Biker superstitions

[Toaster]

I check my fly is up.

[Disco Dan]

Exactly that plus ,if anything takes too long to find, mp3 , bike keys , wallet, I just don't go. Stupid I know but if I'm being majorly delayed in setting out, I reckon the ride wasn't meant to be, just some little alarm ringing.

if the ride feels wrong from the start then i get off asap, and i always thank the bike for getting me home safe with a pat on the tank.

+1 if it does not 'feel' right it can turn out to be a 'bad' ride - listening to that inner voice - I do the same thing.

My question is, why are you only supposed to get on a horse from the left hand side?

I have no idea, but for some reason I always mount my bike from the left. Even walking all away around the other side to do so.

Odd. Would love to find out why.

[Dave-]

i dress in my kit and helmet then dance around a fire while alex (spuds1234) similarly dressed lowers a virgin engine part into the fire, then sprinkles the magic herbs and mutters the prayer with a flash the engine part is gone.

we do this on a monthly basis, under the full moon, PM me for details on how you can join in the ritual sacrifice.

[The Lone Rider]

Has anyone mentioned biker bells?

You put one on your bike for good luck - they are to scare off any demons or souls that tamper with your bike and keep accidents from happening on the road.

Google them. It's quite common!

[DUCATI*HARD]

dunno bout bells on the duke,but i have made it rule of thumb to wheelie up the hill when i leave home,,,otherwise i have a mud ride

[Pwalo]

Always put my gear on in the same sequence. Ear plugs (left then right), helmet, then gloves (right then left).

I'm not sure if it's because I'm retentive, or just to make sure I have all my gear sorted before I ride.

[Grahameeboy]

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

So what does Superman wear then...??

[Maha]

So what does Superman wear then...??

A maha cape?
In all fairness to super hero's, adding the Wonderwoman deflector wrist bands at times completes the respect I have for those two....

[Hitcher]

So what does Superman wear then...??

My pyjamas.

[Choco]

Has anyone mentioned biker bells?

You put one on your bike for good luck - they are to scare off any demons or souls that tamper with your bike and keep accidents from happening on the road.

Google them. It's quite common!

I have fluffy dice on the back of mine

[Luckylegs]

Magno Man !!!... Dont leave home without it

The Kids were collecting these and as they became "too used" they were donated to Dad. Twas quite cool as they have magnets so were able to be stuck to the bike etc etc. As time has gone on they have migrated to Pockets and I dont lave home without one of these being moved to a pcoket of whatever pants Im wearing.



I also try not to ride without the obligatory "goodbye, luv ya" to the Wife and Kids even waking them up (at all hours if needs be) so I know they heard me. Occasionally it happens that I dont and I never feel entirely comftable.

[yod]

My pyjamas.

so you're the bastard who stole mine

[Jiminy]

I count my pieces of gear (boots, trousers, jackets, gloves, helmet) to make sure I have everything. Not much by superstition, though.

And for fuckssakes nobody had better tell say "ride safe", "take care", or "be careful" as I'm leaving. That's as bad as the Lotto chick saying "good luck" as she gives me my next losing ticket.

Hope you don't bin as often as you buy a losing ticket...

Has anyone mentioned biker bells?

I used to have one, mostly because the sound of the bell while riding amused me. Someone stole it. Oh, well.

[sinfull]

I have fluffy dice on the back of mine

OMG you do too !

I have no idea, but for some reason I always mount my bike from the left. Even walking all away around the other side to do so.

Odd. Would love to find out why.

You left or right handed ? what side of ya bike is the side stand ? ummm cant think of any other reason apart from i do too and why not, its easier !

And i wont jump on the bike if shit starts going wrong, or it just dont feel right !
Was spose to be up at taupo last friday ! Massive bill came in two days prior so started thinking maybe i shouldn't, then thought f..k the bills !
putting leathers on thurs morn to ride up broke a leg zip , thought fu.k the zip ! then the Tank bag Zip f..ked out trying to put that on ! started throwing me toys !!

Was all a sign !!! Bloody fly zip broke on sunday !! Imagine the embarrasment riding round the track with me whanga hangin out ! Glad i never went !

[Grahameeboy]

My pyjamas.

Found them in a phone booth....