Are you tired of this?

mike58 · 09-27-2014, 08:43 AM

I live in New England, Mass to be exact and every time another motorcyclist passes by in the opposite direction they have to give that fake wave, you know when they point to the ground or something similar. Do they do this in your neck of the woods? Frankly i wish it would stop I'm not for this at all i don't know this person and were not in a parade.
This is a poll and i vote against it. Whats your opinion?

dshelly · 09-27-2014, 08:51 AM

So you want to dictate how a person waves at you? At least they wave..... Would you rather they give you the bird? Good grief

**Top Cat** · 09-27-2014, 09:14 AM

If you don't like to wave then don't wave back

I wave at other motorcycles, trikes, crotch rockets and an occasional scooter

I don't consider my wave "fake" I am just acknowledging another person out there enjoying two wheels and taking the same chances as I am. Kind of a respect thing to me.
If they wave back, fine, if not that is up to them.
I didn't vote as I don't think my wave is "fake"

**HwyRider** · 09-27-2014, 09:19 AM

On that meet up that we missed each other on I was waiting on the side of the road for id-man for a while. People thought that I was broke down on the bike. At least a dozen people stopped to see if I needed help. It was about ⅔ bikers and ⅓ regular cars that were actually bikers in their cages. It was good to see so many people offering help. This never happens in a car when I am in that position.

The wave is a sign of comradery. If you don't want to wave you don't have to. It's not a required thing. Most sport bike riders tend to point downward with the finger while most cruiser riders will flick their hand out low and sideways.

For the poll I'm for it.

blowndodge · 09-27-2014, 10:31 AM

Obviously not a biker

VulcanE · 09-27-2014, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Top Cat

If you don't like to wave then don't wave back

I wave at other motorcycles, trikes, crotch rockets and an occasional scooter

I don't consider my wave "fake" I am just acknowledging another person out there enjoying two wheels and taking the same chances as I am. Kind of a respect thing to me.
If they wave back, fine, if not that is up to them.

Quote:

Originally Posted by HwyRider

The wave is a sign of comradery. If you don't want to wave you don't have to. It's not a required thing. Most sport bike riders tend to point downward with the finger while most cruiser riders will flick their hand out low and sideways.

For the poll I'm for it.

These 2 quotes pretty much sums it up for me too.

paul · 09-27-2014, 11:35 AM

I find it very difficult to do the wave on my bike, having to stand up with my arms in the air makes the bike want to do stran.......OH! you're talking about waving, not the wave. Sure I wave, (but only my wife knows I''m faking it). Was it good for you?

cactusjack · 09-27-2014, 11:40 AM

Don't wave back then. Some won't care and others will just think you're an a**hole. It's up to you. I've ridden a good portion of the country and see it wherever I go. I don't think you "get it".

**Kawhead** · 09-27-2014, 12:07 PM

Just as when I'm in my vehicle here in a rural part of North Carolina where we wave to an approaching driver from the steering wheel, I consider the "wave" on my Beloved Nomad to another rider a courteous exchange of greetings, a salute if you will. Around here I wave to approaching vehicles because these folks know me and I see them at stores and restaurants. It gives me a good feeling.
When a wave is not return I just assume that the other guy is in "the zone", and think nothing more of it.

I didn't vote either. I couldn't hazard a guess as to what the other guys thought are. I just assume when it's returned it's genuine.
My wave is bona fide.

Sin City Stan · 09-27-2014, 12:57 PM

Really simple, don't wave back.

Or do you feel compelled to wave back?

tazfl · 09-27-2014, 01:25 PM

if you're complaining about it then obviously you don't understand. Motorcyclists / bikers have been giving each other a "wave" upon passing since way back when. I remember as a kid (I'm 53 now) riding on the back of my dads BMW and asking him if he knew the guy he waved at. He explained to me how it was something that motorcyclists did since they both shared the same interest and that it was sort of a gesture of respect for each other in a sense. Of course back then you didn't see as many people on bikes but none the less, its tradition. I pretty much always give a wave except when Im somewhere that a rally is going on and it just doesn't make sense to wave cause you'd be waving all day long .

