Am I the only one that sings or talks to themselves while riding?

nickjpass · August 23rd, 2014, 12:38 PM

I usually only do it on lone boring rides

Sirref · August 23rd, 2014, 12:45 PM

I also dance

I show signs of sheer lunacy very often while riding and I love it

ally99 · August 23rd, 2014, 12:52 PM

I sing. I'm my own radio.

Ninjinsky · August 23rd, 2014, 12:56 PM

I sing in the car but not on the bike because helmet acoustics are crap and delivering a belter tends to mist the visor in cold weather.
If it wasn't for the chin bar I would sound like this:-

Link to original page on YouTube.

God that takes me back to the Miami Vice era

EternalNewb · August 23rd, 2014, 02:01 PM

I sing in my helmet. Sometimes loudly.
People in the cars next to me and going through crosswalks often stare.

mrb · August 23rd, 2014, 02:11 PM

I scream really loudly at a perfectly constant pitch once I hit 60mph.

subxero · August 23rd, 2014, 02:13 PM

i tend to sing a little bit. Something that i noticed i do though which i think is kind of neat, just how my brain works.

I tend to sing when i'm enjoying myself which is pretty much all the time but, if i get to aggressive and say start to enter a sharp turn a little hotter than i am used to or the road conditions of a particular section are bad wet/gravel what ever subconsciously i automatically stop singing and go silent. It's a tell tell sign that i am getting close to the limit of my comfort zone and need to take it easier as it requires just that little bit more concentration that prevents me from singing.

I find it interesting

MrAtom · August 23rd, 2014, 02:20 PM

I just hum. I get TMJ sometimes and I've always been a little nervous about my helmet contributing to that.

c-dog · August 23rd, 2014, 02:29 PM

I do it all the time. Here's me in traffic listening to my beats yo! Swag bro!

Link to original page on YouTube.

Hero Danny · August 23rd, 2014, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by c-dog

I do it all the time. Here's me in traffic listening to my beats yo! Swag bro!

Figures that Justin Bieber is riding a trike... p***y..

Back to on topic, I usually talk to myself as if I am moto vloging, I'll talk about things that bother me and are stuck in my head. It helps a lot to narrate what's going on inside my head and there's no better place to do it then on my motorcycle. I sometimes sing too.

scorch · August 23rd, 2014, 03:21 PM

i usually have full on conversations with myself. Sometimes even start arguing with myself and insulting myself. I wonder what pedestrians think as they hear me yelling at myself riding by.

Finesse · August 23rd, 2014, 04:03 PM

Even if I listen to music, I don't sing, hum, or tap my feet... I like the serenity of just riding quietly and enjoying the bike

Hero Danny · August 23rd, 2014, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Finesse

Even if I listen to music, I don't sing, hum, or tap my feet... I like the serenity of just riding quietly and enjoying the bike

you're a better person than all of us.

I do most of the time just stay silent. I only really talk to myself when there's a reason to.

nickjpass · August 23rd, 2014, 11:58 PM

I've also noticed I go silent when turning or braking hard etc. I don't think I do anything when riding with friends though? Maybe I just get lonely haha

EternalNewb · August 24th, 2014, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Finesse

Even if I listen to music, I don't sing, hum, or tap my feet... I like the serenity of just riding quietly and enjoying the bike

When I don't sing, it's all the engine and the wind. Through my earplugs of course.

csmith12 · August 24th, 2014, 09:40 AM

I have been known to dance around a bit... lol

hereiam · August 24th, 2014, 09:48 AM

I sing a lot of the time, but not when I am concentrating or in heavy traffic..

CZroe · August 24th, 2014, 10:40 AM

"Am I the only one that sings or talks to themselves while riding?"
Ever looked at all the moto-vloggers on YouTube?

Also, babbling was the only way I stayed awake when I rode 45 hours without stopping to sleep (I was seeing spots!).

snot · August 24th, 2014, 01:30 PM

I focus on the ride only. I don't talk or sing.

jesse4b11 · August 28th, 2014, 11:24 AM

I always wear headphones when I ride, so I do sing pretty loud lol, people next to me usually laugh cus if its a good song I get hand motions into it and everything lol. Also if im bored in traffic I put my hand like a gunx shoot myself in the head and put my head down for a while, dying of boredom, people usually laugh at that too lol

NevadaWolf · August 28th, 2014, 11:45 AM

If its just me and just riding, I listen to music but don't sing. Too focused on the road or inward on my moment of zen.

If in town or with others and feeling goofy (like when stopped) and a good song comes on I'll bob my head in time with the beat. The more someone notices, the goofier I get.

I did catch someone yesterday listening to something with a rapid beat, he was bobbing his head a lot and his left hand was waving all over the place in rhythm.

csmith12 · August 28th, 2014, 11:55 AM

Link to original page on YouTube.

ps, jammin' to music will cost roughly about 2sec per lap

August 23rd, 2014, 12:38 PM	#1
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	Am I the only one that sings or talks to themselves while riding? I usually only do it on lone boring rides __________________________________________________

August 23rd, 2014, 12:45 PM	#2
Sirref Private Joker Name: Ben Location: Towson, MD Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): '99/'01 Ninja 250 "sketchy", '13 Ninja 300 "yoshi", '03 GSXR 600 "merlin" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '14	I also dance I show signs of sheer lunacy very often while riding and I love it __________________________________________________ I see you over there seeing me, do you see the me I think you see?

