Riding rituals

**McJim** · 9th April 2007, 20:38

Originally Posted by Oakie

You got me pegged! I was prepared to use my atheism as a belief to get out of a religious based thing at work just last Thursday.

Out of interest, did it work? I ask for informational purposes only you understand being one of the people that put religion down as "Jedi Knight" in the last UK census.

**bull** · 9th April 2007, 21:16

i always talk to UncleB and ask him to ride with me to guide me safely.

**ninjac** · 9th April 2007, 21:20

Before each ride I crouch down beside my bike, hold the foot peg and prey for a safe and prosperous journey. Oh wait thats not me is it. I do sod all.

**Kinje** · 9th April 2007, 21:31

Right boot goes on first when suiting up (after pants), then when it's time to go- helmet, right glove, left glove.

**Street Gerbil** · 9th April 2007, 22:08

I thank the G-d for keeping me safe in my Shabbos Eve prayer and ask Him to keep me safe the following week. Worked so far, but then again, my G-d kicks ass!

**Oakie** · 9th April 2007, 22:21

Originally Posted by McJim

Out of interest, did it work? I ask for informational purposes only you understand being one of the people that put religion down as "Jedi Knight" in the last UK census.

Well I didn't have to use it in the end. My "no I'll give it a miss thank you" was accepted after a couple of seconds of eyeballing.

**RC1** · 9th April 2007, 22:28

usually get leathers on, go toilet,my kids always ask me if im coming back and i tell them hopefully , then always give my kids and partner a kiss and a hug and tell them all i

them, then on goes the helmet and my partner gives me a kiss on the nose through my visor and the kids stand on the fence and wave

**BarBender** · 9th April 2007, 22:32

I'm not aware of any rituals I might volunterily perform.
On the otherhand I do find myself unwillingly and habitually looking for the farken...
1. garage remote
2. bike key
3. cell phone
4. wallet
5. or any combination of the above

...before every ride.

**Bass** · 10th April 2007, 12:34

I pick my wallet up off the floor cos I've tried to put it into my jacket lining instead of the inside pocket - AGAIN!!

**placidfemme** · 10th April 2007, 12:40

meh... don't do anything ritualistic myself... the most common thing is letting the ZXR warm up enough before taking off... thats about it... buts its needed, not so much of a choice lol

**Crisis management** · 10th April 2007, 12:54

I don't do rituals, I'm more of a believer in Karma.....I'll get what I'm due.

I'm usually too busy plotting the bendiest route in my head before setting out to think of anything else anyway.

**Pwalo** · 10th April 2007, 13:10

I don't know about rituals. I certainly do things in a set order, but at my advanced age it's more of a routine to ensure I don't forget something. Like taking your glasses off before putting on you helmet, or putting your keys in the ignition before putting your gloves on.

I'm not too sure about the biker gods thingy. I prefer to remind myself (as the bike is warmign up) not to be too big a twat, and be awake.