The bikers wave/nod, those who do/dont

[muzikill]

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.

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.

Originally Posted by muzikill

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?

Originally Posted by beabert

Why?

cos there not cool

[muzikill]

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.

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.

Also noticed down here Boone EVER waves.

Other way round in Scotland!

[andrewsmith]

Always a nod to all bikes even if its not reciprocated, except for scooters because like hongman says they're not interested/illiegal chavs.

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?"