Author Topic: disappointed! (Read 3691 times)

stevierst · « **on:** 02 February 2013, 04:23:46 pm »

Just been on a bit of a ride through Lancashire on my box eye (bald tyre on the fz1). I must have passed 30-40 bikers on the roads, and out of that, and no more than 1/3 returned my nod! What happened to the 'brotherhood' of the biker?? A sad day indeed for 'the fold'

I did see about 3 other Fazers out though. A silver box eye two up at Glassson dock, a silver thou gen 1, and another black box eye at devil's bridge. A good days ride spoilt by ignorant riders, and my Speedo stopped working about 20 miles from home. Bugger!

alexanderfitu · « **Reply #1 on:** 02 February 2013, 04:24:24 pm »

I have noticed that as well, I commute and maybe 25% of people return my nod (

rayburn600 · « **Reply #2 on:** 02 February 2013, 07:17:29 pm »

At this time of the year, if you nod, you let cold air in down your neck.

In the S/West we nod all the time.

+8c today.

Panthor · « **Reply #3 on:** 02 February 2013, 07:44:31 pm »

Did u try the foc salute to the foccers?

red98 · « **Reply #4 on:** 02 February 2013, 08:37:53 pm »

aways get a nod from me

speedo stopped working check the tabs on the wheel drive

stevierst · « **Reply #5 on:** 02 February 2013, 08:52:27 pm »

Quote from: Panthor on 02 February 2013, 07:44:31 pm

Did u try the foc salute to the foccers?

Didn't have the chance, they were only in view for a second or so.

stevierst · « **Reply #6 on:** 02 February 2013, 08:53:30 pm »

Quote from: red98 on 02 February 2013, 08:37:53 pm

aways get a nod from me speedo stopped working check the tabs on the wheel drive

I'll be checking them bad boys tomorrow. Cheers!

andybesy · « **Reply #7 on:** 02 February 2013, 09:20:19 pm »

Well if you ever see a silver FZS600 with a tubby looking chap on top then it may well be me, feel free to say hello.

Today I did a proper tour, up the M1/A1 from the Midlands to the North East, across the A66 to the Lake district, then back down the M6 to Derby. 325 miles. Knackered now but in a good way.

Not very many bikers out, but I'd say 50% returned my greeting.

I always like to give folks a nod, I guess you sometimes feel a little snubbed when ignored, but it's a nice tradition and I intend to keep it up.

I notice some folks - and often me too - prefer to return the gesture with a slight wave of the fingers with hands still on bars, which can often go unnoticed.

Andy

stevierst · « **Reply #8 on:** 02 February 2013, 09:58:49 pm »

Last time I went touring round Scotland I got some of the best greetings ever. Pretty much EVERY biker gave a proper wave of the hand, pillions too! It really took me back!

As for doing 300+ miles andybesy, that's an awesome rideout!

Exupnut · « **Reply #9 on:** 03 February 2013, 07:41:44 am »

Quote from: stevierst on 02 February 2013, 09:58:49 pm

As for doing 300+ miles andybesy, that's an awesome rideout!

+300 to that mate

u must have steel kahuna's.i know some big hairy couriers that would winge on about that sorta mileage in this temp.

slimwilly · « **Reply #10 on:** 03 February 2013, 08:09:24 am »

I went out for 60 miles +4c ,never used the heated grips for a while as battery needed the power, too long as my fingies froze.

I have some good textile clothing for cold,goes ontop of my normal clothes so body is hot.

Never saw any bikes, went down the Wye valley,or up i suppose.

ChrisJH · « **Reply #11 on:** 03 February 2013, 08:19:25 am »

I was out yesterday went to Hawes was going to Devils but it was getting on so never made it, I gave a nod to a few but it fell on stoney ground I put it down to conditions

red98 · « **Reply #12 on:** 03 February 2013, 08:39:34 am »

first ride of the year for me yesterday too....just into town and back 10m maybe.....just great to get back on the bike after a winter in the car

budgiemurray · « **Reply #13 on:** 03 February 2013, 09:27:36 am »

Quote from: stevierst on 02 February 2013, 09:58:49 pm

Last time I went touring round Scotland I got some of the best greetings ever. Pretty much EVERY biker gave a proper wave of the hand, pillions too! It really took me back!

