Just wondering, 'cause I don't see ANYONE waving at other two wheelers anymore...

Back when I was riding everyday in the late '80s, all bike riders would wave as they passed each other on the road. Didn't matter what you were riding, either, with the exception of the Harley guys, but at least they will wave at each other...:)
Now, since I've gotten back in the saddle after 25 years, I've given up on waving at other riders. I've gotten perhaps 4 return waves in the last two months. It's so sad...

I am also a Corvette guy...I have two right now. Corvette folks have "The Wave" also, and it is RARE to pass another Corvette without a big ol' wave coming at-choo. It's just fun!:D

So...did I miss something while I was in riding retirement? Was there a mass memo stating the "Wave" was no longer politically correct or something?

I encourage everyone out there riding to make an effort to Wave at your fellow riders. I'd like to see the tradition continue. :cool:
Any thoughts?

It’s alive and well in Alaska… just did 700 odd miles up there and as long as you are out of the city I found everyone waved.

Having said that unfortunately its not the case in New Zealand.. Most sport bike riders wave to each other but the guys on Harleys don’t wave much..

I wave to everyone, and it does not worry me at all if I don’t get a wave in return.
There could be many reasons as to why they did not return it and I don’t dwell on them.

Keep Waving.

Its alive and waving in New York (Buffalo)

I can now confirm it’s very much alive in Seattle, had the bike 4 days and lots of waves…

Just completed a trip on the Blue Ridge Parkway & Skyline Drive from Cherokee, NC to Front Royal, VA. I can assure you the wave is alive in this area. I think my hand was in the air more than on the grip.

I guess it may have to do with being in da "big city"(Dallas, Tx).
Maybe out on the road, away from town, it might get friendlier. Guess I need to schedule a little road trip, eh? :D

Left Seattle WA Monday morning, and arrived Ridgecrest CA yesterday crossed through Oregon California (briefly), Nevada and back into California and at least 98% of people waved (except the 4 motorcycle cops South of Reno they were all busy with “customers”)

I just bought a Goldwing this week-end and put a couple of hundered miles on it. My better half commented and I also noticed that we get fewer waves on the Goldwing then we did on our Yamaha. On the Goldwing I have to initiate the wave and get a response about half the time. I used to get a wave from almost everyone. Hmmm...

I'ts alive and well in Ky.

i find that most all older riders wave especially if they are in a club around here. newer riders and most of them are on sport bikes don't wave so i wave to get them to wave. maybe they are afraid to ride with one hand

Hey AApple! I just did a 2K plus round tripper on my wing from Thornton CO to Ft Worth, TX! The wave is not dead! But think it needs to be talked about more! I found that the majority of folks waved back when waved to! With the exception of some hardcore Harley riders! But then you get the wonderful exception! I had to pull over under an overpass to get my rain gear on and a big burley harley rider pulled up and wanted to make sure I was ok!!!!! We talked for over 45mins before he had to move on! He also commented that I was the nicest winger he'd experienced too! He commented that most wingers are upity! So just think there needs to be more communication between "species"!! :D I agree that it is nice to see commarade between all of us 2 wheelers! We have to look out after each other! the cagers sure don't!!!! :(

Now that I'm reading this thread, I realize what the other riders were doing!! :p

I just started riding this month, and the first biker I met "waved" at me...and then the second...and the third... The only one who didn't wave was on the opposite side of the 4 lane blacktop.

I didn't "wave" back at first - too timid to let go of the handlebars at 75 mph!!!:D

I guess I'll have to get brave...

I've just been riding about three weeks, a lot of waves especially out on the highway. There are fewer waves around the loop when the traffic is heavier, a lot of that is me. when the traffic is heavy I'm more tense and not really looking for other bikers. I have noticed I initiate the wave most of the time. I feel it is a lot of the comradery that comes with riding, lets keep it going.

the 'wave' is alive and very well in Western Canada. All but a few and very few Harley riders don't reciprocate in the 'wave'. I ride both an ST1100 and and Wing and both garner the same friendly hello from others. Had a 70 Vette years back and yep you are part of an instant brotherhood there also.

Now that I'm reading this thread, I realize what the other riders were doing!! :p

I just started riding this month, and the first biker I met "waved" at me...and then the second...and the third... The only one who didn't wave was on the opposite side of the 4 lane blacktop.

I didn't "wave" back at first - too timid to let go of the handlebars at 75 mph!!!:D

I guess I'll have to get brave...


