Until 2012 Goldwing units were produced the Wing was 'Made in America'. So why are Harley riders reluctant to wave when passing other bikes on the road. I figure there are enough ex-HD riders on this forum to get to the truth. Do they wave at other HD riders???
Is there any wave etiquette in the USA or Canada or is it just wave if and when you please.
Most riders are very friendly when stopped, I just don't get the attitude.

Well I will say that there is enough of the attitudes with lots of brands. I have had Goldwing riders snub me when I'm on my Nighthawk (If they only knew). I have had a group of Nighthawk riders snub me when I was on my Wing.:confused: Go figure. Having said that I stopped trying to figure it out & wave, if they don't - Oh Well. As always this is just one Ole Fossil's opinion.

Ride Safe.

Maybe its just the southern way....but I have never experienced any attitude on the road or stopped. We just wave at everybody riding. HOWEVER!!! I do believe when riding places that you pass tons of bikes like our "Trail of Tears", that there should be a Moratorium put on the wave......Just a suggestion;)

yesterday i took a ride from baltimore to Lancaster Pa , most of the harley guys didn't wave and even had one give me the finger , whatever i still wave to all

yesterday i took a ride from baltimore to Lancaster Pa , most of the harley guys didn't wave and even had one give me the finger , whatever i still wave to all

Gordo are you sure that maybe they didn't think you were an Amish buggy at 1st since you have that black bra on?:D:D:D

Gordo are you sure that maybe they didn't think you were an Amish buggy at 1st since you have that black bra on?:D:D:D

lol im sure they seen the bright pearl yellow on the fender and on the saddle bags , amish people should get some yellow also so i can see them when i turn the corner

I will wave at every biker I see even if there across 4 lane hyw. Only time I dont is when im breaking or shifting gears,but I still give them a node. If they dont wave oh well at least I did .Most do wave back some dont. Hal

I too wave to all two wheelers and even the three wheelers. Have ridden a lot of years and find that there isn't as much biker to biker courtesy as in the past. Harley riders wave as often as anyone else here in Central Washington.

A lot of the Harley riders are posers / newbies and don't realize that people are waving at them. They are too busy looking at themselves in their mirrors.

I wave anyway. Who really cares.

I wave when ever I can,no matter what they are riding
From the Northwest Corner
Ron

Most of bikers around here wave--I haven't noticed a trend based on the brand of bike they're riding.

Most of bikers around here wave--I haven't noticed a trend based on the brand of bike they're riding.

Me either..... I just wanted to take a cheap shot at the Harley Boys.

Some Harley owners have that silly macho attitude & probably don't wave at anyone. In fact, they probably don't care if you care or not. In fact, they would purposely NOT wave at you. They think they are tough guys. Some are. They like to be obnoxious - like the loud pipe thing.

But many are just nice people too - even the "hard core" ones. I usually wave at all big bikes if I feel it is safe for me to wave (lowered left hand), and if they don't wave back, oh well. The sport bikes - I will only wave to them if they wave first. They are a different class of rider with a whole different set of attitudes, and I think a lot of them drive the street like it is a racetrack.

At a stoplight I always smile and nod, no matter what type of bike it is.

Southern California has a lot of scooters and sport bikes. Usually when I'm riding around here I just want to get away from the crowds and cruise!

A lot of the Harley riders are posers / newbies and don't realize that people are waving at them. They are too busy looking at themselves in their mirrors.

I wave anyway. Who really cares.

well larry i know this isn't true. i've ridden a few harleys and know for a fact that there is too much vibration in the mirrors to see yourself :)

I wave at everyone. I even wave at 7 year old kids on bicycles. I figure HD riders that don't wave are either afraid to let go of the bars or don't want to soil the image.
Strat

I had a Harley rider sum it up quite well. When I said I had a Honda his response was "It has two wheels doesn't it?" They aren't all bad. :)
On a trip several years ago on the CM400, we had more HD riders wave than the Wing riders!

Wrap your legs around a 200 degree oven in 100 degree weather.
At the same time, set yer buns on a paint shaker for 30 minutes.
At the same time, listen to 'Blam, Blam, Blam' in your ears.

