Odd Nods...

NSR125-Kid-UK · Attention Whore Joined: 03 May 2003 Karma :

Was riding home on the RS today after work, saw a scooter coming the other way, you know the type, MX lid, goggles...

Except this lad gives me a huge big nod like his head's almost falling off!

Totally shocked and stunned, before I realised what I'd done, I gave him an equally huge nod, doing a good impression of a dog shaking water out of its hair...

...Random ped boi nod - and who says that pedbois are unpleasant lads? Smile

I therefore state that "everyone who makes sweeping generalisations, is an arse" Cool

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Josh|RD125LC · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Sep 2004 Karma :

Anybody noticed that the chavs now nod sideways instead of the quick up down motion?
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The Old Geeza · Back in my day... Joined: 25 May 2005 Karma :

Surely, a nod's a nod, isn't it ?

Nothing to do with 'Chav's'. It's down to personal preference.

If it's any consolation, I always use a downward, right-to-left nod (a bit like 'doffing' my head, if you like).

WOW!!! I'm a Chav Thumbs Up

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McGee · O RLY? Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Karma :

I also do the diagonal nod i guess its the helmet causeing this motion Neutral

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Its pronounced Jixxer!

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steveh · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Aug 2004 Karma :

i nod sideways, had a quad rider nod at me Razz

also had taxi drivers nod at me, often the same guy, weird.

ill nod at anything, even a guy wearing a suzuki shirt the other day Thumbs Up

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R4nger · World Chat Champion Joined: 05 Jan 2005 Karma :

Dripple..........

numark1 · Scared of girls Joined: 09 May 2004 Karma :

I think nodding is homosexual, whats the big deal.

yes i did occasionally do it too.

The Old Geeza · Back in my day... Joined: 25 May 2005 Karma :

I nod at EVERY biker - from ped to ltr+.

However, TBH, around my area there are an awful lot of ped riders with 'L' plates who want their f*****g heads knocking off thier shoulders, especially the stupid, idiot riders on their way to and from college. More particularly, those who want to 'show off' to the girls or their mates who don't have - or simply can't afford to own - a bike of any sort.

Before you all start slagging me off. This is my opinion only, but it is based on my observation of the way most of these people decide to ride.

In my observations I've noticed the following...

Only ever use the throttle in the fully open or fully closed position. Anything in between these settings just doesn't do anything.

Ride in the gutter, then, swerve out into the middle of the road when there's debris in the gutter and a road hump right in front of you.

Keep to the left of your lane then, turn right at any roundabout you come across. Don't worry about using your indicators, we're all mind readers and know exactly which way you're turning.

Don't use your indicators at all. Everyone knows exactly where you're going, just like you do.

Just wear a lid. Don't need gloves, leggings, boots, gloves or a jacket.

Don't wear reflective clothing of any sort (you might look like a right ponce if you do, rather than a responsible biker).

Don't put the lights on until it's absolutely pitch black or until you realise you haven't got any lights on at all!

Just ignore everything you've been taught on CBT. You don't need shoulder checks and lifesavers anymore, just go where you want to.

Like I said, these are just a few of my own observations. They don't apply to ALL ped riders, Just the minority of stupid riders who think they're 'invincible' once they mount their machine.

Oh well, I'll just wait for the rants against 'The Old Geeza', as usual Rolling Eyes

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Jack_Cheese · World Chat Champion Joined: 14 Jul 2005 Karma :

I ride a scooter, and i nod to everyone i come across, the last person on a real bike to nod back was someone on a small-capacity zxr-L, probably a 400 or 250.

On the chav biker note, when using the bus last week whilst my scooter was in for its MOT, a stolen yamaha went past (smashed front, flat back tyre, 2 riders without helmets. I reported it to the police when i got into town, only to see the bastards go through town, across the paved area infront of the town hall, then past the bus station. i was |---| <--- that far from chasing them, lashing my throwing star in the pillion's back and generally doing my best to incapacitate them before ringing the police.

Sorry for the off-topic rant lol

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Jack_Cheese · World Chat Champion Joined: 14 Jul 2005 Karma :

Ah well, you think you'd be safe from me, living in Yankeeland and all...
'tis suprising what air mail dont detect in packages these days..

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McGee · O RLY? Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Karma :

Ah but when your on my turf I can use guns Cool

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Its pronounced Jixxer!

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sanchezz_182 · Crazy Courier Joined: 17 Sep 2005 Karma :

i nod at anything that moves me, although if im in a rather good mood or see someone thats riding/doing sum thing cool i sometimes salute them in a comical way ,,, yes i am a bellend!!!
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McGee · O RLY? Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Karma :

i nod at all bikers now, also some car drivers. Cool

sanchezz_182 you must be nodding like a nutter on a busy day.

I find the salute is pretty cool, if you do it to a cop cause thye return it here Shocked

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Its pronounced Jixxer!

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muddycoffee · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 18 Aug 2005 Karma :

I nod all day when I'm on the bike. Although most of the scoots around here don't generally nod, but I will happy to nod back if they do.
I have recently adapted to a more of a twist than a bow kind of nod because it is much better for continuing visibility.

Although I do love the clutch hand wave when being overtaken by a superbike on the motorway, but how do you respond. ?
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