What is you Pre Ride Ritual? if you have one

GeorgiaHooligan · June 15th, 2011, 06:15 PM

Do you have any Pre ride rituals before you get on the beast?

GeorgiaHooligan · June 15th, 2011, 06:17 PM

Me personally, I pray before every ride asking for protection. I don't feel right if I don't. I also like peace and quiet to clear my head. If theres alot of drama around, it throws my ninja skills off.

Cab305 · June 15th, 2011, 06:18 PM

Put my computer on sleep mode, never turn off. It gives me something to come home for, and I'm very specific about the order I put my gear on. lol

Snake · June 15th, 2011, 07:04 PM

I check my tire pressure, Head light, brake light, turn signals, horn, oil level and a quick scan for any loose bolts/nuts. If you check the oil level first, the rest can be done while you are waiting for the bike to warm up.

SSR · June 15th, 2011, 07:12 PM

Turn my bike on and let it idle while I go put on my motorcyle boots then I back the bike out of my garage. Turn it off, close the garage door and put on my jacket/helmet. Out the front door and away I go.

Kevin2109 · June 15th, 2011, 07:35 PM

Take the cover off her, Un-chain her, fire her up. Go back in the house to get all me gear on, go back out, very carefully back up so I dont scratch my roommates car

CynicalC · June 15th, 2011, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snake

I check my tire pressure, Head light, brake light, turn signals, horn, oil level and a quick scan for any loose bolts/nuts. If you check the oil level first, the rest can be done while you are waiting for the bike to warm up.

Too much work. You should just have some faith.

ungluck · June 15th, 2011, 09:02 PM

put my gear on, check phone..warm up bike...bout it.

Live2ride · June 15th, 2011, 09:19 PM

1.) open shed door
2.) attach tank bag (magnetic)
3.) start bike
4.) quick check over of the bike
5.) dress in gear
6.) run back in the house to get whatever it is I forgot that day
7.) slowly back my bike out of the shed making sure not to hit anything
8.) park bike
9.) close shed door
10.) go on my way

Snake · June 15th, 2011, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drsketch

alah will save u son....

until he doesnt..

Quote:

Originally Posted by CynicalC

Too much work. You should just have some faith.

You mean in drsketch's alah?

drsketch, I didn't know you were muslim.

oblivion007 · June 15th, 2011, 10:01 PM

Warm Up and Gear Up. That's it.

Snake · June 15th, 2011, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drsketch

im agnostic

So you are on the fence then.

Kevin2109 · June 15th, 2011, 10:32 PM

Religion, Politics, and Firearm rights = closed thread

Snake · June 15th, 2011, 10:34 PM

I think we can keep this one under control.

Kevin2109 · June 15th, 2011, 10:35 PM

I hope

I think this is a pretty good topic. Kinda cool to see what others do to get ready

Snake · June 15th, 2011, 10:39 PM

Agreed, let's get back on topic.

phr3ek · June 15th, 2011, 10:43 PM

pull bike out of garage
warm her up
wipe bugs off helmet
put on earphones
put on helmet
zip up jacket
close garage
ride to gas station, adjust my junk on the way

fill her up
start the music
ride off into the sunshine

i check tire pressure and chain slack the night b4
lube chain mondays and thursdays

bluesinorbit · June 15th, 2011, 11:05 PM

Sunglasses on. Fire her up and get going. Cops don't chase you if you are going above 130mph.

Oh wait, my bike doesn't go faster than 95mph.

Like everyone else, I gear up while the bike's warming up.

Depending on lights, sunglasses or glasses.

Check tire pressure about once a week.

Check oil and lights about once a month.

Come to think of it, I need to add chain slack inspection in there somewhere.

ungluck · June 15th, 2011, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phr3ek

wipe bugs off helmet
ride to gas station, adjust my junk on the way

i forgot these two..which happening repeatedly when riding lol

no more music since the little one ate my damn headphones..they weren't cheap either...

Cedilla · June 15th, 2011, 11:18 PM

I go outside, pick bike off its side, make sure some oily residue exist on the oil sight glass, kick rust off chain, kick tires to check for some sort of air pressure, go inside to gear up(flip flops, gym shorts, and baseball cap, and sun glasses), start up bike, immediately rev to 12k and dump clutch, proceed with haste to scene of crash...

