That biker just waved at me! What do I do!

[inuyasha]

Hi
"The bikers creed"
I ride because it is fun.
I ride because I enjoy the freedom I feel from being exposed to the elements, and the vulnerability to the danger that is intrinsic to riding.
I do not ride because it is fashionable to do so.
I ride my machine, not wear it. My machine is not a symbol of status. It exists simply for me, and me alone.
My machine is not a toy. It is an extension of my being, and I will treat it accordingly, with the same respect as I have for myself.
I strive to understand the inner-workings of my machine, from the most basic to the most complex.
I will learn everything I can about my machine, so that I am reliant upon no one but myself for its health and well being.
I strive to constantly better my skill of control over my machine. I will learn its limits, and use my skill to become one with my machine so that we may keep each other alive. I am the master, it is the servant. Working together in harmony, we will become an invincible team.
I do not fear death. I will, however, do all possible to avoid death prematurely. Fear is the enemy, not death. Fear on the highway leads to death, therefore I will not let fear be my master. I will master it.
My machines will outlive me. Therefore, they are my legacy. I will care for them for future bikers to cherish as I have cherished them, whoever they may be.
I do not ride to gain attention, respect, or fear from those that do NOT ride, nor do I wish to intimidate or annoy them. For those that do not know me, all I wish from them is to ignore me. For those that desire to know me, I will share with them the truth of myself, so that they might understand me and not fear others like me.
I will never be the aggressor on the highway. However, should others mess with me, their aggression will be dealt with in as severe manner as I can cast upon them.
I will show respect to other bikers more experienced or knowledgeable than I am. I will learn from them all I can. However, if my respect is not acknowledged or appreciated, it will end.
I will not show disrespect to other bikers less experienced or knowledgeable than I am. I will teach them what I can. However, if they show me disrespect, they will be slapped.
It will be my task to mentor new riders, that so desire, into the lifestyle of the biker, so that the breed shall continue. I shall instruct them, as I have been instructed by those before me. I shall preserve and honor traditions of bikers before me, and I will pass them on unaltered.
I will not judge other bikers on their choice of machine, their appearance, or their profession. I will judge them only on their conduct as bikers. I am proud of my accomplishments as a biker, though I will not flaunt them to others. If they ask, I will share them.
I will stand ready to help any other biker that truly needs my help.
I will never ask another biker to do for me what I can do for myself.
I am not a part-time biker. I am a biker when, and where ever I go. I am proud to be a biker, and hide my chosen lifestyle from no one. I ride because I love freedom, independence, and the movement of the ground beneath me. But most of all, I ride to better understand myself, my machine, the lands in which I ride, and to seek out and know other bikers like myself.
-Anonymous
Whether scoot motorbike motorcycle or trike its all the same to me
Take care and ride safely
Yours Hank

[scootnwinn]

I live that Hank. Any motorcyclist who thinks I am not a real biker because I ride a scooter is given the opportunity to try to keep my tail light in sight in the mountains. I have yet to have any of them take me up on the offer...

[scootnwinn]

Dude why are you here? You must like showing off the new asshat that came with that pile of Harley. I invite you to try to keep my finely crafted Italian tail light in view on any mountain road. You ride a status symbol not a bike. Read any motorcycle magazine it will clearly tell you that Harleys are under powered, underbraked, heavy piles. Go find a Harley forum where you can learn more important things like how to properly wear your land pirate outfit...

Ban this troll already...

[scootnwinn]

I have worked in 2 different motorcycle shops, ridden more bikes than you have seen in person, rolled with real outlaw bikers (on a Japanese sportbike mind you) and I am the wrench of choice of more than one Harley rider and I believe I am qualified to say you are not a motorcyclist and your opinion does not reflect the opinion of a motorcyclist. Bottom line if your on to wheels you wave to other two wheelers. If you don't they assume you are either a snob, not in control of your bike, or ignorant.

[4getful2]

I always thought it was strange that motorcycle dudes ,for the most part don't wave at scooter dudes.
When i'm on my street bike everybody waves and i wave back..........fast forward ,fifteen minutes later, when i'm on my majesty,to get some groceries and few wave back.......it's like : is it my after shave?...Do i have booger hangin' out my.....?
Oh well.

[scootnwinn]

I realized why this thread was going down hill...

No Pics

[inuyasha]

Hi
"I will not judge other bikers on their choice of machine, their appearance, or their profession. I will judge them only on their conduct as bikers".
If your a true biker thats your mindset, any thing else and your just a wannabe
Take care and ride safely
Yours Hank

[Irish]

Originally Posted by inuyasha

Hi
"I will not judge other bikers on their choice of machine, their appearance, or their profession. I will judge them only on their conduct as bikers".
If your a true biker thats your mindset, any thing else and your just a wannabe
Take care and ride safely
Yours Hank

Touche Irish

[buford1488]

under power you say...........not mine...and yes they do stop on a dime..and yes if you wave i wave no big deal...thanks buford......

[scootnwinn]

yes under powered. Unless you have modified the engine. Yes too heavy and under braked. Don't take my word for it though go read any review in Motorcyclist magazine. Or better yet take a spin on a sportbike. Sorry I actually do wish they were better bikes. They are certainly far better than they were 10 years ago and I hear the Vrod and the XR1200 are/were decent motorcycles. I won't dispute that they are pretty... Certainly not my kind of bike though...

[gy6shortyexhaust]

alpha head nod ,

[Irish]

I have been riding (motorcycles!) since I was 15yrs old! I am now 70! I'm serious here but I have noticed that in the "old" days , everyone waved! Now , hardly anyone waves.
Sign of the times? No one sticks together anymore! No wonder that "citizens" treat us as "crap" Irish

[wheelbender6]

I have had motorcycle riders stop next to me at traffic light stops and chat a bit.

[kz1000st]

I would have to say I get waved back to 95% of the time. The non-wavers don't fall into any one category either. I'm talking when I'm on either scooter. Cruiser, Crotch Rocket, Touring, Adventure Bikes, Dual Purpose and Scooters, yes Scooters, have refused to wave back from time to time. Heck, I've been out on the 50cc bike and Jumbo Harleys and Gold Wings have returned the wave.

[Ebuddy]

Up here in God's country, I wave to all scooters and I get waved at or a return waive from about half of them. I've never been waved at by someone on a bike. I don't take it personally, I just always thought it was a double-secret scooter thing. ;o)