Wow...you're from MY neck of the woods! Sorta. I was born/raised in Big Spring(but please don't hold that against me! :D) I rode from BS to Midland and Odessa on my old 750 Hondamatic MANY times back in the day.

Since I started this thread, I've determined that the issue for me seems to be the divided roadways around the D/FW metroplex area. I guess it just don't make sense for riders to wave from across 6-8 lanes of traffic, with concrete dividers!
Things are looking up, tho, as I have been noticing a lot more "Waves" from riders, even the Hardly guys.
I have also noticed something else...I have yet to see a wave(or wave back) from another Winger...
No matter...I'm still having fun, and enjoying the ride!:cool:

In Arizona I have noticed a sort of unwritten rule about the wave if you will. I am from Canada where the wave was a big deal and you felt slighted if you didn't get one in return. Here they are less frequent but still happen. The separated freeway type roads seem to be the places where you get fewer waves returned. Guess it's a distance thing. In town the wave is alive. A couple of weeks ago a buddy of mine and our wives got up and went for a run. Had breakfast and then went the back way to Prescott through the mountains. Every biker up there, including the Harley's waved. On the way home via I 17 not many waves were received. Just seems to be certain areas that are wave free zones. Me I wave all the time and when my wife is up with me she waves too.

I must be still living in the 80's :D

I wave at everyone including mopeds!!! Hey, they are enjoying what we are on two wheels just much slower!:)

Now where is my white sportcoat?????:cool:

I know that the "wave" is alive & well in Northeast Texas/Northwest Louisiana. As was stated earlier, other than a few Hardly riders that are either too stuck-up to wave or too afraid to et go of the handle bars to wave, I get waves all the time while riding. I, however, am a bit different. Instead of the low wave, I give a left-handed salute. I've found it is easier to simply raise my left hand to the corner of my helmet than it is to drop it past the handle bars. Plus, in my humble opinion, I feel it hold more significants to salute my fellow riders, and to honor them, than simply a wave...much like the respect one gives while in the military, which many of us were/are. Just something I do in my little part of this, God's creation.

Safe rides!!! :)

arkansas most people wave,not hardly's:D

We wave in Pennsylvania!

The wave is alive and well all across Western Canada - even when a group of Harleys come by. Only this is, their hands are so low to the ground, just like when they signal a lane change. But it's great up here.

Most riders around here generally do not wave. What they do is take their left hand off the grip and drop it slightly downward holding out two fingers. :cool:

Just wondering, 'cause I don't see ANYONE waving at other two wheelers anymore...
...
Any thoughts?
Wave is alive and well. Sometimes it is a head nod, sometimes it is a finger pointed toward the ground, sometimes a regular wave, etc. I like the comment about the Harley guys. Most will wave, some will not. I can tell you this, I ride year round here in the Detroit area. If there is no snow or ice on the ground I am riding. I have also never been riding and NOT seen another biker. Let me tell you, when it is 20 degrees out, the same Harley guys that would turn away from you are waving BIG TIME as they see you on your Honda! Soon as warm weather comes, it is back to normal!
Tom

A couple weeks ago my wife and I rode from Phoenix up to Henderson, Nevada to take in the "West Wing 1" rally. We had a great time and on the ride got many different waves. On the divided highways not as much, like I said but any other time most waved, even the Harley guys. The only ones that did not wave though were the Harley guys.

Most of them still wave here near Galveston.
But I have to say it depends on what you are riding.
I have a Harley and had Hayabusa. On the busa no cruiser would wave, i would. i could go home and change bikes and all the cruiser guys would wave and the crotch rocket guys would only wave if you waved first.
I had so much fun riding that Hayabusa around local, I never took a trip because the riding position would kill me after about a hour.
But those Harley guys would ignore you, so I purposely would ride in their group and try to talk to them at the red lights, they hated that. A couple of times they tried to out run me and at the next light or two i would tell them those things are pretty fast. They wanted to shed me like a wet blanket, I was tarnishing their image.
Due (do/dew?) rags and chaps with black gloves with no fingers in them.
I was always very nice but was lmao inside.

I like all motorcycles and almost all riders.

I guess you have not read the top ten reasons why Harley riders don't wave at Goldwingers (it's pretty funny)

I guess you have not read the top ten reasons why Harley riders don't wave at Goldwingers (it's pretty funny)

I would be remiss if I didn't ask, "Where is this top 10 list?"
Tom

Tom, go to Goldwing world .com/Humor to check out the top ten list

Even the Harley riders wave out here in rural Oregon.

Just wondering, 'cause I don't see ANYONE waving at other two wheelers anymore...

