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Title: A bit of Humour - Waving etiquette!
Post by: PJPR01 on January 14, 2016, 08:41:48 AM
No offense meant to any riders who have one of these brands...disclaimer, I used to ride a BMW K1100 LT before I had the Guzzi, but my general rule is to wave at anyone, unless they are wearing a t-shirt, sandals and no helmet while riding...

If you can't laugh at yourself...find someone who can laugh with you!  Enjoy a bit of humour!

1- 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.

2- 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.

3- Top 10 Reasons Sport bikers Don’t Wave At All.

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.

4- 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 acknowledgment. 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
Title: Re: A bit of Humour - Waving etiquette!
Post by: oldbike54 on January 14, 2016, 08:48:01 AM
 I just wave at almost every other motorbike like a big DWEEBUS  :laugh: Don't care what another rider may think , ain't waving to make them happy   :grin:

 Dusty
Title: Re: A bit of Humour - Waving etiquette!
Post by: davedel44 on January 14, 2016, 09:06:15 AM
Native Texan.  We wave at everyone.  Even the cattle in the fields, although they rarely way back.

Dave
Galveston

Title: Re: A bit of Humour - Waving etiquette!
Post by: PJPR01 on January 14, 2016, 09:14:53 AM
Native Texan.  We wave at everyone.  Even the cattle in the fields, although they rarely way back.

Dave
Galveston
  They just dip their longhorns at us as we go by and moooooooooooooooooo!!! 

See ya Sunday!
Title: Re: A bit of Humour - Waving etiquette!
Post by: oldbike54 on January 14, 2016, 09:16:01 AM
Native Texan.  We wave at everyone.  Even the cattle in the fields, although they rarely way back.

Dave
Galveston

 Truth ! While running our home for NY/NJ refugees in Nacogdoches , the new arrivals always seemed shocked that we all waved at each other . Apparently the act of waving in their home locales was viewed as aggression  :evil:

  Dusty
 
Title: Re: A bit of Humour - Waving etiquette!
Post by: Kev m on January 14, 2016, 09:59:41 AM


OMG, I just bought a Wrangler and now I gotta wave at Jeep owners. Any Wrangler or modified XJ, or rare modified something else.

How do I know this (other than owning other Jeeps for years).

I got a nice letter from Jeep thanking me for my purchase and including a very nice brass and leather (looking) JEEP keychain.

Along with it a small booklet with the history of the Jeep Wrangler and an official "lesson" on the Jeep Wave, including a mention of the hierarchy of the wave.  :shocked:  :rolleyes:  :shocked:  :huh:

Quote
Perhaps the most basic part of the Jeep Wrangler community is shown through the Jeep "Wave." For about as long as Jeep vehicles have existed the "Wave" has been a way for drivers to acknowledge each other as kindred spirits. Over the years, the idea of waving to passerby Jeep drivers has evolved into a somewhat complex hierarchy, with older models, modifications, and signs of the trail (covered in mud) taking precedence. Styles of the "Wave" also vary depending on location, from a simple lifting of the fingers off the steering wheel, to a more vigorous wave out of the roof. Though the "rules" exist, any wave between drivers is an accepted and encouraged way to be a part of the rich Wrangler community.

 :laugh: :grin: :laugh:

They even included a PHOTO demonstrating the ("lift of the fingers") technique.

I don't know if that's charming or sad, the fact that the corporate structure has not only acknowledged it, but has analyzed it and attempted to put it into politically correct instructions.

It's hilarious.

We are a funny funny race we Humans!



Title: Re: A bit of Humour - Waving etiquette!
Post by: Guzzistajohn on January 14, 2016, 10:05:56 AM
One day I even waved at a buzzard alongside the road. He flipped me the HUMAN! :wink:
Title: Re: A bit of Humour - Waving etiquette!
Post by: lucydad on January 14, 2016, 10:09:37 AM
Paul,

Pretty much sums it up.  While out on the Triumph yesterday, there were quite a few other riders swanning about.  Most wave,but I notice on the Triumph, with the Klingon Warbird twin angle headlights--mostly only sport bike riders wave.  While on the Guzzi, the confused HD riders will mostly wave, and not the sport bikes. 

Still pondering a Galveston meet up for Sunday.  Will advise.

Title: Re: A bit of Humour - Waving etiquette!
Post by: JeffOlson on January 14, 2016, 10:23:49 AM
I wave at every other rider, regardless of what they are riding, and regardless of what I am riding. Even when I am riding my Vespa, I wave at HD riders, and they wave back (well, mostly).

