TXCharger
08-26-2004, 08:45 PM
Why They Don't Wave Back
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>Every once in a while, somebody starts whining about Harley riders not waving back. Before those whiners dismiss all Harley riders as mean-spirited, they should consider that there are probably very good reasons why their waves are not being returned....
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>Top Ten Reasons Why Harley Riders Don't Wave Back
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>1. They're afraid it will invalidate their factory warranty.
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>2. Leather and studs make it too hard to raise their arm.
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>3. They refuse to wave to anyone whose bike is already paid for.
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>4. They won't let go of handlebars because they might vibrate off.
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>5. The rushing wind could blow the scabs off their new tattoos.
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>6. They're angry over the second mortgage needed to pay for the new Harley.
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>7. They just discovered the fine print in their owner's manual revealing that The Motor Company is partially owned by rice-burner manufacturers.
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>8. They can't tell if other riders are actually waving or just reaching up to cover their ears, like everyone else.
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>9. If they wave back, they risk being impaled on their spiked helmet.
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>10. They're upset that after spending $30,000, they still don't own a bike that's as comfortable as a Goldwing.
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>To be totally fair, let it be noted that sometimes Goldwing riders don't wave back, either. Again, to facilitate a better understanding....
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>Top Ten Reasons Why Goldwing Riders Don't Wave Back
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>1. They aren't sure whether the other rider is waving or making an obscene gesture.
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>2. They risk getting frostbite if they take their hand off the heated grip.
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>3. They have arthritis and it is difficult to raise their arm.
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>4. The reflection from the etched windshield was momentarily blinding.
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>5. The on-board espresso machine had just finished.
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>6. They were asleep when other rider waved.
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>7. They were involved in a three-way conference call with their stock broker and accessories dealer.
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>8. They were distracted by an oddly shaped blip on their radar screen.
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>9. They were simultaneously adjusting the air suspension, seat height, programmable CD player, seat temperature and satellite navigation system.
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>10. They couldn't find the "auto wave-back" button on their dashboard
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>Every once in a while, somebody starts whining about Harley riders not waving back. Before those whiners dismiss all Harley riders as mean-spirited, they should consider that there are probably very good reasons why their waves are not being returned....
>
>Top Ten Reasons Why Harley Riders Don't Wave Back
>
>1. They're afraid it will invalidate their factory warranty.
>
>2. Leather and studs make it too hard to raise their arm.
>
>3. They refuse to wave to anyone whose bike is already paid for.
>
>4. They won't let go of handlebars because they might vibrate off.
>
>5. The rushing wind could blow the scabs off their new tattoos.
>
>6. They're angry over the second mortgage needed to pay for the new Harley.
>
>7. They just discovered the fine print in their owner's manual revealing that The Motor Company is partially owned by rice-burner manufacturers.
>
>8. They can't tell if other riders are actually waving or just reaching up to cover their ears, like everyone else.
>
>9. If they wave back, they risk being impaled on their spiked helmet.
>
>10. They're upset that after spending $30,000, they still don't own a bike that's as comfortable as a Goldwing.
>
>To be totally fair, let it be noted that sometimes Goldwing riders don't wave back, either. Again, to facilitate a better understanding....
>
>Top Ten Reasons Why Goldwing Riders Don't Wave Back
>
>1. They aren't sure whether the other rider is waving or making an obscene gesture.
>
>2. They risk getting frostbite if they take their hand off the heated grip.
>
>3. They have arthritis and it is difficult to raise their arm.
>
>4. The reflection from the etched windshield was momentarily blinding.
>
>5. The on-board espresso machine had just finished.
>
>6. They were asleep when other rider waved.
>
>7. They were involved in a three-way conference call with their stock broker and accessories dealer.
>
>8. They were distracted by an oddly shaped blip on their radar screen.
>
>9. They were simultaneously adjusting the air suspension, seat height, programmable CD player, seat temperature and satellite navigation system.
>
>10. They couldn't find the "auto wave-back" button on their dashboard