--- will not even acknowledge riders on Japanese bikes?----They almost never wave to oncoming riders on other makes, and seldom look over and nod while waiting at a light or in traffic. Do they actually feel that they are superior in some way?  What's with the whole Harley attitude thing anyway?

POSERS 

They're just mad they paid so much for their bikes and maintenance    
I've been flipped off by riders on all brands and styles...whatev!!

They simply can't let go of the handlebars because they might vibrate off. However the vibration canel out when two Harleys approaching each other from different directions, so that's the only time they can wave.

Quote from: bbq on April 18, 2009, 06:26:09 PM
They simply can't let go of the handlebars because they might vibrate off. However the vibration canel out when two Harleys approaching each other from different directions, so that's the only time they can wave.

I almost peed when I read that 

Quote from: bbq on April 18, 2009, 06:26:09 PM
They simply can't let go of the handlebars because they might vibrate off. However the vibration canel out when two Harleys approaching each other from different directions, so that's the only time they can wave.

Good answer----I like that!

The younger ones (possible oxymoron) will wave around here but the older Harley riders are oblivious.

maybe they're experienced  riders that have lost the urge to wave at every squid-looking kid on a crotch rocket  ?

sure the gs is no rocket, but the F models look like one.

the HD guys at work called/call mine a "SARS -zuki" for a while. then they talked shop a little and realized jap bike owners have to work on their machines just like them, and they didn't feel so inadequate.

there are 3 HD's at work, 2 BMW's, and my gs. we don't BS about loving each other's rides, BS about knowing more about riding, or really care what each other rides. on those cooooooooool mornings, you can tell who road in... big shaZam! eatin grin, and a gesture that everyone one else pussed out.

i started a new wave. it only takes one special finger, and EVERYONE returns it !

Quote from: lilbill on April 18, 2009, 06:04:59 PM
 I've been flipped off by riders on all brands and styles...whatev!!

For real?

hmmm...very true. i don't even remember getting a wave from one. i have gotten a nod here and there, but then again that just adds more proof to the vibration comment. hehe 

cheers,
~drin

I've never gotten the hawaii one finger salute from another motorcyclist. I do the two fingers down on the road ( meaning keep the rubber side down) and most do the same or nod. A few here and there don't but many do! And I'm not a squid I ATGATT! Of course I ain't doing much waving to anybody hurts to raise my arm!

Now I've gotten many one finger salutes from cagers. Me and my best friend (rides a shadow) were out riding. a rice burner cage cut us off twice! We get to a red light my friend gets off his bike walks up to the dude let's him know what he did ( pissy little teenager gave him some mouth) sooo, as he was walking back to the bike my friend politelly bent his antenna to a 90 degree angle! My friend was an ex- Navy SEAL Crazy mother anyhow. Not that I would EVER recommend doing that but for me it was quite satisfying to watch. You could see the guy sinking down in his seat wondering what he was going to do next. Let's say a red light I will never forget!

Mary

Quote from: XealotX on April 18, 2009, 07:03:29 PM
The younger ones (possible oxymoron) will wave around here but the older Harley riders are oblivious.

yeah the older ones never seem to wave or acknowledge but i have had younger ones wave. one time i was stuck on the side of the road and one stopped to make sure everything was ok and made sure that i had help coming.

When I was pushed into the median by a panel van -

It was a black dude that helped me out.  Said he normally rides a 'Busa. 
Pushed my bike out of the street, even though the front wheel is pointing about 45 degrees to the left.  Helped me into the grass, cause I couldn't see for about 20 minutes.  I was literally stuck in the middle of the road.  Even picked up the little pieces, like my mirror and face shield.  Stayed to be a witness for the police report, then just left without asking for anything. 


The typical Harley owner doesn't deserve even a wave. 

The b!tch that taught my MSF course rode a Harley.  Publicly voiced her opinion on when everyone would wreck, based on their helmet designs, then refused to give any advice to compensate.  She passed anyone without a half-helmet (turtle shell), because she said they'd end up teaching themselves how to emergency stop or the asphalt would teach them.  Really great people, those Harley riders. 




Now, that whole "loud pipes saves lives" thing...
It's Harley riders that propagate that myth.  So, what do cagers listen for?  Loud pipes. 
Cause, let's all be honest, here:  a big, chrome, piece of crap seems like it would cause a lot more damage to your car than something with fairings. 
And, cagers expect us to be able to swerve and avoid anything they might do, whereas Harley riders can't budge from the middle of the lane.  It's written in Hammurabi's code, or something. 

I've never had an issue with HD riders.  They usually return or initiate a wave around here.  There's A LOT of motorcycles in FL so maybe that has something to do with it.

Because they're too afraid of doing this:

Quote from: wladziu on April 19, 2009, 11:38:16 AM

That picture is from a rider in Missouri who I see regularly. Crazy SOB rides it on the street all the time. He never waves either although, in his case, I guess I can't blame him.

they're probably concentrating so hard on how their stock portfolios are doing, they just don't see us.

here's pretty good harley joke:
this guy goes into a biker bar and there's this fine looking young girl working the bar. up on the wall he sees a sign stating:

   tap beer: $2.75
  bottle beer: $3.00
Crown & Coke: $3.75
Jack Daniels shots: $4.00
Hamburgers: $4.50
Cheeseburgers: $4.75
Handjobs: $50.00

so he motions the chick down to the end of the bar and asks: "Are you by any chance the one who gives the $50 handjobs?"
"Sure am honey," she replies. to which the guy says "well, wash your hands, i need a cheeseburger"

it ain't a Harley thing, plenny of effin knobs on sport bikes around here don't wave, either.

Quote from: tulebox on April 19, 2009, 03:46:36 PM
it ain't a Harley thing, plenny of effin knobs on sport bikes around here don't wave, either.

and they are POSERS too 

FWIW, around Roanoke VA they seem to have a better attitude.    Even when I've been riding with other "real" sportbikes, pretty much everyone participates in the wave. And the harleys greatly outnumber us.