Posted: Wed Jul 05, 2006 2:03 am
Make sure you both Wave to Harley riders..... 
I think they're telling me to pull over so they can pass though, I'm a slow poke.
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Is it just me? Why do most Harley riders not wave back?
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Posted: Wed Jul 05, 2006 3:50 am
Most everyone here waves.
I think they're telling me to pull over so they can pass though, I'm a slow poke.
I think they're telling me to pull over so they can pass though, I'm a slow poke.
Posted: Wed Jul 05, 2006 4:02 am
It's better to be slow than not moving at all.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.
Posted: Wed Jul 05, 2006 4:12 am
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.........
why...because I am having just to much fun...and hope that everyone else on two wheels is have the same feelings.........
Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2006 3:07 am
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.
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.
Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2006 3:44 am
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!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
Cheers,
Loonette
Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2006 5:48 am
VP wrote:It's better to be slow than not moving at all.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.
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.
Posted: Mon Jul 10, 2006 2:12 am
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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.
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.