You guys are so lucky. I drive a TR3A and a T140V and see no other TRIUMPHS let
alone a MGB, FIAT or other vintage motorcycle. I haven't used a "wave" in years.
Bob Labuz
1958 TR3A
1974 T140V
GreenBugeye@aol.com wrote:
> In a message dated 5/3/01 4:13:14 PM Eastern Daylight Time, kmr@pil.net
> writes:
>
> > Well I couldn't resist today, when the beautiful female driver of a Fiat 124
> > threw me a wave as she passed... and well I waved back! Have I committed a
> > horrible sin?
> >
> >
>
> Not in my mind, no. When I first started riding motorcycles (Honda Nighthawk
> 750), it was explained to me that you wave at everyone and everyone (except
> Harley guys) waves back. That standard is always a little more relaxed early
> in the year, when bikes are more scarce, but by June, Harley guys are only
> waving at each other.
>
> Interestingly, though, some of the Jap Harley clones are so good that Harley
> guys will wave without realizing what they've done -- I assume they get
> demerits if other Harley guys see them doing this.
>
> To me, it's just another version of the Ford/Chevy truck loyalty thing --
> just stupid. You have more in common with a Fiat 124 driver than a Buick
> driver, so wave away if you like!
>
> Chris "Enjoy and Relax" Eck
> 59 Bugeye
> 59 TR3A
> (ex) 71 MG Midget
> 93 Audi S4 TQ
> 91 Honda Nighthawk CB 750
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