Topic: History of the HD wave revealed!!!

[firecracker]

Okay, actually it's just something that occured to me when I had nothing else to think aobut...   

First, we need to agree that most HD riders use a low hand with two fingers extended as a greeting.  A few use just the index finger.  If it's the middle finger, that's a whole other topic.   

Now, even most HD riders don't know how this got started, but I have a theory:

Most use the two fingers, 'cause they're proud to be on a V-twin.

The one finger wave?  They're 1%er's.  They're rebels, and want you to know not to mess with 'em.     Or they're idiots who didn't get the memo.   

Hey, I didn't say it was a good theory!

So, I now propose the Honda salute.  Four fingers, instead of just a measley two.

Now, let's let the HD forums start a topic "Why do Honda riders use four fingers to wave at us?!?"

 

(see what happens when I have too much free time?)

[mrblasty]

When I wave I only use half a finger, if you don't know why, look up the 1% thread in the humor section.

Whiffy, from the dog wheelies

[BobbyR]

Back in the 1960's we raised our fists in the power sign since there were so few of us. Now, the low wave is easier since you  can pas a bike every few minutes.

[754]

Full, outstretched wave, or if I am givener..then, headnodder..

[Aaron J Williams]

I always thought that the 2 finger V was for "peace" unless it was vertical and your tounge was in the center of the V.

[75modrat]

Is it weird that I waive to bikes while im in my car?

[cb650]

When I ride out east on the small country roads away from the tourist traps I get many people in 4 wheelers waving at me.  Last year when I had my flat out there had several stop to see if they could help.

[siter81]

I always thought that the 2 finger V was for "peace" unless it was vertical and your tounge was in the center of the V.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Isnt the fingernails pointed to the person v means f-you in england?.Please correct me if i am wrong.I WORK WITH A BRITISH BLOKE THAT TOLD ME THIS!





Siter81     

[tramp]

hand down low is the way now
back in the 70's it was fist held high
back then it was really unsafe to ride because of 4 wheelers attitudes

[mystic_1]

First, we need to agree that most HD riders use a low hand with two fingers extended as a greeting.  A few use just the index finger. 

Actually I've rarely been waved to in either of these ways.  Usually it's just an open-hand wave, down low.  If either of us is busy shifting or breaking, then it's head nods.


Am I weird for waving at people regardless of what type of bike they're riding?  I just figure that all of us two-wheelers need to stick together.


mystic_1

[kslrr]

Am I weird for waving at people regardless of what type of bike they're riding?  I just figure that all of us two-wheelers need to stick together.


mystic_1

When I am on my Sportster, I wave to any rider I see and usually receive waves from other riders no matter the bike they are on.

[firecracker]

  I just figure that all of us two-wheelers need to stick together.

Agreed.  The whole 2 vs. 4 thing just occurred to me the other day, and I thought I'd have fun with it.

The seriousness of these responses just proves I should stay in the Shameless thread where they understand me...