Who do you 'nod' to?

el-nicko · Post by **el-nicko** » Wed Feb 20, 2013 10:26 pm

Personaly I always 'nod' anybody on powered two wheels; fellow bikers, scooters, even police motorcyclist and, (especialy) learner (L) riders. But I may have gone too far yesterday. Riding into the sun, it wasn't until we were abreast that I realised I'd 'noded' a bloke cutting the verge on a ride-on mower.

Blackal · Post by **Blackal** » Wed Feb 20, 2013 10:52 pm

Not scooters (or ride-on lawnmowers)

(Certainly not Quads)

Al

Al · Post by Al » Wed Feb 20, 2013 10:53 pm

Specsaver`s do prescription sunglass`s.

boxerscott · Post by **boxerscott** » Wed Feb 20, 2013 11:58 pm

Anyone offering me cash

Hayden · Post by **Hayden** » Thu Feb 21, 2013 10:04 am

Its always nice to `nod` to fellow bikers, its a community spirit type thing.

its become a habit with me, although embarrassing nodding to fellow bikers and wondering why they do not nod back moments before you remember your in the car..

mikek_7 · Post by **mikek_7** » Thu Feb 21, 2013 11:47 am

everyone on two wheels apart from cyclists! I make a particular point in nodding to bike police with mixed results. Never had a nod back from a Harley that I can remember

I remember in France passing slowly through a small town where there were 3 French bike cops leaning against their bikes having a fag break (you know the type, blue short sleeve shirt and jodphurs) A nod as we passed brought 3 smart salutes...and, no they didn't stop us just up the road.

JamesL · Post by **JamesL** » Thu Feb 21, 2013 1:34 pm

Generally don't nod scooters, although perhaps I should. Thank you wave to wave to drivers who make some room when filtering, so long as it doesn't mean wobbling into the next wagon down

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Always wave Harleys - one day one will weaken and twitch in response...

On the community thing, one of the things which got me into bikes long term was on my trusty Honda CD175, being greeted with a huge wave and broad grin from a pair on something huge and serious, which at that stage I could only aspire to. Bikes, like dogs, seem to be a great leveller.

The Teutonic Tangerine · Thu Feb 21, 2013 3:45 pm

I nod or wave to: Scooters, learners, mopeds, in fact most powered two wheelers

except Goldwings because I have found thet they are so

they only wave to other Goldwing club members.

Bikerhoss · Post by **Bikerhoss** » Thu Feb 21, 2013 4:14 pm

Yep, all powered two wheelers, regardless of make, At least it proves I'm not a motorcycle 'racist', and if they don't reply with a wave or nod, then I'm still the better person

I def make a point of thanking drivers who move over when filtering, But a lot of other drivers get a 'special' wave

el-nicko · Post by **el-nicko** » Thu Feb 21, 2013 8:16 pm

I say, always but always give a 'learner' a 'nod'. They are the future of our sport/pastime/hobby. In a climate of increasing legislation designed to discourage youngsters from taking up biking the least we can do is give a sign of encouragement to those kids (usualy) who persevere. It's the merest movement of the noggin to us but to that kid with the 'L' plates, acknowledgment from a rider on a big F*** Off sports bike is really going to make his/her day and is confirmation that they're not alone and are part of the this great community of bikers.

BlueBoxer · Post by **BlueBoxer** » Thu Feb 21, 2013 11:01 pm

I nod to other bikes, not that many commute at this time of year, and I generally get a response. Recently I've noticed that I'm ignored by the adventure BMW's.
I see the same two every few days or so, both totally ignore me.
Filtering , I give a wave whenever I can, especially if someone has moved out of the way to let me through.

Steve

big rob · Post by **big rob** » Fri Feb 22, 2013 7:13 am

When out riding me bike, I only nod to women wearing tight T-shirts

Gromit · Post by **Gromit** » Fri Feb 22, 2013 10:49 am

BlueBoxer wrote:I nod to other bikes, not that many commute at this time of year, and I generally get a response. Recently I've noticed that I'm ignored by the adventure BMW's.

Steve

I've always found the same Steve - most folk nod back (even those on Harleys) but I can pretty much guarantee that there'll be a 100% non-return of the nod from GS-ists.

notoriusb.e.n · Post by **notoriusb.e.n** » Fri Feb 22, 2013 1:22 pm

I find it's usually the BMW riders that ignore you. Miserable old gits.

Vince · Post by **Vince** » Fri Feb 22, 2013 3:19 pm

I make a point of nodding, or raising the hand off the bar to all sorts of riders.

However, I've noticed a few things. The riders on most chop type or rat type bikes, wearing dark glasses and on occasion tassles, tend not to receipritate.

Harley riders, as above...

I ride an R1200RT, silver with whith Multitec, daily to work and back, touring in France and loads of IAM/Rospa work/riding.

If I wear a hi-viz jacket, with the above kit, I definatley get less response from my fellow motorcyclists, When I ride with no Hi-viz as if by magic I can be seen again, and I recieve acknowledgement.

The a chap I see often on my way to and from work.
Flat bars on a naked bike, black visor, flatley ignores me no matter what I wear, whether I nod or raise the hand. Must have seen him at least twice a month over the last two years. I keep on plugging away at him...that sounds wrong) I'll get a response one day. \v/