F650GS.....no body waves to me - Page 5

bmwgsrider · 10-19-2009, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by pffog

Me too!!

When I am in my cage and I see a Beemer, I'm

but the rider never notices or thinks I'm some weirdo.

Crow18 · 10-21-2009, 11:44 AM

I finally saw someone riding one of those 3-wheeled Piaggio things yesterday. I waved, he didn't wave back.

Then I realized I was on my F650 and remembered this thread.

tessler · 10-21-2009, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Crow18

I finally saw someone riding one of those 3-wheeled Piaggio things yesterday. I waved, he didn't wave back.

Then I realized I was on my F650 and remembered this thread.

sudani · 10-21-2009, 11:56 AM

My F650CS has been called a scooter! I wasn't insulted. I just took a second look at the source.

I'm packing every BMW shirt I own for my trip out West this year

for all my HD buddies to admire.

BetterLateThanNever · 10-21-2009, 01:27 PM

Thought this might be the place to post this. Yesterday while doing a very nice ride through the East Bay hills I passed a few bikes and exchanged waves of one sort or another. Was puzzled by one though, he patted his head as opposed to waving, pointing, saluting, etc. Is this a "keep the shiny side up" sign, or something more specific?

redclfco · 10-21-2009, 01:29 PM

When I waive at motorcycles while in a car, my son shrinks like a wilting viloet next to me, then when it's passed exclaims what an embarrassment I am when I do that and then socks me one in the arm as punishment.

I get em back later when I'm not driving..

I have learned to curtail my waiving at 2 wheeled vehicles while in a car to save him the embarrassment, plus, no one ever waives back, and they probably do think I'm nuts!

As old as I am, who cares?

Just another old nutty geezer with pre-dementia symptoms; that pretty well chalks it up, I think!

Crow18 · 10-21-2009, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by BetterLateThanNever

Thought this might be the place to post this. Yesterday while doing a very nice ride through the East Bay hills I passed a few bikes and exchanged waves of one sort or another. Was puzzled by one though, he patted his head as opposed to waving, pointing, saluting, etc. Is this a "keep the shiny side up" sign, or something more specific?

Police officer ahead.

BetterLateThanNever · 10-21-2009, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Crow18

Police officer ahead.

Aha, that was another possibility that occurred to me, especially after I saw the patrol cars further on. Thanks much Crow18!

sudani · 10-21-2009, 03:43 PM

I've gotten that hand signal. And sure enough, police were just up the street.

bmwgsrider · 11-02-2009, 11:02 PM

I almost fainted on my bike today as another biker waved at me... I was shocked as this doesn't happen to much in town. I can't even remember the last time I had a biker wave at me while riding around town.

lenrt1200st · 11-03-2009, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by sudani

I've gotten that hand signal. And sure enough, police were just up the street.

Back in the day, when police cars had big honkin' red lights on top, the tap on the MC helmet/lip was a signal that "the law" was hiding

or patroling down the raod.

Len

nytrashman · 11-04-2009, 03:38 PM

alright now this is getting rediculous, took a short ride after work today and in my travels i passed my daughter on her way to work in her car, she did not wave........i'm starting to get a complex.

i think it is the F650 so in the interest of science i will buy a used K75 and see if anyone waves to me. i don't want to buy another bike but i'll do it for everyone who read/responded to this thread. i'll get to the bottom of this even if takes buying several more bikes............

AKBeemer · 11-04-2009, 04:11 PM

The pinnacle of commitment is the willingness to sacrifice one's self. You are the man Trashman.

womanridge · 11-04-2009, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by nytrashman

alright now this is getting rediculous, took a short ride after work today and in my travels i passed my daughter on her way to work in her car, she did not wave........i'm starting to get a complex.

i think it is the F650 so in the interest of science i will buy a used K75 and see if anyone waves to me. i don't want to buy another bike but i'll do it for everyone who read/responded to this thread. i'll get to the bottom of this even if takes buying several more bikes............

I promise I'll wave to you. You don't have to go out and buy another bike. (You can will me the K75. I really would like to have one).

tourunigo · 11-04-2009, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by womanridge

I promise I'll wave to you. You don't have to go out and buy another bike. (You can will me the K75. I really would like to have one).

that's so.... nurturing

- Bob

10-21-2009, 11:44 AM	#62
Crow18 concrete expressionist Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Portland OR Posts: 416	I finally saw someone riding one of those 3-wheeled Piaggio things yesterday. I waved, he didn't wave back. Then I realized I was on my F650 and remembered this thread. __________________ -Eric '87 K75T, '07 F650GS

10-21-2009, 11:56 AM	#64
sudani Enjoying the ride.... Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Glen Ellyn, IL Posts: 252	My F650CS has been called a scooter! I wasn't insulted. I just took a second look at the source. I'm packing every BMW shirt I own for my trip out West this year for all my HD buddies to admire. __________________ Susan '03 F650CS “We must not allow other people’s limited perceptions define us.” Virginia Satir "The highways of life are full of flat squirrels who couldn't make up their minds..." Unknown

10-21-2009, 01:27 PM	#65
BetterLateThanNever Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 20	hand signs of the road Thought this might be the place to post this. Yesterday while doing a very nice ride through the East Bay hills I passed a few bikes and exchanged waves of one sort or another. Was puzzled by one though, he patted his head as opposed to waving, pointing, saluting, etc. Is this a "keep the shiny side up" sign, or something more specific? __________________ 2009 G650GS

10-21-2009, 01:29 PM	#66
redclfco Not good staying in line Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northfield, MN Posts: 2,670	When I waive at motorcycles while in a car, my son shrinks like a wilting viloet next to me, then when it's passed exclaims what an embarrassment I am when I do that and then socks me one in the arm as punishment. I get em back later when I'm not driving.. I have learned to curtail my waiving at 2 wheeled vehicles while in a car to save him the embarrassment, plus, no one ever waives back, and they probably do think I'm nuts! As old as I am, who cares? Just another old nutty geezer with pre-dementia symptoms; that pretty well chalks it up, I think! __________________ Focusing on nowhere, Investigating miles Im a seeker, Im a really desperate man They call me the seeker Ive been searching low and high I wont get to get what Im after Till the day I die.

10-21-2009, 03:43 PM	#69
sudani Enjoying the ride.... Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Glen Ellyn, IL Posts: 252	I've gotten that hand signal. And sure enough, police were just up the street. __________________ Susan '03 F650CS “We must not allow other people’s limited perceptions define us.” Virginia Satir "The highways of life are full of flat squirrels who couldn't make up their minds..." Unknown

11-02-2009, 11:02 PM	#70
bmwgsrider Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Amarillo, TX Posts: 90	I almost fainted on my bike today as another biker waved at me... I was shocked as this doesn't happen to much in town. I can't even remember the last time I had a biker wave at me while riding around town.

11-04-2009, 03:38 PM	#72
nytrashman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: westchester co. NY Posts: 282	alright now this is getting rediculous, took a short ride after work today and in my travels i passed my daughter on her way to work in her car, she did not wave........i'm starting to get a complex. i think it is the F650 so in the interest of science i will buy a used K75 and see if anyone waves to me. i don't want to buy another bike but i'll do it for everyone who read/responded to this thread. i'll get to the bottom of this even if takes buying several more bikes............

11-04-2009, 04:11 PM	#73
AKBeemer YES, YOU! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Alaska Posts: 1,191	The pinnacle of commitment is the willingness to sacrifice one's self. You are the man Trashman. __________________ Kevin In the Fairbanks Metroplex 07 RT / 93 GSPD GO ARMY!!!