Near our cabin outside Olympia, even drivers and pedestrians wave at each other. (Near work in the Portland area, that does not happen.)
Title: Re: A bit of Humour - Waving etiquette!
Post by: PJPR01 on January 14, 2016, 10:26:43 AM

OMG, I just bought a Wrangler and now I gotta wave at Jeep owners. Any Wrangler or modified XJ, or rare modified something else.

It's hilarious. We are a funny funny race we Humans!

Isn't it!  We are indeed a comical species!!

This is just the Jeep owners copying us Land Rover Owners who can never resist waving to other LR owners!  :)

Actually it's kind of nice when owners do acknowledge others who have a similar interest, as is the irresistible draw to chat with another owner who made the same choice, particularly of a not so popular brand like Guzzi or LR!
Title: Re: A bit of Humour - Waving etiquette!
Post by: PJPR01 on January 14, 2016, 10:28:12 AM

Still pondering a Galveston meet up for Sunday.  Will advise.

Sounds good Greg!
Title: Re: A bit of Humour - Waving etiquette!
Post by: Kev m on January 14, 2016, 10:40:23 AM
Isn't it!  We are indeed a comical species!!

This is just the Jeep owners copying us Land Rover Owners who can never resist waving to other LR owners!  :)

Actually it's kind of nice when owners do acknowledge others who have a similar interest, as is the irresistible draw to chat with another owner who made the same choice, particularly of a not so popular brand like Guzzi or LR!

I'm actually a pretty social guy and I've always enjoyed greeting pretty much anyone. I don't need an excuse. On the bike I wave to practically everyone - I mean every bike, trike, scooter, most bicyclists, kids, old people on porches etc.

I remember when I was in high school and dad sold the Olds and brought home a 3-series. People would flash their brights and/or wave to other BMW's back then.

When the neo Mini Cooper cameo out it was the same thing for a while.

I was long aware of it with Jeeps.

Hell, there was a time Subaru drivers did it, and Juke drivers often do it.

What they all had in common (other than the Jeep) was they all did it when they were pretty rare. As popularity increases most people stop.

Some in the Jeep community complain about the JKU (4-door Wranglers) because it has exponentially increased sales and waves have dropped off a bit.

I don't really give a crap. I live waving, I don't need much of an excuse.

I certainly don't see any hierarchy or silly snoberific rules.

So HI!  :thumb:
Title: Re: A bit of Humour - Waving etiquette!
Post by: Sasquatch Jim on January 14, 2016, 10:49:12 AM
 When I am on my sidecar rig, I like waving at the many pretty girls on Ruckus scooters around here.
 Or any thing else the girls ride.
Title: Re: A bit of Humour - Waving etiquette!
Post by: oldbike54 on January 14, 2016, 10:53:32 AM
 Waving is like a long distance smile . Not done to make the wavee happy , rather the waver . Smiling , laughing , or just being silly in a positive way makes the doer feel good . If it helps someone else , more the better . Being nice is really kind of selfish , one gets much more from being nice over the long run than being a grouchy old bastage  :laugh: After a while , being pleasant just becomes habit .

 Dusty
Title: Re: A bit of Humour - Waving etiquette!
Post by: Kiwi_Roy on January 14, 2016, 11:12:11 AM
I give hack drivers a left handed salute.
Title: Re: A bit of Humour - Waving etiquette!
Post by: Kev m on January 14, 2016, 11:41:16 AM
Waving is like a long distance smile . Not done to make the wavee happy , rather the waver . Smiling , laughing , or just being silly in a positive way makes the doer feel good . If it helps someone else , more the better . Being nice is really kind of selfish , one gets much more from being nice over the long run than being a grouchy old bastage  :laugh: After a while , being pleasant just becomes habit .

 Dusty

YUP!

My actions say everything about ME.

Your actions say everything about YOU.

Your actions (to wave or not wave back) say NOTHING about me.

(Unless you look like a REALLY greasy, snobby, biker-type, and you do wave back, then I worry that I need a shower).  :boozing:
Title: Re: A bit of Humour - Waving etiquette!
Post by: Oca on January 14, 2016, 12:02:04 PM

This is just the Jeep owners copying us Land Rover Owners who can never resist waving to other LR owners!  :)

Actually it's kind of nice when owners do acknowledge others who have a similar interest, as is the irresistible draw to chat with another owner who made the same choice, particularly of a not so popular brand like Guzzi or LR!

Do Range Rover owners wave at Land Rover owners?
Title: Re: A bit of Humour - Waving etiquette!
Post by: kirkemon on January 14, 2016, 12:11:43 PM
I try to wave at all fellow motorcyclists, but when I'm leaned over in a corner, or braking hard......I don't for obvious safety concerns.

