Just can't leave it alone

Nemesis · March 17th, 2011, 09:21 AM

Are there anyone else like me out there who feels the need to always tinker with the bike.

I find myself spending more time in the garage than anywhere else. I light a cigarette, and just stare at the bike and think to myself, "Now what can I do to improve the bike?"

I mean, the bike's good as it is now but I can't resist tinkering with the bike which can be a bad thing. You know the old saying, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it."

Anyone out there feel me?

dubojr1 · March 17th, 2011, 09:34 AM

You should see a doctor about that...

I tinker as much as my wallet and off-time allow. It's therapeutic.

DaBlue1 · March 17th, 2011, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dubojr1

...You should see a doctor about that...

OCD maybe?

What's that?
Let me at it!
Gotta fix it!!

k-os · March 17th, 2011, 11:09 AM

I have the feeling. That's why I got another bike that I can work on, while having the 250 to ride in the mean time. :P

almost40 · March 17th, 2011, 11:10 AM

Buy more toys to tinker with.

wvninja · March 17th, 2011, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nemesis

Are there anyone else like me out there who feels the need to always tinker with the bike.

I find myself spending more time in the garage than anywhere else. I light a cigarette, and just stare at the bike and think to myself, "Now what can I do to improve the bike?"

I mean, the bike's good as it is now but I can't resist tinkering with the bike which can be a bad thing. You know the old saying, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it."

Anyone out there feel me?

Stop smoking .. problem solved LOL

I'm 148 days smoke free .. yes i keep track lol

Nemesis · March 17th, 2011, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by almost40

Buy more toys to tinker with.

That's like overdose man.

And I do have plenty of toys I already tinker with.

kkim · March 17th, 2011, 12:14 PM

nah... it's just you. My bike is completely stock, right down to the original oil in the engine.

austexjg · March 17th, 2011, 01:51 PM

Not leaving "well enough" alone has been a constant battle in life...

Xoulrath · March 17th, 2011, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dubojr1

I tinker as much as my wallet and off-time allow. It's therapeutic.

+1

TenaciousD · March 17th, 2011, 02:31 PM

I have managed to leave the bike mostly alone, but that is because I'm in the garage tinkering with one of four cars that are in my charge. The bike doesn't really need much, thankfully.

Nemesis · March 17th, 2011, 02:33 PM

Guess what I'm going to do tonight?

ungluck · March 17th, 2011, 04:37 PM

work?

i wish we had funds to allow me to tinker..once we do..ohhh man is it on.

suspension, exhaust,jetkit, intake, tyres, brakes...contemplating making soem carbon fiber stuff..for a raw look...

say yer perfectly normal man!!

Bueller999 · March 17th, 2011, 06:37 PM

I have 4 bikes, which I ride the crap out of so maintenance keeps me occupied. I prefer riding to wrenching. But building my race bike has been pretty fun over the winter even with having to do so in a storage unit.

March 17th, 2011, 09:21 AM	#1
Nemesis CVMA #74 WSMC #750 Name: Nemesis Location: On the track Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): All of them Posts: A lot.	Just can't leave it alone Are there anyone else like me out there who feels the need to always tinker with the bike. I find myself spending more time in the garage than anywhere else. I light a cigarette, and just stare at the bike and think to myself, "Now what can I do to improve the bike?" I mean, the bike's good as it is now but I can't resist tinkering with the bike which can be a bad thing. You know the old saying, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." Anyone out there feel me?

March 17th, 2011, 09:34 AM	#2
dubojr1 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Jacksonville, Florida Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250R SE, 07 Honda CRF230F, 06 Honda CRF150F Posts: A lot.	You should see a doctor about that... I tinker as much as my wallet and off-time allow. It's therapeutic. __________________________________________________ 09 250R SE: Paying it forward one post at a time! Don't forget to add yourself to our Member Map

March 17th, 2011, 11:10 AM	#5
almost40 ninjette.org Monkey Spank Name: Kevin Location: Illinois Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250R Track-Bike Woodcraft clip-ons and rearsets FZ-6 track bike Posts: A lot.	Buy more toys to tinker with. __________________________________________________ Black 250R Full Area P QC Dyno Jet Kit 100 main 41T Rear Sprocket

March 17th, 2011, 02:31 PM	#11
TenaciousD ninjette.org member Name: Kevin Location: Tampa Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 250R Posts: 230	I have managed to leave the bike mostly alone, but that is because I'm in the garage tinkering with one of four cars that are in my charge. The bike doesn't really need much, thankfully. __________________________________________________ Kevin 2009 Ninja 250R

March 17th, 2011, 06:37 PM	#14
Bueller999 Oldie but a goodie Name: David Location: Aurora, CO Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 650r, 06 SV 650 race, 08 250r race, 03 Buell XB9s, 01 KTM 300 EXC Posts: 131	I have 4 bikes, which I ride the crap out of so maintenance keeps me occupied. I prefer riding to wrenching. But building my race bike has been pretty fun over the winter even with having to do so in a storage unit. __________________________________________________ ABRacing

March 17th, 2011, 11:09 AM	#4
k-os ninjette.org sage Name: Andy Location: Sheboygan, WI Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 1988 Honda Hawk NT650, 1989 Honda Hawk NT650, 1997 GSXR750 Track Bike Posts: 890	I have the feeling. That's why I got another bike that I can work on, while having the 250 to ride in the mean time. :P

March 17th, 2011, 12:14 PM	#8
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	nah... it's just you. My bike is completely stock, right down to the original oil in the engine.

March 17th, 2011, 01:51 PM	#9
austexjg ninjette.org sage Name: J.G. Location: Austin Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 zx6r Green/Black, (ex-)Diablo Black '09 Ninja 250r Posts: 959	Not leaving "well enough" alone has been a constant battle in life...

March 17th, 2011, 02:33 PM	#12
Nemesis CVMA #74 WSMC #750 Name: Nemesis Location: On the track Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): All of them Posts: A lot.	Guess what I'm going to do tonight?

March 17th, 2011, 04:37 PM	#13
ungluck sleeper Name: chris Location: Hawaii Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): '10 250r, '10 690 duke Posts: 558	work? i wish we had funds to allow me to tinker..once we do..ohhh man is it on. suspension, exhaust,jetkit, intake, tyres, brakes...contemplating making soem carbon fiber stuff..for a raw look... say yer perfectly normal man!!

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