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Motorcycle Forum / General / Yamaha / July 2004Waving
I walk my dogs a lot up and down Million Dollar Rd and make it a habit to wave at every person that goes by. I haven't found or can't think of something other than smiling that has a greater instant impact on oneself. If I wave and someone doesn't wave back I fell bad. Not like I want to take a bottle of seconal or something but it is instant. I also feel good when the person waves back. I've noticed in my very short sojurn riding my great and wonderful and powerful V-Star 650 that waving has changed in the 30 years since I rode last. More people wave first and the wave has changed. It's much more of a low wav than the high five I remember. It seems safer too. Waving is good to do. I could crank out more blah, blah waving philosophy but will save it for my pages. What are your thoughts on waving? Waving to the Group, Sam Owens http://www.coyoterock.net/yamaha.htm > I walk my dogs a lot up and down Million Dollar Rd and make it a habit > to wave at every person that goes by. [quoted text clipped - 23 lines] > > http://www.coyoterock.net/yamaha.htm I wave. I usually get a wave, or at least a nod back.  SignatureEmily E. http://www.emilyw.com > I walk my dogs a lot up and down Million Dollar Rd and make it a habit > to wave at every person that goes by. [quoted text clipped - 23 lines] > > http://www.coyoterock.net/yamaha.htm Its odd to see this topic on this group on the very day a friend and I talked about it. It has been both our experience that 90% of our fellow riders wave. It is like a badge of camaraderie. The only thing like I can think of is the stories I've heard about people who owned the first of the VW Beetles sold in the US. They would actually pull over to the side of the road and shake hands and chat for a few minutes from what I've heard. On Thu, 15 Jul 2004 22:22:57 GMT, "repairco" <NOTrepairco2000@yahoo.com> waived the right to be silent and professed: >Its odd to see this topic on this group on the very day a friend and I >talked about it. [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] >pull over to the side of the road and shake hands and chat for a few minutes >from what I've heard. Waving!!! I though he said weaving! Like weaving in and out of traffic! That different. -- Nostalgia isn't what it used to be. In 62 when I had a Beetle we all would blow our horns and wave. BTW: I notice that HD and sport bike riders do not wave as often as others. >> I walk my dogs a lot up and down Million Dollar Rd and make it a habit >> to wave at every person that goes by. [quoted text clipped - 32 lines] >pull over to the side of the road and shake hands and chat for a few minutes >from what I've heard. >In 62 when I had a Beetle we all would blow our horns and wave. >BTW: I notice that HD and sport bike riders do not wave as often as >others. I can't tell if a guy is on an HD, yet...but I agree about the sportsbikes and the cafe racers, or crotch rockets if you prefer. Their too busy thinking about there next wheely. Oh yea, fat guys in ripped sweatshirts on anything don't wave Sam Owens >>In 62 when I had a Beetle we all would blow our horns and wave. >>BTW: I notice that HD and sport bike riders do not wave as often as [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > >Sam Owens they wave around here. both. > >In 62 when I had a Beetle we all would blow our horns and wave. > >BTW: I notice that HD and sport bike riders do not wave as often as [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > Sam Owens Hey,,,,I'm a fat guy and I wave.... >Hey,,,,I'm a fat guy and I wave.... I just experienced that today so I added it. I know I didn't offend you but If I did I'm sorry. Sam Owens Geez... Aren't all male bikers, fat guys? I've only been riding a bike for about a month now, but was surprised to discover that about 90% of the bikers wave. ....And the "low" wave, too. ..I started out with the usual high-five guy, but quickly adjusted so as not to look like the new guy on the block. Took a bit of practice, but I think I've finally mastered it. ...Kind of neat, in a way.... Our own unique and special salute of recogition and support. ....Jon > > >In 62 when I had a Beetle we all would blow our horns and wave. > > >BTW: I notice that HD and sport bike riders do not wave as often as [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > Hey,,,,I'm a fat guy and I wave.... > I wave to everyone BUT fat guys on Harleys because most of them think that only idiots on riceburners are doing all of this waving. They're real snobs. Have you noticed? Done a lot of