...So...did I miss something while I was in riding retirement? Was there a mass memo stating the "Wave" was no longer politically correct or something?

I encourage everyone out there riding to make an effort to Wave at your fellow riders. I'd like to see the tradition continue. :cool:
Any thoughts?

You must be riding in an area full of snobs. Don't give up because they don't wave back. Don't compromise your believe in fellowship and the spirit of the two-wheel road. Continue to wave and know you're doing your part to be a responsible, friendly rider.

When I see a bike on the road, I wave, even if it's a 50cc scooter.

Ride Friendly,

Alive and well in Alabama I wave and don't take offense if others don't wave back, after all riding requires that you pay attention.

If you want to wear your arm out waving come down to Montgomery and ride the famous hwy 149 with me. There is so much riding down cool tree shaded two lanes here that I may never leave. The only area that I know of that is better is Colorado Rockys.
As far as wavers in Big D, they are probably too afrain of the drivers in cars they don't see you.
My wife "Rose" even waved at a guy on a bicycle a while back.
Wolf

I live in Ft Worth and must say that I've been riding here in the Metroplex for over 30 years and it does seem like there aren't as many waves. I just came off a Harley and since I've been on the wing I have noticed a decrease in the number of waves from Harley riders but I guess that's their problem. When I rode Harley's, I waved to everyone and hope people keep waving no matter what they ride. Ride hard but ride safe!!

Tomksr, I'm with you. The little lady and I noticed that from day one with our new Wing. We used to ride a 1985 Shadow 1100 with aftermarket pipes on it that were not too crazy loud. The paint was scratched, the side covers we're held on by plastic tie-downs, looked like crap but ran like a dream. Everyone...everyone waved to us. Goldwing...not very much. Thoughts anyone ?

Some interesting points & my observations. You know how "Metric" guys like to bash the Harley people, I have noticed that GoldWing riders can be just as Snobby. For the most part, as stated earlier here in PA the wave & or Acknowledgement is carried out. The thing is I've been on the Wing with my wife, passed other Wings who have all but jumped in front of us to acknowledge. However I've been on my Nighthawk & have been blown off by GoldWing people.
I must admit to Harley guys/gals waving, even getting the occasional left handed elevated clinched fist from some of the rough guys. I also have come upon the Sport guys in unsion with the raised front wheel which is kind of cool.

I believe someone said it best earlier. Wave if you want to but don't get all bent out of shape keeping score.

The wife & I will be embarking on a cross country ride next year so be sure to wave at us, because we probably will be waving First:)

For myself, I'll keep on waving as often as it is safe and prudent to do so. I'm also a post HD owner/rider (a horrid Dyna Convertible, and an alright Road king), and I wave at everything on the road, just as I did on my Norton, Honda 750's, Interceptor, didn't matter to me. I got less respnse from the Harley crowd on my other brands, but lots never waved on my two Hogs either. I found the least response riding in Arizona, California, and Oregon, but I attribute that to the high volume of riders in these areas. It does get tiring waving every half mile or so. I'm the token Japanese rider in an otherwise HD owners bunch (we mostly grew up ?* togetherand still live in the same area) and have been for the last 12 years or so. They still wouldn't ride anything else, but they don't put down other marques like most groups do. We do enjoy a good yuck on each other at times, and the humour can get pretty hillarious and competetive. I once remarked at the "I'd rather push my Harley than ride a rice burner"... "that's good 'cause you don't have ride far before you'll have to!" The joke was on me, when it was time to go, MY metric cruiser wouldn't start and I had to ride pillion!:eek:

Yep, wave alive and well in Seattle area. Sometimes the real 'bad' harley riders with the nazi helmets don't bother - but mostly they do.

Here in Scotland the wave has been replaced with a nod.

The wave is alive in Miami Fla. :)

The wave is alive and well here in North Carolina and also South Carolina. Harleys and all, no diffs.

The wave is alive in Cape Breton. The only ones that don't wave are the ones on the little Rockets. They are trying to hold on in their uncomfortable position. We even get waves from Harley's up here.

... HOWDY ... HERE ON THE COAST IN THE WINTER MONTHS I WAVE AT ALL RIDERS - BUT - IN THE SPRING/SUMMER RIDING I WAVE AT THE FIRST 10 RIDERS I MEET ... WE HAVE HUNDREDS OF DAILY RIDERS/TRAVELERS ON THE GOOD MONTHS ... SOOOO TRY TO BE IN THE FIRST 10 lol ... HAPPY TRAILS ...

