Do you wave to LEOs on the motorcycles? - Page 2

Desvio · 09-24-2012, 02:24 PM

Yup, I wave to the cops, they are working class stiffs just like the rest of us.

Originally Posted by Texasl

-on my planet every day is "All About Larry Day."

You friggin crack me up dude.

kdo58 · 09-24-2012, 02:27 PM

I had one wave to me, caught me off guard, I will wave if some one wave first.

Juilin · 09-24-2012, 02:33 PM

I do, yet to get a response. Go figure

solunatic · 09-24-2012, 02:45 PM

I waved at three today! one in a car running radar that looked at me like I was crazy(but he wasn't looking at his radar..), one that had a gravel truck pulled over that gave a head nod, and a moto cop in the oncoming that nodded back.

Mrmat25 · 09-24-2012, 02:59 PM

I wave to them all the time with about half reciprocating. One stopped yesterday (in Portland at the SBUX) thinking Greg's FJ was something else.

There was 9 of us meeting up to head to the coast, we were about to pull out, and he asked where we were heading. I said we were going to the coast via some fun backroads and he should give us a police escort instead of playing babysitter for the bicycle event he was working. He said it wouldn't be much fun on his big Concours, but if he had his Gixxer he would be game.

Feel free to respond with as many "cop on a Gixxer" comments as you see fit.

MadManx · 09-24-2012, 02:59 PM

why bother? Probably get a ticket for "not being in control" or some petty b.s like that.

Chrishil54 · 09-24-2012, 03:03 PM

I wave any LEO that I see, regardless of what they are on/in.

Dragon Rider · 09-24-2012, 03:16 PM

I wave and then tap my helmet and point at them.

Flaerion · 09-24-2012, 03:30 PM

Yes, of course. Gonna need them to let me go at some point, why be an anti-social douche?

rmorten · 09-24-2012, 03:57 PM

Always.... :-)

mrwizard10 · 09-24-2012, 04:04 PM

As MAXI scooter rider, I always wave from on under appreciated group to another..to show the love and solidarity.

Bluuu · 09-24-2012, 04:10 PM

Yeah, I wave.

TheRock11 · 09-24-2012, 04:25 PM

Originally Posted by Chrishil54

I wave any LEO that I see, regardless of what they are on/in.

Thats impressive in kirkland. You must drive around with your arm out all the time with all the cops we have around here.

I used to wave but not anymore. I'm tired of them following me around almost ever time I leave just waiting for me to do something wrong. They pull over 400+ drivers a week and have become very annoying

gfeero · 09-24-2012, 04:34 PM

Originally Posted by gvtwest

Hey,
I saw an officer on Kawasaki and was not sure if I need to wave to him. Well, I did it, but he did not wave back. :(
There were no cars around and the road was straight, so nothing would happen if he took his hand of the handle bar.

That was Childers. He doesn't wave back. Ok, maybe he does to a certain Honda riding postman, but to the rest of us plebes, nope. I still wave anyway. : )

BoseMensch · 09-24-2012, 05:28 PM

I wave to everyone on two wheels with an engine, LEO, mopeds, everyone. Heck, I even wave back to kids on bikes who wave at me!

I have noticed that Harley riders never wave back.... I guess I have too many teeth or something... I dunno.

Love the mopeds though. They are always so surprised and excited that someone waived to em.

Never had LEO wave back though.... They just give me the evil eye. Of course, here in Spokane, I should be glad they don't shoot me for making a threatening gesture in their general direction...

Juilin · 09-24-2012, 05:45 PM

Originally Posted by Slygrin

It it has two wheels and a motor they get a wave.

Alright seriously, I'm fairly new to riding, does everyone wave at scooters? I have nothing against any form of transport that gets 110 mpg, just an honest question.

Thaloc · 09-24-2012, 05:49 PM

I always do. Its about 50/50 if I get a wave back.

Gotama · 09-24-2012, 05:49 PM

Originally Posted by Juilin

Alright seriously, I'm fairly new to riding, does everyone wave at scooters? I have nothing against any form of transport that gets 110 mpg, just an honest question.

lol

its so funny to wave to scooters its a huge deal to them
and yes I wave to officers

and the ones around here do wave back

could someone answer me this

why is that moto cops (most ) do not wear riding jackets
most of the ones I see are in short sleeve shirts

Juilin · 09-24-2012, 05:57 PM

The ones I've seen around me all wear leather jackets.

dcdeuce · 09-24-2012, 06:26 PM

I wave at them, being a year round rider I understand how shitty their job can be riding around on a bike the whole day in the rain. If anyone understands what it's like to put miles on a bike around here you know they do. And being that im a regular on my bike I hope my friendliness will be remembered when i need it lol


