all kinds of cyclist waves

'73 H1 Triple · 07-04-2008, 12:22 AM

It's been about 12 years since I've done any serious riding so I've noticed many different styles of waving to fellow cyclists.

"Back in the day", the most common wave was just a simple lift of a few fingers of the left hand or maybe all four fingers. Now it's pointing out to the side as a wave or extending the hand.

A few waves have humored me and kept me chuckling for a few miles. Here's the top three.

3). Mr "Harley poser" is decked out in his black dew rag, black leather vest & black leather caps. He's heading towards me with his left hand on his hip. He maintains his pose, but lifts a single finger to acknowledge me.

2) Scooter boy in his brand new red scooter with red half helmet. As I turn left in front of him ( he's stopped at a stop sign ) He waves frantically at me.

1) Guy's following a pickup while going around a twisty, uphill section. I guess he wanted to wave but was too busy holding onto the bars so he lifted his left leg to wave

Jeff

Carolina · 07-04-2008, 12:29 AM

yup everyone waves and i wave back if i'm engaged in shifting or breaking i jus nod my head

it's the brotherhood i wave at scooters too i love all two wheeled vehicles and love that our sport is skyrocketing

itgirl · 07-04-2008, 12:30 AM

i've never waved with my leg before. gotta try that one.

bet it'll really throw people off.

dReWpY · 07-15-2008, 03:21 PM

i perfer the newbie wave, perfected by nighthawk

Mr Lefty · 07-16-2008, 06:22 PM

My waves depend on what I'm doing at the time... if I'm just cruising through town I'll raise my hand up about shoulder high and to the side and give the peace sign...

most other times it's the arm extended 45* down to the side peace sign.

unless it's for a forest green station wagon with the watch for bikers bumper sticker in the rear window that tried running me off the road... for him... it's a special wave... I pull up next to the drivers door... I take my right leg and pull it up into me... then with one quick motion... kick my leg out with enough force to leave a good size 12" impression on his door... then to finish my move... I give the bird, and twist the throttle.

Dnyce · 07-17-2008, 07:23 PM

a biker cop gave me the head nod yesterday. thats a first

PiZdETS · 07-04-2008, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carolina

it's the brotherhood i wave at scooters too i love all two wheeled vehicles and love that our sport is skyrocketing

Same here, I wave at anything on two wheels.

Well except for these guys

Sorry razor scooter guy. I have to draw the line somewhere and I don't see many unicyclists anymore.

t-homo · 07-04-2008, 10:26 AM

I will wave at all motorcycles. Not so much scooters. Occasionally cars if the person in them waves out the window to the side, ie. motorcycle rider and waving like he's on a bike.

Audiomechanic · 07-04-2008, 10:40 AM

The "frantic scooter wave" reminds me of the beginning of the "White and Nerdy" Music video.

If I have to use both hands, I'll give a nod instead. I gotta try the leg thing too!

Gas Man · 07-04-2008, 04:00 PM

Yeah I tend to do like you say is the regular... arm out peace sign almost like the lane changing sign.

And I draw the line at no waving at the flat board scooter/spree things. NO WAVY!!

07-04-2008, 12:22 AM	#1
'73 H1 Triple restorer of the original Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Zionsville,PA Moto: '93 ZR1100 &'73 Kawasaki H1 500 Posts: 1,331	all kinds of cyclist waves It's been about 12 years since I've done any serious riding so I've noticed many different styles of waving to fellow cyclists. "Back in the day", the most common wave was just a simple lift of a few fingers of the left hand or maybe all four fingers. Now it's pointing out to the side as a wave or extending the hand. A few waves have humored me and kept me chuckling for a few miles. Here's the top three. 3). Mr "Harley poser" is decked out in his black dew rag, black leather vest & black leather caps. He's heading towards me with his left hand on his hip. He maintains his pose, but lifts a single finger to acknowledge me. 2) Scooter boy in his brand new red scooter with red half helmet. As I turn left in front of him ( he's stopped at a stop sign ) He waves frantically at me. 1) Guy's following a pickup while going around a twisty, uphill section. I guess he wanted to wave but was too busy holding onto the bars so he lifted his left leg to wave Jeff

07-04-2008, 12:29 AM	#2
Carolina Says it's time to ride Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Diego, CA :) Moto: 2003 honda CBR 954/ 2011 Road King classic Posts: 1,012	yup everyone waves and i wave back if i'm engaged in shifting or breaking i jus nod my head it's the brotherhood i wave at scooters too i love all two wheeled vehicles and love that our sport is skyrocketing __________________ a wise man once said if u wipe ur ass with your hand you'll have a fistfull of shit

07-17-2008, 07:23 PM	#6
Dnyce flyin high Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: cali Moto: 10speed huffy w/cards in the spokes Posts: 2,318	a biker cop gave me the head nod yesterday. thats a first __________________ "Racing Is Life, Everything Before and After is Just Waiting" Steve McQueen

07-04-2008, 10:40 AM	#9
Audiomechanic Mobile Post-Whore Unit Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston, TX Moto: 2000 Honda Magna 750 Posts: 455	The "frantic scooter wave" reminds me of the beginning of the "White and Nerdy" Music video. If I have to use both hands, I'll give a nod instead. I gotta try the leg thing too! __________________ This is my signature. Yay.

07-04-2008, 04:00 PM	#10
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	Yeah I tend to do like you say is the regular... arm out peace sign almost like the lane changing sign. And I draw the line at no waving at the flat board scooter/spree things. NO WAVY!! __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

07-16-2008, 06:22 PM	#5
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	My waves depend on what I'm doing at the time... if I'm just cruising through town I'll raise my hand up about shoulder high and to the side and give the peace sign... most other times it's the arm extended 45* down to the side peace sign. unless it's for a forest green station wagon with the watch for bikers bumper sticker in the rear window that tried running me off the road... for him... it's a special wave... I pull up next to the drivers door... I take my right leg and pull it up into me... then with one quick motion... kick my leg out with enough force to leave a good size 12" impression on his door... then to finish my move... I give the bird, and twist the throttle.

07-04-2008, 10:26 AM	#8
t-homo WSB Champion Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 7,146	I will wave at all motorcycles. Not so much scooters. Occasionally cars if the person in them waves out the window to the side, ie. motorcycle rider and waving like he's on a bike.