I'm an old Porsche guy - I bought my first one in 1975. Back then we all waved to each other, but now since they have a four door and a suv, Porsche divers are too common and don't have any camaraderie anymore.
 
Title: Re: A bit of Humour - Waving etiquette!
Post by: Kev m on January 14, 2016, 12:14:01 PM
I try to wave at all fellow motorcyclists, but when I'm leaned over in a corner, or braking hard......I don't for obvious safety concerns.

I take special delight at waving when cranked over in a corner... especially if the guy going the other direction looks scared in the first place.  :evil:
Title: Re: A bit of Humour - Waving etiquette!
Post by: PJPR01 on January 14, 2016, 12:26:40 PM
Do Range Rover owners wave at Land Rover owners?

Good point...Usually not the soccer moms, ballers or Evoque owners, but almost all the others seem to acknowledge another LR owner.

We have a great Land Rover club here in town, and we all seem to notice that most other LR owners almost always acknowledge others. 

Especially on road trips, and for those who actually use our LR/RR for offroad or expeditions...the camaraderie and wave is almost always there.

It's more often than not...but definitely not 100% like motorcyclists
Title: Re: A bit of Humour - Waving etiquette!
Post by: Kev m on January 14, 2016, 12:38:45 PM
Since moving to South Jersey I've discovered that Jeeps are freakin' ubiquitous around here.

I mean, like coming home from the dojo last night the mere 10 miles I passed a half dozen (at 8:30 at night).

While pulling into town there were 3 Wranglers in a row.

I can see how that changes a "wave" culture.

You see it with motorcycles if there's a large gathering or even, most stop bothering to wave, for obvious reasons.

I suspect any brand/model car that has/had a wave culture feels the same effect in growing sales/popularity.

Title: Re: A bit of Humour - Waving etiquette!
Post by: PJPR01 on January 14, 2016, 12:45:19 PM
I suspect any brand/model car that has had a wave culture feels the same effect in growing sales/popularity.

I would agree sensei! 
Title: Re: A bit of Humour - Waving etiquette!
Post by: Penderic on January 14, 2016, 12:51:37 PM

As long as they waving, they are not pissed off at something.
(http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Penderic/Penderic047/Oh_man_Dont_hit_me_with_them_negative_waves_NEGATIVE_WAVES_Dont_hit_me_with_them_Kellys_Heroes_demotivational_poster_Donald__zpsdaltzsxm.jpg)
 :rolleyes:
Title: Re: A bit of Humour - Waving etiquette!
Post by: PJPR01 on January 14, 2016, 01:08:12 PM
Kelly's heroes...a classic!
Title: Re: A bit of Humour - Waving etiquette!
Post by: boatdetective on January 14, 2016, 01:12:06 PM
When out in the mountains of New Mexico- everyone waved. Didn't matter who it was. I got the feeling that it was understood if you made it out there, you were there to ride, not to pose- so there was something shared. Came back here and it was the same as ever- 80% of Harley riders never wave back. No kidding.

I love scooters- but most seem to be in the clouds.
Title: Re: A bit of Humour - Waving etiquette!
Post by: Guzzistajohn on January 14, 2016, 01:15:05 PM
Kelly's heroes...a classic!


my favorite! Rickles was priceless!
Title: Re: A bit of Humour - Waving etiquette!
Post by: Muzz on January 14, 2016, 01:17:52 PM
Kelly's heroes...a classic!

 :1: on that. 'Always with the negative wavelengths Morriaty" :grin:

I wave at everyone except the Hardley guys if they have the German style helmets on. They are the 1%ers  and are far too staunch to wave. :rolleyes:

I find most respond. We have places out here where not much happens between one town and the next, so any motorcyclist you see is probably on a trip and enjoying the ride also.
Title: Re: A bit of Humour - Waving etiquette!
Post by: Kiwi Dave on January 14, 2016, 01:36:53 PM


Top Ten Reasons Why Harley Riders Don�t Wave Back.

Sorry to hijack this thread, but I'm wondering why the apostrophe shows up on my screen as a black diamond with a question mark inserted.  I'm assuming it's something to do with language setting on my Firefox, since Internet Explorer inserts a blank square (but still no apostrophe).

I'm used to seeing texts of all different sizes on my Samsung tablet when viewing Wild Guzzi, but this is on my PC.

