Why Bikers Don't Wave Back...

[Brian_UK]

Top reasons why bikers don't wave back...

Top Reasons Why Harley Riders Don't Wave Back

8- Raising the arm could be considered a form of exercise.
7- They're afraid it will void the warranty.
6- Leather and studs make it too heavy to raise their arms.
5- They refuse to wave to anyone whose bike is already paid for.
4- They are afraid to let go of handlebars because they might vibrate off.
3- Rushing wind might blow the scabs off their new tattoos.
2- They can't tell if other riders are waving or just reaching to cover their ears like everyone else.
1- They're too tired from the hours spent polishing all that chrome.

Top Reasons Why GOLD Wing Riders Don't Wave Back

7- They couldn't find the "auto wave back" button on the dashboard
6- They are afraid they might get frostbite if they remove their hands from the heated grips.
5- They have arthritis.
4- The reflection from the etched windshield has momentarily blinded them.
3- They were asleep when you waved.
2- They were distracted by the odd shaped blip on the radar screen.
1- They were simultaneously adjusting the air suspension, seat height, programmable CD player, seat temperature and satellite navigation system.

Top Reasons Why Sportbikers Don't Wave Back

7- They have not been riding long enough to know they are supposed to.
6- They're going too fast to have enough time to register the movement and respond.
5- They didn't notice you, you weren't wearing bright enough gear.
4- If they stick their arm going that fast they'll rip it out of the socket.
3- Their skin tight-kevlar-ballistic-nylon-kangaroo-leather suits prevent any other position than fetal.
2- Raising an arm allows bugs into the armholes of their tank tops.
1- It's to hard to do one handed stoppies.

Top Reasons Why BMW Riders Don't Wave Back

5- Their new Aerostich suits are too stiff to raise their arms.
4- Removing a hand from the bars is considered "bad form".
3- They are too busy programming the GPS, monitoring radar, listening to their ipod or talking on cell phone.
2- The wires from the Gerbings are too short.
1- You haven't been properly introduced.



"Borrowed" from another Forum wot I visit.

[US Iceman]

Well...at leasy you were fair and mentioned everyone on the street. Dirt bikes & motocross can't let go. They just nod their heads.

[frank]

Don't think the Boss will agree with this

[WebRam]

takes me all my time hanging onto this beast without frigging waving to every bloody dolphin killing biker

[The Viking]

Sad git....


A fellow biker, too busy to wave at others on 2 wheels??
Calling each other names??

In today's hectic traffic conditions, with more and more bikers getting injured or killed because other road users didn't see them, I think it's important that we at least acknowledge each other (being it by a friendly nod or a wave)

Personally, I make a point of nodding to everybody on bikes regardless of their rides. Scooters, 125s, sportsters or even HDs, it doesn't matter, if you meet me you will get a nod - or a wave if I'm riding on the right side of the road (hey, once I even stopped with my van to help a BMW rider repair his flat rear tyre).

[philfridge]

What about the ones that stick their leg out like moto gp riders

[The Viking]

Well when they loose their limbs, I will stop and call an ambulance for them.
(Has happened!)

[Brian_UK]

Oh, I always wave if possible when on my old Beemer.

I find that if I nod to someone I can't always see the response; it's the bifocals - they confuse the vision if you move too much. It's age I know but what the hey?

[US Iceman]

What about the ones that stick their leg out like moto gp riders

If they are doing this I would not expect them to be able to wave back. At this point, they have their hands full with what they are doing.