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Proper etiquette and attire?
bigdaddyjunior
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Now that I am mostly riding a Harley instead of the Goldwing I find that I get waved at more often when riding by another Harley rider or group of them. I am not too keen on letting go of the handle bars at 60mph to wave at some jerkweed I don't even know. Will I eventually insult them enough to stop doing that oh so smug wave like we are in some kind of secret fraternity. I mean the Hog is nice and all, but for comfort it don't compare to the Goldwing. And when I want to burn up some pavement my wife's Suzuki is the ticket. The Harley is great for aimless wandering along country roads and for trips less than around 200 miles, but I guess I am not a one manufacturer guy.
The other thing has to do with apparel. These guys look like a bunch of lawyers and accountants but I swear they have Harley Logo socks even. Helmets, gloves, shirts, jackets, pants... everything is Harley labeled. Even their glasses! My bike and my helmet have Harley logos and that is only because they gave me the helmet with the bike. My jacket is a Tommy Hilfigger jeans jacket cause they are cut over sized in the chest and shoulders so fit me real good without the sleeves being way long..only $15 at the Goodwill too. Plus my jacket has an inside pocket that holds a full sized 1911 with room to spare. My riding glasses are my wrap around Remington shooting glasses and my boots are the same clod hoppers I have been wearing since Moses crossed the desert. I am thinking I should get a pink ascot and some nice Armani gloves...then maybe those guys will stop waving to me and trying to talk to me at the gas stations. Like they could rebuild a carb if their life depended on it or even know the difference between a connecting rod and a pushrod. Hopefully there are some real bikers around here somehwere.
The other thing has to do with apparel. These guys look like a bunch of lawyers and accountants but I swear they have Harley Logo socks even. Helmets, gloves, shirts, jackets, pants... everything is Harley labeled. Even their glasses! My bike and my helmet have Harley logos and that is only because they gave me the helmet with the bike. My jacket is a Tommy Hilfigger jeans jacket cause they are cut over sized in the chest and shoulders so fit me real good without the sleeves being way long..only $15 at the Goodwill too. Plus my jacket has an inside pocket that holds a full sized 1911 with room to spare. My riding glasses are my wrap around Remington shooting glasses and my boots are the same clod hoppers I have been wearing since Moses crossed the desert. I am thinking I should get a pink ascot and some nice Armani gloves...then maybe those guys will stop waving to me and trying to talk to me at the gas stations. Like they could rebuild a carb if their life depended on it or even know the difference between a connecting rod and a pushrod. Hopefully there are some real bikers around here somehwere.
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Have you joined the local H.O.G. chapter yet? We have 400+ members in the Rose City HOG's and that is attached to one dealership.
I agree the seats on the Harleys suck. My back kills me after 100+ miles or so. Have to stop and try to hobble around and get things working again, then back on and put on my Macho face. I used to ride my BMW from Miami to Orlando with no problems, my honda 500 from Miami to St. Pete with no problems. Seats were fantastic, but then I was a young dude then, got my Harly at 64 yrs so I guess I have to expect some comfort differences.
All the Harley cloths are first class but priced 30% higher than anyplace else. But then that logo! that is worth at lot! I get approached at every gas stop and asked questions about the bike and where I am riding from/to. Interesting how Harleys have become kind of a badge of honor for the babyboomers. Good luck and ride safe!
There's more than one type of Biker Wave. You don't have to do all of them, but should be able to recognize each one:
1. New Rider Wave: This guy just started riding, and is afraid he'll crash if he takes even one hand off the handlebars for more than a second. His left hand goes up like he's gonna wave, and back to the grip in a millisecond. If you're not paying attention, you won't see it.
2. Sport Bike Rider Wave: This one is hard to see to. Being cool, the Sport Bike Rider just raises his left index finger from the grip, and may nod his head.
3. Harley Rider Wave: Soooo COOOOOL. The Harley Rider points to the ground with his left hand, either one finger or two is acceptable. If he's meeting a long line of bikes, the really cool riders hold the 'wave' till they've all gone by.
4. Gold Wing Rider Wave: You almost have to see this one to get the full effect, but I'll explain it as best I can. The Gold Wing rider has a specific system he goes through to wave:
1. He puts his cigarette in the handlebar mounted ash tray.
2. He puts his coffee cup in the handlebar mounted cup holder.
3. He flips up the face shield of his full-face helmet.
4. Turning to face who he's gonna wave to, he has a full grin on
his face, turns loose of the handlebars, and waves with BOTH
hands in a manner that looks like he's trying to flag you down!
