From an HD Buddy of mine...

[Big Rig]

Some of the HD riders have a sense of humor...

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 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.

[Sludge]

LOL thats pretty good 

[Serk]

And the Gold Wing version:

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.

1. Couldn't find the "auto wave back" button on dashboard.


Top Ten Reasons Why Sport Bike Riders Donʼt 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 Donʼt 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.

[elraque]

Now that right there, that's some funny stuff... 

(and it all contains just a grain of truth) 

[highcountry]

 

[Ghillie]

all the best humor is grounded in truth

[alph]

A couple I would add for some of them would be;

For the Harley rider;

Wouldn’t be cool to wave to anyone wearing a helmet
Waving creates too much drag for the engine to handle
He’s 50 years old and it's his first cycle.


For the crotch rocket rider;

Pulling your hand off the handle bar will cause him to face plant his fuel tank.

For the BMW rider;

The only wave they know is the Hitler solute. 

[solo1]

 

They all have a certain amount of truth especially no. 8 Gold Wing Riders.  Maybe add one on Gold Wings.
They're afraid that they might accidentally set off the air bag.

[elraque]

But Valk riders wave at ALL bikers, right?

[Serk]

But Valk riders wave at ALL bikers, right?

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 brotherhood, really. Nothing calms me more than a long ride down the interstate, waving to the members of my beloved clan. Except when I pass Harley guys. I hate Harley guys. Hate, hate, hate. When they pass me on the highway, you know what I do? I don't wave. With their little tassel handlebars and the studded luggage and the half helmets - 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 180 degree German 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, and while your at it, I'm not waving to you.

Ducati guys - I don't wave at them either. Why they don't 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. They always have those stupid helmets sitting on the top of their stupid heads, and God forbid they should ever wear any safety gear. They make me so mad. Sometimes they'll speed by 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? Team Green my ass. I never wave at Kawasaki guys.

I ride a Honda, and I'll only wave at Honda guys, but even then, I'll never wave at a guy in full leathers. Never, never, never. Yeah like you're going to get your knee down on the New York Thruway. Nice crotch, by the way. 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 - like I'm going to wave back at that! I'll also never wave at someone with a mirrored visor. Or helmet tickers. Or racing gloves. Or hiking boots.

To me, motorcycling is like a family, a close knit brotherhood of people who ride Hondas, 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?

[Doc809]

Wow Serk, don't hold back.  Let us know what you really think!!

[Kaiser]

Serk,

That is quite possibly one of the best things that I have ever read on this forum.  Congrats on making my day!

 

[Serk]

Wow Serk, don't hold back.  Let us know what you really think!!

Hehehe, that entire rant is actually an old joke that's been going around for a long time, the timing was just perfect to put it in there...

Truth be told, I wave to everyone, even scooters, Schwinn's, and even Harleys... If I get a wave back, cool, if not, I'm still riding and having a good time...  

[Big Rig]

That was some good riding...PS I am not waving to you either!!! 

Thanks for the friday lunch chuckle!!

 

[bigguy]

HA! Good un SERK!

[elraque]

Serk -- That's some funny stuff there, too! 

[bigvalkriefan]

Serk THAT IS BRILLIANT!!!

[scoot]

Wow Serk, don't hold back.  Let us know what you really think!!

Hehehe, that entire rant is actually an old joke that's been going around for a long time, the timing was just perfect to put it in there...

Truth be told, I wave to everyone, even scooters, Schwinn's, and even Harleys... If I get a wave back, cool, if not, I'm still riding and having a good time...  

Sure it is. Now lay back on the couch, and tell us about your childhood 

[RainMaker]

It's good, Serk, but we should give credit to the author.

To Wave or Not to Wave
By Shalom Auslander

http://cycletownusa.com/joy.html

[Serk]

It's good, Serk, but we should give credit to the author.

To Wave or Not to Wave
By Shalom Auslander

http://cycletownusa.com/joy.html

Thanks Rainmaker, I'd found it elsewhere with no credit given to the original author, appreciate ya' finding the original author of it...

[hotglue #43]

Some how.... I feel left out..... ya didn't say anything about old grey haired farts riding down the road smellin the roses.....  Good post Serk!!!!!!

[alph]

that's alright serk, we'll still give you the credit for writting it, don't care what that closet harley loving guy says!!