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petechett
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PostPosted: 16:07 - 04 Jan 2013    Post subject: why do bikers in the UK wave at other random bikers? Reply with quote
in the uk whenever i ride a bike other random bikers just nod there head at me or wave at me when they drive past. unless i'm just imagining things. is it like some sort of minority club where all bikers are united or something? is it some sort of alliance of bikers or just friendliness?
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PostPosted: 16:08 - 04 Jan 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
Some nod, some raise a hand.

Some just cruise by paying attention to the road Wink
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PostPosted: 16:08 - 04 Jan 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
They want to bum you. Wink
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PostPosted: 16:11 - 04 Jan 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
Joncrete Cungle wrote:
They want to bum you. Wink
lol shut up Laughing i aint gay
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PostPosted: 16:13 - 04 Jan 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
Honestly I think its lovely that its still so popular, I know I give the nod to every rider, although I have a little internal debate when I pass a chav on a scooter, a lot of the time I've already passed him by the time I come to a conclusion to my moral quandary.
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PostPosted: 16:14 - 04 Jan 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
##Paddy## wrote:
Some nod, some raise a hand.

Some just cruise by paying attention to the road Wink


So, Paddy is now into cruising! Wink
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PostPosted: 16:18 - 04 Jan 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
same as MG car drivers wave at each other, it's a "look we're the same" type thingy thing, friends in adversity
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PostPosted: 16:18 - 04 Jan 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
##Paddy## wrote:
Some nod, some raise a hand.

Some just cruise by paying attention to the road Wink


Off topic I know, but Paddy, you had any issues at all with your Varadero? What sort of MPG are you returning? It comfortable cruising at 60 uphill/against wind?
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PostPosted: 16:19 - 04 Jan 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
mjn51 wrote:
same as MG car drivers wave at each other, it's a "look we're the same" type thingy thing, friends in adversity
MG dirvers do that? i know Landrover drivers sometime do
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PostPosted: 16:19 - 04 Jan 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
petechett wrote:
i aint gay


I would keep that very, very quiet. - They prefer it that way. Shocked

Fresh meat. Confused Crying or Very sad


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PostPosted: 16:22 - 04 Jan 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
Nick_Giles wrote:
petechett wrote:
i aint gay


I would keep that very, very quiet. - They prefer it that way. Shocked

Fresh meat. Confused Crying or Very sad


Nick

thats odd
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PostPosted: 16:25 - 04 Jan 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
petechett wrote:

thats odd


I agree. But to them its a bonus. - Don't encourage them.! Crying or Very sad



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PostPosted: 16:30 - 04 Jan 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
Nick_Giles wrote:
petechett wrote:

thats odd


I agree. But to them its a bonus. - Don't encourage them.! Crying or Very sad



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PostPosted: 16:38 - 04 Jan 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
It is not just brits.

Careful. Admitting you are not gay and the gay PC police will come in screaming 'homophobic'! Laughing

But even the queer bikers wave
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PostPosted: 16:45 - 04 Jan 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
why is this forum obsessed with gays, bumming and raping?

obviously alot of gay men have many homoerotic fantasies while riding there bike.
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PostPosted: 16:54 - 04 Jan 2013    Post subject: Re: why do bikers in the UK wave at other random bikers? Reply with quote
petechett wrote:
in the uk whenever i ride a bike other random bikers just nod there head at me or wave at me when they drive past. unless i'm just imagining things. is it like some sort of minority club where all bikers are united or something? is it some sort of alliance of bikers or just friendliness?


You've pretty much answered your own question. I like to think we will all help each other in times of need. There is always the exception to the rule. Namely cruisers. Ignorant fucks that they are (ducks for cover).
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PostPosted: 16:55 - 04 Jan 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
petechett wrote:
why is this forum obsessed with gays, bumming and raping?

obviously alot of gay men have many homoerotic fantasies while riding there bike.


welcome to BCF...you have much to learn Laughing
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PostPosted: 17:00 - 04 Jan 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
nods for bikers, high fives for hitchikers...they usually don't go for it...
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PostPosted: 17:04 - 04 Jan 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
I think it's nice to have a bit of community spirit in an age where we don't dare leave our back doors unlocked or even so much as trust neighbours with our parcels anymore Thumbs Down

The sun comes out for ONE DAY and a nod thread comes up, amazing
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PostPosted: 17:05 - 04 Jan 2013    Post subject: Re: why do bikers in the UK wave at other random bikers? Reply with quote
Mark 37 wrote:
Namely cruisers. Ignorant fucks that they are (ducks for cover).