Then let me know if you feel like waving.

I just traded my Harley for a 2012 GW. Here in Tn we wave at everyone on two wheels. You always have those that don't wave at anyone. But they are few and far in between.

I just traded my Harley for a 2012 GW. Here in Tn we wave at everyone on two wheels. You always have those that don't wave at anyone. But they are few and far in between.


Good move. Now donate that pirate uniform for the next Halloween Party!!

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Welcome to the forum from Seattle.

I highly recommend the GWRRA groups (Goldwing Road Riders Association) to find folks who ride wings in your area.

Got all my Harley shirts in a bag in my GW trunk. Selling them to a guy at work. I am officially out of the Harley buisness.

I should have mentioned that I began riding in 1970 on a CT70 Honda with no signal lights. I got my license on that bike and have owned 14 bikes in total. Back then you had to look for other riders and the 'wave' was fundamental to riding. What we have in common is the love of riding and all that goes with it. Wave or no wave, I will stop and talk with any biker and help out if they are in need. Today, you don't have to look for other bikers, they are everywhere . They also ride different machines and have different likes and dislikes. This forum is a wonderful opportunity to meet other riders even if we are not on the road doing what we love...riding.

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I only wave to black 1500 Wings with pen striping and a car tire.

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I only wave to black 1500 Wings with pen striping and a car tire.

and I am willing to bet he waves back every single time.

Well just like most of the others on here....I wave to any rider I see on the road....heck I even catch my self waving to bikes when I am in my cage.....go figure....I figure if they are riding in the wind then they know the reason for having a bike. If they wave back then fine...if not then so be it....

Oh BTW if I see someone on any kind of motorcycle stopped on the side of the road I will stop also to see if they need any help.....I do this in my cage or when I am on my wing. Most of the time they are just taking a break or they have already called for a tow...but I stop anyway cause I have been there on the side of the road before and no one...not even the police stopped to see if I needed anything.

Ride Safe Always!!!!

most people riding bikes around the city wave but i find that as i get away from the city the number of people riding may be fewer but regardless to what they are riding they wave

Well just like most of the others on here....I wave to any rider I see on the road....heck I even catch my self waving to bikes when I am in my cage.....go figure....I figure if they are riding in the wind then they know the reason for having a bike. If they wave back then fine...if not then so be it....

Oh BTW if I see someone on any kind of motorcycle stopped on the side of the road I will stop also to see if they need any help.....I do this in my cage or when I am on my wing. Most of the time they are just taking a break or they have already called for a tow...but I stop anyway cause I have been there on the side of the road before and no one...not even the police stopped to see if I needed anything.

Ride Safe Always!!!!

The universal signal that you need assistance when stopped by the side of the road is a helmet set on the pavement towards the back of the motorcycle.

Well just like most of the others on here....I wave to any rider I see on the road....heck I even catch my self waving to bikes when I am in my cage.....go figure...

Yeah....but I hate having to roll the window down in the car so I can hang my hand down.:)

Awe...come on ya bunch a posers! EVERYBODY knows; The wave was started back in the 60's by people on Honda 50 scooters.."you meet the nicest people on a Honda"..ring any bells?..hehehe..:D:D
BTW, I had one! My first "bike"..lol

I myself experienced the same reluctant wave from harley riders.
I owned 2 harleys; a Sportster & Superglide in the 70's. Also owned an R1100R Beemer in 2001.
My current rides:
- 2005 FJR1300
- 2010 GL1800

For the most part(70%) of Harley riders/cruisers waves to me when im on my Goldwing, they don't wave that much when im on the mighty FJR1300.

BTW, You should be proud of your GL1800.
Here are the 2011 IBR finishers. ALL HARLEYS are DNF
2011 result
http://www.ironbuttrally.com/IBR/2011/15.pdf
Dominated by Team BMW baggers in the past, this yr Team YAMAHA FJR1300 took the 1st place.::D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w85ZAT6VNuc&feature=related

jdgw_wannabe
IBA # 38829

I just throw up the paw to all. If no wave back, no big deal.:):)

Well I will say that there is enough of the attitudes with lots of brands. I have had Goldwing riders snub me when I'm on my Nighthawk (If they only knew). I have had a group of Nighthawk riders snub me when I was on my Wing.:confused: Go figure. Having said that I stopped trying to figure it out & wave, if they don't - Oh Well. As always this is just one Ole Fossil's opinion.

