[V-Man]

...to all those riders around Charleston, SC, who've been giving me that one-handed wave over the past month.

Sorry for not waving back, but it just doesn't seem like a good idea to be taking my hands off the handlebars at this early stage in my riding career.

Proud 3rd owner, 2002 SV650N, MSF/helmeted/jacketed/gloved with 300 miles in the past month. Hello!

 

[dream36realms]

dude dont worry about it. Im sure they got pissy at first but probably came to the conclusion that you were a squid and didnt care. Im sure once you get around and meet up with guys they will understand. Besides if you have T-tags aint no one gonna say nottin

 

[mg66]

Dont worry about it. Noone will get their nickers in a twist over it or lose any sleep I am sure. If your really that concerned a simple head nod is as good as anything.

BTW, welcome to SVR and keep the rubber side down.

 

[DieTrying310]

No worries man. Most can tell if you're new or just didn't see them. I wave to everyone regardless if they wave back. If they don't return it, there's no reason to get upset so I don't think anyone else is going to get tweaked over a missed wave.

Although the Harley guy giving my group the 1 finger wave irked me a bit, I wouldn't recommend that move.

 

[Squisha]

I think some people do get tweaked over people not waving back. But let that be their problem...the cat probably ****** in their Wheaties or something! I second the head nod--it's not always as easy for another rider to see your salute, but it's safer!

Welcome to the community. Ride safe, and have a great time!

 

[asus]

just give them a nod at least ;D

 

[jameswing]

Welcome, around here I hardly ever get a waive back from cruisers, but have gotten waves while being passed by sportbikes, even an old ratbike. I usually will keep my thumb around the bar and give a little wave with my clutch hand (not when shifting & using the clutch though).

 

[eddiemon]

Hi V-Man, Welcome to SVR.

No need to worry about waving or not, its like 50 / 50 anyway. You just didn't see them, lol.

Have fun and ride safe!

:fiddy:

 

[zacbarlow007]

welcome, have fun in charleston, i miss that place. by that place i mean the trawler, vickory's, t-bonz, kilwin's, a.w. shucks, tommy condons, bocci, cominsky's, folly beach, isle of palms and a short trip to myrtle.

 

[dantheman]

There are times I don't wave back either. Like when I have the clutch in coming to a stop, or I am accelerating, going through a corner ect. Just nod your head or don't worry about it.

Welcome to the group. I think you will find this forum a great place to hang out.

 

[eddiemon]

You can just do a head nod to the person waving.

 

[weasel]

i just give 'um 2 fingers up on my clutch hand, i don't take my hand off just to wave at somebody, if i've got my left hand on my leg or tank[low speed], i'll give a full hand wave...or a head nod at a light/stop sign

 

[spacemonkey]

Welcome,

Don't worry about the hand wave. Throw out a head nod when you can.

 

[NTJordan]

The "one handed wave"? Im gonna start doing the two handed wave

 

[zacbarlow007]

The "one handed wave"? Im gonna start doing the two handed wave

lift a foot too.

 

[Rock Dodger]

When my hands are occupied or I'm feeling kinda frisky, I'll wave a leg at 'em. That's fun, especially for us old timers!