The wave is best in the boonies. I just came back from a 8000 mile run from Florida to New England to Tennessee to Nevada and return.
Places like New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, West Texas, where the gas stations are 100 miles apart and anyone who is riding (or even driving) there is a serious rider--they wave. In the boonies, even harley riders wave.
Wings don't wave, esp two-up riders, anywhere. Harley riders wave, if they are SERIOUS harley riders. The wanna-bees who have a big bank balance and just buy a harley because they can--don't wave. Old harleys, harleys (or any bike) with a roll on the back, wave. Sport bikes don't seem to know they should wave.
I even wave at scooters.

The wave is important. It says we are of common mind. The wave is a point to the southeast, now. Used to be a "high five". Now its a "low one". But whatever, the wave is important.

I'm old. Been doing this a long time. Doesn't matter if "they" don't wave.

The wave is best in the boonies. I just came back from a 8000 mile run from Florida to New England to Tennessee to Nevada and return.
Places like New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, West Texas, where the gas stations are 100 miles apart and anyone who is riding (or even driving) there is a serious rider--they wave. In the boonies, even harley riders wave.
Wings don't wave, esp two-up riders, anywhere. Harley riders wave, if they are SERIOUS harley riders. The wanna-bees who have a big bank balance and just buy a harley because they can--don't wave. Old harleys, harleys (or any bike) with a roll on the back, wave. Sport bikes don't seem to know they should wave.
I even wave at scooters.

The wave is important. It says we are of common mind. The wave is a point to the southeast, now. Used to be a "high five". Now its a "low one". But whatever, the wave is important.

I'm old. Been doing this a long time. Doesn't matter if "they" don't wave.

I beg to differ on the Wings waving. I live in TN and I know that me and my passenger always wave, no matter what you're riding--even bicycles! Whichever Wing rider didn't wave, he/she must have been checking the GPS or dealing with the "espresso" machine cycle when you waved and they didn't see you.

I still find it hard to believe NOT ONE Wing pilot/passenger waved to you in a 8K-mile trip. Come on! :(

I beg to differ on the Wings waving. I live in TN and I know that me and my passenger always wave, no matter what you're riding--even bicycles! Whichever Wing rider didn't wave, he/she must have been checking the GPS or dealing with the "espresso" machine cycle when you waved and they didn't see you.

I still find it hard to believe NOT ONE Wing pilot/passenger waved to you in a 8K-mile trip. Come on! :(

Of course, many wings did wave. However, I'd say a relatively small percentage wave, compared with other makes of bikes. Glad you do!

Come to good old Cape Breton where everyone waves, except the dudes on the little sport bikes, but watch out for our coyotes in our National Park if you are hiking.

Of course, many wings did wave. However, I'd say a relatively small percentage wave, compared with other makes of bikes. Glad you do!


I agree with your earlier statement:

The wave is important. It says we are of common mind. The wave is a point to the southeast, now. Used to be a "high five". Now its a "low one". But whatever, the wave is important. I'm old. Been doing this a long time. Doesn't matter if "they" don't wave.

It's a shame there are so many out there who want to be stingy with a wave. Like you, I don't care what anyone rides, it's a brotherhood and we should support each other; a wave is just acknowledgement of a fellow brother or sister rider. To not wave is as rude and walking into a room and full or people and ignoring most of them. My best riding buddies are hard core Harley riders, but they respect me and my choice to ride a Wing. That's what the wave is all about.

I wonder how a "my brand only waver" would feel if he were broken down and nobody but his brand of rider would stop to help? Be a sad world, wouldn't it?

Ride Safe!

Well out here in west Texas the wave is alive and doing well. It does not matter what you ride, and the ones that wave the most are Harley riders. They all do the low wave.

Well out here in west Texas the wave is alive and doing well. It does not matter what you ride, and the ones that wave the most are Harley riders. They all do the low wave.

After about 880 miles of riding Rt 10 through Texas, I have to agree with you that the wave is alive and well in Texas, esp West Texas.

Still waving over here on this side of the pond...although possibly due to crowded roads it tends to be a nod...

In France they raise a leg....

Seriously.

Hedgehog.

:D

Me and the missus wave to every biker, every biker. But when I'm busy dealing with actually riding the bike and miss someone, the little lady says "Don't worry,I got that one!" Obviously, you can't wave to everybody but we sure try.

As a rule here in Ontario, most people do the wave. I believe the majority of people that don't wave is Harley riders. I personally think they are holding on the bars very tight because of the vibrations (Just a joke). Also no question the further out of the city the most waves you receive back.

