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« on: June 08, 2015, 03:27:20 PM » |
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Question to anyone willing to answer it:
When I first started riding back in "71", people used to signal on coming bikers by extending their arms in some kind of wave.
For some reason, I recall that sign more directed to Harley riders and those of us riding Hondas felt timid offering it.
Fast forward 45 years or so, I just started riding again after a long break, today many riders seem to offering similar gestures. What exactly is the meaning, is it just a simple good will gesture to anyone on a bike, is it a reminder to be safe or something else?
I also noticed some people just ride by without any signals - mostly Harley's. I don't wave to passing cars or trucks when I'm in the like.
So, it makes me wonder if people are making some kind of unified statement or ar we doing it because we feel some kind of obligation to do so?
Your feedback is appreciated.
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Bighead
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« Reply #1 on: June 08, 2015, 04:24:26 PM » |
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I just do it to acknowledge a brother of the wind.
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« Reply #2 on: June 08, 2015, 04:39:14 PM » |
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I've been known to let car drivers that they are "number 1".
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« Reply #3 on: June 08, 2015, 04:41:35 PM » |
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I acknowledge you Big Head. Thanks for replying to a simplistic question.
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« Reply #4 on: June 08, 2015, 05:31:52 PM » |
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I just do it to acknowledge a brother of the wind.
Yep... that's about my reason also. Kinda like saying, "Hey man... glad you're enjoying the wind as much as I am." |
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« Reply #5 on: June 08, 2015, 06:36:01 PM » |
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Biker wave = Solidarity, friend in the wind. I do it and old skool hot rodders are doing it more & more, as a lot of us ride.
Tap Tap Tap on top of helmet = Po Po.
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« Reply #6 on: June 08, 2015, 06:47:57 PM » |
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Old man, if you're getting the finger pointed down it is a reminder that that pavement you're riding on is hard so be careful. Also, it doesn't look manly to wave all friendly like. Kinda like in the olden days when Honda was just coming into its own and "You meet the nicest people on a Honda" was their motto. Kinda faggy (not that there's anything wrong with that). The low wave is the "cool" wave. Anybody wanna rebut?
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« Reply #7 on: June 08, 2015, 09:25:46 PM » |
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It's just an acknowledgement of the fellow rider.
But signart is correct.....tap tap tap on top of the head/helmet means there's a cop nearby....usually meaning they're sitting on the side of the road with their radar.
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« Reply #8 on: June 08, 2015, 10:53:17 PM » |
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Tap the helmet-top of head=cop ahead.
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« Reply #9 on: June 09, 2015, 04:34:43 AM » |
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Just an acknowledgement that we share the wind in common. Sort of comradery. Other specific rides do it too. I owned a Jeep Wrangler for many years and they also have the "two fingers up" from the steering wheel on the way by. (And I don't mean one on each hand  ) Of course, if you're driving down the road in your Ford Taurus... you won't get a wave from other Ford Taurus'... but certain makes have the same kind of "cult" wave of some sort. Vettes come to mind. |
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« Reply #10 on: June 10, 2015, 12:54:14 PM » |
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« Reply #11 on: June 10, 2015, 02:58:59 PM » |
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I love the Forrest Gump wave.
I think its just sayin hi. Its not like, "I'm gonna stop if youre on the side or nuthin."
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« Reply #12 on: June 10, 2015, 03:03:52 PM » |
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It seems to me the first time I became aware of riders 'waving' to each other was a raised reversed fist then later came the peace symbol.
Heck my normal wave to anyone is the 'Forest wave', still cracks up most folks.
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« Reply #13 on: June 11, 2015, 02:28:39 AM » |
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I just do it to acknowledge a brother of the wind.
Ditto  (& the helmet tap actually means "headz up", could be anything, cops, wreck, down tree, high water, elk crossing, etc. etc., means slow down & be alert.) |
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« Reply #14 on: June 11, 2015, 08:25:53 AM » |
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« Reply #15 on: June 11, 2015, 08:43:16 AM » |
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I like to wave with my right hand.....Because I have cruise control now (old bike didnt)  |
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« Reply #16 on: June 11, 2015, 06:48:19 PM » |
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That's what I love about this site, I can ask what seems to be the dumbest question and still get good advice. Thanks for responding, the Hello Kitty is what I'm going for - then run and hide.
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« Reply #17 on: June 11, 2015, 07:23:32 PM » |
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That's what I love about this site, I can ask what seems to be the dumbest question and still get good advice. Thanks for responding, the Hello Kitty is what I'm going for - then run and hide.
Some advice on here is invaluable and we are getting it for free. |
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« Reply #18 on: June 13, 2015, 06:11:49 AM » |
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Here you go.......... https://youtu.be/V48pUxiPRHUFor the record, I wave to all bikers including Power Rangers. |
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