Approaching Etiquette: Wave in Reverse

Nick2 · Feb 14, 2008

I tried to post this in pointless.... but couldn't.

Here's the question(s):

I've got my version of the wave down (when they're coming the other way), but what do you do when you overtake someone on a bike? How about at a stoplight (do you stay behind or beside, directly behind, or to the side behind)? How about if you wind up riding behind someone for quite awhile?

Just curious.

NoCage · Feb 14, 2008

Nick2 said:
I tried to post this in pointless.... but couldn't.
Here's the question(s):

I've got my version of the wave down (when they're coming the other way), but what do you do when you overtake someone on a bike? How about at a stoplight (do you stay behind or beside, directly behind, or to the side behind)? How about if you wind up riding behind someone for quite awhile?

Just curious.

I like to spin around 180 in the saddle facing backwards, then do a sick stoppie while waving my feet at them.
When I pass someone I usually wave with my left hand across my body so they can see it.

I never pull up next to another bike if I don't know them and not riding together... some wouldn't appreciated it. If I'm stuck behind a bike I don't know, I'll follow at a safe distance in a staggered formation until I get a chance to pass.

HotRodZilla · Feb 14, 2008

SouthernFJR said:
Nick2 said:

I tried to post this in pointless.... but couldn't.
Here's the question(s):

I've got my version of the wave down (when they're coming the other way), but what do you do when you overtake someone on a bike? How about at a stoplight (do you stay behind or beside, directly behind, or to the side behind)? How about if you wind up riding behind someone for quite awhile?

Just curious.

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I like to spin around 180 in the saddle facing backwards, then do a sick stoppie while waving my feet at them.
When I pass someone I usually wave with my left hand across my body so they can see it.

I never pull up next to another bike if I don't know them and not riding together... some wouldn't appreciated it. If I'm stuck behind a bike I don't know, I'll follow at a safe distance in a staggered formation until I get a chance to pass.

+1 that...Except for the Stoppie thing. Thats just showing off!

JohnTC40 · Feb 14, 2008

One of the refreshing things about riding a ST bike is that there is generally less obsessing about waving and all the supposed etiquette of riding a motorcycle in this group than there is in the cruiser world, particularly HarleyWorld. Wave if you want, nod if you want, or ignore everyone else. No one really cares. No one is going to run you down and confront you about it, and no one is going to jump out of the weeds and hook you off your bike if you don't wave. As to where to stop, where to ride, etc., common sense works really well. Bottom line: there are no rules, no canon of ethics about which to be concerned. Do what works for you and don't worry about it.

TriggerT · Feb 14, 2008

JohnTC40 said:
One of the refreshing things about riding a ST bike is that there is generally less obsessing about waving and all the supposed etiquette of riding a motorcycle in this group than there is in the cruiser world, particularly HarleyWorld. Wave if you want, nod if you want, or ignore everyone else. No one really cares. No one is going to run you down and confront you about it, and no one is going to jump out of the weeds and hook you off your bike if you don't wave. As to where to stop, where to ride, etc., common sense works really well. Bottom line: there are no rules, no canon of ethics about which to be concerned. Do what works for you and don't worry about it.

OH, so you're the guy who never waves to me! Just who do you think you are Mr. high and mighty? Oh never mind, :bye:

sonicspeed · Feb 14, 2008

JohnTC40 said:
One of the refreshing things about riding a ST bike is that there is generally less obsessing about waving and all the supposed etiquette of riding a motorcycle in this group than there is in the cruiser world, particularly HarleyWorld. Wave if you want, nod if you want, or ignore everyone else. No one really cares. No one is going to run you down and confront you about it, and no one is going to jump out of the weeds and hook you off your bike if you don't wave. As to where to stop, where to ride, etc., common sense works really well. Bottom line: there are no rules, no canon of ethics about which to be concerned. Do what works for you and don't worry about it.

this is what we do to people who don't wave

Geezer · Feb 14, 2008

It is sometimes awkward trying to wave while you are overtaking another bike. I usually look for eye contact in the mirror of the bike ahead of me and wave at them from behind if possible to make sure they know I'm coming. More for safety than social reasons.

eg23232 · Feb 14, 2008

I like what I encountered in Spain. When passing, motorcyles or cages, from behind many will 'wave' with their right foot. Just a quick off the peg with the right ankle and one or two 'nods'. Works for me.

GunMD · Feb 14, 2008

Nick2 said:
How about at a stoplight (do you stay behind or beside, directly behind, or to the side behind)?

My lane is just that. MY lane. Stay the hell out of my area. I get the entire width of the lane if I so choose. Had some "hey bro" guy pull up next to me while waiting at a stop light to turn left the other day. When the light went green he continued to stay next to me through the entire turn. No no no, buddy. This is MY lane. I don't know you. I don't want to share a 12 foot wide area with you especially during a turn. Go find your own lane. If I share with anyone (rare, very rare) it's someone that I've ridden with before, am comfortable with and even then it's only at a stop or in some VERY slow traffic.

Oh, and the wave. I guess I don't much care either way.

odot · Feb 14, 2008

Anyone ever call you an ***, gun? Just curious.

keithaba · Feb 14, 2008

That GunMD is real ***!

There answered....

GunMD · Feb 14, 2008

Hey thanks fellas. Pretty cool to get this sort of treatment on a Thursday.

:huh:

odot · Feb 14, 2008

On friday you turn into a "horses ***"........

wheatonFJR · Feb 14, 2008

keithaba said:
That GunMD is real ***!
There answered....

Man...what's all this talk about Gun's ***...fairy convenetion or sumpin'?

Bustanut joker · Feb 14, 2008

Geez I'm startin to feel the love... and it ain't even Friday yet.

Must be all the *** talk.

:jester:

odot · Feb 14, 2008

They don't call it 29 palms for nothing, buddy.

sonicspeed · Feb 14, 2008

geeezz i can't wait to meet y'all at NAFO so i can start calling people ***

GunMD · Feb 14, 2008

sonicspeed said:
geeezz i can't wait to meet y'all at NAFO so i can start calling people ***

You can call me an *** now if you'd like, but that means you'll have to buy the first round.

:drinks:

keithaba · Feb 14, 2008

GunMD said:
sonicspeed said:

geeezz i can't wait to meet y'all at NAFO so i can start calling people ***

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You can call me an *** now if you'd like, but that means you'll have to buy the first round.

:drinks:

Good thing I ain't a going to NAFO. Us Kentuckians can't be affordin to buy nuthin out in rich peeples land.

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