**vulcanscott** · 09-27-2014, 02:05 PM

I consider it a sign of respect for each other much like a salute or two knights raising There visors meeting along the road. If I pass You I am going to wave if You return the

RESPECT or not is up to You !

dabull · 09-27-2014, 02:26 PM

Poll is set up for failure...either admit you like the FAKE wave, or dislike the FAKE wave///God forbid you actually like waving to others and sharing a kindred spirit.....

I enjoy waving to ALL riders ---- even when I am in the car...

**Kawhead** · 09-27-2014, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dabull

Poll is set up for failure...either admit you like the FAKE wave, or dislike the FAKE wave///God forbid you actually like waving to others and sharing a kindred spirit.....

I enjoy waving to ALL riders ---- even when I am in the car...

Exactly!
Another thing is that gesture is ours and I'm happy to be have the privilege.

Makes me feel GOOOOOD!

And happy!

Like the folks in this song that got their asses handed to 'em for being "Happy":

R_W_B · 09-27-2014, 03:02 PM

I usually wave, not sure if it's fake, maybe I should examine it closer. But many times they don't wave back and after years of riding sometimes I do kinda wonder why I wave. I mean like when you pass a group ride your hand is out there for quite awhile. And sometimes I'm busy with the clutch etc and can't wave back (hope they weren't offended).

I do know that at highway speeds I tend to drop my hand down to wave rather than put it up against a 75 to 80 mph wind. I have drag bars so sometimes I just flip my upper hand up without even leaving the grip. But I usually wave at everybody, even little scooters. Some of them look amazed that I'm even waving at them.

If I see a biker stopped side the road though, I always turn around and go back to see if he (she) needs something etc. I haven't always done that for cages I see, but I probably should instead of assuming they have a tow etc coming from their cell phone.

View Poll Results: Do you like the fake wave?
Yes i like the fake wave.	17	77.27%
No i do not like the fake wave.	5	22.73%
Voters: 22. You may not vote on this poll