Any computer gurus out there able to help?  Anyone else see what I'm seeing?
Title: Re: A bit of Humour - Waving etiquette!
Post by: kidsmoke on January 14, 2016, 01:40:04 PM
Sorry to hijack this thread, but I'm wondering why the apostrophe shows up on my screen as a black diamond with a question mark inserted.  I'm assuming it's something to do with language setting on my Firefox, since Internet Explorer inserts a blank square (but still no apostrophe).

It behaves the same in Chrome....diamond/?
Title: Re: A bit of Humour - Waving etiquette!
Post by: oldbike54 on January 14, 2016, 01:40:24 PM
 KD , it has something to do with a software glitch . It just happens . Luap is aware , but doesn't know exactly what is causing the problem .

 Dusty
Title: Re: A bit of Humour - Waving etiquette!
Post by: Kiwi Dave on January 14, 2016, 01:49:29 PM
KD , it has something to do with a software glitch . It just happens . Luap is aware , but doesn't know exactly what is causing the problem .

 Dusty

Thanks.  I'll stop searching my setup for ways to fix it.
Title: Re: A bit of Humour - Waving etiquette!
Post by: canuguzzi on January 14, 2016, 03:06:24 PM
In the spirit of the OP:

The top ten reasons Ducati riders don't wave:

1. If you wave, they stop the bike and look for what broke or fell off.
2. They look the other way because the check to pay for the initial maintenance was returned NSF.
3. The sound from the clutch reminds others of a Rupp minibike and they think you are making fun of them.
4. You aren't riding a Ducati.
5. You are riding a Cagiva
6. They just got a call from the CL ad selling it.
7. They are riding a demo and their bike is a Honda.
8. They just bought it and are on the way to drop it off to the next buyer.
9. The first payment is due and they are headed to get a payday loan.
10. They thought about waving and that should be good enough.
Title: Re: A bit of Humour - Waving etiquette!
Post by: PJPR01 on January 14, 2016, 03:08:16 PM
Good one Pilot!!
Title: Re: A bit of Humour - Waving etiquette!
Post by: swordds on January 14, 2016, 05:52:26 PM
I am a new rider and I haven't perfected "the wave". Around here most riders take their left hand off the handlebar and point downward toward the centerline beside their bike. Is that the proper wave?  I don't like taking my hand off the handlebar and pointing at the road. On a bicycle that motion would be used to indicate a roadhazard for others to be aware of. I  try to lift my fingers in a friendly wave like gesture which the other rider probably cannot see so they probably think I am being rude which I  am not. I will try harder because I don't like to offend but if someone like me doesn't wave back it could just be that they are preoccupied with other thoughts or concerns or they are still developing their skills and feel like they should keep both hands on the handlebars. Unless they are driving a Gold-Wing, then they may be asleep. Maybe and auto-wave aftermarket device is a great idea?
Title: Re: A bit of Humour - Waving etiquette!
Post by: davedel44 on January 14, 2016, 07:37:26 PM
  They just dip their longhorns at us as we go by and moooooooooooooooooo!!! 

See ya Sunday!

Text me ETA and think about where you'd like to eat.  Tried the new Indian place meh.
Title: Re: A bit of Humour - Waving etiquette!
Post by: oldbike54 on January 14, 2016, 07:39:48 PM
Text me ETA and think about where you'd like to eat.  Tried the new Indian place meh.

 Dang , that IS disappointing .

  Dusty
Title: Re: A bit of Humour - Waving etiquette!
Post by: davedel44 on January 14, 2016, 07:46:44 PM
I am a new rider and I haven't perfected "the wave". Around here most riders take their left hand off the handlebar and point downward toward the centerline beside their bike. Is that the proper wave?  I don't like taking my hand off the handlebar and pointing at the road. On a bicycle that motion would be used to indicate a roadhazard for others to be aware of. I  try to lift my fingers in a friendly wave like gesture which the other rider probably cannot see so they probably think I am being rude which I  am not. I will try harder because I don't like to offend but if someone like me doesn't wave back it could just be that they are preoccupied with other thoughts or concerns or they are still developing their skills and feel like they should keep both hands on the handlebars. Unless they are driving a Gold-Wing, then they may be asleep. Maybe and auto-wave aftermarket device is a great idea?

Don't sweat it.  Hand out, hand up, head nod, thumbs up peace sign whatever.  Just make the effort.  It may be acknowledged or not or maybe not even noticed but many times it is appreciated. I'm in favor of anything that makes the road more civil.

Dave
Galveston
Title: Re: A bit of Humour - Waving etiquette!
Post by: Kiwi Dave on January 14, 2016, 07:56:20 PM
And more of them!


