If there's a "Harley Wave", what's the "scoot

charltons · Post by **charltons** » Fri Apr 18, 2008 8:12 pm

A friend of mine bought a Harley a few months ago, and made a lot of the "Harley Wave"; a horizontal motion of the hand to other hog riders that I guess is supposed to say "we're loud, tough and cool"

Do scooters have a "scooter wave"?

I'm going to test drive some Buddy's tomorrow, can't wait!

KRUSTYburger · Post by **KRUSTYburger** » Fri Apr 18, 2008 8:16 pm

We just do the Harley wave to everybody on any bike... None of the crotch-rocketers EVER wave. ever. Most of the big bike guys are cool tho. I would definitely be down with makin' a scooter specific wave (if there isn't already one). Never seen anyone on a scooter until this past year, but we are getting more & more every day!

charltons · Post by **charltons** » Fri Apr 18, 2008 8:25 pm

I used to laugh at my friend because now EVERYTHING is Harley, but once I get my scoot, I might have a similar illness..

He said he would ride with me if he could pretend not to know me, so I might follow him around on my scooter , calling his name and waving frantically.

Most of the crotch rockets I see around here are going so fast if they waved they would be road-kill.

MarsR · Post by **MarsR** » Fri Apr 18, 2008 8:31 pm

I'm constantly amazed at all the beeps and waves I get since I started riding my scooter! It's like I've joined a whole new club or something. I guess in a way, I have.

Post by **illnoise** » Fri Apr 18, 2008 9:07 pm

I see a lot of dudes do the military salute, or make a peace sign or wave with their left arm at a 45 degree angle towards the ground.

I usually nod back, just because I like to be polite and friendly, but I'm used to riding a manual scooter and it's hard to use your clutch hand to steer, as a clutch, as a turn signal, AND to wave. Plus, drivers behind me could misconstrue the low wave as a lazy left turn hand signal (most of my scooters don't have fancy electric turn signals).

Most "real" harley guys and motorcyclists are very cool to anyone on two wheels, only hothead 'nouveau' wanna-be badasses make fun of scooters. They're the ones that crashed three times taking their license test and are riding without a license, so it's probably better they keep their hands on the bars.

voodoosix · Post by **voodoosix** » Fri Apr 18, 2008 9:34 pm

i just point

Post by **jmazza** » Fri Apr 18, 2008 9:46 pm

illnoise wrote: Most "real" harley guys and motorcyclists are very cool to anyone on two wheels, only hothead 'nouveau' wanna-be badasses make fun of scooters. They're the ones that crashed three times taking their license test and are riding without a license, so it's probably better they keep their hands on the bars.

Which is almost every motorcyclist in SoFla, it seems because none of them are friendly. But we're not known for our friendliness down here.

Personally, I stand straight up on the floorboards and moon other riders. It rattles them a bit but it's totally worth it.

ScootLemont · Post by **ScootLemont** » Fri Apr 18, 2008 11:24 pm

I like the point thing...
not to get off subject but about the harley guys...
I have one two doors north & one 3 doors south...
(well, if harley guys includes middle class guys with families that live in quiet neighborhoods - but they both ride nice harleys)
so i was ready to get some sh!t about my 50cc
They both thought it was cool & asked lots of questions

KRUSTYburger · Post by **KRUSTYburger** » Fri Apr 18, 2008 11:30 pm

I think it would be nice to have a big novelty Mickey Mouse hand attached to a spring on the top of my helmet, so it would be perpetually waving at everyone! Never even have to take my hand off the wheel!!!

http://www.mouseshoppe.com/custom/produ ... MittsL.jpg

Capt. Spaulding · Post by **Capt. Spaulding** » Sat Apr 19, 2008 12:34 am

The final instruction in my MSF class was the "secret" wave. According to the instructors, it was two fingers on the left hand waved down at an angle, signifying two wheels down on the road. Works for me and that's the usual response I get around here.

voodoosix · Post by **voodoosix** » Sat Apr 19, 2008 1:05 am

ScootLemont wrote:I like the point thing...

not sure why i started pointing to other scoots. prob started pointing as to say "look another scoot!" then it just kinda turned into a "you da man" type point reserved for scooterists only, all other just get a wave of some sort.

jfrost2 · Post by **jfrost2** » Sat Apr 19, 2008 1:46 am

V for victory! Or the peace sign with your fingers, that's the wave I give other scooter riders, or cars who wave at me during a stop light.

Sharon · Post by **Sharon** » Sat Apr 19, 2008 2:00 am

There are MANY Harley riders in my neighborhood. They too are really nice people..they even invited me to ride with them (of course they were kidding)

Christy · Post by **Christy** » Sat Apr 19, 2008 3:18 am

i get waves from almost everyone (even sport bikes)

Pita1963 · Post by **Pita1963** » Sat Apr 19, 2008 2:38 pm

How 'bout we co-op the surfer "wave" ?

Just a thought.....

Robb

ScootLemont · Post by **ScootLemont** » Sat Apr 19, 2008 3:47 pm

not sure why i started pointing to other scoots. prob started pointing as to say "look another scoot!" then it just kinda turned into a "you da man" type point reserved for scooterists only, all other just get a wave of some sort.

