Other riders not waving back

bonehead · 04-26-2010, 01:00 PM

So I think I have the answer here. You wave and don't get one back; the reason is they are either snobs or they are too scared to let go of the left grip. :lol:

patrick_777 · 04-26-2010, 01:10 PM

This is old and has been around the block before, including here, but it's always worth a laugh.

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.

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.

Top 10 Reasons Sportbikers Don't Wave:

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.

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 acknowledgement.
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.

bonehead · 04-26-2010, 02:10 PM

:lol:

TheWife · 04-26-2010, 04:52 PM

I'm guilty of the latter. I try to do a nod or chin bump acknowledgment.
LOL at the list! But now I kinda want a Gold Wing :biggrin:

Water Warrior 2 · 04-26-2010, 05:06 PM

Too funny Patrick.

MLGTIB · 04-26-2010, 05:50 PM

So far everyone i have waived to has waived back.

But still very funny.

Moedad · 04-26-2010, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by bonehead

So I think I have the answer here. You wave and don't get one back; the reason is they are either snobs or they are too scared to let go of the left grip. :lol:

No, they're thinking "Look at all the reflectors THAT guy has on his bike. No way I'm waving back at him. What will people think?"

blaine · 04-26-2010, 07:28 PM

No, they're thinking "Look at all the reflectors THAT guy has on his bike. No way I'm waving back at him. What will people think?"[/quote]

I'm not biting,good try. :tongue: :tongue: :lol: :lol:

Easy Rider · 04-26-2010, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Moedad

No, they're thinking "Look at all the reflectors THAT guy has on his bike. No way I'm waving back at him. What will people think?"

BA-DA-BOOM !!
Good one, Moedad !! :rawk:

music man · 04-26-2010, 07:56 PM

I'll bite, how did you guys wave at said rider in the first place, it must be at night, for him to see all your reflectors, so if he doesn't have any, how exactly did you see him to wave at him in the first place, since he is invisible. :poke2: :lol: :neener:

Now that was a good one. :crackup

04-26-2010, 01:00 PM	#1
bonehead Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: elgin,tx Posts: 907	Other riders not waving back So I think I have the answer here. You wave and don't get one back; the reason is they are either snobs or they are too scared to let go of the left grip. :lol: __________________ Standing with the PGR until they stand for me. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-26-2010, 01:10 PM	#2
patrick_777 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,763	Re: Other riders not waving back This is old and has been around the block before, including here, but it's always worth a laugh. 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. 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. Top 10 Reasons Sportbikers Don't Wave: 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. 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 acknowledgement. 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. __________________ ]I am hiding in Honduras. I am a desperate man. Send lawyers, guns and money. The shit has hit the fan.
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04-26-2010, 02:10 PM	#3
bonehead Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: elgin,tx Posts: 907	Re: Other riders not waving back :lol: __________________ Standing with the PGR until they stand for me. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-26-2010, 04:52 PM	#4
TheWife Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Myrtle Beach, SC Posts: 33	Re: Other riders not waving back I'm guilty of the latter. I try to do a nod or chin bump acknowledgment. LOL at the list! But now I kinda want a Gold Wing :biggrin: __________________ Mellissa
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04-26-2010, 05:06 PM	#5
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: Other riders not waving back Too funny Patrick. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-26-2010, 05:50 PM	#6
MLGTIB Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Reseda, CA Posts: 38	Re: Other riders not waving back So far everyone i have waived to has waived back. But still very funny. __________________ "You're not wasting time, if you're wasted all the time."
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04-26-2010, 07:28 PM	#8
blaine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: P.E.I. Canada Posts: 3,784	Re: Other riders not waving back No, they're thinking "Look at all the reflectors THAT guy has on his bike. No way I'm waving back at him. What will people think?"[/quote] I'm not biting,good try. :tongue: :tongue: :lol: :lol: __________________ If at first you do succeed, try not to look surprised.
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04-26-2010, 07:56 PM	#10
music man Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Hot Springs Arkansas Posts: 1,127	Re: Other riders not waving back I'll bite, how did you guys wave at said rider in the first place, it must be at night, for him to see all your reflectors, so if he doesn't have any, how exactly did you see him to wave at him in the first place, since he is invisible. :poke2: :lol: :neener: Now that was a good one. :crackup __________________ "Tell me what kind of wreck you're going to have and I'll tell you what type of helmet you need." [Author Unknown]
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