Thelostone, in this thread, wrote:
One day, when I was 16, I was riding around on my little po-med, happily exploring parts of Devon I had never been too before when the bike spluttered to a halt. I'm in the middle of nowhere, it's the early 80's so no mobiles and I hadn't a clue why the bike had died.

Then the sound of approaching thunder and 'round the bend appeared half a dozen of the local Hell's Angel's chapter. As they rode by they all looked at me making me feel very small, very alone and not a little nervous (all I knew of the Angel's was from the mainstream media).

I watched as they rode past, slowed down and turned around heading straight for me. My brain went down the road of "oh shit! I'm not one of them and worse I'm not on a Harley or old Brit bike, I'm in for a real kicking. Perhaps if I'm lucky they will content themselves with just destroying the po-med (which was a heap of shit anyway)".

They pull up along side me.

"Having problems?" asked the first man (hair) mountain.
I'm thinking "I was, but now it's about to get a lot worse", but managed to squeak "It just died, dunno why".
"Ok, let's have a look" says the afore mentioned hairy giant.

They then all proceeded to pull out tools and strip the 'ped down. 10 minutes later the bike was back together and running better than it had since I'd had it.

And so ended my initiation into the fraternity of those that ride on two wheels.

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PostPosted: 17:08 - 04 Jan 2013    Post subject: Re: why do bikers in the UK wave at other random bikers? Reply with quote
J.M. wrote:
Mark 37 wrote:
Namely cruisers. Ignorant fucks that they are (ducks for cover).


Thelostone, in this thread, wrote:
One day, when I was 16, I was riding around on my little po-med, happily exploring parts of Devon I had never been too before when the bike spluttered to a halt. I'm in the middle of nowhere, it's the early 80's so no mobiles and I hadn't a clue why the bike had died.

Then the sound of approaching thunder and 'round the bend appeared half a dozen of the local Hell's Angel's chapter. As they rode by they all looked at me making me feel very small, very alone and not a little nervous (all I knew of the Angel's was from the mainstream media).

I watched as they rode past, slowed down and turned around heading straight for me. My brain went down the road of "oh shit! I'm not one of them and worse I'm not on a Harley or old Brit bike, I'm in for a real kicking. Perhaps if I'm lucky they will content themselves with just destroying the po-med (which was a heap of shit anyway)".

They pull up along side me.

"Having problems?" asked the first man (hair) mountain.
I'm thinking "I was, but now it's about to get a lot worse", but managed to squeak "It just died, dunno why".
"Ok, let's have a look" says the afore mentioned hairy giant.

They then all proceeded to pull out tools and strip the 'ped down. 10 minutes later the bike was back together and running better than it had since I'd had it.

And so ended my initiation into the fraternity of those that ride on two wheels.


But no-one would admit to having to dish out 6 blowjobs to get their moped running, would they?
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PostPosted: 17:10 - 04 Jan 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
We nod to each other because we can and also because we're not ghey.

Except ##Paddy## (as it turns out.)
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PostPosted: 17:11 - 04 Jan 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
OP how long have been riding? did you not know this?? Thinking
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PostPosted: 17:28 - 04 Jan 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
I've started doing double thumbs up (quadruple if I have a passenger) in my GFs Fiat 500, to other 500s. Trust me, it's gonna be a thing.
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PostPosted: 17:29 - 04 Jan 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
petechett wrote:
why is this forum obsessed with gays, bumming and raping?

obviously alot of gay men have many homoerotic fantasies while riding there bike.


We ALL do.! Smile

Now join here :- https://www.gbmcc.co.uk/home

98% of the members here are 'closet' members over there. I am sure they can fit you in. Rolling Eyes Wink


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