As a cycle rider I give "the wave" to every rider I pass. Most wave back, just an acknowledgement that we're all part of the same community.

Metric bike owners are generally happy to acknowledge and gesture back. Sport bikes, cruisers, Dual sports, Touring, Sport tourers, etc.

Harley riders, in a much larger percentage, do NOT acknowledge anyone not on a Harley.


It's not upsetting or anything touchy feely like that, just makes me think they're dicks.

I ride an American bike now that even has a Harley engine, but since it doesn't fit the traditional Harley Davidson form factor (Buell Ulysses) I get snubbed just as often as I did when I was on my KLR.


I'm curious, since there are several Harley owners on this board. Do you or do you not gesture (when safe of course) and what do you ride?