Gary_in_Indiana
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- Joined
- Apr 22, 2002
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- Location
- Fort Wayne, IN
- Tractor
- John Deere 4200 MFWD HST w/ JD 420 FEL w/ 61" loader bucket & toothbar & JD 37 BH w/ 12" bucket
Why they don\'t wave
Every once in a while, somebody on a Goldwing bulletin board I've come to frequent starts whining about why Harley riders don't wave back to them when they meet on the road.
Before these whiners dismiss the other rider as a jerk, they should consider that there is likely a very good reason they aren't waving back. These were reasons posted there.
TOP TEN REASONS WHY HARLEY RIDERS DON'T WAVE BACK
10. They're afraid it will invalidate their warranty.
9. Leather and studs make it too hard to raise their arm.
8. They refuse to wave to anyone whose bike is already paid for.
7. They're afraid to let go of handlebars because they might vibrate off.
6. Rushing wind would blow scabs off the new tattoos.
5. They're angry because just took out a second mortgage to pay luxury tax on their new Harley.
4. They just discovered the fine print in the owner's manual and realized HD is partially owned by those "rice-burner" manufacturers.
3. They can't tell if other riders are waving or just reaching to cover their ears like everyone else.
2. They remember that the last time a Harley rider waved back, he impaled his hand on his spiked helmet.
1. They're jealous that after spending $30,000, they still don't own a Gold Wing.
But, to be totally fair, sometimes Goldwing riders don't wave back either.
Again, to facilitate understanding.......
TOP TEN REASONS WHY GOLD WING RIDERS DON'T WAVE BACK.
10. They weren't sure whether the other rider was waving or making an obscene gesture.
9. They're afraid they might get frostbite if their hand is removed from the heated grip.
8. They have arthritis and the past 400 miles have made it difficult to raise their arm.
7. The reflection from their etched windshield momentarily blinded them.
6. The espresso machine just finished.
5. They were actually asleep when the other rider waved.
4. They were in a three-way conference call with their stock broker and accessories dealer.
3. They were distracted by an odd shaped blip on their radar screen.
2. They were simultaneously adjusting the air suspension, seat height, programmable CD player, seat temperature and satellite navigation system.
1. They couldn't find the "Auto Wave Back" button on their dashboard.
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All kidding aside, I only care THAT someone rides, not WHAT they ride. I feel the same about Green, Orange, Blue, Red or whatever other color tractor. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
Every once in a while, somebody on a Goldwing bulletin board I've come to frequent starts whining about why Harley riders don't wave back to them when they meet on the road.
Before these whiners dismiss the other rider as a jerk, they should consider that there is likely a very good reason they aren't waving back. These were reasons posted there.
TOP TEN REASONS WHY HARLEY RIDERS DON'T WAVE BACK
10. They're afraid it will invalidate their warranty.
9. Leather and studs make it too hard to raise their arm.
8. They refuse to wave to anyone whose bike is already paid for.
7. They're afraid to let go of handlebars because they might vibrate off.
6. Rushing wind would blow scabs off the new tattoos.
5. They're angry because just took out a second mortgage to pay luxury tax on their new Harley.
4. They just discovered the fine print in the owner's manual and realized HD is partially owned by those "rice-burner" manufacturers.
3. They can't tell if other riders are waving or just reaching to cover their ears like everyone else.
2. They remember that the last time a Harley rider waved back, he impaled his hand on his spiked helmet.
1. They're jealous that after spending $30,000, they still don't own a Gold Wing.
But, to be totally fair, sometimes Goldwing riders don't wave back either.
Again, to facilitate understanding.......
TOP TEN REASONS WHY GOLD WING RIDERS DON'T WAVE BACK.
10. They weren't sure whether the other rider was waving or making an obscene gesture.
9. They're afraid they might get frostbite if their hand is removed from the heated grip.
8. They have arthritis and the past 400 miles have made it difficult to raise their arm.
7. The reflection from their etched windshield momentarily blinded them.
6. The espresso machine just finished.
5. They were actually asleep when the other rider waved.
4. They were in a three-way conference call with their stock broker and accessories dealer.
3. They were distracted by an odd shaped blip on their radar screen.
2. They were simultaneously adjusting the air suspension, seat height, programmable CD player, seat temperature and satellite navigation system.
1. They couldn't find the "Auto Wave Back" button on their dashboard.
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All kidding aside, I only care THAT someone rides, not WHAT they ride. I feel the same about Green, Orange, Blue, Red or whatever other color tractor. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
