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Bizzare question I know, but ive just picked up my ninja from brizzol, And i wondered if half the bikers i saw knew that it was only a 250 would they still nod?
I'l be the first to admit I tend not to nod at mopeds, but other than that i'l acknowledge anyone.

So i'm curious..... Do u nod???

Yep same as really.

Yep, nod at most on two wheels if I can, even those on peds if they're being sensible(not very often ) I remember a guy on a Katana pulling up next to me on my DT50 years ago and giving me a nod just before blasting off at warp speed, made me feel like I was one of the gang I know there's another thread about kit, but it's my choice not to acknowledge anyone riding without at least gloves and jacket (and lid obviously ) On a practical note what are you meant to do if you pass a group of riders? even three or four and you might look like you're having a fit

oh if its 3 or 4 riders mate its hands off of bars for high fives

GSXRsi wrote:oh if its 3 or 4 riders mate its hands off of bars for high fives

Nice one lol.

GSXRsi wrote:oh if its 3 or 4 riders mate its hands off of bars for high fives

Used to be quite common in France to do a "Horizontal" five when passing another "motarde", which I would often participate in, until I actually connected at about 70mph and it felt like I ripped my hand out of its socket

Otherwise, pretty much as above

yep,, ackowledge most other bikes, even learners,, apart from those stoopid chavs on mopeds,, how do they get away with wearing their helmets on the top of their heads...you know balanced on top instead of pulled down properly,

Good thread!

Having recently passed my test and now on my first big bike i was wondering the same thing, i tend not to nod at anyone on an L plate especially jumped up kids on aprillia 125's thinking they can take on anything!

Wierd thou how some people just dont nod back! i find its down to the type of bike, someone on a harly or chopper dont seem to wanna know yet like minded someone on a sports bike does


mike

Fragmites im with you on this one - people only get a nod if they are in a decent amount of protective gear (ie jacket, gloves, lid at the very least). And i will nod to anyone (even mopeds if they have the gear) !

People who dont ride in gear tend to get a shake of the head, or the middle finger if they are really taking the piss !!

As above. I tend to nod to anyone that has the right gear. When we come out of work each night there are 2 women on scooters with no correct kit accept a lid and they are all over the place . Got fed up the other day as they tried to go both sides of me going through a junction so they got told what I thought about there riding style(told them to get a gsxr )
Anyway like I said right gear and attitude and I will nod

i don't wave at anyone wearing any more than flip flops and a pair of shorts and tee shirt - they're obviously either crap riders or paranoid, so I wouldn't want to put them off by nodding or waving at them

Either a sideways nod or left hand just up off the grip - but only if other biker does it first.
Had enough of getting ignored by the ingorant's

A quick hi-beam flick is easier at times... keep it in reserve for 3+ bikes.

I normally nod at everyone except mopeds,unless they nod first.

If theres a large group i usually stand on the seat and frantically wave my arms in the air while blowing kisses


not really,i just give two nods or something

Billi wrote:yep,, ackowledge most other bikes, even learners,, apart from those stoopid chavs on mopeds,, how do they get away with wearing their helmets on the top of their heads...you know balanced on top instead of pulled down properly,

One consolation if it is a Chav doing this if they come off the helmet will hit the ground before their head . and may do away with it, and stop one twerp buying a tuned up supermini and acting like a twerp
merv

i nod at most on 2 wheels , and when in france recently they seem to do a peace "v" sign sideways aparently stand for 2 wheels ! and every biker nods/ hands out over there even the 50 and 125's, and loads o cars flash n thubs u up aswell