Ride Safe.

I always wave and many times I don't get any courtesy back (usually from HD or BMW riders). The majority of bikers wave back. I find that the roadside snobbery is less apparent when we are all stopped at the same restraunt or coffee shop...then the lighthearted kidding around begins. When I rode HD's, there also was friction within the group to add to the dynamic. I suppose you can't expect all bikers to be in the same frame of mind as you when they are riding.

I do believe this subject was broached over our long and boring winter! I have had some MC Clubs snub the wave but most wave! I rode Harley for most of my riding life and have always extended a hand!!! I refuse to lose my pirate costume as it is the way I like to dress period!!!

you tell 'em ray and there is nothing wrong with that. i had a short period where i wore t-shirts but button down shirts and for the last 25 years polo's have have been my favorite shirts and sometimes jeans sometimes riding pants

I wave at as many riders as I can regardless of whether I'm on the Wing or the RVT. I always have and always will. There was a time when it was very visible that HD riders only acknowledged their own but I think it's dfferent now for the most part. What I had trouble with was in Ireland where you ride on the other side and usually they can't see a wave of the left hand. Riders over there extend their right foot in greeting. Took a couple days to catch on to that.
There are still a few obstinate yoyo's that won't wave at metrics, or other import bike riders while on their 'Barley', but they are usually the same ones the won't talk to you when stopped either. Typically that's a good thing, they have nothing in common with regular folk be they 1%ers or unpatched outlaw types, they're best left on their own anyway.

Wrap your legs around a 200 degree oven in 100 degree weather.
At the same time, set yer buns on a paint shaker for 30 minutes.
At the same time, listen to 'Blam, Blam, Blam' in your ears.

Then let me know if you feel like waving.

This is one reason why, lack of understanding what the other guys likes. The sport bike guys don't wave either.

I've had HD's since 1976 and still do. In addition to the GL I like to ride a lot of different bikes.

While the stereotype of the HD poser is alive and well I think most long term riders feel a kinship to other riders no matter what the mount. I think the posers feel they have to live up to an image. They buy the bike and the outfits and have to live the part.

I bought two brand new HD touring bikes and loved them. But the GL is a much better bike for touring and way cheaper (used).

I have a custom HD chopper that I built. Yeah, it's hot, loud and vibrates but so does my 1929 Ford hot rod and that thing is a blast to drive too.

Anyway, I wave to everyone too no matter what they ride. I don't care if they wave back or not. Life is too short to bag on someone because of what they ride or don't ride.

We have become such a nation of cliques. You'd think that will all the 4 wheelers trying to kill us that we'd be able to stick together a little more!

If thay dont wave because thay think the hd is made in the good old USA thay are wrong, try the hd being built in India parts or the whole bike. But I my self will wave to every bike and if thay cant let go to wave you cares.

Well said Spork! Some of the best conversations and evening sessions were myself and herself and HD riders sharing the road stories by the campfire and a cool beverage along side. Some of the die-hards are a bit stand-offish when we meet (any experienced rider can pretty much recognise various brands) head on, but they are by no means always HD specific die-hards (although they do exist). Shoot, some riders never wave at all. If the road is busy or there are just sooooo many bikes on a given day, I'll put my wave away for safety or just plain over-use. But as a rule I wave as often as is safe and prudent, and it doesn't matter which bike I'm on. And watch for subtle indications from sport riders, with the low bars (clip-ons esp) many just lift a couple fingers in greeting and it's easy to miss. Lots of these guys and gals have their perifery blurred by speed and/or wind buffetting and just don't see outside the tunnel of view, but it's no affront to be ignored by a squid:rolleyes:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHpa0kE86MA No wonder they don't wave

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izzlN2zC8PU And I have about 30 HD shirts I'll sell or trade for 2 really good Honda Goldwing shirts ,,,, And lovin it Craig

Now those videos are just plain mean. HD is an outstanding company. Usually they're out standing behind the bikes, pushing them.



