11-06-2015, 10:57 AM
My experience in Rhode Island / Mass / eastern Connecticut is that everyone waves, including the Harley guys, and I'll wave at any two or three wheeled vehicle. I like giving the Can-Am riders a big wave.
I'm usually riding in a fast-moving train of buddies which includes my red 2013 CB1100, a black Ducati Diavel, a black Indian Scout, a black Honda Shadow, and we always get waves no matter who is leading (we take turns). Two of us wear high-viz yellow jackets and armored black textile pants, the other two wear full black leathers both jacket and pants. We make it a point to stop at burger / lunch joints if there a bunch of bikes esp Harleys in front. Without exception we have had great conversations with the bikers we meet at those places. The bike that the Harley guys most often gather around is the CB1100, as many of them say they like the retro non-fairing look and they or their friends had Japanese UJMs at one time.
My belief is that if you are serious about riding and you are trucking down the road in proper tight formation with your friends, the other bikers who see you will understand that you appreciate the same sense of engagement with life that underlies the motorcycling experience. And they will wave.
I'm usually riding in a fast-moving train of buddies which includes my red 2013 CB1100, a black Ducati Diavel, a black Indian Scout, a black Honda Shadow, and we always get waves no matter who is leading (we take turns). Two of us wear high-viz yellow jackets and armored black textile pants, the other two wear full black leathers both jacket and pants. We make it a point to stop at burger / lunch joints if there a bunch of bikes esp Harleys in front. Without exception we have had great conversations with the bikers we meet at those places. The bike that the Harley guys most often gather around is the CB1100, as many of them say they like the retro non-fairing look and they or their friends had Japanese UJMs at one time.
My belief is that if you are serious about riding and you are trucking down the road in proper tight formation with your friends, the other bikers who see you will understand that you appreciate the same sense of engagement with life that underlies the motorcycling experience. And they will wave.