Nodding at other riders...

Skeniver · Nova Slayer Joined: 30 Jul 2006 Karma :

Hey all

I'm a South African in Reading. One of the first things I noticed when I started riding here, is how riders give each other a nod as they pass.

I have not ridden 'big' bikes back home, but have never noticed this over there. I was wondering if anyone had any ideas as to why this is done and when it started? Or is it just something that has happened over the years...?

But wot I have to say is that I love it. Gives that feeling of 'brotherhood' (I say this despite the fear of seeming a little gay).

I was just wondering tho...

angryjonny · World Chat Champion Joined: 01 Sep 2006 Karma :

I think you've answered your own question there.

Mooncatt · Brolly Dolly Joined: 08 Dec 2006 Karma :

lol nothing gay about nodding at other riders, we do this to just say "hi mate" really. all us bike riders stick together so thats why we do it.
____________________
current bike...CBR400RR
"you always need more chicken"

Skeniver · Nova Slayer Joined: 30 Jul 2006 Karma :

Good lads. Just wanted to get a few opinions to confirm my suspicions.

If it doesn't happen in SA at the moment, then I will definitely be trying to start it when I go back.

MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

heth · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 26 Apr 2007 Karma :

I love it when other riders nod at me, gives me a real buzz and makes me all warm and fuzzy inside. lol.

or is that just the vibration off the bike Embarassed

____________________
Biker Gifts
Bikers t shirts
Bikers hoodies

heth · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 26 Apr 2007 Karma :

Mudskipper · World Chat Champion Joined: 22 Aug 2006 Karma :

Wow, this is a thread that's never been done before... Rolling Eyes

Mudskipper Mr. Green

____________________
CBR125|||GSXR400|||CBR400|||CBR400|||CB250RS|||GSXR750|||CB250RS Mr. Green

"You're clumsy, you eat too much and you behave like a 12 year old boy. But you know what? Every once in a while, you find a thumb."

heth · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 26 Apr 2007 Karma :

Mudskipper · World Chat Champion Joined: 22 Aug 2006 Karma :

Skeniver · Nova Slayer Joined: 30 Jul 2006 Karma :

I never even picked up on the sarcasm. Must be a bit slow this morning...

alpine · Spanner Monkey Joined: 09 Apr 2007 Karma :

Mooncatt · Brolly Dolly Joined: 08 Dec 2006 Karma :

yeah i noticed that too alpine. and i never nod at goldwings and the like
____________________
current bike...CBR400RR
"you always need more chicken"

killa · Won't Shut Up Joined: 18 Oct 2004 Karma :

I think there was a song that answers the SA no nodding thing, Spitting image i think.

The nod means a lot...to me it's just a way of letting him know everythings A ok. lol
____________________
Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult.
Bike:- Yamaha TRX850 | Killas Biking History | Killas Gaming History | Killas autmotive history

Jamie. · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Dec 2005 Karma :

Whats it about when people wave at you, I always think "did I know him" Some people on other sports bikes give you a big ass gay wave, It's definitely not people I know so whats it about?

killa · Won't Shut Up Joined: 18 Oct 2004 Karma :

*waves* Koooweee Jamie!

In Belgium, you stick two fingers out sideways in the peace sign orientation. Or if you pass a biker you stick your leg out.
____________________
Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult.
Bike:- Yamaha TRX850 | Killas Biking History | Killas Gaming History | Killas autmotive history

alpine · Spanner Monkey Joined: 09 Apr 2007 Karma :

Jamie. · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Dec 2005 Karma :

Well anything is a possibility, I havent actualy mounted anyone in a while.

LeeR · World Chat Champion Joined: 12 Dec 2006 Karma :

Walloper · Super Spammer Joined: 24 Feb 2005 Karma :

Skeniver · Nova Slayer Joined: 30 Jul 2006 Karma :

I think that a nod is sufficient. Cool and casual, but it says it all

Skeniver · Nova Slayer Joined: 30 Jul 2006 Karma :

Well like I said, I only rode a DT125 to school and back really. And same as here, the scooter patrols dont seem to qualify for nodding either.

So I never noticed it.

Yeah, I rode all thru winter. Only cos its too far to walk. But the cold and damp seems to make the warm weather all the more sweet! So looking forward to summer. Specially when I ride up to the IOM!!!!

ncrn · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 May 2006 Karma :

A lot of scooter riders don't nod I've noticed, most of them round me are just people getting to school and back cause they aren't old enough or can't afford a car.

Isn't to say no scooter riders nod, cause I do see some that do, and then at the same time I see sports bikers that don't nod. Its just cool when you do get riders that nod, get some round here that do some crazy nods, theres one guy who pretty much bows Wink

____________________
Past: 55 Sym Jet, 91 ZZR250, 03 NSR125R. Present: 97 ER-5.
https://www.nsr125.co.uk - NSR Owners forum.

pwntifex · World Chat Champion Joined: 23 Aug 2006 Karma :

ncrn · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 May 2006 Karma :

haha

scooters aren't that bad, I'm seriously considering getting one for winter time, considering I always crash a lot in the winter.. *ahem*
____________________
Past: 55 Sym Jet, 91 ZZR250, 03 NSR125R. Present: 97 ER-5.
https://www.nsr125.co.uk - NSR Owners forum.