Top Ten Reasons Why UJM Riders Don't Wave Back

10. Something's buzzing around the tank.
9. Do you hear than noise the valves are making?
8. Trying to push start.
7. Just felt something shimmy.
6. Trying to isolate source of resonant shudder.
5. Hypnotized by digital gear indicator
4. Needs that hand to affect on-the-fly repairs
3. Previous owner replaced #3 with a 2.5
2.5. Mentally reviewing which parts use SAE and which use metric.
2. Wait, there's a number 2? This bike never had a #2, did it? ****!
1. Can't see your tank badge to determine what brand of bike you're on.



Top Ten Reasons Why scooter riders don't wave back

10. If you knew what a 10" wheel was like at 50mph, you wouldn't let go of the bars either.
9. And risk droping the PBR 12-pack?
8. Didn't see you - catching a few winks on the way home from an all night clambake.
7. It's a mod vs. rocker thing.
6. They just let the cloud of blue smoke trailing behind the scooter act as their "wave".
5. Hey, if you want 140 mpg, you gotta keep your elbows and knees in and your hands down on the bars.
4. The forty year old original hand grip on their vintage Vespa would fly apart if they let go of it.
3. Yes, I saw you. No Gucci - no gesture.
2. They're being filmed during a commercial shoot for a trendy lifestyle product nobody really needs.
1. Why do motorcyclists keep pointing toward the ground with two fingers when they ride by? What is that? What does it mean?
Title: Re: A bit of Humour - Waving etiquette!
Post by: Sasquatch Jim on January 14, 2016, 08:37:14 PM
  If I am leaned over in a corner, I don't wave.  If I do I might fall off the bike and then my beautiful sidecar rig would crash.
Title: Re: A bit of Humour - Waving etiquette!
Post by: PJPR01 on January 14, 2016, 09:33:21 PM
Text me ETA and think about where you'd like to eat.  Tried the new Indian place meh.

Will do Dave...awaiting confirmation of some of the other folks and then will set an approximate arrival time at the San Luis Toll booth.

Choice of food near the Strand...something not too heavy, fresh, Mediterranean would be good so we're not bogged down for the return trip, we'll save the Tandoori, Vindaloo, Masala dosa Samosa for another time!  :)
Title: Re: A bit of Humour - Waving etiquette!
Post by: SED on January 14, 2016, 10:44:44 PM
I tend to wave 'cause I like it friendly... unless the other rider seems like they're craving attention...  :evil:

My sister-in-law was doing a long distance bicycle tour and found that once she got away from the cities that the motorcycle tourists waved at the bicycle tourists and vice versa.  How cool is that!  :cool:
Title: Re: A bit of Humour - Waving etiquette!
Post by: ed.bremner on January 15, 2016, 03:05:34 AM
Hi All,

Maybe we are not so friendly over here in England, or maybe we are (I am) in too much of a hurry....  :tongue: but I certainly don't wave at too many other bikes.

I will wave at other classic Italian bikes if I see them and I wave at the the 1970s R90S beemer I pass most mornings on way to work, but that is about it.  I guess I wave more when I am riding on a sunny Sunday afternoon, but most of my riding is commuting to work or cos I am doing something rather than riding for fun.  To be honest at moment, on these bloody winter roads, I don't feel much like lifting my hands off the bars at all...

I do notice that quite a few riders (myself included) tend to use a mini-wave; Right hand, but not lifting hand off the bars, just a gentle raise of the fingers.  Enough if you are concentrating  :wink:

cheers

eib
Title: Re: A bit of Humour - Waving etiquette!
Post by: Muzz on January 15, 2016, 03:43:11 AM
I do notice that quite a few riders (myself included) tend to use a mini-wave; Right hand, but not lifting hand off the bars, just a gentle raise of the fingers.  Enough if you are concentrating  :wink:

cheers

eib

Funny, I do the same but with the left hand.  May have something to do with keeping the throttle open. :wink:
Title: Re: A bit of Humour - Waving etiquette!
Post by: swordds on January 15, 2016, 07:18:41 AM
That is also me, a left hand fingers wave (we ride on the other side of the road).   Maybe we are starting a new and safer waving fad?
Title: Re: A bit of Humour - Waving etiquette!
Post by: LaMojo on January 15, 2016, 08:32:04 AM
Sorry to hijack this thread, but I'm wondering why the apostrophe shows up on my screen as a black diamond with a question mark inserted.  I'm assuming it's something to do with language setting on my Firefox, since Internet Explorer inserts a blank square (but still no apostrophe).

I'm used to seeing texts of all different sizes on my Samsung tablet when viewing Wild Guzzi, but this is on my PC.