riding in Canada and the US and just switched from a cruiser to a sports tourer. Observations: - In BC, Canada, 99% of riders wave except for the Harley riders. - In BC, Canada, about a half of Harley riders will wave to you if on a cruiser. - Only half of that will wave to you if on a bike other than a cruiser. - In Washington State almost everyone waves regardless of what each are riding. Ride safe Serge > > > >In 62 when I had a Beetle we all would blow our horns and wave. > > > >BTW: I notice that HD and sport bike riders do not wave as often as [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > only idiots on riceburners are doing all of this waving. They're real > snobs. Have you noticed? > In 62 when I had a Beetle we all would blow our horns and wave. > BTW: I notice that HD and sport bike riders do not wave as often as > others. I've pretty much given up on waving at Harley riders, apparently their afraid to take their hand off the bar, or something, but most everyone else waves back, at least around here, and yes, the low wave seems to be the thing to do, I think sportbikes prompted that, at least, on mine, it's easier to wave low than reach high. Ed Here in Texas it seems that most bikers wave regardless of what they are riding. The ones that don't wave either don't see me due to traffic or are busy with the bike (changing gears, etc.). I haven't noticed that there are bikers on particular brands or types of bikes that don't wave. Dragonmate > > In 62 when I had a Beetle we all would blow our horns and wave. > > BTW: I notice that HD and sport bike riders do not wave as often as [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > Ed That's not been my experience at all around here. Most bikers wave, HD and sports bikers included. In fact the HD guys are often the first ones to wave. Due to their sitting position though I noticed that the sports bikers are more restricted and generally do not lift their hand from the handlebar, waving more with their fingers Waving is great. It is a sign of brother/sisterhood, like a fraternity. It gives us a sense of belonging and comfort. Another thing I noticed is if a biker stops along the road other bikers will often stop to check if all is ok. Biking is great Michel -- " we get old too soon and smart too late" Chris <NOSPAM_vapor7@verizon.net> wrote > I notice that HD and sport bike riders do not wave as often as > others. >That's not been my experience at all around here. Most bikers wave, HD >and sports bikers included. In fact the HD guys are often the first [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > >Michel after getting stuck in death valley years ago, i always stop and ask. the crotch boys passed, but another old geezer like me on a fabulous bsa thunderbolt hauled me to the ranger station and hung till the tow came. even let me ride it around the parking lot. refused even gas money. >> I walk my dogs a lot up and down Million Dollar Rd and make it a habit >> to wave at every person that goes by. [quoted text clipped - 32 lines] >pull over to the side of the road and shake hands and chat for a few minutes >from what I've heard. you know why goldwing riders don't wave? they're getting the popcorn out of the microwave. "Sam Owens" <> wrote in message > I've noticed in my very short sojurn riding my great and wonderful and> powerful V-Star 650 that waving has changed in the 30 years since I> rode last. > More people wave first and the wave has changed. It's much more of a> low wav than the high five I remember. It seems safer too. > What are your thoughts on waving? I always wave. Usually the low two finger wave acknowledging the others on bikes. But on some of these nice summer nights we've been having, I get caught up in the joy of the ride and the smells in the air (northern Wisconsin smells pretty good except for the dead animals roasting in the ditches). Instead of the low wave, I put my hand up and wave vigorously. Others probably think I'm silly but it's my way of saying how great this is and how happy I am. It seems like 90% of anybody on bikes wave back except for the crotch rockets. Keep in mind they can't. The young, inexperienced boys are clinging to life in a "doctor should I turn my head and cough now" hunched position. Seldom but occasionally, I reserve a special wave to those folks in cars who follow a bit too close. If they ignore my flashing brake or hand signal to back off, I slowly start to reduce my speed and give them the special one finger wave over my shoulder. Eventually they catch on that they need to pass or back off. Sue<waving all five fingers> Northern Wisconsin Invision Whirled