Mizono · June 16th, 2011, 05:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cedilla

I go outside, pick bike off its side, make sure some oily residue exist on the oil sight glass, kick rust off chain, kick tires to check for some sort of air pressure, go inside to gear up(flip flops, gym shorts, and baseball cap, and sun glasses), start up bike, immediately rev to 12k and dump clutch, proceed with haste to scene of crash...

And i thought i was the only one who did that!!!!!

But in reality

I go out to the garage and start her up
jacket first
then helmet
gloves
back out of garage
adjust junk as needed
close up garage and head out

whiteboy · June 16th, 2011, 05:54 AM

I start her up
Go inside to the fridge and grab a budlight
Chug one said bud
Hop on the bike
Roll out with only a good pair of oaklys for eye pro

CynicalC · June 16th, 2011, 05:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whiteboy

I start her up
Go inside to the fridge and grab a budlight
Chug one said bud
Hop on the bike
Roll out with only a good pair of oaklys for eye pro

Sounds good to me. At least you're just drinking water and not beer or anything.

whiteboy · June 16th, 2011, 06:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CynicalC

Sounds good to me. At least you're just drinking water and not beer or anything.

Lol, ok ya got me but realy I have no ritual just warm her up and suit up. Every Thursday I check with tcloc

Liber · June 16th, 2011, 06:34 AM

being a pilot, I do my normal walk around checking all the usual stuff while it's "warming up"(during the summer it really doesn't need to warm up).

I'll then put my helmet on, then my jacket, then my gloves(boots are on when I walk outside).

I then sit sown, and remind myself to not get into a rush doing anything on the bike. I look over at my right blinker and fairing as a visual reminder of what getting into a hurry can cost me.

Then I take off.

Green Streak · June 16th, 2011, 06:37 AM

1) Gear up.
2) Do a once over, look at chain, tires, start it and check gauges, etc.
3) Go.

CC Cowboy · June 16th, 2011, 06:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GeorgiaHooligan

Do you have any Pre ride rituals before you get on the beast?

I'm divorced!

rodeo · June 16th, 2011, 06:47 AM

put on boots
put on jacket
open garage door
start her up
go back inside for helmet/gloves
put on helmet/gloves
put on backpack!
wheel her out of the garage and check tire pressure once 2-3 times a week
give the tires a squeeze before every ride just in case

close garage door
i'm off!

I feel naked without all my gear on =0

FrugalNinja250 · June 16th, 2011, 06:56 AM

Start the bike to warm up
Check the tire pressure (every few days)
Quick spray of lube on the chain (every few days
Check turn signals, brake lights (every ride)
Gear up
Hit the road

Yasko · June 16th, 2011, 09:42 PM

I pray every time...

Rafae · June 16th, 2011, 09:58 PM

Yes it is a good technique to warm up the bike and i think it has some benefits and is good for the bike as well and warming up is just like we warm up our body before match and same is the case with bike.

phr3ek · June 16th, 2011, 11:34 PM

actually you HAVE to warm up the bike because they are redonk-q-loosely cold blooded

FI bikes, it's good practice, lets the engine oil and coolant circulate and get close to optimal operating temp before asking anything from engine

miss_syn · June 17th, 2011, 05:18 AM

Pull bike out of garage
Turn her on
Put gear on
Check bike
Wait around impatiently
Ride off

wtfh4xx · June 17th, 2011, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cedilla

I go outside, pick bike off its side, make sure some oily residue exist on the oil sight glass, kick rust off chain, kick tires to check for some sort of air pressure, go inside to gear up(flip flops, gym shorts, and baseball cap, and sun glasses), start up bike, immediately rev to 12k and dump clutch, proceed with haste to scene of crash...

