texting and riding at the same time..

hybridxx · June 13th, 2009, 08:14 PM

saw another thread in the general discussion showing the passenger texting..then it reminded me of this video...

Link to original page on YouTube.

as stupid and idiotic as it is..u gota admit that takes some skill lol >.>;

oh and look at the way people drive there..and i thought So Cal was bad lol.

BlueRaven · June 13th, 2009, 08:49 PM

Wow talk about sharing lanes and having a turn signal as an option. This might sound like a stupid question but i noticed that there is nothing pushing down on the throttle unless it's located somewhere's else than the handlebar or does he have cruise?

hybridxx · June 13th, 2009, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueRaven

Wow talk about sharing lanes and having a turn signal as an option. This might sound like a stupid question but i noticed that there is nothing pushing down on the throttle unless it's located somewhere's else than the handlebar or does he have cruise?

yea..i was wondering the same thing lol =/

ashish87 · June 13th, 2009, 08:56 PM

throttle lock. and i've definitely seen this many times. Crazy.

BlueRaven · June 13th, 2009, 09:05 PM

And what is a throttle lock? This would come in handy as my hands are always falling asleep after only 10 min of riding. I've had carpal tunnel for years now in both hands. I first thought that i was gripping the throttle too tight but i know now that i am not. Maybe if i start wearing my braces again it might help but can't wear them while i'm riding.

hybridxx · June 13th, 2009, 09:19 PM

maybe texting while u ride will help

ashish87 · June 13th, 2009, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueRaven

And what is a throttle lock? This would come in handy as my hands are always falling asleep after only 10 min of riding. I've had carpal tunnel for years now in both hands. I first thought that i was gripping the throttle too tight but i know now that i am not. Maybe if i start wearing my braces again it might help but can't wear them while i'm riding.

Google it, there may be some options for the 250.

Snake · June 14th, 2009, 08:02 AM

Wow that gur is crazy. Just when you thought you seen it all.

SCREEM · June 16th, 2009, 11:55 AM

my all time favorite moto vid

xTKx · June 16th, 2009, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueRaven

And what is a throttle lock? This would come in handy as my hands are always falling asleep after only 10 min of riding. I've had carpal tunnel for years now in both hands. I first thought that i was gripping the throttle too tight but i know now that i am not. Maybe if i start wearing my braces again it might help but can't wear them while i'm riding.

Did a quick search on Google and didn't find much on throttle locks for the Ninjette. Went to EBay and everything listed for the Kawasaki was all cruiser bikes. However, it looks like some throttle locks might actually be geared towards handle bar size so you may be able to find one that's compatible.

Banzai · June 16th, 2009, 06:05 PM

Mad skillz!

All your text are belong to us!

Ohh Snap · June 16th, 2009, 07:32 PM

deserves a big Fail.

tinng321 · June 17th, 2009, 06:06 PM

Wish I could do that, but instead of texting I'd rather sleep on my commute to work.
lolz

tungzta · June 18th, 2009, 12:21 AM

The comments and laughter make the video much funnier. "he's just chilling...that's crazy duuuude hueheueheuhahah"

tinng321 · June 18th, 2009, 07:28 PM

i think the accent is the best.
it reminded me of Kumar....

jola · June 22nd, 2009, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueRaven

And what is a throttle lock? This would come in handy as my hands are always falling asleep after only 10 min of riding. I've had carpal tunnel for years now in both hands. I first thought that i was gripping the throttle too tight but i know now that i am not. Maybe if i start wearing my braces again it might help but can't wear them while i'm riding.

Locks the throttle in place, wherever you want. It isn't a true cruise control mechanism though, so if you drive in hilly areas its something to consider.

zeroth · June 23rd, 2009, 09:27 AM

CRAZY video!

Quote:

Originally Posted by tinng321

i think the accent is the best.
it reminded me of Kumar....

Yes that would be an Indian accent. Also Apu's accent. And that of about 1 billion other (real and fictional) people in the world.

Strider · June 23rd, 2009, 04:58 PM

stuff ! NO WAY would I try anything like that ...

Cedilla · June 23rd, 2009, 09:12 PM

It also looks like he is letting his bike drift to the left of the road without looking of anything. How are people getting this lucky, if I tried anything like I see on the internet I would be dead with in a few days.

backinthesaddleagain · June 24th, 2009, 07:49 PM

i think he is probably steering with slight body movement. i swear i can turn the ninja using my butt, though it probably translates down the leg to weigthing the peg. guy is an idiot though.

should be able to find universal throttle locks.

MFTravis · June 25th, 2009, 11:44 AM

This video gave me and my fiancee a good laugh, because it seems that at least 5x a day we run into someone not paying attention to the road due to the fact they are texting/talking on the phone. Its quite amusing that of all people, a motorcycle rider is caught doing the same thing! hehehe. As dangerous and careless as it is, it is still amusing and thankfully he hasn't (or we hope not) caused injury to anybody by doing this.

optikal · July 2nd, 2009, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zeroth

CRAZY video!

Yes that would be an Indian accent. Also Apu's accent. And that of about 1 billion other (real and fictional) people in the world.

Yeah, that is a video from India. But there are more than 1B real people itself.

Sharing lanes like that and talking on phone while riding is common, but texting!!
This is a very cool video. I don't know if you guys have seen it. Not related to ninjette... Watch out for the guy crossing the street at 0:38

Link to original page on YouTube.

JaeL · July 21st, 2009, 11:52 AM

I've texted while riding with no hands... As well as changed songs on my MP3 phone. So basically what you guys are saying is that its not a good idea.....

