The Harley Salute
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I always give the one finger down low. My way of pointing and saying " I see you dude" or as in the case of some - dudette.
The only time I dont is if I'm in the middle of a shift or tricky turn.
Mikeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
The only time I dont is if I'm in the middle of a shift or tricky turn.
Mikeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
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Jcc/tx has it same as me..i'm an old man and the two finger low wave when I was young was for "keep both tires on the pavement" (be safe.)
I wave to everyone on two wheels (with a motor attached
)....always seems to suprise the people riding small scooters.![Big Grin](https://www.hdforums.com/forum/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
I don't care if ya ride a 50cc moped or a "Mondo" bike..ya all good with me.![Wink](https://www.hdforums.com/forum/images/smilies/wink.gif)
Ride safe.
Crow
I wave to everyone on two wheels (with a motor attached
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I don't care if ya ride a 50cc moped or a "Mondo" bike..ya all good with me.
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Ride safe.
Crow
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If they don't wave back I hang a U and wack them with the 2 x 4 I carry for just such occasions. I usually wave to all bikes, except Gold Wings and Trikes...I give them the finger.
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I always give the low v-twin wave.I really don't care if you wave back or not.I just figure if you don't you're an *** Hole OR you didn't see me (makes me no difference).I don't care what you ride as long as you ride.
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Screwball, you've got the right idea and that's exactly how I'm going to handle it in the future.
Harley Rulz you're on the right track, but I've got two words for you.... 2 x 4!
Harley Rulz you're on the right track, but I've got two words for you.... 2 x 4!
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I remember when I first started riding, no one told me about the biker wave/salute. The first time I did it, I swear I almost crashed my bike! I realized that it could be a dangerous thing sticking your arm out like that if you are going a decent speed. I had to learn to tuck that thing in. Anyway, when I was in NC riding my sport bike, every rider on a sport bike, harley or other always gave the down low peace sign. Here in Cali or at least in my part of San Diego, I have noticed that people dont usually wave. I don't know what it is, either we are going really fast and just trying to hang on or lately I seem to always pass another bike while I am cornering, which makes it difficult to wave. I always try to wave or give a head nod, except if I am going really fast and trying to hang on or cornering.
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I give and usually get the down low V salute. OF course there are times when I can't wave, or I don't see the other rider until they've passed already...
Cheers!
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Cheers!
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mrkicks,
It's just that flatlander attitude that keeps peeps from waving. [sm=joke.gif] Actually, I am about an hour north of the Chicago area up here in Hog Heaven about 30 minutes from Milwaukee. About 75% of folks will give some sort of wave and most are the two-finger down low type. I always try to wave and usually get a response but only about 10% of Goldwings will wave back so I have given up on them (seriously, I get a much better response from young riders on crotch rockets...I don't know what's up with the Wingers). If I am busy shifting I will still manage to offer a big nod and an obvious smile.
It's just that flatlander attitude that keeps peeps from waving. [sm=joke.gif] Actually, I am about an hour north of the Chicago area up here in Hog Heaven about 30 minutes from Milwaukee. About 75% of folks will give some sort of wave and most are the two-finger down low type. I always try to wave and usually get a response but only about 10% of Goldwings will wave back so I have given up on them (seriously, I get a much better response from young riders on crotch rockets...I don't know what's up with the Wingers). If I am busy shifting I will still manage to offer a big nod and an obvious smile.
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Low wave for me. But if your on a long run like the 15 or 5 frwy the other side of the frwy is kinda far so if ya want them to see you wave you have to raise that hand.
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I like to generally wave and acknowledge other riders out there. It's a good feeling to appear to belong to this invisible brotherhood (sisterhood) or motorcycle community. I only don't enjoy waving at about 65 MPH and stick out my arm too far and have it come back and hit me in my own butt. I remember the first time i did this and now am very careful about it. But definitely keep the salute alive.