Biker superstitions

[FROSTY:Me]

Do any of you lot have things you do or don't do before a ride.
Superstitions youve aquired over the years?
I have a habit of saying thank you to my bike before going for a ride
This year My family have banned me from riding any bike from today untill may 23rd they figure 3 strikes and yer out

[Hitcher]

I put at least one foot down when coming to a stop.

[Mully]

I "dont" check the tyre pressures.

*cough*

[blacksheep]

never talking about crashing prior to going out for a ride

[FROSTY:Me]

I put at least one foot down when coming to a stop.

BUT BUT BUT --surely with your superhuman balance you can just sit there poised -feet on the peg

[homer]

i keep the bike spotless, cleaned ready for the next time out .
every time ive been riding its cleaned .
it told me it dosnt like the dirt !

[Maha]

I wear Superman Undies........

[EJK]

I chew a piece of a gum dring a ride. Chew it till I reach the destination. No matter how long the ride is.

[Hitcher]

BUT BUT BUT --surely with your superhuman balance you can just sit there poised -feet on the peg

Yes. But I'm VERY superstitious.

[Blossom]

Sheesh...more stuff to remember to do before I can go for a ride...

Seriously..I always make sure I am dressed. Dressing gowns and motorbikes do not mix.

[MIXONE]

I always put my left glove on firstand thank my bike when I get home.(just a wee pat on the tank)

[T.I.E]

had an accident a while back now, and what i could remember is that i had odd socks on at the time. so every time i go on a ride i make sure that the socks match.
and i never ride at night when there is a full moon, all the nutters come out. or is it just those thursday night rides.

[sinfull]

Sink two (or three depending on percentage) bourbons, never fails to improve my riding !

[Choco]

Do any of you lot have things you do or don't do before a ride.
Superstitions youve aquired over the years?

Always listen to your instincts! Feels wrong? Something probably is.
That and November the tenth.
My first car crash was on November 10th 2006 (t-boned by a garbage truck, i was sitting in the back, mum driving). Exactly one year to the day later, give or take an hour, I skillfully slid sideways through a red light into an intersection with my bike and had my first bin.
Since then I've vowed not to ride on that day!
Sucks when the day after your birthday is cursed.

[Nagash]

I actually reckon bikers are alot more superstitious then you guys are givign yourselves credit for.

The sun god.
Motorcycle god.
Never talk about binning while on a ride.
Karma seems to be a big one too.

There's a few things..