Online: John.R

To wave or not to wave (or nod)

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  • mr.popo
    mr.popo
    11 years ago

     I'm really fixed with waving. Always did that when meeting other bikers. It's just a gesture, but it includes a lot of meaning i think.

  • BillS
    BillS
    11 years ago

    A nod's as good as a wink to a blind bat

    Monty Python

  • daddyracer56
    daddyracer56
    11 years ago

    i like too wave @ girl's & Blow my horn

  • Hollywood
    Hollywood
    11 years ago

     Have to agree, if they are on two wheels or three I always wave or nod, I am enjoying my ride and they are brothers or sisters enjoying the same.

  • freebeer
    freebeer
    11 years ago

    I give a nod or raise my fingers while my palm is still on the grip if you know what I mean. If someone nods or waves to me I'll always... repeat always, nod or wave back.

  • Dale
    Dale
    11 years ago

    What does it cost to give a nod or a wave? Don't give a fuck what they ride. Don't forget the car driver towing his van that sticks to left or pulls out of your way when he can . BIG thumbs up to them

  • the_mongrel
    the_mongrel
    11 years ago
    I found most truckies will move over to let you pass too! Always give them a wave. :)
  • scotti
    scotti
    11 years ago
    Out in the sticks it still is a done thing regardless of what ya ride or drive but seemingly only bikes seem do it in the cities or where ever and still a fair percentage find it too difficult , most road users are thoughtful but these days there are many that really make ya wonder where they got theor licences , i`m most wary of and find some young women drivers the scariest to share the roads with , no offence though !
  • 06 Softail
    06 Softail
    11 years ago

     I got a nod from another Harley rider the other night on my way home from cricket training, and replied with the same. I think it's the boy racers on their crotch rockets who are the most arrogant in the motorcyclist community.

  • Soapbox2627
    Soapbox2627
    11 years ago
    Strange 06.... they say the same about us
  • LeMMinG
    LeMMinG
    11 years ago
    I've always given the nod or a wave to anyone else on two wheels, it just feels right.

    On my FireBlade (supersport) most of the time I'd get something back from other sports riders, but cruisers and Harleys I'd only get it back less then 50% of the time, but this was in Geelong/Melb area, they might not have had the time for me haha

    My first real cruise on the Night Rod last night (after registering it yesterday) I saw a few riders and only got a 50/50 response, not sure if it's the bike or the other riders in Canberra, but I'll still continue my friendly ways ;)
  • allde
    allde
    11 years ago

    I've always nodded, unless there's to many, wouldn't want to get dizzy now would we.

     


  • DAVUTCH
    DAVUTCH
    11 years ago
    A wave to all but seems the Harley people always return the wave others not so much yes fuck em

    i ride a sporty and they still wave or nod all good
  • glucky7
    glucky7
    11 years ago

    get back on your drugs hutch a fuckin girls bike  hay ???

  • Coopsta
    Coopsta
    11 years ago
    yeah it used to be the jap riders would nod to each other & the harley riders would nod to other harley riders but it seems harley riders are all too tuff for that know.i at least nod to other harley riders but like everyone has said you don't get much responce these days:((
  • Spider52
    Spider52
    11 years ago

     A nod is as good as a wink to a blind horse, Faces, featuring Rod Stewart.

    In the United States near all Harley riders wave or at least give a gesture such as a low left turn wave to oncoming HD riders.  Try that here and you wouldn't see it because they're on the wrong side of the road.  They can do this because the left hand is on the oncoming riders side and you don't have to take your hand off the throttle.

    Each to themselves, if I'm out and about, haven't see anyone for a while I'll give a nod or a wave if possible.  Once regularity increases give it a miss.

  • glucky7
    glucky7
    11 years ago

    no great ride back mate thanks  i seen a good pic of u out side one of the pubs  maybe if thay get then printed i will get it  for u

  • Lukesta
    Lukesta
    11 years ago

    Sometimes i blow a kiss to an oncoming rider just for shock value, i even nodded at a cop on a bike once, he gave me a big headbang back!

  • Alan54
    Alan54
    11 years ago

    Sometimes I don't wave & the other times I don't wave, on one waved to me in to me in the '70's or 80's so now I just don't wave, it was different in the 80's, everyone had shotguns strapped to there bike,,NO FUCKING WAVING.

  • Shepsta
    Shepsta
    11 years ago
    G'Day Everyone,
    I give a nod 98% of the time, i don't care what bikes they're on. I ride a 2013 Softail and was stopped at the lights one day with a young kid on an ex postie bike sittin behind me, I caught his eye in the mirror and gave him a nod so he came up next to me at the lights and we chatted for a couple of minutes, now he always waves when he sees me. Who cares what type of bike you ride, we're all brothers on the road. A nod or a wave costs nothing
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