Top 10 reasons that Harley riders don't wave back
- Afraid it will invalidate warranty.
- Leather and studs make it too hard to raise arm.
- Refuses to wave to anyone whose bike is already paid for.
- Afraid to let go of the handlebars because they might vibrate off.
- Rushing wind would blow scabs off the new tattoos.
- Angry because just took out second mortgage to pay luxury tax on new Harley.
- Just discovered the fine print in owner's manual and realized H-D is partially owned by those rice-burner manufacturers.
- Can't tell if other riders are waving or just reaching to cover their ears like everyone else.
- Remembers the last time a Harley rider waved back, he impaled his hand on spiked helmet.
- They're jealous that after spending $20,000, they still don't own a Gold Wing.
Top 10 reaons that GoldWing riders don't wave back
- Wasn't sure whether other rider was waving or making an obscene gesture.
- Afraid might get frostbite if hand is removed from heated grip.
- Has arthritis and the past 400 miles have made it difficult to raise arm.
- Reflection from etched windshield momentarily blinded him.
- The expresso machine just finished.
- Was actually asleep when other rider waved.
- Was in a three-way conference call with stock broker and accessories dealer.
- Was distracted by odd shaped blip on radar screen.
- Was simultaneously adjusting the air suspension, seat height, programmable CD player, seat temperature and satellite navigation system.
- Couldn't find the "auto wave back" button on the dashboard.