Yeah... that is the point I was talking about... the "you da man" point -
I just couldnt think of a way to say it - thanks voodoo

Oh yeah... & the Jeep (wrangler, not the rest) guys have a wave as well

KRUSTYburger · Post by **KRUSTYburger** » Sat Apr 19, 2008 6:39 pm

Pita1963 wrote:How 'bout we co-op the surfer "wave" ?

HECK YEAH!!! That would totally work down here! Do the hang ten sign then stick your toes to the edges of the floor boards... Sweet!

Kevin K · Post by **Kevin K** » Sat Apr 19, 2008 10:41 pm

Around here, a lot of scooterists will beep at each other. Especially on the parkways.
-K

ellen · Post by **ellen** » Sun Apr 20, 2008 12:26 am

KRUSTYburger wrote:We just do the Harley wave to everybody on any bike... None of the crotch-rocketers EVER wave.

I guess it depends on where you live. Went for a 100 mile ride today and a handful of the the crotch rockets waved. Most of the BMW/Yamaha/Honda crowd did, but not a single wave from Harley. Though one women on a Sportster did give a head nod at a red light

charltons · Post by **charltons** » Sun Apr 20, 2008 11:29 am

Wow. I never thought a silly post from a noob would get so much attention. I like the mooning part, and I have been pointing out scoots with my wife "look, there's one..."

Orange Guy · Post by **Orange Guy** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 3:20 am

Kevin K wrote:Around here, a lot of scooterists will beep at each other. Especially on the parkways.
-K

A Scoot Toot?

Lagerhead · Post by **Lagerhead** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 3:59 am

I try to make it a point to try and wave to anybody on 2 wheels* and I've noticed myself missing quite a few that have waved to me. There are too many things to pay attention to while riding (and most, but not all of them are related to operating your scooter/motorcycle) too catch all of the waves.
If you wave and don't get one back, don't take it personal. There's a good chance it's not, but even if it is, you still win because you're still riding and they're still worrying about who's looking.

*-- Two wheels equals- all scooters / motorcycles / bicycles / kids / mopeds / mobility scooters / police / firefighters / cars with one headlight burned out / and street performers. (etc)

Valgal20 · Post by **Valgal20** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 7:11 pm

I have recently gained the confidence to gesture (I do the Peace fingers out at an angle- but I dont wave them) or Ill just knodd if then sneak up on me (or if they're a big harly dude) and I dont get a chance to flail my arm out in the wind for the full gesture. I also do the "Boyscout" solute to fire engines, police cars/motorcycles, and ambulences. I try not to honk, as I find my horn quite intimidating- I only use it to let the drivers, who are not paying attention, know im there. plain waving seems silly- did it once, got a puzzled reaction,

didnt do it again.

Queen · Post by **Queen** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 7:26 pm

KRUSTYburger wrote:
Pita1963 wrote:How 'bout we co-op the surfer "wave" ?
HECK YEAH!!! That would totally work down here! Do the hang ten sign then stick your toes to the edges of the floor boards... Sweet!

That made me laugh out loud, thanks!

kuruku · Post by **kuruku** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 9:30 pm

I've been giving the thumbs up for the most part, but I think I'll switch to the peace sign. Seems a better fit for my buddy

vbl · Post by **vbl** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 4:29 pm

nissanman · Post by **nissanman** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 5:25 pm

vbl... it's a good thing that a majority of board members have no clue as to what you just did

I think it's funny though.

BadBrains · Post by **BadBrains** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 6:14 pm

nissanman wrote:vbl... it's a good thing that a majority of board members have no clue as to what you just did I think it's funny though.

Two on the brake, one on the bar right?

OHhhhhhhhh

Christy · Post by **Christy** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 6:22 pm

i don't get it....

nissanman · Post by **nissanman** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 7:10 pm

If you don't get it don't complain, it's really kinda juvenile. Being childish myself I think it's a gas but it's not humor for everyone.

Christy · Post by **Christy** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 7:18 pm

Valgal20 · Post by **Valgal20** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 10:14 pm

fair enoungh

BadBrains · Post by **BadBrains** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 10:53 pm

trust me, you don't want to know...

nissanman · Post by **nissanman** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 12:10 am

BadBrains knows too. We're up to three then.

voodoosix · Post by **voodoosix** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 12:35 am

i know.

but

my wife didnt think it was funny when i explained it to her.

Lagerhead · Post by **Lagerhead** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 1:26 am

BadBrains wrote:trust me, you don't want to know...

It's on wikipedia.org

brimstone · Post by **brimstone** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 1:27 am

my wife almost died laughing when i told her what it was. hehehe

Post by **jmazza** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 1:48 am

hahah Sufi.

Good scooter wave for sure.

nissanman · Post by **nissanman** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 2:15 am

yes but wikipedia and google et al only work if you know what it's called. Have you ever searched for a picture... maybe that's why Prince changed his name

golfinguy · Post by **golfinguy** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 2:23 am

Oh my, tis is a rather shocking thread.

Lagerhead · Post by **Lagerhead** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 3:01 am

nissanman wrote:yes but wikipedia and google et al only work if you know what it's called. Have you ever searched for a picture... maybe that's why Prince changed his name