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OMG! I was just about pi**ing myself laughing at my desk while watching those vids. A tattooed fellow was looking at a half shell lid in the reflection of my office window. He poked his head in with a quizzical look on his face, then turned and left rather abruptly. He (must have) returned the helmet to the rack and a few seconds later I heard the unmistakeable Vrrraaappppp of an open piped Harley outsid in the parking lot. I looked out to see him roar away as quickly as the v-twin would propel him. There's an old saying that rings true: **** 'em if they can't take a joke! Gee, I think we lost an accessory sale out of this!&*? Gawd, now I won't sleep tonight:rolleyes:

OMG! I looked out to see him roar away as quickly as the v-twin would propel him.


So, in other words, he rode away at a snail's pace.



:D:D

I wave no matter what. Being friendly can't hurt that bad.

So, in other words, he rode away at a snail's pace.



:D:D

Well, he didn't spare the horsepower at all, but he certainly didn't set any accelleration records either;). My bud's Fatboy with the 120" Merch literally hauls a**, but that engine and tranny (Baker 6 sp) didn't come out of Milwaukee either. And he's about done in after an hour's hanging on the that vibrating brute.
Actually I did feel bad about it in a funny kind of way, but timing is everything it seems.

Wow, I'm amazed at the amount of hatred on this site. I know some of it is in good fun but others seem just outright nasty. I don't understand it.

I am well aware of the number of pirated up posers out there. Some of them are buttholes too and some of them are harmless guys living out a childhood fantasy. I see the same thing with the sportbike riders although most of them are younger but they do the same thing. They get the full racing leathers, the helmets with the silly Mohawk hair and hang out in groups.

Look, I love my Goldwing but I love my HD too along with a bunch of other toys I have. I respect anyone riding whatever they want be it an HD, Goldwing, sportbike, metric cruiser, trike or moped.

Some of the comments on here smack of arrogance, immaturity and jealousy. I wonder if you do the same thing with different makes of cars or with people that have different jobs or live in different communities? I'm surprised I haven't seen GL1800 guys bashing GL1500 because they don't have the exact same bike as you (maybe I haven't looked hard enough!:eek:)

I'm not taking any of it personally but just posting an observation as a new member. I get along with everyone but some of you guys I think I'd rather not meet. :eek::confused:

I can understand how you may not like what the other guy does but why would you want to put him down because of it? I thought the HD guys were bad and the Goldwing guys would be higher class but (some of) you guys are like a bunch of old ladies!

Rant over, resume your bashing!:D

well spork if i had the money and someplace to park it, i would have a roadglide, an rz500 too

They were severely beaten when they were kids :D...j/k

Motorcyclists share a special comaraderie that non-riders will never understand. It's pathetic to see snobby attitudes from a small group of the motorcycling community. I have a passion for motorcycles regardless of brand. You can color me happy if it has 2 wheels and even 3. I wave at everybody even the motor cops!

Wow, I'm amazed at the amount of hatred on this site. I know some of it is in good fun but others seem just outright nasty. I don't understand it.

I am well aware of the number of pirated up posers out there. Some of them are buttholes too and some of them are harmless guys living out a childhood fantasy. I see the same thing with the sportbike riders although most of them are younger but they do the same thing. They get the full racing leathers, the helmets with the silly Mohawk hair and hang out in groups.

Look, I love my Goldwing but I love my HD too along with a bunch of other toys I have. I respect anyone riding whatever they want be it an HD, Goldwing, sportbike, metric cruiser, trike or moped.

Some of the comments on here smack of arrogance, immaturity and jealousy. I wonder if you do the same thing with different makes of cars or with people that have different jobs or live in different communities? I'm surprised I haven't seen GL1800 guys bashing GL1500 because they don't have the exact same bike as you (maybe I haven't looked hard enough!:eek:)

I'm not taking any of it personally but just posting an observation as a new member. I get along with everyone but some of you guys I think I'd rather not meet. :eek::confused:

I can understand how you may not like what the other guy does but why would you want to put him down because of it? I thought the HD guys were bad and the Goldwing guys would be higher class but (some of) you guys are like a bunch of old ladies!

