I need to learn how to wave! - Page 5

greatmaul · 06-02-2012, 09:25 AM

lol, sorry. I really don't have anything at all against leather vests, except maybe the one in that pic. I think they look great and all, it's just that they kind of seem mandatory on a Harley.

Back to the original post, though... does anyone else "back wave," as in wave to a rider going the same direction as you just as they pass you? I've been back waved as people passed me on bikes, and I think it's kind of cool.

I "back waved" or whatever it's called at a headlight last night, just as it got really close and then passed me, and it turned out to be either a police bike or a highway patrol. He didn't back wave back. I was really surprised, though when I saw it was a leo.

mrlmd1 · 06-02-2012, 09:37 AM

Probably can't ride with one hand off the bars. Or, a safety issue/protocol. Or he didn't see you, or didn't give a crap. Pick one.

alantf · 06-02-2012, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by mrlmd1

Probably can't ride with one hand off the bars. Or, a safety issue/protocol. Or he didn't see you, or didn't give a crap. Pick one.

It's always seemed to me (in all the countries I've driven in), that they take the most arrogant policemen, and put them on traffic patrol. Then they take the most arrogant of the traffic patrol, and put them on motorcycles. :mad:

greatmaul · 06-02-2012, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by alantf

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Originally Posted by mrlmd1

Probably can't ride with one hand off the bars. Or, a safety issue/protocol. Or he didn't see you, or didn't give a crap. Pick one.

It's always seemed to me (in all the countries I've driven in), that they take the most arrogant policemen, and put them on traffic patrol. Then they take the most arrogant of the traffic patrol, and put them on motorcycles. :mad:

aww... for some reason I thought they'd be the coolest cops.

Water Warrior 2 · 06-02-2012, 06:35 PM

Having a few riding buddies who are also LEO's is a treat for me. Having originally met them both on or off duty. Must be my location and climate that brings out the best of the best. Never been treated badly when meeting up for the 1st time while they are on the job and they are just regular guys off duty.
Most of the on duty stops were about my modulating headlights and I carry proof that they are legal. One was just curious about the bike itself. A couple were concerned about me having just too much fun in the twisties so I should just cool it a bit.

When you meet a LEO on duty greet him/her with a smile and say hello. Off duty buy them a coffee. They have the world's most under appreciated job and should be thanked for their service.
If you ever get written up for doing stupid sh*t on the street just remember, the LEO would rather not be notifying the next of kin.

northsidegz · 06-27-2012, 12:17 PM

Have received a few nods recently on the highway. (i.e. they are going 60 MPH one way and I'm going 60 MPH the other way and they do a nod hello when we cross). what's more interesting is there's actually a cement median between the lanes of highway, though we can see over the median of course.

**jonathan180iq** · 06-27-2012, 12:41 PM

I've been getting a lot more of the slow, dark visor head nods in my general direction.
I think that might be replacing the wave, since if you are mid-shift or mid-turn you can't exactly throw two fingers towards the ground just to be cool. But you can give the mysterious helmet-stare and head nod.

fatoldfool · 06-28-2012, 11:27 AM

WW, you sure are right about the most underappreciated job being LEO...There is a reason cops and correctional officers have the most divorces, stomach problems, etc. and its not the donuts. It is the extra stress that is there every working day on top of lifes normal stresses. Ooops, didn't mean to jack a post...About the wave, about everyone in my area seems to wave except a couple of old whitebearded sourpuss Harley Riders. When I was on my HD, it sorta surprised a few of the crotchrocket kids, but then they started waving first! I am 68 yesterday, and I will still in some way acknowledge anyone on two wheels. Whether they return is up to them! And about the Harleys, well, I have been up and down, owned 5 in the last two years and they have an appeal I will never get over, but if I had to do a long trip and had a choice, it would be a 4 cyl japanese bike of some kind! Regards all!

Water Warrior 2 · 06-28-2012, 01:32 PM

Sounds like you have yet to find a H-D that fits you just right. One day you will find the perfect touring machine and never look back.

bonehead · 06-28-2012, 02:05 PM

Most of the harley guys I know say that if they were to take a cross country trip, they would want a goldwing. FWIW.