I put on riding shoes before going to garage,
start up the bike,
put on jacket,
put on helmet,
put on gloves,
get on bike,
usually say something sarcastic like "Hope I dont f*ck up and die today",
ride into the sunrise/set

alex.s · June 17th, 2011, 11:45 PM

gear on, make sure its not leaking too much oil out of the head cover gasket, make sure the chain hasn't completely fallen apart yet, make sure the body work isn't falling off again, shake her to make sure theres gas... if theres any question, open the tank and look in there and shake it... (no odometer or gas gauge) make sure my VRR didn't blow up again and all my lights aren't burnt out, choke the bitch, kickstand up, tell myself not to be a douche, leave.

gfloyd2002 · June 21st, 2011, 03:49 AM

Hydrate myself.
Gear up.
Admire her beauty.
Lube what needs lubing.
Turn her on.
Ride.
Shower.
Dress.
Leave bedroom and enter garage.
Hydrate.
Gear up (pants, jacket, boots, earplugs, helmet, gloves in order).
Admire her beauty.
Lube chain (every 400 miles).
Check fluids (1x week)
Check tires (1x week)
Turn her on (use a bit o' choke this time)
Ride.

rockNroll · June 21st, 2011, 09:57 AM

Its best to ride your bike as soon as the engine will do it. Don't let your bike get up to temp while sittin there, this creates hot spots whereas taking off as soon as possible will warm the engine evenly.

Cali619 · June 21st, 2011, 10:05 AM

Choke her , put on the helmet and ride her slow till warm then release choke and ride hard. Thats for the bike too....

peachdiddy · June 21st, 2011, 11:19 AM

Transform, and Roll out! Sorry :P

Outlander Systems · June 21st, 2011, 03:58 PM

June 15th, 2011, 06:15 PM	#1
GeorgiaHooligan ninjette.org guru Name: Aaron Location: Gone riding. Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 389	What is you Pre Ride Ritual? if you have one Do you have any Pre ride rituals before you get on the beast?

June 15th, 2011, 07:12 PM	#5
SSR ninjette.org guru Name: Jonathan Location: Ottawa, Ontario Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 Posts: 398	Turn my bike on and let it idle while I go put on my motorcyle boots then I back the bike out of my garage. Turn it off, close the garage door and put on my jacket/helmet. Out the front door and away I go. __________________________________________________ From here...to everywhere!

June 15th, 2011, 07:35 PM	#6
Kevin2109 KThanksBye Name: Kevin Location: Orange County Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 zx636r Posts: A lot.	Take the cover off her, Un-chain her, fire her up. Go back in the house to get all me gear on, go back out, very carefully back up so I dont scratch my roommates car __________________________________________________ ----> My Youtube! <---- Unregistered, watch my youtube page!

June 15th, 2011, 09:19 PM	#9
Live2ride ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Cody Location: NoVa Join Date: Jan 2011 Motorcycle(s): 06 yzf r6r previously: 09 ninja 250r, black 07 zx6r Posts: A lot.	1.) open shed door 2.) attach tank bag (magnetic) 3.) start bike 4.) quick check over of the bike 5.) dress in gear 6.) run back in the house to get whatever it is I forgot that day 7.) slowly back my bike out of the shed making sure not to hit anything 8.) park bike 9.) close shed door 10.) go on my way __________________________________________________

June 15th, 2011, 10:32 PM	#13
Kevin2109 KThanksBye Name: Kevin Location: Orange County Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 zx636r Posts: A lot.	Religion, Politics, and Firearm rights = closed thread __________________________________________________ ----> My Youtube! <---- Unregistered, watch my youtube page!

June 15th, 2011, 06:17 PM	#2
GeorgiaHooligan ninjette.org guru Name: Aaron Location: Gone riding. Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 389	Me personally, I pray before every ride asking for protection. I don't feel right if I don't. I also like peace and quiet to clear my head. If theres alot of drama around, it throws my ninja skills off.

June 15th, 2011, 06:18 PM	#3
Cab305 ninjette.org sage Name: Cab Location: Miami Beach Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): Blue 10 250r Posts: 697	Put my computer on sleep mode, never turn off. It gives me something to come home for, and I'm very specific about the order I put my gear on. lol

June 15th, 2011, 07:04 PM	#4
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	I check my tire pressure, Head light, brake light, turn signals, horn, oil level and a quick scan for any loose bolts/nuts. If you check the oil level first, the rest can be done while you are waiting for the bike to warm up.