Peas > "Sam Owens" <> wrote in message > I've noticed in my very short sojurn > riding my great and wonderful and> powerful V-Star 650 that waving has [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] > Northern Wisconsin > Invision Whirled Peas Boy you are brave giving that wave on a bike, I trust no one not to turn hostile and pull some sh.t. I was just commenting on this to myself yesterday. Here in Calif. I have not noticed any waving from much of anyone. I usually wave second but, the other day I waved and got no reply. Think I'll start initiating and see what happens. In Washington state most people waved and it was a low wave. My wave is higher just off the handle bar. Thanks for bringing up the topic. > > "Sam Owens" <> wrote in message > I've noticed in my very short sojurn > > riding my great and wonderful and> powerful V-Star 650 that waving has [quoted text clipped - 37 lines] > My wave is higher just off the handle bar. Thanks for bringing up the > topic. Lots of low waves in WA state. I tend not to wave on the freeway but always on other roads. SamB XS11 >I always wave. Usually the low two finger wave acknowledging the others on >bikes. Not too long ago, I had some dufus ask me, "Why do bikers stick out three fingers and wave to each other?" I told him it stands for rob, rape and kill. Ya know, I think he believed me. snort bob > >I always wave. Usually the low two finger wave acknowledging the others on > >bikes. [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > bob I had someone ask me the same question, "Why does everyone on bikes wave at each other?" I told the poor fool that since he didn't ride I couldn't tell him what all the hand signals mean. I KNOW he bought it 'cause I heard him asking someone else. I caught the guys eye and gave him a wink and he caught on and kept quiet. He just looked at the guy and said 'I can't discuss it' and walked away. I'm sure that some poor bike salesman somewhere is going to get an earful! Never wave first. Always second, if at all.. waving first is a sure sign that you're a loser. ================ I always wave. Usually the low two finger wave acknowledging the others on bikes. Not too long ago, I had some dufus ask me, "Why do bikers stick out three fingers and wave to each other?" I told him it stands for rob, rape and kill. Ya know, I think he believed me. snort bob I had someone ask me the same question, "Why does everyone on bikes wave at each other?" I told the poor fool that since he didn't ride I couldn't tell him what all the hand signals mean. I KNOW he bought it 'cause I heard him asking someone else. I caught the guys eye and gave him a wink and he caught on and kept quiet. He just looked at the guy and said 'I can't discuss it' and walked away. I'm sure that some poor bike salesman somewhere is going to get an earful! Obsession with being perceived as "a winner" is a sure sign that you're a member of shallow, moronic Generation X. When I was a teenager, refering to someone as "a real winner" was an insult. You'd give a friend an elbow and remark, "Yeah, he's a real winner!" (snort,guffaw!) Remember John Lennon and "I'm a Loser?" Tell me, are you a bigger winner than he was? Sure, he was gunned down at a young age, but before that, he was a rich and famous man whose music changed the world, at least for a little while. Sorry, if I feel like it, I'll wave. If I don't feel like it, I might not. If someone waves to me, I will always wave back unless otherwise occupied, and at the very least, I'll give the guy a nod. I don't care who thinks whose a loser. Chances are, if they give a sh.t, the loser is them. > Never wave first. Always second, if at all.. > waving first is a sure sign that you're a loser. > >I always wave. Usually the low two finger wave acknowledging the others on > >bikes. [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > bob That's a good one, but no doubt, he did believe you. There are all kinds of bikes rolling around my town and I was unaware 'til I bought mine that more conventional citizens don't really approve. They think we are crazy to take the added risk so we must be crazy, period. Come to think of it, they're probably right! I'd forgotten just how much fun riding is, really exhilarating when everything is humming along nicely. Yes, there is definitely an element of risk involved and I'm still having trouble putting these morbid fantasies out of my mind while I'm riding, but compared to folks who have themselves insured up to their necks and are still afraid to step outside of the house, I'll take a motorcycle anyday. |
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