Rant over, resume your bashing!:D

We have a brain and our opinions differ on issues , but that is what is good about this group ! We do get heated and harsh at times , but why would we want to be something we are not , if a man is not passionate about something then everything is the same ! I personally like people with strong opinions and passion about their lives ! I don't like the cookie cutter , limp wristed , mild mannered guy that will lean in the direction of the strongest wind , because he is scared to have an opinion ! I don't like people that have such tender feelings that they are offended by other opinions and get upset about them ! I have different views than some of the guys in the group on many issues , but i respect their views even when we may have some heated debate ! I am afraid my friend that if you are looking for a Mary Poppins environment in real life or in this group , you are in for a rude awakening and i would also say that any man on this earth who claims to have no prejudice , no jealousy , etc . is a liar to start !! I also noticed that you started your comment with calling people " buttholes " , talking about " silly mohawk hair " and you sir are criticizing us ? Where is that respect that you speak of sir ?? I say you are talking out of both sides of your mouth and you are one of those that leans with the wind !!!!!!!!! Sorry guys , but i call it as i see it !!

We have a brain and our opinions differ on issues , but that is what is good about this group ! We do get heated and harsh at times , but why would we want to be something we are not , if a man is not passionate about something then everything is the same ! I personally like people with strong opinions and passion about their lives ! I don't like the cookie cutter , limp wristed , mild mannered guy that will lean in the direction of the strongest wind , because he is scared to have an opinion ! I don't like people that have such tender feelings that they are offended by other opinions and get upset about them ! I have different views than some of the guys in the group on many issues , but i respect their views even when we may have some heated debate ! I am afraid my friend that if you are looking for a Mary Poppins environment in real life or in this group , you are in for a rude awakening and i would also say that any man on this earth who claims to have no prejudice , no jealousy , etc . is a liar to start !! I also noticed that you started your comment with calling people " buttholes " , talking about " silly mohawk hair " and you sir are criticizing us ? Where is that respect that you speak of sir ?? I say you are talking out of both sides of your mouth and you are one of those that leans with the wind !!!!!!!!! Sorry guys , but i call it as i see it !!

Well, I think you misinterpreted what I was saying. I too have very strong opinions on things (don't get me started on politics, illegal immigration, welfare fraud, etc.). However, I believe in picking my battles and and deciding what is worth getting upset about.

I will definitely call a spade a spade and when I see a butt hole I will call them on it and I have the criminal record to prove it! :eek::D I am older and wiser now and will only put a stop to butt holes if they are causing harm to others.

I am only criticizing those who feel it is necessary to put down another man based on what he chooses to ride. Now if the other guy starts in on your ride then all is fair but to say Harley's suck because they are loud, vibrate and hot and their riders are stupid is just childish. It's as bad as the HD guys saying Goldwings are like sewing machines and have no "soul". My Goldwing is like a sewing machine and that's what I like about it! Do I think Mohawk hair helmets are silly? Yes, I do but I'll defend to my death the right for a guy to wear one. Do I think the HD pirate costumes are silly? Yes I do but they have just as much right to wear them.

I'm not looking for a Mary Poppins environment (not sure what that means) but I try to conduct myself in an adult like manner and take the higher road.

I never claimed to have no prejudices. When I see a guy with pants around his knees, tats, sideways hats, etc I'm going to think of him as a scum bag until he proves otherwise. When I see a flat biller with the same type of dress I'm going to think white trash.

Seems to me you are being a little thin skinned with your response. Or maybe I hit a little to close to the bone? BTW, I've been leaning INTO the wind all my life and I am 55 now. I'm a blue collar guy and a veteran. I my younger days I rode with a bike club. I will take the higher ground and refrain from insulting you despite your reference to limp wristed, mild manner guys but don't confuse kindness and manners for weakness.

