midnite Posted August 8, 2010 Share #1 Posted August 8, 2010 Riding today was pretty good. Met many bikes out on the road, But what caught my attention was the fact of who wasn't waving back. The ones on the GWs were the ones looking the other way, or just ignoring us alltogether. What's up with that. I know all GW riders as Not all HD riders are a__holes ,but why they want to look down there nose at us.Just really pisses me off when somebody passes judgement on me, thinking themselves better. We all ride two wheels, can't help it if I want to see my engine not plastic.:soapbox:Sorry I'll go back to my corner now.No offense to the GW riders on the site have met a few of you and like you all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidley Posted August 8, 2010 Share #2 Posted August 8, 2010 I find that many times, as much as I pay attention to other bikes, I miss several of them. perhaps because I am concentrating on a bonehead in front of me or such. Some guys just dont feel comfortable letting go of the handlebars. I'm sure there are some that just play a clique, but I know personally I have missed a wave at another bike just because I didn't see them till the last second due to my mind being on something else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condor Posted August 8, 2010 Share #3 Posted August 8, 2010 I think it's a sign of the times. Noticed the same thing today. Out of 50-60 bikes passed on a 2 hour ride I got a wave from 3-4 cruisers. So it didn't make any difference what they were riding..... Way back in the day there weren't as many riders out and about. You were lucky to see 4 or 5 all day long, and of course we waved. We were brothers. Today there are so many, the camaraderie has worn off into indifference... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eazyduzzit Posted August 8, 2010 Share #4 Posted August 8, 2010 (edited) I don't pay it much thought. I wave at everybody, Harleys, scooters, wings and even bicycles. If they want to wave that's cool. If they don't want to wave that's fine too. I don't pay much attention to who does or doesn't. Edited August 30, 2010 by eazyduzzit clarification Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruser Posted August 8, 2010 Share #5 Posted August 8, 2010 It probably goes all the way back to why the Ventures were made to begin with, the rivalry started there, I have rode Harley's ,Gold wings and now ventures they all have their respective places, I respect all of them for what they offer, but being a loyalist, I'm loyal to what I'm riding at the time, But I still wave to every bike I pass with nothing expected in return. Its all about being me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradT Posted August 8, 2010 Share #6 Posted August 8, 2010 due to my mind being on something else. Yah we know your mind wanders all over the place Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trader Posted August 8, 2010 Share #7 Posted August 8, 2010 I think like Condor said....years back it was an acknowledgement of another free spirit...a brother rider. Today...there are so many bikes on the road that I don't really feel special or any real comeraderee....sometimes I just don't bother! Now when I see a venture.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainJoe Posted August 8, 2010 Share #8 Posted August 8, 2010 A 'True' biker doesn't look to others for their opinions, or, look to see what kind of bike your riding', they just wave ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuddyRich Posted August 8, 2010 Share #9 Posted August 8, 2010 Quote: Originally Posted by Squidley due to my mind being on something else. Yah we know your mind wanders all over the place Brad And that's what scares us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidley Posted August 8, 2010 Share #10 Posted August 8, 2010 Quote: Originally Posted by Squidley due to my mind being on something else. And that's what scares us It's really like an old rusty steel trap....you just never know when it's gonna SNAP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
massey130 Posted August 8, 2010 Share #11 Posted August 8, 2010 the only time i don't wave bak iz win i don.t see their wave due to watching the road or traffic. when i see another scooter, i wave no matter what unless i am on unruly roads when i need bote hands on de barz. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ eye don't worree bout squid snappin, its the rebound effect on the way bak that scares me !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dray Posted August 8, 2010 Share #12 Posted August 8, 2010 due to my mind being on something else. Yah we know your mind wanders all over the place Brad It's like a trickle down efect! It's really like an old rusty steel trap....you just never know when it's gonna SNAP! Or just Freeze up and never work again:big-grin-emoticon:L'ill buddy:080402gudl_prv:With that:15_8_211[1]: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted August 8, 2010 Share #13 Posted August 8, 2010 It's really like an old rusty steel trap....you just never know when it's gonna SNAP! I Think Its Already SNAPPED!!!! I wave most of the time and if they don't wave back Kiss my....