Any computer gurus out there able to help?  Anyone else see what I'm seeing?

The simple answer:  It's not your browser, but the texting device -phone, tablet, etc- sending character code that is not quite compatible with browsers.   I understand that there is a work-around but it's not worth the effort.
Title: Re: A bit of Humour - Waving etiquette!
Post by: jbell on January 15, 2016, 07:53:42 PM
Native Texan.  We wave at everyone.  Even the cattle in the fields, although they rarely way back.

Dave
Galveston

I miss that living in the city now.  Too many years in small town Texas.   :sad:

When riding I wave at all two/three wheelers, if both hands are occupied at the time I give a helmet nod.
Title: Re: A bit of Humour - Waving etiquette!
Post by: papatom on January 15, 2016, 09:24:40 PM
I thought that proper wave etiquette was a low peace sign under the bars. If they don't wave back, curl up the pointer finger.  Makes me smile.
Title: Re: A bit of Humour - Waving etiquette!
Post by: Bill N on January 16, 2016, 04:37:27 PM
I find it funny during Bikeweek or Biketoberfest in Florida, all waving ceases on the east coast. I even try to force a wave but everybody has given up after riding past a few thousand other riders. Too much of a good thing can be a pain in the arse. LOL
Bill
Title: Re: A bit of Humour - Waving etiquette!
Post by: Sasquatch Jim on January 16, 2016, 07:23:16 PM
  I like waving with both hands when meeting oncoming Harley riders on a potato grater bridge.
  I've never had one wave back.
Title: Re: A bit of Humour - Waving etiquette!
Post by: Penderic on January 16, 2016, 09:47:16 PM
I had a large group of riders going the other way and waving got me shoulder and arm very tired.

Gotta be a better way to wave at the huddled masses on wheels.

Hmmm.... maybe a jacket with extra arms?
(http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Penderic/Penderic047/fashion%20hand%20suit_zpsqsckkfmv.jpg)
 :laugh:
Title: Re: A bit of Humour - Waving etiquette!
Post by: saxontaylor on January 17, 2016, 08:24:32 AM
Now you are scaring me... Range/Land Rover drivers wave at each other AND check their facebook updates AND admire themselves in the mirror while driving?
Title: Re: A bit of Humour - Waving etiquette!
Post by: PJPR01 on January 17, 2016, 07:03:51 PM
Now you are scaring me... Range/Land Rover drivers wave at each other AND check their facebook updates AND admire themselves in the mirror while driving?

An interesting observation...I hadn't noticed the Facebook updating while driving behavior yet!   :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: A bit of Humour - Waving etiquette!
Post by: Cam3512 on January 17, 2016, 07:56:17 PM
Personally, I get tired of waving to every crowd of bikes that comes my way.  I'm at the point where if they wave first, I'll return it.  If not, screw 'em.  But then, I'm not a big fan of people.
Title: Re: A bit of Humour - Waving etiquette!
Post by: Penderic on January 17, 2016, 10:33:35 PM
Waving is dangerous and the practice should be abolished. :grin:

With government help, long intensive and expensive training, the public can be regrooved to not wave at motorcyclists and Land Rovers. Thank goodness!

(http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Penderic/Penderic047/hands_zpsnqy5ikjl.png)
Stop Waving Please! No? That'll learn ya!
Title: Re: A bit of Humour - Waving etiquette!
Post by: Waterbottle on January 18, 2016, 02:39:34 AM
Queensland Australia : Oncoming Harley ..... Nod only ( be thankful if they acknowledge your existence)
                                    Oncoming BMW Road bike  ......... Don't bother
                                    Oncoming BMW road / trail bike ......wave normally ( most here are normal people and haven't been taught they are better than the rest of the world ) (maybe they haven't read their manual fully )
                                   All Jap bike riders ......  They Wave back regardless of what your riding.
                                   Guzzi riders............. So rarely seen, I haven't formed an opinion yet  :grin:
                                     
Title: Re: A bit of Humour - Waving etiquette!
Post by: Tom on January 18, 2016, 05:29:28 AM
I like waving while leaned over in a turn, freaks out some of the other riders.  I give the local "shaka".
Title: Re: A bit of Humour - Waving etiquette!
Post by: Cam3512 on January 18, 2016, 06:19:12 AM
Waving is dangerous and the practice should be abolished. :grin:

With government help, long intensive and expensive training, the public can be regrooved to not wave at motorcyclists and Land Rovers. Thank goodness!

(http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Penderic/Penderic047/hands_zpsnqy5ikjl.png)
Stop Waving Please! No? That'll learn ya!