Spork · July 31st, 2009, 06:07 AM

wow that second video is just amazing...

June 13th, 2009, 08:14 PM	#1
hybridxx ninjette.org member Name: Rodrigo Location: SoCal Inland Empire Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): Someday.. Posts: 203	texting and riding at the same time.. saw another thread in the general discussion showing the passenger texting..then it reminded me of this video... Link to original page on YouTube. as stupid and idiotic as it is..u gota admit that takes some skill lol >.>; oh and look at the way people drive there..and i thought So Cal was bad lol.

June 13th, 2009, 08:49 PM	#2
BlueRaven ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Lil One Location: NB Canada Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250 Black Posts: A lot.	Wow talk about sharing lanes and having a turn signal as an option. This might sound like a stupid question but i noticed that there is nothing pushing down on the throttle unless it's located somewhere's else than the handlebar or does he have cruise? __________________________________________________ I'm not small, I'm fun sized

June 13th, 2009, 09:05 PM	#5
BlueRaven ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Lil One Location: NB Canada Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250 Black Posts: A lot.	And what is a throttle lock? This would come in handy as my hands are always falling asleep after only 10 min of riding. I've had carpal tunnel for years now in both hands. I first thought that i was gripping the throttle too tight but i know now that i am not. Maybe if i start wearing my braces again it might help but can't wear them while i'm riding. __________________________________________________ I'm not small, I'm fun sized

June 16th, 2009, 06:05 PM	#11
Banzai Psychic war veteran Name: Thomas Location: Norfolk, VA Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Kawi Green '09 Ninja ZX6R Posts: 663	Mad skillz! All your text are belong to us! __________________________________________________ * If you're arguing with some idiot over the internet, chances are pretty good he's doing the same thing! Zodiac Mindwarp and the Love Reaction

July 21st, 2009, 11:52 AM	#23
JaeL Bike Thrasher Name: JaeL Location: Omaha Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 EX250r Posts: 334 Blog Entries: 10	I've texted while riding with no hands... As well as changed songs on my MP3 phone. So basically what you guys are saying is that its not a good idea..... __________________________________________________ Intuitive Sliders, Aftermarket pegs, Custom Paint, Seat Cowl, Tinted Screen, Aftermarket flush mounts, Wheel Tape, Fender Chopped, Stock Shortie Exhaust and Woodcraft ClipOns

June 13th, 2009, 08:56 PM	#4
ashish87 ninjette.org member Name: Ashish Location: south jersey Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2005 ninja 250 Posts: 23	throttle lock. and i've definitely seen this many times. Crazy.

June 13th, 2009, 09:19 PM	#6
hybridxx ninjette.org member Name: Rodrigo Location: SoCal Inland Empire Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): Someday.. Posts: 203	maybe texting while u ride will help

June 14th, 2009, 08:02 AM	#8
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	Wow that gur is crazy. Just when you thought you seen it all.

June 16th, 2009, 11:55 AM	#9
SCREEM ninjette.org member Name: Marc Location: Montreal Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 250R, 08 connie 14, 08 honda ruckus(gave to mom) Posts: 92	my all time favorite moto vid

June 16th, 2009, 07:32 PM	#12
Ohh Snap 420 President Name: John Location: SoCal 818 Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja grass color Posts: 96	deserves a big Fail.

June 17th, 2009, 06:06 PM	#13
tinng321 ninjette.org sage Name: Tin Location: NJ Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 black 250r (sold); '09 black zx6r Posts: 903	Wish I could do that, but instead of texting I'd rather sleep on my commute to work. lolz

June 18th, 2009, 12:21 AM	#14
tungzta ninjette.org newbie Name: Pat Location: Austin Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 250R Posts: 9	The comments and laughter make the video much funnier. "he's just chilling...that's crazy duuuude hueheueheuhahah"

June 18th, 2009, 07:28 PM	#15
tinng321 ninjette.org sage Name: Tin Location: NJ Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 black 250r (sold); '09 black zx6r Posts: 903	i think the accent is the best. it reminded me of Kumar....

June 23rd, 2009, 04:58 PM	#18
Strider Back on the Black! Name: Alan Location: Gastonia, North Carolina Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 (Black) Posts: 831	stuff ! NO WAY would I try anything like that ...

June 23rd, 2009, 09:12 PM	#19
Cedilla ninjette.org sage Name: Chris Location: Huntsville, AL Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: 755	It also looks like he is letting his bike drift to the left of the road without looking of anything. How are people getting this lucky, if I tried anything like I see on the internet I would be dead with in a few days.

June 24th, 2009, 07:49 PM	#20
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	i think he is probably steering with slight body movement. i swear i can turn the ninja using my butt, though it probably translates down the leg to weigthing the peg. guy is an idiot though. should be able to find universal throttle locks.

June 25th, 2009, 11:44 AM	#21
MFTravis ninjette.org member Name: Travis Location: Texas Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): None yet Posts: 28	This video gave me and my fiancee a good laugh, because it seems that at least 5x a day we run into someone not paying attention to the road due to the fact they are texting/talking on the phone. Its quite amusing that of all people, a motorcycle rider is caught doing the same thing! hehehe. As dangerous and careless as it is, it is still amusing and thankfully he hasn't (or we hope not) caused injury to anybody by doing this.

July 31st, 2009, 06:07 AM	#24
Spork ninjette.org member Name: Kevin Location: Granger Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 CPB Ninja 250 Posts: 66	wow that second video is just amazing... __________________________________________________ "I am directly below... enemy scrotum" -Agent Simmons

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