As for the We Be Bad Yuppies, smile and wave, they may buy their next estate from you.
its not about what you look like, its about what you look like after you wipe out that counts. all the rest is vanity.
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Now that I am mostly riding a Harley instead of the Goldwing I find that I get waved at more often when riding by another Harley rider or group of them. I am not too keen on letting go of the handle bars at 60mph to wave at some jerkweed I don't even know. Will I eventually insult them enough to stop doing that oh so smug wave like we are in some kind of secret fraternity. I mean the Hog is nice and all, but for comfort it don't compare to the Goldwing. And when I want to burn up some pavement my wife's Suzuki is the ticket. The Harley is great for aimless wandering along country roads and for trips less than around 200 miles, but I guess I am not a one manufacturer guy.
The other thing has to do with apparel. These guys look like a bunch of lawyers and accountants but I swear they have Harley Logo socks even. Helmets, gloves, shirts, jackets, pants... everything is Harley labeled. Even their glasses! My bike and my helmet have Harley logos and that is only because they gave me the helmet with the bike. My jacket is a Tommy Hilfigger jeans jacket cause they are cut over sized in the chest and shoulders so fit me real good without the sleeves being way long..only $15 at the Goodwill too. Plus my jacket has an inside pocket that holds a full sized 1911 with room to spare. My riding glasses are my wrap around Remington shooting glasses and my boots are the same clod hoppers I have been wearing since Moses crossed the desert. I am thinking I should get a pink ascot and some nice Armani gloves...then maybe those guys will stop waving to me and trying to talk to me at the gas stations. Like they could rebuild a carb if their life depended on it or even know the difference between a connecting rod and a pushrod. Hopefully there are some real bikers around here somehwere.
DWS tells me you look kinda cute wearing those...
The only HD logo clothes I have are some jeans I bought on Ebay, and a few tshirts I bought at dealers I've been to.
There's more than one type of Biker Wave. You don't have to do all of them, but should be able to recognize each one:
1. New Rider Wave: This guy just started riding, and is afraid he'll crash if he takes even one hand off the handlebars for more than a second. His left hand goes up like he's gonna wave, and back to the grip in a millisecond. If you're not paying attention, you won't see it.
2. Sport Bike Rider Wave: This one is hard to see to. Being cool, the Sport Bike Rider just raises his left index finger from the grip, and may nod his head.
3. Harley Rider Wave: Soooo COOOOOL. The Harley Rider points to the ground with his left hand, either one finger or two is acceptable. If he's meeting a long line of bikes, the really cool riders hold the 'wave' till they've all gone by.
4. Gold Wing Rider Wave: You almost have to see this one to get the full effect, but I'll explain it as best I can. The Gold Wing rider has a specific system he goes through to wave:
1. He puts his cigarette in the handlebar mounted ash tray.
2. He puts his coffee cup in the handlebar mounted cup holder.
3. He flips up the face shield of his full-face helmet.
4. Turning to face who he's gonna wave to, he has a full grin on
his face, turns loose of the handlebars, and waves with BOTH
hands in a manner that looks like he's trying to flag you down!
And whatever you do don't confuse any of them with the highly complex Jeep wave!!!
http://www.jeeptalk.org/jeep_wave.shtml
Fashion and Harley owners have always gone hand-in-hand. I was fueling at the Standard station in Coeur d'Alene not too long ago when two Hog riders rode in alongside. One of them eyes me and says to his partner, "Steven, I think you would look impossibly delicious in those jeans that savage with the Ducati is wearing. They leave nothing to the imagination in front and his backside looks like two boxing gloves touching. Yummie." The guy's partner flips his hair back and puts his hands on his hips and pouts, "You're absolutely shameless, Kevin. Not an hour ago you were complimenting me on how my bandana highlighted my eyes and gave me a wounded Bambi-like appeal, and now you are flirting with an attractive and obviously fit older man nearly twice your age. Honestly, Steven, you're such a butterfly boy." The first guy smiles sheepishly and replies, "Steven, we're Harley boys, you and I. We're divinely macho and thoughtfully accessorized as befitting the haughty steel steeds we ride. Now let's just drop it here and now; I do not want a scene at Brian and Phillip's wedding." The second guy smiles and mouths "I love you", and the two rode off together.
