Rider Etiquette Decision - What do you do?

Originally Posted by Heed

I've never understood that mentality. I'm not saying that you're wrong as it personal choice of course. But if I want to overtake a bike I will. I've gone past things much faster than the SV before when they've been tootling along at 50mph on a 60mph road. I'll always give a wave as if to say 'Not after a race mate, just got places to be'.

I'd done this when the new Hayabusa was released. I assumed the guy was running it in and I went past him on the Ducati. I didn't get chance to wave, as by the time I'd raised my hand he was head down, ar$e up and doing a good 40 mph more than me

I just didnt want to look like the typical learner who thinks their 125 is a beast of a machine capable of racing against sports bikes.
But to be honest, ill just go past it next time as he may be a 'weekend warrior'.

I'll always nod unless like previously said, scooters with little turds wearing trackies and trainers.

Been out today with my tinted visor on as it was really bright and sunny,why is it you seem to get ignored more when you nod at a fellow biker,what's all that about?

[Paul the 6th]

nod to the lot of them... even peds although you only get the odd ped nodding back since they prolly don't expect to get any attention from big bikes... it's all about fun on 2 wheels innit

Originally Posted by davepreston

any bike with gears is my rule

Ditto here.

I generally, without giving it any thought, nod to anyone who is wearing a helmet, unless there are so many bikes that it becomes pointless.

Occasionally that has included a car or two, but they did nod back. If we don't nod to "lesser" machines like L-plate 125s or Scooters, then we really can't complain if someone on a Rocket3 won't nod to us on our SV650s.

It's amazing how the nodding goes out the window in Central London...

I suppose you need to keep your eyes on those folk in 4 wheels who think they own the road, and just want to pull out infront of you.

No consideration.

I nod to all other bikes, not sure if I bother with the 'peds though... not know why, dont see that many up here for one thing.

It feels good to nod and get a nod back.

Even when I was riding pillion I'd give a little wave.

I think the guys/gals on geared 50s or 125s deserved to be nodded at, most definitely. Come on, they should be encouraged! When I was on the 125 with L plates it was great to be nodded at by guys on big bikes.

I also think that sports bikes are the friendliest when it comes to nodding back, and the BMW tourer type riders are the worst. But maybe thats cos mine is a GSXRCBRRZX thing...?

[keith_d]

It was nodding dog time on Sunday heading west along the A4 from Newbury. It seemed like everyone who owned a bike was out in the sun and most of 'em gave a friendly nod.

I think it's just London where we're so pre-occupied with survival that we don't have attention to spare for other bikers.

Keith.

[Lissa]

There have been quite a few Duke owners on another site we use moaning that people don't nod to them because they ride a Ducati. We ride what must be the most recognisable of all Ducati models, and apart from the odd cruiser rider and big-tourer-type rider, everyone nods back. I don't think they don't nod because we're on a Duke, I don't think they would nod to anyone.

If you wait for the nod before nodding back, you may not get one. Nod, wave, whatever..........and if you don't get one back, so what. You've done the polite thing!