get that close.
Not a good idea.
No , but it would be funnier than hell to watch..............ok so da old Wizz is a sick puppy at times...........
When I was in highschool we used to get people who moved into town believing we would drive by mailboxes with aluminum baseball bats and hit them as we were driving... From that exp. I would say it is probably not a good idea to slap anything on a bike while moving.
He did say "simulated" high five not really doing it , however.
Up here everyone waves too. But Harley riders tend to only wave to Harley riders --just one of those accepted things around here. But as soon as you go a couple hours north of the city, they wave to everyone as well.
When I was young and foolish my buddy was in the lane next to me in his van with the window down, on my right. I high fived him. That was a mistake. I didn't go down; but almost lost it. New riders (especially) shouldn't do such things. Better to stay alive.
SheRidesABeemer wrote:Waving depends on the time of year...and circumstances
Very early and very late in the season everyone waves to everyone
Middle of the summer, the helmets wave to the helmets. Don't know what the non helmets are doing but they aren't returning my waves.
In thick motorcycle traffic, you are down to waving to your own marquee.
If you are in the middle of absolutely nowhere and have not seen anyone for hours, then you see that lone headlight coming over the horizon, you extend that arm and hand for a little longer.
Gail
I've noticed this too. If the other person is wearing a helmet they'll wave, but if they're not they never do, regardless of what bike they have. I guess they're just jealous that we may still be alive after a crash.
Waving round here is touch and go...'specially between different genres (as could be expected I suppose)
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