Modern Buddy

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

i just point

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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)

i get waves from almost everyone (even sport bikes)

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



Just a thought.....


Robb

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

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!

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

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

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..."

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

A Scoot Toot?

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)

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.

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!

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... 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.

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

i don't get it....

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.

ok

fair enoungh

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

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

i know.


but


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

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

It's on wikipedia.org

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

hahah Sufi.

Good scooter wave for sure.

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

Oh my, tis is a rather shocking thread.

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