07-14-2010, 12:53 PM
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Waving
Top Ten Reasons Why Harley Riders Don't wave
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 could 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 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 Top Ten Reasons Why Sport Bike Riders 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. can't find the "auto wave back" button on dashboard. Top Ten Reasons Why BMW Riders Don't Wave 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, and talking on the cell phone. 5. He's an Iron Butt rider and you're not! 4. Wires from Gerbings are 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. Guns don't kill people, husbands that come home from work early kill people. |
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07-14-2010, 02:58 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Blue Springs, Missouri. United States
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LOL, that's funny. I hate to say it, but I don't wave much. If I happen to see somebody wave to me, then of course I wave back. I will however pat my helmet or stick a leg out if I see something they need to be aware of.
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07-14-2010, 03:59 PM
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I've seen that before and I like it. It's fairly true. I've had Sport bikes (many), a Harley, and now I have a Wing and there is something to that!
I've not had a Beemer though. Somehow I just can't bring myself to do that! :?
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07-14-2010, 04:43 PM
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Thanks for sharing the top ten reasons with us, Hardy; I enjoyed reading them!
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07-14-2010, 04:52 PM
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: Chickamauga, Ga.
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yea that is funny. when my 78 honda cb125 was my daily driver i use to get funny looks instead of waves. oh well at least i was riding and not walking or caging.lol
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07-14-2010, 10:54 PM
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Location: Blue Springs, Missouri. United States
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Too busy reading fortune cookie. Waveing would bring bike to stop from added wind resistance. Me no speak engliss. |
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07-14-2010, 10:59 PM
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Location: Alberta, Canada
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1) I don't wave because if I let go of the bars my switchgear slides off... 2) I don't wave because if I let go the bike will fall over... (pushing it...) 3) I don't wave because I used super glue instead of Loc Tite and accidentily glued my hand to the bars... 4) I don't wave because I'm scared to let go! 5) I don't wave because I'm holding the tank on with my hand... 6) I don't wave because the vibration has turned my hands into grizzled claws that I can't move... 7) I don't wave because I got a nasty paper cut counting the money I saved vs buying a brand name bike... 8] I don't wave because it never runs long enough to take it out on the road... 9) I don't wave because I'm playing with the choke to keep it running... Finale... 10) I don't wave because the last time I waved at a Harley he shot something back but I don't think it was a wave... Just having fun guys, these are all tongue in cheek. Love the china bikes and had zero issues with mine other than a konked out speedo. The ATV's are running good too . Wish I had have hung onto my Konker!Cheers! |
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07-14-2010, 11:51 PM
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07-15-2010, 07:55 AM
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My number 1 reason I dont wave, It increases the chance that someone will see me on a China bike.
Of coarse I solute other riders no matter the bike they are on. Most of the riders going the other way are waving as well. |
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07-15-2010, 04:42 PM
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Love the #3 reason on the Harleys, and I cannot figure out why most Harley riders will sit at a traffic light or stop sign and rev the engine non-stop. Is it "the thing to do" or is there a reason?
All in good fun guys...(and I am a little curious)
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