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Old 03-08-11, 08:52 PM   #1
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Default The bikers wave/nod, those who do/dont

Had this occur to me over a period of a month before i had the off and thought i would post my thoughts on this, maybe they see me as another power ranger type biker but i wear full leathers for safety reasons. The worst culprits i come across that don't do it are..

Classic bike riders that wear helmet/goggles
Harley/chopper riders.
A royal enfield rider who i pass coming on the opposite side from me on the way home.

Don't get me wrong i do it myself, i refuse to wave/nod at bikers/scooters who wear jeans/shorts & other foolish clothing.
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Old 03-08-11, 09:02 PM   #2
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Mmmmm. When I was pootling around on my 125, I was rarely acknowledged even though I was wearing appropriate gear, Duchini synthetics (must have been the L plates). Since I have passed my test and become active on the SV (and looking like a power ranger in full race leathers) every other biker I have seen has tipped the head no matter what machine they were on. Seems like bikers in my area are a very sociable bunch, I always respond out of politeness.
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Old 03-08-11, 09:07 PM   #3
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Don't get me wrong i do it myself, i refuse to wave/nod at bikers/scooters who wear jeans/shorts & other foolish clothing.
Why?
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Old 03-08-11, 09:17 PM   #4
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cos there not cool
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Old 03-08-11, 09:18 PM   #5
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I've got this big chip on my shoulder with people on two wheels with engines that don't wear protection. I dunno its just me. Maybe other bikers have a thing about my power ranger get up.
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Old 03-08-11, 09:19 PM   #6
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I nod when I can be bothered. I always respond though if someone else nods first, albeit a bit late sometimes.

Rarely nod or interact with scooters. Not so much due to "social hierarchy" but most round here are probably illegal and not interested anyway.
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Old 03-08-11, 09:19 PM   #7
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Also noticed down here Boone EVER waves.

Other way round in Scotland!
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Old 03-08-11, 09:24 PM   #8
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Old 03-08-11, 09:26 PM   #9
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Always a nod to all bikes even if its not reciprocated, except for scooters because like hongman says they're not interested/illiegal chavs.
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Old 03-08-11, 09:30 PM   #10
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I always nod if im not too busy with keeping an eye on traffic etc. I nod to scooters as long as they have decent gear on. If they're just wearing tshirt and jeans I dont bother. I used to wear gloves, jacket and boots when i had my scooter, used to always get people asking "why you wearing boots on a scooter?"
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