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ceekay
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PostPosted: 20:10 - 12 Apr 2012    Post subject: Nods Reply with quote
Just wanted to say how awesome it felt today to get my first 'nod'. Totally wasn't expecting it as i've got L plates and a 125. Nice to see there isn't the same stigma as car L's Got 4 on the way home from work today.

Si, if it was any of you heading towards Glasgow as i was heading out towards south side, thank you! Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 20:18 - 12 Apr 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
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PostPosted: 20:27 - 12 Apr 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
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PostPosted: 20:40 - 12 Apr 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
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PostPosted: 20:46 - 12 Apr 2012    Post subject: Re: Nods Reply with quote
Never heard of it, you sure the other guy didn't just have a fly in his helmet he was trying to shake out??
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PostPosted: 20:53 - 12 Apr 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
Every bloody spring.......... Rolling Eyes
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PostPosted: 21:10 - 12 Apr 2012    Post subject: Re: Nods Reply with quote
ceekay wrote:
Nice to see there isn't the same stigma as car L's

Motorbike L's are worse though overall! The car drivers see them and I'm sure their attitude is "that isn't a proper bike - it's too small, and the rider has L plates, so I'm sure he's some dumb college kid that's too poor to have a car. I have a car and full licence so FUCK HIM, I should be in front, I have the right to overtake him at 20mph over the limit at a junction because I'm clearly better than he is Middle Finger

Or the ones that just barge their way across in to your lane when their lane merges into yours and you've already let one car in - because cars are more important than bikes right?, and he's only a learner so he probably won't even realise what I'm doing is wrong... Rolling Eyes

I can live with mistakes due to not being seen; they're unintentional. It's the ones that do inconsiderate things deliberately that really piss me off.

Feel like going round with a sign on my back saying "I'm a car driver too!!" in the hope of getting just a little bit more respect on the road.

Better stop there before it gets too long, sorry for the rant.
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PostPosted: 21:12 - 12 Apr 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
It will get boring. I don't even nod back anymore to be fair. I pretend to concentrate on where I'm going rather than fucking about with a nod to some twat on a brand new Honda. *Gulp* and breathe..

Only really nod in winter as there are so few bikes on the road.
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PostPosted: 21:15 - 12 Apr 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
I was chuffed when i got my first not too Laughing Now i just kind of nod whenever a bike goes past, but i dont care if i get a nod back.

Honestly i dont find that people dont not at 125s and L platers (well maybe peds). I did not at some fat guy on a 50cc once and he seemed shocked and confused about what to do back Laughing
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ceekay
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PostPosted: 21:29 - 12 Apr 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
Obviously, from the replies, this gets discussed often and you're bored of the subject. However I don't actually give a fuck and have only been here for a few weeks so how was I supposed to know.

And anyway, why reply with stuff like that? Just ignore the post.
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PostPosted: 21:34 - 12 Apr 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
ceekay wrote:
Obviously, from the replies, this gets discussed often and you're bored of the subject. However I don't actually give a fuck and have only been here for a few weeks so how was I supposed to know.

And anyway, why reply with stuff like that? Just ignore the post.


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PostPosted: 21:35 - 12 Apr 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
ceekay wrote:
Obviously, from the replies, this gets discussed often and you're bored of the subject. However I don't actually give a fuck and have only been here for a few weeks so how was I supposed to know.

And anyway, why reply with stuff like that? Just ignore the post.


You need to redeem yourself quickly, start a couple of new threads telling us that you're thinking of becoming a courier and another to say you drove past a downed motorcyclist without stopping, that ought to salvage your reputation.
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PostPosted: 22:16 - 12 Apr 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
ceekay wrote:
Obviously, from the replies, this gets discussed often and you're bored of the subject. However I don't actually give a fuck and have only been here for a few weeks so how was I supposed to know.

And anyway, why reply with stuff like that? Just ignore the post.


I remember my first nod... It was when I left the London area and bikes became rarer to spot. Thought there was something wrong with the bike with everyone nodding at me.

I do quite like it now though. It's like a warm hug of acceptance.

Good Motorcycle Etiquette Guide:

Acknowledge other motorcyclists. While passing in opposite directions, acknowledge with a nod of the head or a hand gesture. This hand gesture would be to take your left hand off the handlebar and clutch, then give a low-positioned, open-handed wave or two victory fingers.


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PostPosted: 22:22 - 12 Apr 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
Even I get nods from other bikers, and I ride a scooter on L plates for fucking fuck's sake!
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PostPosted: 22:45 - 12 Apr 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
Ignore the fogeys, they're just jaded because they've forgotten how ace it is. Razz

I dunno if it's a Local Thing for Local People, but out East Kilbride way it seems to be mostly waves. This is mine:

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If you want to wave/nod, go for it, it's better to give than to receive (ask The999Kid).
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PostPosted: 22:49 - 12 Apr 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
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PostPosted: 01:15 - 13 Apr 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
Meh if you want nods or waves give up on bikes and get a job driving a van for a supermarket, the Iceland,Sainsburys,Tesco and waitrose guys always give a wave or a flash and I'm just a lowly asda's driver Laughing
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PostPosted: 04:15 - 13 Apr 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
junglejim wrote:
If I see another rider approaching, I immediately pull over, dismount then bow and doff my helmet like a regency dandy.


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PostPosted: 04:22 - 13 Apr 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
I got a nod from a big biker while riding my little 50 yesterday. Also, i overtook someone! I felt like a hero!! Very Happy
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PostPosted: 08:10 - 13 Apr 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
I got the hand up semi wave from someone the other week... Would have been easier to just quickly flick his lid... but nope Neutral

I just nodded back. Laughing
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PostPosted: 08:16 - 13 Apr 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
I'm one of those twats on a big bike who doesn't nod to anyone, unless they're female and fit.

Even then it's more of a crotch rubbing and wink than a nod tbf.
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