09-27-2014, 08:43 AM	#1
mike58 Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Ma Posts: 128	Are you tired of this? I live in New England, Mass to be exact and every time another motorcyclist passes by in the opposite direction they have to give that fake wave, you know when they point to the ground or something similar. Do they do this in your neck of the woods? Frankly i wish it would stop I'm not for this at all i don't know this person and were not in a parade. This is a poll and i vote against it. Whats your opinion? Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-27-2014, 08:51 AM	#2
dshelly Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Belgrade, MT Posts: 2,824	So you want to dictate how a person waves at you? At least they wave..... Would you rather they give you the bird? Good grief __________________ Dave "(dshelly)" Shellenberger 2014 Harley Ultra Classic 2007 1600 Nomad (Black) Shellenberger Machine Belgrade, MT Various Bagger Member (Harley Chapter) VBA # 2395
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09-27-2014, 09:14 AM	#3
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	If you don't like to wave then don't wave back I wave at other motorcycles, trikes, crotch rockets and an occasional scooter I don't consider my wave "fake" I am just acknowledging another person out there enjoying two wheels and taking the same chances as I am. Kind of a respect thing to me. If they wave back, fine, if not that is up to them. I didn't vote as I don't think my wave is "fake" __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4] Last edited by Top Cat; 09-27-2014 at 09:26 AM.
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09-27-2014, 09:19 AM	#4
HwyRider Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Shore, MA Posts: 4,629	On that meet up that we missed each other on I was waiting on the side of the road for id-man for a while. People thought that I was broke down on the bike. At least a dozen people stopped to see if I needed help. It was about ⅔ bikers and ⅓ regular cars that were actually bikers in their cages. It was good to see so many people offering help. This never happens in a car when I am in that position. The wave is a sign of comradery. If you don't want to wave you don't have to. It's not a required thing. Most sport bike riders tend to point downward with the finger while most cruiser riders will flick their hand out low and sideways. For the poll I'm for it. __________________ VBA # 02424 VROC # 35971 2010 Nomad 1700 Metallic Diablo Black/Metallic Titanium
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09-27-2014, 10:31 AM	#5
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Obviously not a biker __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-27-2014, 11:35 AM	#7
paul Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: magnolia, tx Posts: 1,500	I find it very difficult to do the wave on my bike, having to stand up with my arms in the air makes the bike want to do stran.......OH! you're talking about waving, not the wave. Sure I wave, (but only my wife knows I''m faking it). Was it good for you? __________________ The beatings will stop when morale improves.
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09-27-2014, 11:40 AM	#8
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Don't wave back then. Some won't care and others will just think you're an a*hole. It's up to you. I've ridden a good portion of the country and see it wherever I go. I don't think you "get it". __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17 Last edited by cactusjack; 09-27-2014 at 11:44 AM.*
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09-27-2014, 12:07 PM	#9
Kawhead Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: 6th Floor up at the The Nervous Hospital up in East Central State, NC Posts: 7,454	Just as when I'm in my vehicle here in a rural part of North Carolina where we wave to an approaching driver from the steering wheel, I consider the "wave" on my Beloved Nomad to another rider a courteous exchange of greetings, a salute if you will. Around here I wave to approaching vehicles because these folks know me and I see them at stores and restaurants. It gives me a good feeling. When a wave is not return I just assume that the other guy is in "the zone", and think nothing more of it. I didn't vote either. I couldn't hazard a guess as to what the other guys thought are. I just assume when it's returned it's genuine. My wave is bona fide. __________________ ??-Mar.2,2012 "Rocky" My Beloved Dog RIP Mike Tripp VBA#767 '96 800 Vulcan Classic 06 1600 Nomad 07 1600 Nomad "The shoes you buy at the Salvation Army is already been broke in"- Aunt Kawhead
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09-27-2014, 12:57 PM	#10
Sin City Stan Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 3,746	Really simple, don't wave back. Or do you feel compelled to wave back? __________________ Oldest Saloon In Nevada http://www.pioneersaloon.info/ "Sin City Stan" Henderson, NV VBA #01004 VROC #29365 2004 Nomad 1500L5 +100 "The Bike" 2009 Nomad 1700 (past) 2004 Vulcan Classic 800 (past) 2010 Cortez - 2011 Crescent City - 2012 Kanab - 2013 Estes Park
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09-27-2014, 01:25 PM	#11
tazfl Advanced Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 742	if you're complaining about it then obviously you don't understand. Motorcyclists / bikers have been giving each other a "wave" upon passing since way back when. I remember as a kid (I'm 53 now) riding on the back of my dads BMW and asking him if he knew the guy he waved at. He explained to me how it was something that motorcyclists did since they both shared the same interest and that it was sort of a gesture of respect for each other in a sense. Of course back then you didn't see as many people on bikes but none the less, its tradition. I pretty much always give a wave except when Im somewhere that a rally is going on and it just doesn't make sense to wave cause you'd be waving all day long . __________________ 2012 Vaquero Special edition Candy Lime Green / Ebony Cobra slip on exhaust, Kuryakyn Alley Cat intake, Cobra FI2000 Fuel Processor, Quick release trunk, Front & rear crashbars powdercoated black, Paul Yaffee stealth 3 tag frame, Arlen Ness grips, Corbin seat, Custom pinstripping, Rear LED strip turn signals, Stock rear turnsignals / tagframe assembly removed
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09-27-2014, 02:05 PM	#12
vulcanscott Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: chandler okla Posts: 854	I consider it a sign of respect for each other much like a salute or two knights raising There visors meeting along the road. If I pass You I am going to wave if You return the RESPECT or not is up to You !
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09-27-2014, 02:26 PM	#13
dabull Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 2,409	Poll is set up for failure...either admit you like the FAKE wave, or dislike the FAKE wave///God forbid you actually like waving to others and sharing a kindred spirit..... I enjoy waving to ALL riders ---- even when I am in the car...
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09-27-2014, 03:02 PM	#15
R_W_B Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Central Florida, 2011 Nomad Posts: 134	I usually wave, not sure if it's fake, maybe I should examine it closer. But many times they don't wave back and after years of riding sometimes I do kinda wonder why I wave. I mean like when you pass a group ride your hand is out there for quite awhile. And sometimes I'm busy with the clutch etc and can't wave back (hope they weren't offended). I do know that at highway speeds I tend to drop my hand down to wave rather than put it up against a 75 to 80 mph wind. I have drag bars so sometimes I just flip my upper hand up without even leaving the grip. But I usually wave at everybody, even little scooters. Some of them look amazed that I'm even waving at them. If I see a biker stopped side the road though, I always turn around and go back to see if he (she) needs something etc. I haven't always done that for cages I see, but I probably should instead of assuming they have a tow etc coming from their cell phone.
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