Who has riding superstitions & habits?

[Twosixty]

I was watching Closer to the Edge again this weekend and was reminded how many riders and racers have particular habits or superstitions when it comes to riding.

Got me thinking about what I always seem to do pre ride. If the kids are around I make sure I tell them I love them, I always clean my helmet and I never ever wash my number plate.

Anyone else have any riding habits or superstitions?

[tigertim20]

I always tell the wife I love her, or text her if shes at work and tell her. just in case that statistic is me this time.

oh, and I always, ALWAYS have fun!:headbang:

[Dave-]

glove on left hand first then right hand, hop on the bike from the left hand side (even though my bike doesnt have a side stand).

quick tug on the helmet latch/D shakle when the "check helmet" sign is displayed.

I don't know what happens if I muck up any of the above, but I don't want to find out.

[crystalball]

I allways put my right boot on first and right glove on first. Got the number 13 tattooed on my neck for M and luck (hopefully not bad luck) Lol things we do. :crazy:

[ducatilover]

No silly heebie-jeebie habits for me, I just make sure my bikes are safe to ride and then go ride.
No time for nancy superstitious rubbish

I always make sure I'm facing the correct way though

[caspernz]

I only wear crotchless panties during the summer months :wacko:

[ellipsis]

...i always put my socks on before I put my boots on, no particular preference if it's my left foot or my right foot first...I am very particular about this...shit, this stuff keeps you alive,man...

[SMOKEU]

I always make sure my radar detector is working before setting off, for safety. Safety of my driver license, that is.

[98tls]

Last thing before setting off is "Sam fucckkkk off:mad:".This prick grabs a mouthful of muffler every fucking time:brick:Might look innocent enough but annoying when hes hanging off your exhaust system.

[Berries]

I always put my helmet on with the hole facing forwards so that I can see where I am going. Not killed myself yet so thoroughly recommended.

[98tls]

I always put my helmet on with the hole facing forwards so that I can see where I am going. Not killed myself yet so thoroughly recommended.

Seems a bit fussy to me.

[Ender EnZed]

A quick wank before leaving the house never goes amiss.

[ducatilover]

Helmets are for army boys.

[FJRider]

I always make a point of thinking ... of coming home alive.

Some rides take longer to achieve this than others ... but I've succeeded ... so far. ;)

[98tls]

A quick wank before leaving the house never goes amiss.

Fuck that,empty sacks and tight leathers.

[98tls]

I always make a point of thinking ... of coming home alive.

Some rides take longer to achieve this than others ... but I've succeeded ... so far. ;)

Which considering the feet issue you deal with is totally understandable.

[FJRider]

Which considering the feet issue you deal with is totally understandable.

You mention that a bit ... do you have a foot fetish ... ??? :whistle:

[Oakie]

do you have a foot fetish ... ??? :whistle:

Is that a 'feetish'?

[FJRider]

Is that a 'feetish'?

He's from Oamaru ... who would know ... ??? :wacko:

[Berries]

A quick wank before leaving the house never goes amiss.
Me too, but that has got fuck all to do with motorbikes.

[slofox]

I make sure I pass every car I see ahead of me. Dunno why. It's worked so far. :crazy:

[Road kill]

Green bikes are bad luck.
A small bell under the steering head makes gremlins fall off.
Jap bikes are the work of the devil.
Jesus would of rode a Triumph twin had he been lucky enough to be born at the right time.
The south will rise again.
Good gun control is the ability to consistantly hit your target.
Black is the only true colour to paint a motorcycle,,,unless it's japanese,in which case a flame job looks good until the heat dies down an you all have to go back inside to stay warm.
The TT100 is still the best motorcycle tyre ever made.
Why do pom's drink warm beer ?,,,because Lucas also made fridges.
Why do you not hear any South African jokes,,,because they were all used up in Hamilton last night:clap:

[Usarka]

glove on left hand first then right hand, hop on the bike from the left hand side (even though my bike doesnt have a side stand).


Similar, except mine is right glove, left glove, helmet, FUCK SHIT FUCK, right glove off, FUCK still can't do up helmet with one hand, left glove off, helmet on, left glove on, right glove on, now i'm pissed off where's the throttle.

[ducatilover]

Jesus would of rode a Triumph twin had he been lucky enough to be born at the right time.


He had a Honda Accord, Moses had a Triumph. :2thumbsup

[Oakie]

He's from Oamaru ... who would know ... ??? :wacko:

Well I grew up there too.

[FJRider]

Well I grew up there too.

Do you have a foot fetish ... ??? :lol:

[ducatilover]

Well I grew up there too. My sympathies mate.

[G4L4XY]

Make sure you leave with a means of paying for some gas at some stage :)

Tried always putting left glove on first but i've fucked that up at some stage, same bit the boots, have managed to put the socks on first though woohoo

[Daffyd]

Well I grew up there too.

You mean you grew older there?

[Road kill]

Make sure you leave with a means of paying for some gas at some stage :)

Tried always putting left glove on first but i've fucked that up at some stage, same bit the boots, have managed to put the socks on first though woohoo

Paying for gas ?,,,how about always carrying a new set of points and enough tools to readjust and tighten everything that's going to come loose.
Oh yeah,,that's me:facepalm:,,,sorry.

[jellywrestler]

Jesus would of rode a Triumph twin had he been lucky enough to be born at the right time.
Moses Triumphed in the Desert I beleive

[ducatilover]

Moses Triumphed in the Desert I beleive

Moses came down the mountain in his Triumph.

Moses being slightly cool probably drove a TR4a, or Dolly Sprint.

[Juzz976]

I have a calender which marks when I get demerits back, I check it before I leave so I know how I'm allowed to ride so my bike arrives home safely.

Pants, boots, jacket, helmet then gloves. Try not to cause excessive wear on front tire by letting it touch road.

hasn't always worked for me though but still alive :banana:

[Scream]

I have some habits which I won't mention, they're not too uhh, positive.

One major thing I always find myself doing is feeling around with my foot to make sure my side stand is up, even half way through a journey for some reason.

[ducatilover]

I have some habits which I won't mention, they're not too uhh, positive.

One major thing I always find myself doing is feeling around with my foot to make sure my side stand is up, even half way through a journey for some reason.

Even though your bike has a switch on the sidestand so it cuts out if it's in gear, clutch out? ;)

I had to test if my throttle still worked today. And make sure the clutch wasn't slipping at 15,000rpm.
One habit I have is, I ride on the road most of the time. Fancy that

[schrodingers cat]

Even though your bike has a switch on the sidestand so it cuts out if it's in gear, clutch out?

First thing I took off my jigger and threw in the corner

[matdaymon]

When going past a double biker memorial on SH25 between hikuai and opotere I ask the guys to keep an eye out for me. Always do it, dunno why, I'm not a spiritual person or anything but it can't hurt to have some guys on the other side watching over you I guess.