Dude, where do you get this stuff!  That's 1st offense.  2nd involves a Machete!
Title: Re: A bit of Humour - Waving etiquette!
Post by: drlapo on January 18, 2016, 12:55:20 PM
Why do Harley riders point at the road?
For a long time I thought they were pointing out a hazard
Title: Re: A bit of Humour - Waving etiquette!
Post by: Tom on January 18, 2016, 02:11:44 PM
Lemmings......I don't think they know.  I have a Recon w/HD Shovel engine.  I never did or do that.
Title: Re: A bit of Humour - Waving etiquette!
Post by: canuguzzi on January 18, 2016, 04:59:48 PM
Why do Harley riders point at the road?
For a long time I thought they were pointing out a hazard

They are pointing at the road. That is the last place they fell off. :evil:
Title: Re: A bit of Humour - Waving etiquette!
Post by: swordds on January 19, 2016, 06:03:55 AM
I did not even know or realize that the correct wave was a peace sign underneath the handlebars. Like a covert peace sign?  I thought they were just pointing at the ground. I've read many books on how to ride and how to ride safely and motorcycle touring and why people ride and none explained the "proper wave technique".  How do you learn this stuff?  Are there secret "brand" waves?  Is the peace sign for all makes or just harleys?  Actually, (sorry), the only other bikes I ever see on the road around here are harleys. I went into a harley dealer on Monday (they were the only motorcycle shop in this area open on Monday) and they probably had well over a two hundred bikes in stock. It was amazing!  Between inside the shop and in the parking lot I thought there must be a rally of some sort going on.
Title: Re: A bit of Humour - Waving etiquette!
Post by: Muzz on January 19, 2016, 11:10:21 AM
Never seen the inverted peace sign out here.

Because I have short fingers I have my levers set at about horizontal just so I can reach them, and ride with my fingers lying flat across the (clutch) lever. Easy to just lift the hand up and wave, no inverted peace signs here. Etiquette? I don't need no steenkin etiquette. :grin:
Title: Re: A bit of Humour - Waving etiquette!
Post by: PJPR01 on January 19, 2016, 11:15:37 AM
I did not even know or realize that the correct wave was a peace sign underneath the handlebars. Like a covert peace sign?  I thought they were just pointing at the ground. I've read many books on how to ride and how to ride safely and motorcycle touring and why people ride and none explained the "proper wave technique".  How do you learn this stuff? 

Here's a little tutorial:  2 or 3 fingers pointed down at an angle, could be construed as a reverse peace sign...probably not so popular in England where 2 fingers pointing is equivalent to our middle finger (famous case of John McEnroe insulting the umpire at Wimbledon...that's 2 mistakes you've made so far with 2 fingers in the air...earned him a spot in the penalty box), and the fact they drive on the other side of the road (:) )...but you get the idea.

http://motorbikewriter.com/tips-motorcycle-wavewhen-wave-wave-riders/

https://www.google.com/search?q=motorcycle+wave+etiquette&biw=1455&bih=685&tbm=isch&imgil=uS7fHGMHq1ivbM%253A%253BF8A8MRVRfkFB4M%253Bhttp%25253A%25252F%25252Fwww.hayabusa.org%25252Fforum%25252Fnew-owners-forum%25252F145688-motorcycle-etiquette-2.html&source=iu&pf=m&fir=uS7fHGMHq1ivbM%253A%252CF8A8MRVRfkFB4M%252C_&dpr=1.1&usg=__rD67ydxHMH1ITdMmRFYdDI_4Pww%3D&ved=0ahUKEwjoypvAr7bKAhUCLyYKHY_fBKAQyjcINA&ei=ZW6eVqiEKYLemAGPv5OACg#imgrc=uS7fHGMHq1ivbM%3A&usg=__rD67ydxHMH1ITdMmRFYdDI_4Pww%3D
Title: Re: A bit of Humour - Waving etiquette!
Post by: Kev m on January 19, 2016, 11:22:57 AM
I did not even know or realize that the correct wave was a peace sign underneath the handlebars. Like a covert peace sign?  I thought they were just pointing at the ground. I've read many books on how to ride and how to ride safely and motorcycle touring and why people ride and none explained the "proper wave technique".  How do you learn this stuff?  Are there secret "brand" waves?  Is the peace sign for all makes or just harleys?  Actually, (sorry), the only other bikes I ever see on the road around here are harleys. I went into a harley dealer on Monday (they were the only motorcycle shop in this area open on Monday) and they probably had well over a two hundred bikes in stock. It was amazing!  Between inside the shop and in the parking lot I thought there must be a rally of some sort going on.