Not to worry Spork. As a former HD owner and rider (Dyna Conv and Road King) I have no real issues with the equipment or 'most' of the ridership. I am a founding charter member of a predominantly HD riding local group (there's two of us on Jap bikes) and I helped form the group after my RK got wrecked by a drunk driver. I've remained the 'token' Jap dude pretty much ever since (13 years ago). I make all my comments tongue in cheek and the group guys do the same to me, but I can't say the same for all our rally goers and riders we meet on the rides. Most are quietly courteous and others just are quiet; some however (and they are the minority for sure) are outright crude bordering on inhospitable. That is the first reason I went back to riding metric bikes; now I'd never ride HD because of my job, and the fact that I'm happier on my Honda's and my former Kawi pseudo chopper...a bike I'd consider buying back from the guy I sold it to if the missus wouldn't go ballistic at the idea. Heck, if you want to really experience bike predjudice, drop in at a crotch rocket hangout and hear the dissing and slagging by some seriously demented AND unskilled wannabes on their RR's and such. Most of these idiots couldn't pick or hold a line in a corner if their life depended on it, and it often does. They are as much (or more) a poser than the upper middle class Tim Horton's Sunday "look at me and my latest Screaming Eagle chromed out Hardley that I just layed out "x" $$$ for yesterday" dood. I see really no difference in the two TBH.
The incident yesterday at the dealership was likely a once in a lifetime collision of time and place, but I will hold on to the humourous side of it. I laugh just as hard at the youtube vids of the squids binning it on Mulholland Road and the meatheads that do stupid things at Deals Gap and the airheads that crash while stunting. Trust me I got far more ridicule about my "Jap Crap" custom at one of the Edmonton Harley shops when I pulled in on my Vulcan to pick up the odd HD bauble that I adorned it with (horn, a/c cover, FL bag lock set...). But I layed out my cash and smiled politely and left with what I wanted and no shower of attitude. And I wasn't there alone, a couple of my HD mates were there too (they were really p'd at what was being said). I ignored it. As Santini mentions we all have our own thought processes and yes even our personal prides AND predjudices. That's what makes motorcycling what it is. If it didn't there would only be one brand of bike and one kind of rider... but deep down we all know differently. Diversity rocks!

They were severely beaten when they were kids :D...j/k

Motorcyclists share a special comaraderie that non-riders will never understand. It's pathetic to see snobby attitudes from a small group of the motorcycling community. I have a passion for motorcycles regardless of brand. You can color me happy if it has 2 wheels and even 3. I wave at everybody even the motor cops!

Must of been by the hands of a HD rider! :eek::D

Careful about waving at the motors. I did that once and got lit up. He tried to say I was giving him the finger! It might have had something to do with the chopper I was riding and what I was wearing. He let me go though after checking my bike over and my paperwork.

I agree with what you are saying. The majority of the population doesn't like motorcyclist and can't understand why we ride. It's a shame we can't stick together more and forget about the in fighting. Heck, even the 1%'s figured that out with the COC.

Well said, Budoka! I agree with you completely (expect for the never riding a Harley again! :D)

Look, got my first HD in 9176. Things were quite different back then. There were pretty much two types of HD riders: the dresser guys and the chopper guys. We didn't really get along either. Now most of the old chopper guys are riding baggers!

I've seen my share of HD only guys (HD's the best, F the rest). Hell, I used to be one (after owning a series of UJM's). But that was when I was young and insecure. I thought what I rode made me who I am and was so obviously better than the non HD riders! Now I'm older and wiser.

I have a 1929 Ford with a 327 and blower. With the chopped top, it's hard to see out of, it's very loud, it gets really hot inside, it rides like a truck and doesn't handle particularly well. But boy is it a blast to drive around (it doesn't hurt that it's putting out 400+ HP and weighs in around 2K lbs). Is a Lexus a way better car? Not doubt about it but each has it's place. I'm sure there are Lexus drivers that might wonder why I would want to drive such a car but I doubt they would call me a moron for driving it. Oh, and I have yet to take anyone for a ride in it that doesn't get out of it with a smile on their face!

