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Why Bikers Don't Wave Back

Top Ten Reasons Why Harley Riders Don't Wave Back

10. - Afraid it will invalidate warranty.

9. - Leather and studs make it too hard to raise arm.

8. - Refuses to wave to anyone whose bike is already paid for.

7. - Afraid to let go of the handlebars because they might vibrate off.

6. - Rushing wind would blow scabs off the new tattoos.

5. - Angry because just took out second mortgage to pay luxury tax on new Harley.

4. - Just discovered the fine print in owner's manual and realized H-D is partially owned by those rice-burner manufacturers.

3. - Can't tell if other riders are waving or just reaching to cover their ears like everyone else.

2. - Remembers the last time a Harley rider waved back, he impaled his hand on spiked helmet.

1. - They're jealous that after spending $20,000, they still don't own a Gold Wing.

Top Ten Reasons Why Gold Wing Riders Don't Wave Back

10. - Wasn't sure whether other rider was waving or making an obscene gesture.

9. - Afraid might get frostbite if hand is removed from heated grip.

8. - Has arthritis and the past 400 miles have made it difficult to raise arm.

7. - Reflection from etched windshield momentarily blinded him.

6. - The expresso machine just finished.

5. - Was actually asleep when other rider waved.

4. - Was in a three-way conference call with stock broker and accessories dealer.

3. - Was distracted by odd shaped blip on radar screen.

2. - Was simultaneously adjusting the air suspension, seat height, programmable CD player, seat temperature and satellite navigation system.

1. - Couldn't find the "auto wave back" button on the dashboard.