Nodding to other riders

[slightlytasty]

I generally nod to all bikers I pass (though not to scooter riders which I don't qualify as bikers).

I've noticed that Harley/Cruiser riders tend to nod back, whatever I'm riding. Most sportsbike riders do too, especially if I'm riding a sportsbike. However, 1200GS/Varedo/other sensible mile munchers are much more ignorant and ignore me. Even if I'm on the fox-eye Fazer which looks like a similar old man's tourer type thing.
I reckon they either think they have been riding too long to bother with such frivolities as a friendly nod, or are too old and unobservant to even notice other bikers.

I've also noted that fewer people nod if I'm riding and uncool bike (Fazer, Gpz, SV etc), slightly more nod if I'm a faired sportsbike, but I get the most returned nods if I'm on the Speedtriple. Is this a bike that transcends biker class divisions?

Opinions welcome...
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[yuri2085]

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[Clanger]

Opinions...in the last 6 years of being on this forum, this topic must come up on average once a month. Do a search and read what we think...
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[EnergyInducti...]

Scooters dont qualify as bikers?...
I think someone is about to open up a can of worms!
So what are people supposed to ride at 16, on a budget, yet want a bigger bike like a Fazer when they grow up?
So you've pretty much designated yourself as the "Yeah, I'm a biker kind".
Get the fuck over it, You ride a motorcycle. So do most of us here.
cause I ride an RXS am I not "Biker" enough for you?"
I'm not going to bring the 27cows+me Vs. Everyone else Small/Large bike argument up again, but just deal with it.
Nodding? Not getting a nod back? TOUGH SHIT!
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[P.addy]

i nod to whoever nods at me, i dont mind, even give thumbs up to 125s as they move over for me to overtake

[Kris]

[P.addy]

[Doovy]

*nod*
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[slightlytasty]

[badas]

i nod to most bikers except scooters, don't know why but arround huddersfield i don't see many scooters anyways

i do get a few bigger bikers not nodding but ah well live with it,

also i hate it when some one on a super bike nods at me but i realise it at the last minute and its too late to nod back lol

i enjoy it most when i get other bikers on simular bikes to mine (honda mtx 125) and nod, don't know why but feel more related lmfao

i suppose main reason i don't nod at scooters is cos they try and race my 125 and think their cool.... then they lose

[Kris]

[EnergyInducti...]

[Howling TerrorOutOfOffice]

I'm still nodding from the past 'Do you nod?' threads [yawns...and falls over]


Pat
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[Rufus]

it's a fucking nod. you ride a bike for the joy of it or for commuting, not to become bum buddies with other bikers right?

just ride yer bloody bike and stop worrying about the social side of it ya nob.
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[Ratmonkey]

Nod to all bikers and if they dont want to nod back, well thats up to them. I think young kids on scooters and 125cc bikes like it when someone on a big bike acknowledges them rather than ignore them. Harley riders, well what can I say, but i still nod and just smile to myself when they ignore me
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[Doovy]

i nodded quite a way up in this thread, no one nodded back at me.
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[MonkeyKnuckle]

[Bikeless]

[Doovy]

[MonkeyKnuckle]

I get bored with nodding.

Waving, saluting, devil horns, peace signs, sticky out leg, you name it....
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[Bikeless]

I used to like doing this,

[Doovy]

If i have time, I sometimes get my willy out and wave it about towards the oncoming rider.

if they didnt nod at first, they will certainly be shaking their head after...
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[slightlytasty]

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