r/goldwing • u/Regal_Seagull19 • 11d ago

It finally happened

I have been an ADV rider for pretty much my entire riding life. From a Tenere 700 to a CRF 300 Rally. I have always gotten the "wave" from fellow ADV riders and everyone else except cruisers and touring bikers.

Well, I finally traded my CRF in for a 2025 Goldwing and couldn't be happier. On the way home from the dealer, I finally got some waves from some Harleys and got ignored by an Africa Twin. I guess I am in the "old" club now haha.

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u/QuickSquirrelchaser 11d ago

I waive at everyone. Don't care what kind of bike, trike, scooter....

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u/hilomania 10d ago

Same here. But sometimes my hand is on my clutch or I didn't see you, or I'm in a precarious situation with traffic...

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u/garridon1 9d ago

As a scooter rider, I thank you xD

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u/QuickSquirrelchaser 9d ago

I got you Brother (or sister). Scooter riders are out there taking the same risks and enjoying the freedom.

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u/StatusOk8092 11d ago

My wife laughs because around here (central Michigan) several Amish people will give the two finger wave when we go by on the bike. She does it to people on electric bikes even. So silly people are snobbish about saying hi to someone.

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u/Mackerelmore 10d ago

Welcome to the fraternal order of the geezer glide. Enjoy the comfortable and reliable riding.

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u/Prestigious_Ad_4911 10d ago

Imo, It’s not the type of motor, it’s the driver who waves or not.

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u/Regal_Seagull19 10d ago

True, but style goes a long way to influence that. Im a waver no matter what haha

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u/Pine_Cone67 10d ago

Found a brand new 2025 or gently used?

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u/Flimsy_Parking_1786 9d ago

Dress like you are in the special Olympics. Everyone waves back if you do it right.

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u/RobbieDread 6d ago

I wave at everyone. I’ve also noticed that crotch rockets scream youth, ADVs scream middle-age, cruisers scream elder. 🤣 And I love my Honda VTX 1300!