Just yesterday, after spending some time on some basic adjustments, I left my garage for a 'round the neighborhood test ride...
Heading out on a narrow two-lane blacktop at about 30mph, incoming, a 'lady' on a snortster, followed about 4 car links back, an older guy on a big dresser-hog... as they approach, I give the lil' wave...Nothin'...just a blank stare...from both of 'em... We passed maybe 6 feet apart... I know damn well they see me... But nothin'...
Then I remembered my own days 'back then'...the total disdain for any and all "Jap Crap"....hell, some of 'em, I still don't like and wouldn't own under any circumstances...
Nowadays, being OLDER and somewhat wiser, I have come to respect any and all regardless of what they ride, as long as they share the same respect and love for the ride, as we all do...
Some people are just f'n rude...regardless of what is under their butt...if that's the way they wanna be it's ok I guess...their loss... But if I ever see either of these mf'ers broke down along side the road, you can bet I'll wave again. They'll get the one finger salute, as I breeze on by 'em...
I flashed on this thread...as I went on my merry way...
My Lil' Mari is running great again BTW!
Uncle Philthy