Like the wheeler dealers say, "there's an ass for every seat"!:D

i passed a scooter today and he didn't wave , GRRRRRRR

i passed a scooter today and he didn't wave , GRRRRRRR

Yeah, them scooter guys are all a bunch of every one of 'em! :D

i passed a scooter today and he didn't wave , GRRRRRRR

How does one wave when spinning around in circles after a yellow blur passes by? :confused:








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Wow, I'm amazed at the amount of hatred on this site. I know some of it is in good fun but others seem just outright nasty. I don't understand it.

Look, I love my Goldwing but I love my HD too along with a bunch of other toys I have. I respect anyone riding whatever they want be it an HD, Goldwing, sportbike, metric cruiser, trike or moped.

Some of the comments on here smack of arrogance, immaturity and jealousy. I wonder if you do the same thing with different makes of cars or with people that have different jobs or live in different communities? I'm surprised I haven't seen GL1800 guys bashing GL1500 because they don't have the exact same bike as you (maybe I haven't looked hard enough!:eek:)

I'm not taking any of it personally but just posting an observation as a new member. I get along with everyone but some of you guys I think I'd rather not meet. :eek::confused:

I can understand how you may not like what the other guy does but why would you want to put him down because of it? I thought the HD guys were bad and the Goldwing guys would be higher class but (some of) you guys are like a bunch of old ladies!

Rant over, resume your bashing!:D

Spork!, I can understand your thinking on this. I know there is brand hatred out there, and it looks like we bash the HD hard, but I for one, don't care what they ride as long as they ride.
I have a good friend that wants a Harley so bad he can taste it. I give him crap about it and he tells me my car is missing two wheels! (He currently rides a GL1200!)
I have talked to HD riders that believe the same we do...

"As long as it has two wheels."

i passed a scooter today and he didn't wave , GRRRRRRR

The reason he didn't wave was your buddy riding on back:eek:.....Yes sir, I have seen the facebook vid you posted. Epic:D

1. Riding my Harley's=everyone waves
2. Riding my 2 wheeled Wing= A few HD rider's fail to return wave.
#. Riding my Goldwing Trike= Wait for it.........................here it comes...................... = More non-HD rider's fail to return the wave than HD rider's. Go figure.

Very entertaining, its all about having fun.

I rode a HD Softail Deluxe yesterday and I waved at everybody - even the friendly Hollister police officer sitting next to me at a redlight. ;)

Here are the real reasons Harley (and other brand owners do not wave back):

Top Ten Reasons Why Harley Riders Don't Wave Back
10. Afraid it will invalidate warranty.
9. Leather and studs make it too hard to raise arm.
8. Refuses to wave to anyone whose bike is already paid for.
7. Afraid to let go of the 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 those rice-burner manufacturers.
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 jealous that after spending $20,000, they still don't own a Gold Wing.


Top Ten Reasons Why BMW Riders Don't Wave Back.

10. New Aerostich suit too stiff to raise arm.
9. Removing a hand from the bars is considered "bad form."
8. Shoulder too stiff from camping on the ground the night before.
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, or talking on the cell phone.
5. He's an Iron Butt rider and you're not!.
4. Wires from Gerbings is too short.
3. You're not riding the "right kind" of BMW.
2. You haven't been properly introduced. And the number one reason...
1. Afraid it will be misinterpreted as a friendly gesture.


Top ten reasons SPORT BIKE RIDERS don’t wave back

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.

And, last but not least, Top Ten Reasons Why Gold Wing Riders Don't Wave Back

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 expresso machine just finished.
5. Was actually asleep when other rider waved.
4. Was in a three-way conference call with stock broker 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 the dashboard.

:):):)

I have ridden almost every brand out there at one time in my life and basically my attitude is I "wave" at all riders and if they don't wave back, em. I understand that at times it just isn't feasible to do so. A previous post mentioned the posers, the town I live in gets filled with them every weekend through the summer at one of the bars in town. I am secure in who I am and what I do, so if you don't want to acknowledge my "hello" it is your issue not mine. Ride free. "Motorcyclists are all bound together by a brotherhood tie through their love of the sport, and what difference does it make what machine he rides as long as he belongs to the clan." Walter Davidson, Dec. 1920 edition of Harley-Davidson Enthusiast Magazine

Great quote Justme!