06-02-2012, 09:25 AM	#41
greatmaul Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 296	Re: I need to learn how to wave! lol, sorry. I really don't have anything at all against leather vests, except maybe the one in that pic. I think they look great and all, it's just that they kind of seem mandatory on a Harley. Back to the original post, though... does anyone else "back wave," as in wave to a rider going the same direction as you just as they pass you? I've been back waved as people passed me on bikes, and I think it's kind of cool. I "back waved" or whatever it's called at a headlight last night, just as it got really close and then passed me, and it turned out to be either a police bike or a highway patrol. He didn't back wave back. I was really surprised, though when I saw it was a leo. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-02-2012, 09:37 AM	#42
mrlmd1 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Crawfordville, Florida Posts: 2,853	Re: I need to learn how to wave! Probably can't ride with one hand off the bars. Or, a safety issue/protocol. Or he didn't see you, or didn't give a crap. Pick one.
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06-02-2012, 06:35 PM	#45
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: I need to learn how to wave! Having a few riding buddies who are also LEO's is a treat for me. Having originally met them both on or off duty. Must be my location and climate that brings out the best of the best. Never been treated badly when meeting up for the 1st time while they are on the job and they are just regular guys off duty. Most of the on duty stops were about my modulating headlights and I carry proof that they are legal. One was just curious about the bike itself. A couple were concerned about me having just too much fun in the twisties so I should just cool it a bit. When you meet a LEO on duty greet him/her with a smile and say hello. Off duty buy them a coffee. They have the world's most under appreciated job and should be thanked for their service. If you ever get written up for doing stupid sh*t on the street just remember, the LEO would rather not be notifying the next of kin. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-27-2012, 12:17 PM	#46
northsidegz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 305	Re: I need to learn how to wave! Have received a few nods recently on the highway. (i.e. they are going 60 MPH one way and I'm going 60 MPH the other way and they do a nod hello when we cross). what's more interesting is there's actually a cement median between the lanes of highway, though we can see over the median of course. __________________ 1982 Suzuki GS450 Bobber (SOLD) 2000 Suzuki GZ250 (SOLD) 1998 Kawasaki Vulcan 800A (Present Ride)
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06-27-2012, 12:41 PM	#47
jonathan180iq Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 3,996	Re: I need to learn how to wave! I've been getting a lot more of the slow, dark visor head nods in my general direction. I think that might be replacing the wave, since if you are mid-shift or mid-turn you can't exactly throw two fingers towards the ground just to be cool. But you can give the mysterious helmet-stare and head nod.
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06-28-2012, 11:27 AM	#48
fatoldfool Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: southern WV Posts: 55	Re: I need to learn how to wave! WW, you sure are right about the most underappreciated job being LEO...There is a reason cops and correctional officers have the most divorces, stomach problems, etc. and its not the donuts. It is the extra stress that is there every working day on top of lifes normal stresses. Ooops, didn't mean to jack a post...About the wave, about everyone in my area seems to wave except a couple of old whitebearded sourpuss Harley Riders. When I was on my HD, it sorta surprised a few of the crotchrocket kids, but then they started waving first! I am 68 yesterday, and I will still in some way acknowledge anyone on two wheels. Whether they return is up to them! And about the Harleys, well, I have been up and down, owned 5 in the last two years and they have an appeal I will never get over, but if I had to do a long trip and had a choice, it would be a 4 cyl japanese bike of some kind! Regards all!
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06-28-2012, 01:32 PM	#49
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: I need to learn how to wave! Sounds like you have yet to find a H-D that fits you just right. One day you will find the perfect touring machine and never look back.
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06-28-2012, 02:05 PM	#50
bonehead Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: elgin,tx Posts: 907	Re: I need to learn how to wave! Most of the harley guys I know say that if they were to take a cross country trip, they would want a goldwing. FWIW. __________________ Standing with the PGR until they stand for me.
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