[bccap]

I live on a Marine Corps base and I try to greet everyone when it is convenient. Like others have said it's a big camaraderie thing. Marines are dicks to everyone but a rider is a rider regardless. Very friendly.

I have nothing but respect for the US Marine Corp. Thirty odd years ago while vacationing in Honolulu we were drinking in a bar of questionable repute. Two very large bouncers were attempting to inflate our bill by a considerable amount. A table full of Marines sitting next to us overheard the conversation. One of them leaned over and said loud enough for the bouncers to hear " You start her Canada, we'll finish her " Bouncers backed off and we got out of there without a beating. I'll stand a Marine a pint any day of the year......

[rupes]

Good question. What's the custom on the other side?

*bump*

Further to what Purplehaze said, I will normally point/wave with the left hand. If I encounter another rider in traffic or at traffic lights, then a nod will suffice.


While moving at speed (same or opposite directions), a quick tap on the horn is what most riders seem to do locally. More visible than a nod, and hands stay on the steering. I feel very impolite when my horn isn't working.

[bolanjames]

Here in Northern Ireland where we ride on the left (the proper side) of the road bikers generally nod as they approach and get the same in return.

[Kat Floyd]

I wave when I can and its safe to do so.
I enjoy riding and I hope the others that I see out there can say the same.
Although the GSXR600 I saw last night with NO gear on at all thought he was too good to wave I guess, he even grinned and laughed.