Dude, sewriously...did you write...the philadephia experiment?
quote:Fashion and Harley owners have always gone hand-in-hand. I was fueling at the Standard station in Coeur d'Alene not too long ago when two Hog riders rode in alongside. One of them eyes me and says to his partner, "Steven, I think you would look impossibly delicious in those jeans that savage with the Ducati is wearing. They leave nothing to the imagination in front and his backside looks like two boxing gloves touching. Yummie." The guy's partner flips his hair back and puts his hands on his hips and pouts, "You're absolutely shameless, Kevin. Not an hour ago you were complimenting me on how my bandana highlighted my eyes and gave me a wounded Bambi-like appeal, and now you are flirting with an attractive and obviously fit older man nearly twice your age. Honestly, Steven, you're such a butterfly boy." The first guy smiles sheepishly and replies, "Steven, we're Harley boys, you and I. We're divinely macho and thoughtfully accessorized as befitting the haughty steel steeds we ride. Now let's just drop it here and now; I do not want a scene at Brian and Phillip's wedding." The second guy smiles and mouths "I love you", and the two rode off together.
I know those two! My wifes haridresser and friend. Hardcore!
nothing replaces a good pair of scuffed cowboy boots,torn jeans x2,black t shirt,unshaved & full black cap! forget the gay wavers, fight the chicks off , its much cooler![:D]
I don't wave and I never will unless it's someone I know. Why would I wave at someone I don't even know?
Motorcycle camaraderie aside, you obviously ain't from Texas. [;)]
Just wear a pink scarf around your neck. I GUARANTEE people will quit waving.
Yeah, but only long enough to invite you over to share an aged brie and watch the final episode of "Will and Grace".
They too are true bikers and feel the same as you about those "Fake Harley Riders"
Just wear a pink scarf around your neck. I GUARANTEE people will quit waving.
[:D][:D]I would pay to have a pic of BDJ riding his hog with a pink scarf around his neck![:D] I don't think you have the nerve to do it Kurt...[;)][}:)][:)]
Fashion and Harley owners have always gone hand-in-hand. I was fueling at the Standard station in Coeur d'Alene not too long ago when two Hog riders rode in alongside. One of them eyes me and says to his partner, "Steven, I think you would look impossibly delicious in those jeans that savage with the Ducati is wearing. They leave nothing to the imagination in front and his backside looks like two boxing gloves touching. Yummie." The guy's partner flips his hair back and puts his hands on his hips and pouts, "You're absolutely shameless, Kevin. Not an hour ago you were complimenting me on how my bandana highlighted my eyes and gave me a wounded Bambi-like appeal, and now you are flirting with an attractive and obviously fit older man nearly twice your age. Honestly, Steven, you're such a butterfly boy." The first guy smiles sheepishly and replies, "Steven, we're Harley boys, you and I. We're divinely macho and thoughtfully accessorized as befitting the haughty steel steeds we ride. Now let's just drop it here and now; I do not want a scene at Brian and Phillip's wedding." The second guy smiles and mouths "I love you", and the two rode off together.
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quote:Originally posted by dcloco
Just wear a pink scarf around your neck. I GUARANTEE people will quit waving.
[:D][:D]I would pay to have a pic of BDJ riding his hog with a pink scarf around his neck![:D] I don't think you have the nerve to do it Kurt...[;)][}:)][:)]
No nerve to it. I'd do it just to see this...[:0]
quote:Originally posted by ECC
quote:Originally posted by dcloco
Just wear a pink scarf around your neck. I GUARANTEE people will quit waving.
[:D][:D]I would pay to have a pic of BDJ riding his hog with a pink scarf around his neck![:D] I don't think you have the nerve to do it Kurt...[;)][}:)][:)]
No nerve to it. I'd do it just to see this...[:0]
[:D][:D][:D]If you do, please post pics!!!
I have seen the types you are referring to. Harley everything. Sometimes I wonder if they "trailer" their bikes to the local pub.
What you wear, whether or not you wave, is simply a personal preference. Isn't the experience and pleasure of riding, what it is all about? Wave if you want to, if you don't want to, then don't. What's the big deal?