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Originally Posted by yorkie_chris (Post 2578121)

I stopped to help a 125cc'er on the way to work the other morning, had done the de rigeur trick of filling up and leaving it on reserve :smt082

I only did that once and a scooter rider was the only person who offered assistance. I was only 200 yards from a petrol station so I didn't need the help but....I don't know, maybe I should nod at scooters too. Karma and all that.

I nod to all the riders I come across regardless of what they ride; although I do shake my head if I see someone in **** clothing. ATGALT. Going down to Paignton's a bloody nightmare! I'm sure I look mental. I'm starting to get a few back from the cruisers and Harleys (you heard it right folks) which is usually followed by a quick and discreet fistpump.

I always make a point of nodding and/or waving to the Emergency services as well, especially in Plymouth, as I figure you never know when they might just be the ones that save your life.

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Originally Posted by fenjer (Post 2577937)

Yesterday my BF rode his 125 from Lancaster to Gretna at which point it broke down.

At least 6 "big bikes" rode on past him without so much as a nod or hint of a stop to offer help, doesn't say much about our biking "community".

Doesn't say much about some of todays bikers in my opinion.

Aye, some of them are just out for themselves. Given how much of a minority we are on the roads, it's a shame that there's not more of a "give a hand" attitude. I've gone past several riders with problems and actively turned backed to check on them. Half the time, I can't do anything more than wish them luck but I like to think that those words helps them in some way.

*ticks the 'not this crap again' box*

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Originally Posted by daveangel (Post 2578112)

I have a C90 for work that shares the garage with the SV so from experience I get nodded at in reply about 75%ish on the SV and almost never on the Cub, so I don't usually nod at anybody on the Cub unless I'm nodded at.

Same when i was on my V50. I was riding a bike i restored from the early 70's, and i get no recognition for it :P

Get a fair few nods when im on the cbr125r which im suprised about. Everyone seems to knock it on forums :P

I wont nod to chopper/cruiser guys. They're always so dull behind the eyes :P L plates dont realy make a difference to me, unless their wearing trainers and trackies. Saw a guy on a rs just wearing shorts and a vest, with a cheap ass helmet. Did not return the nod

funny one this coz i nearly selected the one about not scotters lol but then thought actually i do nod aat everything
i even nod to cars when i am in my car !!!! wonder why they all look at me funny hahaha !!!!:cool::cool::cheers:

I was driving to Matlock Bath today and pulled over to stop a 125cc learner on the A6, he was driving a hyosong, all the electrics had cut and he couldn't get it to start. I had no clue so offered him a lift to somewhere close but his colleague was on his way so he declined.
But I have never seen a bike in such a bad condition in my life, it was all rusted, really bad, worse than that one posted on this forum not so long ago and was caked in crap all over. No surprise why it cut out i'm surprised it even worked in the first place.

Used nod only to bikes without L plates then read an article about a woman who rode all year round, come rain or shine, on her moped and loved it, without feeling the need for a larger bike; the point being that she should be regarded more than the occasional 'summer use only', leather clad race boy. I tend to agree and will nod to everyone, although it's quite shocking how many 'leather clad race boys' will ignore you, and I can only think it's because I'm on an SV not an RR, S1000, Blade, Ducati, Mille, Gixr........

well after sunday i think i'll save my neck and stop the noddy malarkey. farrr to many bikes on the roads now to be acknowledging people.

instead i think i'll stick a noddy dog the the fairing :-)

Option 3 for me. Bit of a bike snob. They don't do it to me. If I nod and said nod is not returned I find it rude and mutter in my lid!

I only nod at coppers cos I feel guilty.