09-24-2012, 02:27 PM	#22
kdo58 Endorsed Joined: Oct 2009 From: Puyallup Washington I Ride: 1979 Suzuki gs850	I had one wave to me, caught me off guard, I will wave if some one wave first. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-24-2012, 02:33 PM	#23
Juilin Captain Pubic Joined: Aug 2012 From: Seattle I Ride: Ninja 650 or somebody elses.	I do, yet to get a response. Go figure __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-24-2012, 02:45 PM	#24
solunatic Endorsed Joined: Feb 2012 From: Molalla, Oregon I Ride: Ninja 250	I waved at three today! one in a car running radar that looked at me like I was crazy(but he wasn't looking at his radar..), one that had a gravel truck pulled over that gave a head nod, and a moto cop in the oncoming that nodded back. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-24-2012, 02:59 PM	#25
Mrmat25 Shredder Joined: Oct 2011 From: Vancouver, Washington Blog Entries: 1 I Ride: because it makes me happy.	I wave to them all the time with about half reciprocating. One stopped yesterday (in Portland at the SBUX) thinking Greg's FJ was something else. There was 9 of us meeting up to head to the coast, we were about to pull out, and he asked where we were heading. I said we were going to the coast via some fun backroads and he should give us a police escort instead of playing babysitter for the bicycle event he was working. He said it wouldn't be much fun on his big Concours, but if he had his Gixxer he would be game. Feel free to respond with as many "cop on a Gixxer" comments as you see fit. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter Last edited by Mrmat25; 09-24-2012 at 03:11 PM..


09-24-2012, 02:59 PM	#26
MadManx Streetfighter Joined: Dec 2006 From: Kirkland, WA I Ride: Lived to tell about it..	why bother? Probably get a ticket for "not being in control" or some petty b.s like that. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-24-2012, 03:03 PM	#27
Chrishil54 Chicken Strips Joined: Jul 2009 From: Kirkland, Washington Blog Entries: 1 I Ride: Yamaha V-Star 1100 Custom	I wave any LEO that I see, regardless of what they are on/in. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-24-2012, 03:16 PM	#28
Dragon Rider Post Whore (In Training) Joined: Jul 2006 From: Portland OR I Ride: wee-strom,	I wave and then tap my helmet and point at them. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-24-2012, 03:30 PM	#29
Flaerion Peg Dragger Joined: May 2009 From: On a hill over looking a valley. I Ride: one with 116whp/liter	Yes, of course. Gonna need them to let me go at some point, why be an anti-social douche? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-24-2012, 03:57 PM	#30
rmorten Chicken Strips Joined: Aug 2010 From: Federal Way, WA I Ride: in a vanpool	Always.... :-) __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-24-2012, 04:04 PM	#31
mrwizard10 Pit Crew Joined: Jun 2009 From: Amboy, WA I Ride: Suzuki Burgman 650	As MAXI scooter rider, I always wave from on under appreciated group to another..to show the love and solidarity. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-24-2012, 04:10 PM	#32
Bluuu Señor verde Joined: Mar 2011 From: Kirkland I Ride: behind the girls.	Yeah, I wave. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-24-2012, 05:28 PM	#35
BoseMensch Endorsed Joined: May 2012 From: Spokane, WA I Ride: 91 CBR600F2 - project; 12 CBR250R - rider	I wave to everyone on two wheels with an engine, LEO, mopeds, everyone. Heck, I even wave back to kids on bikes who wave at me! I have noticed that Harley riders never wave back.... I guess I have too many teeth or something... I dunno. Love the mopeds though. They are always so surprised and excited that someone waived to em. Never had LEO wave back though.... They just give me the evil eye. Of course, here in Spokane, I should be glad they don't shoot me for making a threatening gesture in their general direction... __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-24-2012, 05:49 PM	#37
Thaloc Superbiker Joined: Jan 2009 From: Wenatchee, WA I Ride: a slow bike fast	I always do. Its about 50/50 if I get a wave back. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-24-2012, 05:57 PM	#39
Juilin Captain Pubic Joined: Aug 2012 From: Seattle I Ride: Ninja 650 or somebody elses.	The ones I've seen around me all wear leather jackets. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-24-2012, 06:26 PM	#40
dcdeuce Permit Joined: Jul 2008 From: Woodinville, WA I Ride: 2009 Kawasaki Concours 14	I wave at them, being a year round rider I understand how shitty their job can be riding around on a bike the whole day in the rain. If anyone understands what it's like to put miles on a bike around here you know they do. And being that im a regular on my bike I hope my friendliness will be remembered when i need it lol __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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