As for doing 300+ miles andybesy, that's an awesome rideout!

hey we're a friendly lot up here you know..

still too much salt on the roads up hre for me to let the precious out yet..

Budgie

stevierst · « **Reply #14 on:** 03 February 2013, 04:27:50 pm »

Quote from: red98 on 02 February 2013, 08:37:53 pm

speedo stopped working check the tabs on the wheel drive

Just checked em, and yep, worn right down. I did a temp repair, but we'll see how it goes on the way to work tomorrow. Took some piccies of the work, but we will see if it works first before I post em

alan09 · « **Reply #15 on:** 03 February 2013, 05:38:56 pm »

i always nod to fellow bikers, but it could be that those who don't nod back just don't know about the bikers nod. but don't take it to heart just enjoy your ride.

cbx63 · « **Reply #16 on:** 03 February 2013, 06:07:06 pm »

Been up and around Devils Bridge , Hawes , Caton many times and very few bikers nod in return up there ,guessing its just the sheer quantity of bikers that use those rds

xlewisbdx · « **Reply #17 on:** 03 February 2013, 11:14:30 pm »

Quote from: stevierst on 02 February 2013, 08:52:27 pm

Quote from: Panthor on 02 February 2013, 07:44:31 pm
Did u try the foc salute to the foccers?
Didn't have the chance, they were only in view for a second or so.

What is the foc salute? I'm going to try that next time I see a fazer

Lazarus · « **Reply #18 on:** 04 February 2013, 07:13:09 am »

Quote from: xlewisbdx on 03 February 2013, 11:14:30 pm

Quote from: stevierst on 02 February 2013, 08:52:27 pm
Quote from: Panthor on 02 February 2013, 07:44:31 pm
Did u try the foc salute to the foccers?

Didn't have the chance, they were only in view for a second or so.

What is the foc salute? I'm going to try that next time I see a fazer

http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php/topic,6032.msg54182.html#msg54182

Jazz999 · « **Reply #19 on:** 04 February 2013, 05:48:47 pm »

Had a ride out yesterday and today, had nods returned by everyone, though I think I instigated most of them

I nodded at a 125 rider in town and he seemed surprised but quite chuffed! I make the effort to nod at all on 2 wheels cos we're all one family imo - Except chavvy kids on scooters that is, they're too busy ragging their machines and pulling their jeans down to show their underwear (wonder if they'd still do that if they knew how that look originated)
Even got a guy on a big hog to nod back. O0 Good cpl days out, missed it!

NOTHING FAZES A FOCCER!

JZS 600 · « **Reply #20 on:** 04 February 2013, 07:02:14 pm »

I mostly don't get nods from Monday to Friday commuting but at the weekend I usually get a few and always nod myself.

(Except scooter riders, the foccers!)

taylor · « **Reply #21 on:** 04 February 2013, 07:14:42 pm »

i was out in sunny wales yesterday and came across a smashed up aston martin vanquish. he had his head in his hands perhaps he had been noding lol.

rayburn600 · « **Reply #22 on:** 04 February 2013, 08:52:34 pm »

Or not Insured....................

Looney tune · « **Reply #23 on:** 04 February 2013, 11:48:07 pm »

Quote from: taylor on 04 February 2013, 07:14:42 pm

i was out in sunny wales yesterday and came across a smashed up aston martin vanquish. he had his head in his hands perhaps he had been noding lol.

Must have been noding quite hard for his head to come off

Plenty bikers return or nod first in this area

Skippernick · « **Reply #24 on:** 23 April 2013, 07:44:46 pm »

Well i threw my first foccer salute today........ trouble was it was to a Valderado i think, not a fazer.
In the glare it look like one, that my excuse and i'm sticking to it.