When I was new in riding a Vespa, I got to chat with the other riders hanging out in 2211Works to get some tips. That was when I heard the ‘odd’ habit that these Vespa riders do whenever they see another Vespa on the road. They said they honk their horn to acknowledge the other rider. Some even flash the ‘V’ sign. It was strange hearing this since I’ve been riding a big bike (a Yamaha) back in college and I never experienced something even remotely close to that.
The first time I experienced that phenomenon (if I may call it that) was on the way up to Antipolo with my daughter. A motorcycle behind me kept honking his horn since I thought he wanted to pass. What puzzled me is that the road was big enough for him to pass so I kinda got annoyed that he kept beeping. I kept my pace but moved a little to the right so he can finally pass. When he did, they (he had a backride) smiled back at me and I finally understood what’s with all the honking: we’re bonded by our scoots.
I had the same encounter while riding along Rockwell, Ortigas, T. Morato or even in Diliman but those times, I knew better. I even honk my horn whenever I come across a Yellow Cab pizza delivery and they always nod and honk back. It appears that it’s a ‘rule’ that every Vespa riders know. One time, I even had a small talk with the delivery guy while riding within… (READ MORE)
same honking attitude with every SYM Jet Rider you see on the road back in the Jet years