I have a brother who is new to riding ,he rides a Burgman. One day he asked me what is with all the HD guys pointing down each time they go by me ? I told him it's just a greating .. he said OH.... maybe I best stop giving them the finger ! I about busted up , now that's priceless a guy on a scooter fliping off a HD !

Goldwing riders are more apt to be forgiven by LEO for speeding:D

One time I unknowingly flashed my high beam at a white CHP unit on I-5 doing 95 (middle of no where land). He was in my way so I flashed him about a 1000ft back. He yielded to the right and as I'm about to pass him I noticed the beautiful gold star on the door and the words "Highway Patrol" I immediately hit the brakes and he just shook his head and smiled. I waved "hello" and fell back in the proper order. I stayed behind him for about 20 miles doing 80 until he got off the freeway. What a nice Chippie;) Now if I was on any other bike I'd be bragging about a performance award.:)

I wonder if the attitude is that we ride a "metric" bike??? I haven't seen anyone give me the finger, yet, but then again if they did I have an exwife and teenage daughters, I've been given the finger before.

My comments to the HD riders is this, how much of your US bike is built out of country and did you know that HD threatened to move it's assembly to Mexico??

So if HD riders have an issue with my "Metric" bike, that fine with me. I've lost enough hearing from my years in the Fire Service. I don't want to loose what I have left riding motorcyles.

A lot of the Harley riders are posers / newbies and don't realize that people are waving at them. They are too busy looking at themselves in their mirrors.

I wave anyway. Who really cares.

Best post ever! :D:D:D

They met the guy who is riding this bike and they're mad at him. :confused:

Remphoto - I was just about to put this on here when I found yours - It's great - I ride the Wing, a Sportbike and a custom chopper Roadstar (which NO one can figure out what it is except my Yamaha buddies.) I get waves from the ones who are riding like types mostly, and a few sportys who will wave to me on the Wing.

I currently ride a 2006 H-D FLHTCI, 2001 Honda ST1100 and a 1997 Goldwing se.
I wave at all riders because I am afraid that I will miss one of the above three if I don't. Lord forbid, I wouldn't be able to face tomorrow!!!!!

I ascribe to Walter Davidson's philosophy above. I low-five everybody I see on the road as a fellow rider; couldn't care less what they're riding. If they don't respond, so be it. Funny, but they're always friendly when broken down on the side of the road!

Here are the real reasons Harley (and other brand owners do not wave back):

Top Ten Reasons Why Harley Riders Don't Wave Back
10. Afraid it will invalidate warranty.
9. Leather and studs make it too hard to raise arm.
8. Refuses to wave to anyone whose bike is already paid for.
7. Afraid to let go of the 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 those rice-burner manufacturers.
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 jealous that after spending $20,000, they still don't own a Gold Wing.


Top Ten Reasons Why BMW Riders Don't Wave Back.

10. New Aerostich suit too stiff to raise arm.
9. Removing a hand from the bars is considered "bad form."
8. Shoulder too stiff from camping on the ground the night before.
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, or talking on the cell phone.
5. He's an Iron Butt rider and you're not!.
4. Wires from Gerbings is too short.
3. You're not riding the "right kind" of BMW.
2. You haven't been properly introduced. And the number one reason...
1. Afraid it will be misinterpreted as a friendly gesture.


Top ten reasons SPORT BIKE RIDERS don’t wave back

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.

And, last but not least, Top Ten Reasons Why Gold Wing Riders Don't Wave Back

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 expresso machine just finished.
5. Was actually asleep when other rider waved.
4. Was in a three-way conference call with stock broker 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 the dashboard.

:):):)



Laughed out loud! Good stuff.

Really funny stuff Will. When I rode scooters, fellow scooter riders said others wouldn't wave to a scooter, especially Harley's and Wings. I found that to be bunk as I don't believe everything I hear. Too much misinformation and half truths around us. I waved to everyone and about 95 percent waved back. Since I've been riding the Wing I have about the same percentages on folks waving back. When I see a scooter, even the baby 50cc ones going down the road, I wave. I think sometimes they're suprised I honor them too as a fellow rider. Anything on 2 wheels is a fun time, a brother or sister and deserves respect and the friendly biker wave to me.