the wave
I pretty much always wave. As was reinforced by my flat on the 405 during rush hour last friday, motorcyclists stick together. But sometimes guys don't wave. And of course, there are 10 reasons why:
Top Ten Reasons Why Harley Riders Don't Wave Back:
10. Afraid it will invalidate warranty.
9. Too much leather and studs make it too hard to raise arm.
8. Refuses to wave to anyone whose bike is already paid for.
7. Afraid to let go of handgrip because it might vibrate off.
6. Rushing wind would blow scabs off the new tattoos.
5. Still angry from taking out second mortgage to pay luxury tax on new
Harley.
4. Just discovered the fine print in owner's manual and realized HD is
partially owned by Japanese moto manufacturers.
3. Can't tell if other riders are waving or just reaching to cover their
ears like everyone else.
2. Remembers the last time a Harley rider waved back, he impaled his
hand on spiked helmet.
1. They're jealous that after spending $30,000, they still don't own a
BMW K1200LT
Top Ten Reasons Why BMW Riders Don't Wave Back
10. Wasn't sure whether other rider was waving or making an obscene gesture.
9. Afraid might get frostbite if hand is removed from heated grip.
8. Has arthritis and the past 900 mile ride has made it difficult to
raise arm.
7. Reflection from $8000 worth of approaching bolt-on chrome momentarily
blinded him.
6. The espresso machine just finished brewing.
5. Was actually asleep when other rider waved.
4. Was in a three-way conference call with stock broker and BMW
accessories dealer to buy BMW chrome pegs.
3. Was distracted by odd shaped blip on radar screen.
2. Was simultaneously adjusting the windshield height, programmable CD
player, seat temperature and satellite navigation system.
1. Couldn't find the "auto wave back" button on dashboard.