A bit of Humour - Waving etiquette!

[PJPR01]

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

[oldbike54]

 I just wave at almost every other motorbike like a big DWEEBUS  Don't care what another rider may think , ain't waving to make them happy   

 Dusty

[davedel44]

Native Texan.  We wave at everyone.  Even the cattle in the fields, although they rarely way back.

Dave
Galveston

[PJPR01]

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!

[oldbike54]

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 

  Dusty
 

[Kev m]

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.       

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.

 

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!

[Guzzistajohn]

One day I even waved at a buzzard alongside the road. He flipped me the HUMAN!

[lucydad]

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.

[JeffOlson]

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.)

[PJPR01]

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!

[PJPR01]

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

Sounds good Greg!

[Kev m]

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! 

[Sasquatch Jim]

 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.

[oldbike54]

 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  After a while , being pleasant just becomes habit .

 Dusty

[Kiwi_Roy]

I give hack drivers a left handed salute.

[Kev m]

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  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). 

[Oca]

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?

[kirkemon]

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.
 

[Kev m]

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. 

[PJPR01]

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

[Kev m]

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.

[PJPR01]

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

I would agree sensei! 

[Penderic]

As long as they waving, they are not pissed off at something.

 

[PJPR01]

Kelly's heroes...a classic!

[boatdetective]

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.

[Guzzistajohn]

Kelly's heroes...a classic!

my favorite! Rickles was priceless!

[Muzz]

Kelly's heroes...a classic!

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

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.

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.

[Kiwi Dave]

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?

[kidsmoke]

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/?

[oldbike54]

 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