This is tongue and cheek right?

Because how do you learn the social mores of any given group? And why would they not vary between sub-groups?

That said I've observed plenty of variants over the decades and probably heard as many explanations.

* The open palm on the extended hand (what I usually do) to represent "open/clear road ahead and wish them well").
* 1 or 2 fingers pointing toward the ground (keep the rubber side down)
* peace sign - duh
* The two hands off the bars, shrugging, confused/funny look - "look at me"
* The high hand wave (especially when over distance like a highway).
* The low hand wave (I'm cool)
* The head now (my hands are busy, or I'm cool)
* The snub (head up, icy stare, won't acknowledge your presence - either I'm cool or I'm stupid whichever fits)
* The helmet tap (I almost never actually see this, but it's been discussed enough - cops ahead)
* The straight arm palm down, slowly waving up and down (slow down, hazard/cop ahead)
* The Queen's wave - sometimes, JUST BECAUSE...

 :boozing:


Or maybe this:

(http://i368.photobucket.com/albums/oo123/jason_mckee/MISC/motorcyclehandsignals.jpg)
Title: Re: A bit of Humour - Waving etiquette!
Post by: canuguzzi on January 19, 2016, 11:25:19 AM
I did not even know or realize that the correct wave was a peace sign underneath the handlebars. Like a covert peace sign?  I thought they were just pointing at the ground. I've read many books on how to ride and how to ride safely and motorcycle touring and why people ride and none explained the "proper wave technique".  How do you learn this stuff?  Are there secret "brand" waves?  Is the peace sign for all makes or just harleys?  Actually, (sorry), the only other bikes I ever see on the road around here are harleys. I went into a harley dealer on Monday (they were the only motorcycle shop in this area open on Monday) and they probably had well over a two hundred bikes in stock. It was amazing!  Between inside the shop and in the parking lot I thought there must be a rally of some sort going on.

There is no such thing as the correct way to wave or a requirement to do it. Wave as you like, or not, there is nothing to learn except making sure that if you wave you're still in control of the bike. You can just nod if you like, front to back, up or down, side to side or anything else in between.

Bottom line, just do what you feel comfortable doing.
Title: Re: A bit of Humour - Waving etiquette!
Post by: PJPR01 on January 19, 2016, 11:42:54 AM

(http://i368.photobucket.com/albums/oo123/jason_mckee/MISC/motorcyclehandsignals.jpg)

That's f&*^ing hilarious!   :grin:
Title: Re: A bit of Humour - Waving etiquette!
Post by: cuzen jeff on January 19, 2016, 05:52:58 PM
I use this......

https://search.yahoo.com/search?fr=mcafee&type=C211US105D20151106&p=the+motorcycle+wave+youtube
Title: Re: A bit of Humour - Waving etiquette!
Post by: cuzen jeff on January 19, 2016, 05:55:42 PM
That should be...The Motorcycle Wave, The solution
Title: Re: A bit of Humour - Waving etiquette!
Post by: Dimples on January 19, 2016, 07:13:47 PM

Why wave unless you know the person?

It's silly to ride a motorcycle waving at strangers.

It's distracting!
Title: Re: A bit of Humour - Waving etiquette!
Post by: oldbike54 on January 19, 2016, 07:24:58 PM
Why wave unless you know the person?

It's silly to ride a motorcycle waving at strangers.

It's distracting!

 Are you only polite to people you already know ?

  Dusty
Title: Re: A bit of Humour - Waving etiquette!
Post by: Tom H on January 20, 2016, 12:20:41 PM
This whole waving thing...

I don't mind it, but with the commute on the 405 in LA, OC I'm watching more for bad drivers than a wave from a bike on the other side. I'm also not going to wave first as most of the bikes going the opposite direction are working their way through traffic. Would hate for one to try to wave back and get crunched. If I see one and I feel safe to wave back, I do. I do try to at least look over and not nod, but lift my head up in a "hey how ya doin'" style.

Tom
Title: Re: A bit of Humour - Waving etiquette!
Post by: Tom on January 20, 2016, 04:47:36 PM
This whole waving thing...

I don't mind it, but with the commute on the 405 in LA, OC I'm watching more for bad drivers than a wave from a bike on the other side. I'm also not going to wave first as most of the bikes going the opposite direction are working their way through traffic. Would hate for one to try to wave back and get crunched. If I see one and I feel safe to wave back, I do. I do try to at least look over and not nod, but lift my head up in a "hey how ya doin'" style.

Tom

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