Thread: Where's the Defender wave gone?

Originally Posted by perrygamsby

Motorcycling friends of mine have often commented how BMW riders only nod or wave at other BMW riders. I think there is a PhD research grant to be had to investigate the Landy Wave and its derivatives. I remember when I got my '94 Discovery V8. I waved at all the other Disco drivers and got a fair few in return (1996). When the wife ran off with the Disco and I was left alone with just me and Wally (94 110 Hard Top), I took solace in waving only at Series and Defenders. I would return waves from other models, but never initiate them. Being made single (as in just one Land Rover in the driveway) does that, I guess.
Perry (eagerly awaiting delivery of his 95 110 wagon)

I can concur that BMW riders tend to also wave at each other.. It is particularly common on the R series boxer engine bikes or the older k's (because only a collector/aficionado would ride one I guess). I suspect that the same odd-ball (practical) design of the defender also blends well with the only mainstream bike that still rides with a boxer.. paralever.. etc etc.. (I deliberately exclude urals and the chinese copies of BMW bikes).

Originally Posted by Pacemaker

I drive 1 or 2 days every week between Gold Coast and Byron Bay. I would have to say 90% of the defenders i see wave. Its generally only the Brand new ones that dont wave. Bloody Hipsters.

On another note i see a yellow 110 extreme within a couple kms of Surfers Paradise a few times a week. Is that anyone on the Forum?

Cheers.
Michael.

Around Surfers, probably Cooee. Wait till he starts driving the bright Yellow 101 around, you won't miss him then

Mrs hh