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalstarjac Posted August 8, 2010 Share #14 Posted August 8, 2010 Riding today was pretty good. Met many bikes out on the road, But what caught my attention was the fact of who wasn't waving back. The ones on the GWs were the ones looking the other way, or just ignoring us alltogether. What's up with that. I know all GW riders as Not all HD riders are a__holes ,but why they want to look down there nose at us.Just really pisses me off when somebody passes judgement on me, thinking themselves better. We all ride two wheels, can't help it if I want to see my engine not plastic.:soapbox:Sorry I'll go back to my corner now.No offense to the GW riders on the site have met a few of you and like you all. Hmmm, who's passing judgement on whom? Sometimes I wave, sometimes I don't. Sounds like maybe you need to just enjoy riding instead of keeping score. JMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoomerCPO Posted August 8, 2010 Share #15 Posted August 8, 2010 Yah we know your mind wanders all over the place Brad Pulled the words right outta my mouth.... Boomer....who sez we need crazy Canadian's down here....just to take our minds off the hot weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted August 8, 2010 Share #16 Posted August 8, 2010 I'd say about 3/4 wave back. The ones who don't can be on a Harley, Crotch Rocket, GW, etc. No one group is guilty... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naturbar Posted August 8, 2010 Share #17 Posted August 8, 2010 waving as an acknowledgment to other bikers should be offered as a courtesy without expectation of anything in return....enjoy your ride - it is supposed to be 'our' time to relax !! my opinion.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midnightventure Posted August 8, 2010 Share #18 Posted August 8, 2010 How many of you people complaining about not getting waved at don't wave at sport bikes? I am about the only one in my area that rides a dual sport and at this point I don't wave when I am riding it unless I am waved to because I get tired of being ignored. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruser Posted August 8, 2010 Share #19 Posted August 8, 2010 How many of you people complaining about not getting waved at don't wave at sport bikes? I am about the only one in my area that rides a dual sport and at this point I don't wave when I am riding it unless I am waved to because I get tired of being ignored. Awww man sport bikes !! do we have to wave to those guys? we have a big contingent of sport riders here (German Air force) they all ride the crotch rockets, I always wave to them. and guess what they always wave back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilvrT Posted August 8, 2010 Share #20 Posted August 8, 2010 I think like Condor said....years back it was an acknowledgement of another free spirit...a brother rider. Today...there are so many bikes on the road that I don't really feel special or any real comeraderee....sometimes I just don't bother! Now when I see a venture.... DITTO On any given weekend ride, I will see tons of riders and frankly, it's getting to be a PITA waving at all of them... so, I wave at a few, if I think about it and it's convenient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalhounWV Posted August 8, 2010 Share #21 Posted August 8, 2010 The exception to me waving at another rider is ... I am in a turn dragging a floorboard... even then, I will nod to acknowledge them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabinetman Posted August 8, 2010 Share #22 Posted August 8, 2010 I pay it much thought. I wave at everybody, Harleys, scooters, wings and even bicycles. If they want to wave that's cool. If they don't want to wave that's fine too. I don't pay much attention to who does or doesn't. I decided a long time ago to do this same thing. I try to wave at all bikers, not at their bikes. It makes my ride more enjoyable, what ever they decided to do!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midnite Posted August 8, 2010 Author Share #23 Posted August 8, 2010 Wasn't trying to pass judgement on anyone, but as the contingency shows, I guess I'll do my thing and everyone else, oh well. I'll enjoy my ride. Maybe I have that look, like a sheep eatin dog, it scares them I reccon:witch_brew: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyinfool Posted August 8, 2010 Share #24 Posted August 8, 2010 I have a long commute to work. When I am on the bike I see the same riders at about the same place every day. Most of us no longer wave, just make eye contact and a nod. Other than my commute to work, I wave at anything on 2 wheels, other than a cage. What I have noticed is that the majority of the non-wavers are those with no helmet. I always ware a helmet. I do not know if that is coincidence or not. But the helmet seems to make more of a difference than the brand or type of bike. just my Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Swifty Posted August 8, 2010 Share #25 Posted August 8, 2010 GW riders have too many control buttons to look at in their cockpit to see who is waving and who isn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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