I have always waved. Here in Mississippi you almost always get one back or the hand is out before you even get close. Even across a divided highway. The GWRRA group I ride with, when I started to ride with them last spring very few waved. Now I see more of them doing it. I do notice that the ones who do not are either Harley or GW riders. On the interstate in the city not as much but that is probably due to traffic and paying closer attention to the idiot next to us.

It's pretty much alive here in the Northeast. The HD guys and gals don't wave too much but then again I have seen a lot of Wingers that don't either. Sport bikers have enough on there hands without lifting from the grips. I try to wave at all when able but sometimes the controls have to come first.

Here in mid Missouri, it's still alive. I always try to wave, but admit, I somtimes miss. I may shifting or clutched, or have my attention elsewhere. The wave around here usually consist of the arm at a downward angle with either an open hand or 2 fingers "peace" sign. And of course, there are those that don't wave back, but they could be having the same distractions as I, I don't let it get to me. As the madagascar penquins say..."just smile and wave boys, smile and wave"! :D

Alive and well in Puyallup, WA :)

I wish for the "GOOD OL DAYS" also but they just are not here anymore--- Use to be everyone on a bike waved--- now it seems the sport bikes are to busy keeping the front wheel in the air to wave and the HD are to busy make all the noise they can to wave. Wingers Do wave a lot but not as much as they use to -- except around WingDings -- then you just wear out the wrist. You old timers (like me ) will remember also when you never passed another biker on the side of the road--- you always stoped.
Just last Summer during a rain storm I stoped and towed in a HD that was broked down--- he said he and his girl friend had been there about an hour and lots of HD had just gone by him --some of them waved---but never stoped--- i just took out the strap and hooked it to the trailer hitch of the wing and to the neck of his HD and took him to the next town about 25 miles ---- he was greatful, and a littlle embarased that a Goldwing had to tow him in.
But of course I also remember when gas was 18 cents a gal

It seems kinda weak in the Little Rock area but pretty much alive and well in the rest of the state. Having been the sportbike type up and until last year I can say this. The HD crowd has alittle disdain for the sportbike crowd. But the Wing crowd seems to be in the middle and both sides seem ok with the middle.

A lot of it (not waving) may simply be because of the sheer number of bikes on the road today. I just bought my bike in December and because of weather haven't even had a chance to ride yet but back in the mid 70s when I was riding, it wasn't uncommon in my part of the country to go 10 miles or more without seeing another bike. Today, it's hard to go 10 feet without seeing someone on a bike.

Hoss

The wave is suffering, thats for sure.

The wave is pretty good in my area from every kind of rider. Thats just southern hospitality. During Bike week here I take a break from waving. I just can't ride with one arm, lol

So-Cal--Yeah I remember the old days and out here we still ck on riders on the side. I say we I mean the bunch I ride with but most riders just keep on going!!But if I was broke down I would let other riders know it by flagging them down and I think most would stop. Remember in the OLD days the signal for needing help---PUT YOUR HELMENT ON THE GROUND BEHIND BIKE--AMA rule. The new riders don't know about that, I would guess. In the area where I live I would say Harley riders wave more than Wings.

So-Cal--Yeah I remember the old days and out here we still ck on riders on the side. I say we I mean the bunch I ride with but most riders just keep on going!!But if I was broke down I would let other riders know it by flagging them down and I think most would stop. Remember in the OLD days the signal for needing help---PUT YOUR HELMENT ON THE GROUND BEHIND BIKE--AMA rule. The new riders don't know about that, I would guess. In the area where I live I would say Harley riders wave more than Wings.
I had three flat tires last summer and each time I had many people stop to offer help. I had one guy stop, load my Bike on his huge trailer The already had 3 Harleys on it and drive me over to the Honda shop so I could get a tire. I find that most riders are really helpful. The rice rocket jockeys not so much. If I see anyone on a bike broke down Ill stop to help. In most cases they have someone on the way. I carry a fold up umbrella and water in my trunk. Unfolded it's about 5 feet across. Those broke down it the sun welcome the shade and water. I've been in that position before and it's the reason I carry the umbrella and water. I'll stick with those people unil help arrives. made lots of friends all over the country that way. The Fold down Umbrella is about 8 dollars at Wal-mart. Folded down it's only about a foot long and 2 inches round. It can save you life when you get stranded out where the sun is beating down.

Tom, go to Goldwing world .com/Humor to check out the top ten list

I just read it --IT WAS GREAT --- thanks for the site and OH SO TRUE!!!!

