Biker Greetings

[davidsargee]

I forgot to mention that around here our motorcycle police officers wave and nod as well. The first time this happened, I was not sure if I should wave to the officer or not, (I have always had a strong policy against attracting attention from the law, regardless of the innocence of whatever I'm doing ).

The officer waved at me, (upside down peace sign), before I made my decision, since then I wave or nod at them any time I see them.

[Tortuga]

(04-05-2014 02:19 PM)davidsargee Wrote:  I forgot to mention that around here our motorcycle police officers wave and nod as well. The first time this happened, I was not sure if I should wave to the officer or not, (I have always had a strong policy against attracting attention from the law, regardless of the innocence of whatever I'm doing ).

The officer waved at me, (upside down peace sign), before I made my decision, since then I wave or nod at them any time I see them.

I find bike cops to be pretty cool and reasonable in England.

Most will nod or wave, unless they're 'on a mission' and one stopped me for speeding years ago when I had a mate on the back and was tanking it past a Jaguar that cut me up (mainly to get away from the idiot). He just calmly said that I had a nice bike, and to use it to it's maximum effect on 'National Speed Limit' roads and not in 30, 40, or 50 mph limits.

He was civil, lenient and I left there with a lesson that controls my throttle better than a fine or points on my license.

"Spare the rod" works, in my opinion.

[Rboe]

I've waved at the motor cops here, they wave back. They are out in the weather, winter or summer, true riders.

[Tortuga]

(04-06-2014 09:46 PM)Rboe Wrote:  I've waved at the motor cops here, they wave back. They are out in the weather, winter or summer, true riders.

Likewise here, and likewise when I was an instructor.

I feel a little ashamed how I've become a fair weather 'leisure rider'.

[Rocky]

The "wave" is still the most popular greeting around here. Harley riders generally ignore any make other than a Harley, but I've noticed over the past couple of years that has changed a lot and many are the first to wave regardless of what you're riding.
I always wave. If any rider doesn't wave back I could care less.
I've waved at motor cops too, but they generally ignore me I guess they don't want to be seen as too friendly with those evil bikers
As has been said, If I'm in a traffic situation or into a sharp corner waving is the last thing I'm thinking about.

[MFGUSA]

After reading this post I made an effort to wave at anything on two wheels, including scooters, and these were the results.

Harleys; 0 for 2
Sport bikes; 1 for 1
Scooters; 4 for 5