Speaking of waving...
In my little corner of the world, I've noticed a distinct up tick in waving in the past dozen or so years. It used to be 25 years ago, waves could only be had only in more remote areas, never in the city, and generally by a biker that was riding something similar to what you were. Harley's never waved to ANYONE but other Harleys. Jap bikes waved to fellow jap bikers. etc. No one waved to scooters and most scooterist, generally newbies, didn't know to wave having no one ever extend such a curtesy to them.
But now most wave regardless of bike type or brand, in city or not. Even Harley riders seem much more amenable to The practice. I often get waves back or even preemptive waves. Most excellent!
So what changed?
I think in the Harley realm its because they were almost put out of business by the Japanese back in the 80s. But Harley sales battled back and with their success now secured, riders no longer feel animosity.
Any thoughts anyone?