It alive here in Rancho Santa Margarita.... except for the Harley guys.
Keep it up...it just feels good.

I had three flat tires last summer and each time I had many people stop to offer help. I had one guy stop, load my Bike on his huge trailer The already had 3 Harleys on it and drive me over to the Honda shop so I could get a tire. I find that most riders are really helpful. The rice rocket jockeys not so much. If I see anyone on a bike broke down Ill stop to help. In most cases they have someone on the way. I carry a fold up umbrella and water in my trunk. Unfolded it's about 5 feet across. Those broke down it the sun welcome the shade and water. I've been in that position before and it's the reason I carry the umbrella and water. I'll stick with those people unil help arrives. made lots of friends all over the country that way. The Fold down Umbrella is about 8 dollars at Wal-mart. Folded down it's only about a foot long and 2 inches round. It can save you life when you get stranded out where the sun is beating down.
Chevy--had not thought about the umbrella--- good idea -- think I'll pick a couple up, one for the truck and one for the bike --as for the water ---- thats always there --- and Im glad of it!

. The Fold down Umbrella is about 8 dollars at Wal-mart. Folded down it's only about a foot long and 2 inches round. It can save you life when you get stranded out where the sun is beating down.

I carry a can of fix-a-flat to get us down the road if a flat happens. (It's good enough to limp into the next town.)
I carry a first aid kit for myself or others.
I carry 2 bottles of water just in case of becoming standed.
I carry an LED flashlight, small but effective
I carry a quality tire gauge to check tire pressure each morning.
I carry frogg toggs for rainey weather
I carry extra tools to expand my tool kit.
I carry the cell phone. (for emergency use only)w/charging cord
But it never occured to me about not having shade on a sunny day...
All the above and a umbrella still takes up little space. 99% of the time it just worthless bagage. But, that one time out of 100 it could be a lifesaver for you or someone else.

I've noticed it depends on what you are riding VS what they are riding, at least here in So Cal.

When I was on my cafe racer harley sportster, nearly everyone waved. from sportbikes to cruisers to wingers.

when I had a CB900C painted in white with full KZ1000 bags and fairings and a white helmet. everyone moved out of my way and no one waved. i wonder why.

on my ducati 900SS, only sportbikers waved.

on my goldwing, no one seems to wave, only fellow wingers. strangest thing.

oh well, doesnt bother me, and it should bother you. point is people will do what people will do. if you didnt collide with them as you passed, then be glad they didnt take their hand off the clutch and potentially put your life at risk.

The wave is deffenatly not dead. I was riding hwy16 north out of Bandera. Passed a HD rider heading into town. I waved to him and he waved back. One thing I don't understand. He waved with his middle finger strait up. Now I figure he belongs to some club that uses that as their wave. At least he waved back.

The wave is deffenatly not dead. I was riding hwy16 north out of Bandera. Passed a HD rider heading into town. I waved to him and he waved back. One thing I don't understand. He waved with his middle finger strait up. Now I figure he belongs to some club that uses that as their wave. At least he waved back.

I think it has to do with the case of "monkey Butt" he's dealing with after riding all day. Your riding a Wing, you wouldn't know about these things.:D

I think it has to do with the case of "monkey Butt" he's dealing with after riding all day. Your riding a Wing, you wouldn't know about these things.:D

Oh, I rode a 1958 TR6 with a stock seat on a 3,500 mile trip. :(

The wave is alive and going strong in West Virginia no matter what you are riding!

just came back from a 180 mile ride here in WA, about 75 o/o waved. :)

Wave is alive and well in BC. Sure there are those that don't wave, being predominately sport bikers and HD riders but very low percentage. Head nods in the city, pointing to the ground with hd riders in suburbia, and waves on rural roads.

Love watching the reaction of riders on scooters when you acknowledge them. Eyes brighten right up.

Definitely see seasonal effects in attitude. I ride all year, and can appreciate much of what has already been stated of riders acknowledgement due to weather conditions.

I have both a hd and gw. Definitely differing perceptions embossed in these two (can I say) genres. I have to admit to feeling different when in my leathers on the harley versus in my rockets on the goldwing. Not superior/inferior, just different. Wonder if others experience the same.

What definitely remains is the comradery I have found throughout these few years I've been riding. What I have gotten from this thread is to continue the acknowledgment in what ever form is visible (whether returned or not) and to populate my bike with some of the tools recommend here in the hope that will be able to assist someone in need.

Good thread. Thank you.

jim

It's alive in TN