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I love motorcycles, and I love riding. Like many of you, what first drew me to bikes was not just the experience of riding, but the feeling that I'd become part of a special community; a family, really. Nothing calms me more than a long ride down the interstate, waving to the members of my beloved clan. Waving shows that we embrace this brother- and sisterhood that is riding. Waving is our way of acknowledging our commonalities while displaying our individuality. So I happily wave to everybody.

Except Honda guys. I hate Honda guys. Especially Gold Wing riders. Hate, hate, hate. When they pass me on the highway, you know what I do? I don't wave. With their giant fairings and super-quiet pipes. And those stupid  helmets with those idiotic boom microphones they use to talk with their passenger, who's invariably clad in the same outfit as the * rider - God, they drive me crazy.

You know who else I hate? BMW guys. Oh, do I hate those guys. I don't wave at them either. They think they're so great, sitting all upright, with their overpriced 180 degree Boxer engines. God, I hate them.

They're almost as bad as those old bastards on their touring motorcycles. You know what I call those bikes? "Two wheeled couches!" Get it? Because they're so big. They drive around like they have got all day. Appreciate the scenery somewhere else, Grandpa.

Oh, and Ducati guys - I don't wave at them either. Why don't they spend a little more money on their bikes? "You can have it in any color as long as it is red." Aren't you cool! Like they even know what a Desmo-whatever engine is, anyway. Try finding the battery, you Italian-wannabe racers! I never, ever wave at those guys.

Suzuki guys aren't much better, which is why I never wave at them, either. God forbid they should ever wear any safety gear. They make me so mad. Sometimes they'll wheelie by me and look over at me and you know what I do? I don't wave. I just keep going.

Please, don't get me started on Kawasaki guys. Ninjas? What are you, twelve years old? I never wave at Kawasaki guys.

When I'm on my Harley I'll wave at other Harley guys, but I have to be careful not to accidentally wave at someone whoÔÇÖs riding a bike that only looks like a Harley. So if IÔÇÖm unsure, I donÔÇÖt wave. This means that sometimes I accidentally donÔÇÖt wave to a Harley guy, but thatÔÇÖs way better than waving to a guy on Rice Cruiser that just looks like a Harley.

When I'm on my scooter, I wave at other scooters. But ONLY Honda scooters. But not underpowered 4-strokes like Ruckuses. (Ruckii?) What is that, anyway? Looks like some designer had his blueprints pulled into production before he was done. Bright-colored exposed tube frame and all that open air under the saddle. Oh and Metros. Get a Cannondale if you wanna go that slow, pal. I never wave at them. Or Vespas. Art Deco meets Buckminster Fuller pulling a cloud of blue smoke. I don't wave at them either. Nor do I wave at anything Chinese. They leave too many parts falling off, creating a road hazard.

And I'll never wave at a guy in full leathers. Never, never, never. Guys in full leathers will never get a wave from me, and, by the way, neither will the guys in two piece leathers. And I'll tell you who else I'm not waving at - those guys with the helmets with loud paint jobs. Four pounds of paint on a two pound helmet ÔÇô like I'm going to wave back at that! I'll also never wave at someone with a mirrored visor. Or helmet stickers. Or racing gloves. Or hiking boots.

So to me, motorcycling is like a family, a close knit brotherhood of people who ride Harleys (or Honda Scooters,) wear jeans and a leather jacket (not Vanson) with regular gloves and a solid color helmet with a clear visor, no stickers, no racing gloves and regular boots (not Timberlands). And isn't that what really makes riding so special?

I wave at anyone on 2 wheels. If they don't wave back, the next time I see them I wave anyways.

I've had Harley riders compliment me on my Ruckus down in AZ.

I don't expect a wave back, but if I get one, bonus points.

Sometimes I wave at cars. But, sometimes with just 1 finger. Some people don't think bikes should be on the roads.

martynkim wrote:Sometimes I wave at cars. But, sometimes with just 1 finger. Some people don't think bikes should be on the roads.

Yeah, we all have volumes of stories...

I come from the school of two fingers down, or keep two wheels down. I will throw out three fingers for trikes/can-ams. I got to throw one finger up to some * on a sportsbike doing wheelies with no safety gear on R-66. I hope he wrecks...

I "Peace-sign" everyone that I see on two wheels when i'm on two wheels, except on the interstate, where noone can see you anyway. I notice that I get regonised back from most everyone on the street when I am on my V-Star, but little recgonition on my smaller bikes. For the most part, I see those that ride for the joy of riding (or as I will reffer to them as "Real Riders") and those that want to be cool for the sake of being cool (or as I will reffer to them as "My father-in-law" or "Wannabes" for short) just kidding about the first...

Those real riders respect people for the experience and the wannabes forsake anyone that may take away their glory.

In short, its bad luck (so I have been told) to not respond to a "Two Wheels Down" when it has been presented to you. Those that don't will end up as someones new kidney soon enough.

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Been on Reddit too long... Tried to upvote.

Sometimes I wave at bikers and scooters, but never at cars when I'm on my dad's Kymco. (I can't legally ride my honda yet) Every once in a while, there's some *hole that calls you a * for riding a scooter, they get a one-fingered salute.

Then there's the ones that get too close to you at a stoplight. It seems like if they get rear-ended, they're going to go flyin' right into you.

And then there's the ones in their cars that go past you honking and waving, and you're just like

And... then there's the ones that don't care, and actually drive like they have brains, and respect riders. MY PEOPLE!!!

I know I kind of changed from waving to drivers, uhhh... whatever. LOL

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Zuphilius has the best attitude. Act Friendly on the road. A smile, a wave might eventually improve the Bike-Haters' attitude if they see it often enough. Besides, you never really know to whom you're giving the finger. I know some guys who might decide to chase you down and cut that finger off. I dunno, maybe you think your Elite is fast enough to outrun 'em? Your mileage may vary.

Seems in St Louis I see a lot of peace signs, in Australia we just nod. Try to keep the hands secure is my theory. I agree with Wheel some people are plain bonkers and will probably chase you down on a bad day if you solo finger salute them.

Who cares

Where did all this loan crap come from???

Wheelman111,love it mate,have'nt laughed that much in ages.
Waving does have it's moment's mind,irregardless of what your riding.
Like riding down to mum's for xmas ┬®late 80's on your 100,caning it down the motorway for 70miles,turning off onto a beautiful country rode,other rider going other way probably same reason,he waves you wave,you tend not to forget moments like that makes you feel part of something.

Anyone on two wheels should get a wave.shouldn't matter what you're riding, two wheels is where it's at , too much hate in your heart brother let it go you'll be happier and live longer

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Apparently a sense of Humor is lacking. The whole post is intended in fun. Opinions in this Forum do not necessarily represent the position of the Poster.

I plan to live forever. So far, so good. What time is it?

I try to wave at all two wheelers, as far as i'm concern the BMW, harley, honda are all brothers. i also wave to cars that move out of the way in grid lock traffic when i'm splitting lanes... i think to myself, d*** that guy must ride two wheels.