June 15th, 2011, 09:02 PM	#8
ungluck sleeper Name: chris Location: Hawaii Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): '10 250r, '10 690 duke Posts: 558	put my gear on, check phone..warm up bike...bout it.

June 15th, 2011, 10:01 PM	#11
oblivion007 "scandal!" Name: Adan Location: Somewhere Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 250R(Crashed 2/26/2014), 09 ER6n Posts: 660	Warm Up and Gear Up. That's it.

June 15th, 2011, 10:34 PM	#14
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	I think we can keep this one under control.

June 15th, 2011, 10:35 PM	#15
Kevin2109 KThanksBye Name: Kevin Location: Orange County Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 zx636r Posts: A lot.	I hope I think this is a pretty good topic. Kinda cool to see what others do to get ready __________________________________________________ ----> My Youtube! <---- Unregistered, watch my youtube page!

June 15th, 2011, 10:39 PM	#16
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Agreed, let's get back on topic.

June 15th, 2011, 10:43 PM	#17
phr3ek meow? Name: kevin Location: I.E. SoCal Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2004 636 Posts: 587	pull bike out of garage warm her up wipe bugs off helmet put on earphones put on helmet zip up jacket close garage ride to gas station, adjust my junk on the way fill her up start the music ride off into the sunshine i check tire pressure and chain slack the night b4 lube chain mondays and thursdays

June 15th, 2011, 11:05 PM	#18
bluesinorbit ninjette.org member Name: Joon Location: Orange County, CA Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R Posts: 164	Sunglasses on. Fire her up and get going. Cops don't chase you if you are going above 130mph. Oh wait, my bike doesn't go faster than 95mph. Like everyone else, I gear up while the bike's warming up. Depending on lights, sunglasses or glasses. Check tire pressure about once a week. Check oil and lights about once a month. Come to think of it, I need to add chain slack inspection in there somewhere.

June 15th, 2011, 11:18 PM	#20
Cedilla ninjette.org sage Name: Chris Location: Huntsville, AL Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: 755	I go outside, pick bike off its side, make sure some oily residue exist on the oil sight glass, kick rust off chain, kick tires to check for some sort of air pressure, go inside to gear up(flip flops, gym shorts, and baseball cap, and sun glasses), start up bike, immediately rev to 12k and dump clutch, proceed with haste to scene of crash... __________________________________________________ The Ninjette is not a disposable bike. You are not ever supposed to get rid of it. It is like a [friendly] herpes virus.... once you got it, you get keep it forever. Originally posted by-Headshrink

June 16th, 2011, 05:54 AM	#22
whiteboy ninjette.org member Name: justin Location: Odessa Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 blue ninja 250r Posts: 223	I start her up Go inside to the fridge and grab a budlight Chug one said bud Hop on the bike Roll out with only a good pair of oaklys for eye pro __________________________________________________ If you’re going to lead, then lead. If you’re going to follow, get the hell out of my way!

June 16th, 2011, 06:34 AM	#25
Liber ninjette.org sage Name: Chris Location: Arkansas Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): EX250J Posts: 511	being a pilot, I do my normal walk around checking all the usual stuff while it's "warming up"(during the summer it really doesn't need to warm up). I'll then put my helmet on, then my jacket, then my gloves(boots are on when I walk outside). I then sit sown, and remind myself to not get into a rush doing anything on the bike. I look over at my right blinker and fairing as a visual reminder of what getting into a hurry can cost me. Then I take off.

June 16th, 2011, 06:37 AM	#26
Green Streak Ninjette Owner Name: Rick Location: Aiken County, SC Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R SE, a puddle of Ninja ZX6 Posts: 520	1) Gear up. 2) Do a once over, look at chain, tires, start it and check gauges, etc. 3) Go. __________________________________________________

June 16th, 2011, 06:47 AM	#28
rodeo ninjette.org newbie Name: United States Location: washington Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r Posts: 8	put on boots put on jacket open garage door start her up go back inside for helmet/gloves put on helmet/gloves put on backpack! wheel her out of the garage and check tire pressure once 2-3 times a week give the tires a squeeze before every ride just in case close garage door i'm off! I feel naked without all my gear on =0

June 16th, 2011, 06:56 AM	#29
FrugalNinja250 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Frugal Location: Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): Several Posts: A lot.	Start the bike to warm up Check the tire pressure (every few days) Quick spray of lube on the chain (every few days Check turn signals, brake lights (every ride) Gear up Hit the road

June 16th, 2011, 09:42 PM	#30
Yasko Texas Newbie Name: John Location: D/FW Texas Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 07 Ninja EX250, 07 FZ6 Posts: A lot.	I pray every time...

