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Has any one noticed not as meny of our fellow brothers (and sisters) nod these days?

I seem to remember years ago every body did to each other no matter what size bike you had andknow I'm left feeling like an idiot when I nod to a fellow warrior of two wheels only to be ignored?!

Or is it just me??

Will think a lot of 'new' bikers don't even know about the nod tradition.

I generally nod to all, even the ones you know won't return the acknowledgment. Harley's, goldwings etc don't bother as you aren't in their collective.

I find more youngsters nod these days, I know when I was starting out riding when a big bike rider returned a nod it felt like I had been accepted into the tradition.

If I'm out for just a bimble, I will nodd at anyone & everyone. If I'm on it.........then bugger everyone

Here in France, we drop the left hand off the bar and give a 'V' sign.

Don't they stick their leg out too in france when over taking to say Thankyou and/or to say Hi and not have to take the hand off the throttle?

I always nod too, but also find some owners dont, BMW seem to be the worst for me

I always nod
But lots don't nod back especially Harley's

What about nodding to learners??????
I find they dont nod back

I always nod to everyone on two wheels, even scooter kids in hoodys, tracky's and no gloves ;) ! I hope it makes a few of them consider staying with two wheels, even if I know most of them will end up in lowered Nova's etc.

I have to admit I do find that the newly converted 'Adventure bike' masses do seem to be the worst for returning nods or even acknowledging other bikers! No offence to any on this site who ride an adventure type bike by the way ;) , I know its not all of you but I have noticed a trend.

I'll wave usually...

Unless there on a BMW GS...

If they are on a C90 I may point and wave excessively... Just because I have a soft spot for Honda Cubs...

nodd but not to peds as I cant stand them as its usually them little craps riding in and out the street at all hours and pissing me off

We Nod? I thought we were suppose to put our fingers up to everyone?

Funky wrote:We Nod? I thought we were suppose to put our fingers up everyone?

You're far too over friendly !

I ALWAYS NOD...

I even the the moped riders all on 2 wheels, don't matter what you ride... i even nod to other bikers if im on a bike lesson or bike teaching...

badgerKDD wrote:

Funky wrote:We Nod? I thought we were suppose to put our fingers up everyone?

You're far too over friendly !

no no Badger, I only like to put them up YOUR bum. But you're so small and my fingers so long, I can tickle your tonsils.

I think I have said before I will only nod to those wearing what I deem enough gear (gloves, helmet, jacket and trousers) and always make sure I nod to moped riders (in gear) as they are the future.