June 16th, 2011, 09:58 PM	#31
Rafae ninjette.org newbie Name: Rafae Location: USA Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): Honda Posts: 4	Yes it is a good technique to warm up the bike and i think it has some benefits and is good for the bike as well and warming up is just like we warm up our body before match and same is the case with bike. __________________________________________________ orange county boot camps

June 16th, 2011, 11:34 PM	#32
phr3ek meow? Name: kevin Location: I.E. SoCal Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2004 636 Posts: 587	actually you HAVE to warm up the bike because they are redonk-q-loosely cold blooded FI bikes, it's good practice, lets the engine oil and coolant circulate and get close to optimal operating temp before asking anything from engine

June 17th, 2011, 05:18 AM	#33
miss_syn my hair matches my bike Name: Tiffany Location: Greater Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Red 250r Posts: 411	Pull bike out of garage Turn her on Put gear on Check bike Wait around impatiently Ride off

June 17th, 2011, 11:45 PM	#35
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	gear on, make sure its not leaking too much oil out of the head cover gasket, make sure the chain hasn't completely fallen apart yet, make sure the body work isn't falling off again, shake her to make sure theres gas... if theres any question, open the tank and look in there and shake it... (no odometer or gas gauge) make sure my VRR didn't blow up again and all my lights aren't burnt out, choke the bitch, kickstand up, tell myself not to be a douche, leave. __________________________________________________

June 21st, 2011, 03:49 AM	#36
gfloyd2002 User Title Free Since '12 Name: Floyd Location: Barbados Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): '10 Ninja 250R Special Edition Green Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 13 MOTM - Feb '12	Hydrate myself. Gear up. Admire her beauty. Lube what needs lubing. Turn her on. Ride. Shower. Dress. Leave bedroom and enter garage. Hydrate. Gear up (pants, jacket, boots, earplugs, helmet, gloves in order). Admire her beauty. Lube chain (every 400 miles). Check fluids (1x week) Check tires (1x week) Turn her on (use a bit o' choke this time) Ride. __________________________________________________ "Improvement makes straight roads, but the crooked roads without improvement, are roads of genius." — William Blake Last futzed with by gfloyd2002; June 21st, 2011 at 10:05 AM.

June 21st, 2011, 09:57 AM	#37
rockNroll . Name: rock Location: greenville, south carolina Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): black Posts: A lot.	Its best to ride your bike as soon as the engine will do it. Don't let your bike get up to temp while sittin there, this creates hot spots whereas taking off as soon as possible will warm the engine evenly. __________________________________________________ Always get a second opinion because most of these people are makin' this stuff up

June 21st, 2011, 10:05 AM	#38
Cali619 Giggity Giggity Name: Ryam Location: San Diego Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 ninja 250R aka Hiryu Posts: 481	Choke her , put on the helmet and ride her slow till warm then release choke and ride hard. Thats for the bike too.... __________________________________________________ Facebook DY Fender chop, Danmoto CB slip-on w/baffle, Airbox removed, Kleen-air removed, shimmed needles, Mikuni #117.5 Main jets, K&N RU-1822 air filter pods

June 21st, 2011, 11:19 AM	#39
peachdiddy Former ninjette rider Name: Andy Location: Hibbing, MN Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Honda CB1000R Posts: 121	Transform, and Roll out! Sorry :P __________________________________________________ We've witnessed your human capacity for war. It would absolutely bring more harm than good.

June 21st, 2011, 03:58 PM	#40
Outlander Systems ninjette.org Tengu Name: Mike Location: Atlanta, Georgia Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): Kawasaki Ninja ZX6R Posts: 256

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