August 23rd, 2014, 12:52 PM	#3
ally99 Ninja chick Name: Allyson Location: Athens, GA Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 4 MOTM - Dec '13, Feb '15	I sing. I'm my own radio. __________________________________________________ Sometimes it's the journey that teaches you a lot about your destination. ~Drake Check out my Appalachian Trail journal, 2015! Postwhores are COOL! ~Allyson

August 23rd, 2014, 02:13 PM	#7
subxero dirty boy Name: Joe Location: Johnstown, PA Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): I don't even know anymore?? Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '14	i tend to sing a little bit. Something that i noticed i do though which i think is kind of neat, just how my brain works. I tend to sing when i'm enjoying myself which is pretty much all the time but, if i get to aggressive and say start to enter a sharp turn a little hotter than i am used to or the road conditions of a particular section are bad wet/gravel what ever subconsciously i automatically stop singing and go silent. It's a tell tell sign that i am getting close to the limit of my comfort zone and need to take it easier as it requires just that little bit more concentration that prevents me from singing. I find it interesting __________________________________________________ I love the smell of burning pre-mix in the morning I don't think I'm a lot dumber than you thought that I think that I thought I was once.

August 23rd, 2014, 11:58 PM	#14
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	I've also noticed I go silent when turning or braking hard etc. I don't think I do anything when riding with friends though? Maybe I just get lonely haha __________________________________________________

August 23rd, 2014, 12:56 PM	#4
Ninjinsky ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Paul Location: UK Join Date: Apr 2014 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250, Yamaha RS200 (classic) Posts: A lot.	I sing in the car but not on the bike because helmet acoustics are crap and delivering a belter tends to mist the visor in cold weather. If it wasn't for the chin bar I would sound like this:- Link to original page on YouTube. God that takes me back to the Miami Vice era

August 23rd, 2014, 02:01 PM	#5
EternalNewb ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: S Location: CA/MA, usually Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R, 2007 Ninja 650R, 2001 F650 Dakar Posts: A lot.	I sing in my helmet. Sometimes loudly. People in the cars next to me and going through crosswalks often stare.

August 23rd, 2014, 02:11 PM	#6
mrb ninjette.org member Name: Ben Location: milwaukee Join Date: Aug 2013 Motorcycle(s): 08 ninja 250r Posts: 93	I scream really loudly at a perfectly constant pitch once I hit 60mph.

August 23rd, 2014, 02:20 PM	#8
MrAtom . Name: . Location: . Join Date: Aug 2014 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: A lot. MOTM - July '15	I just hum. I get TMJ sometimes and I've always been a little nervous about my helmet contributing to that.

August 23rd, 2014, 02:29 PM	#9
c-dog ninjette.org sage Name: - Location: - Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): - Posts: 591	I do it all the time. Here's me in traffic listening to my beats yo! Swag bro! Link to original page on YouTube.

August 23rd, 2014, 03:21 PM	#11
scorch ninjette.org guru Name: ricardo Location: maryland Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 250 Posts: 390	i usually have full on conversations with myself. Sometimes even start arguing with myself and insulting myself. I wonder what pedestrians think as they hear me yelling at myself riding by.

August 23rd, 2014, 04:03 PM	#12
Finesse ran when parked Name: Katie Location: DC/MD Join Date: Aug 2013 Motorcycle(s): Freeride 250R, KLX250SF, mopeds Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '17, Dec '14	Even if I listen to music, I don't sing, hum, or tap my feet... I like the serenity of just riding quietly and enjoying the bike

August 24th, 2014, 09:40 AM	#16
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	I have been known to dance around a bit... lol __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

August 24th, 2014, 09:48 AM	#17
hereiam ninjette.org member Name: Carol Location: Cape Town Join Date: Jul 2014 Motorcycle(s): 1996 Honda CB400 Super Four, 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 30	I sing a lot of the time, but not when I am concentrating or in heavy traffic..

August 24th, 2014, 10:40 AM	#18
CZroe CPT Falcon Name: J.Emmett Turner Location: Newnan, GA Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 CP Blue EX250J, '97 unpainted EX250F, 2nd '97 unpainted EX250F (no engine), '07 black EX250F Posts: A lot.	"Am I the only one that sings or talks to themselves while riding?" Ever looked at all the moto-vloggers on YouTube? Also, babbling was the only way I stayed awake when I rode 45 hours without stopping to sleep (I was seeing spots!).

August 24th, 2014, 01:30 PM	#19
snot sammich maker Name: snot Location: West Ohio - in the kitchen Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 white 300, 09 KLX 250 SF, 09 thunder blue 250(traded) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '15	I focus on the ride only. I don't talk or sing.

August 28th, 2014, 11:24 AM	#20
jesse4b11 ninjette.org member Name: Jesse Location: Orlando, Fl Join Date: May 2014 Motorcycle(s): ninja 300 Posts: 58	I always wear headphones when I ride, so I do sing pretty loud lol, people next to me usually laugh cus if its a good song I get hand motions into it and everything lol. Also if im bored in traffic I put my hand like a gunx shoot myself in the head and put my head down for a while, dying of boredom, people usually laugh at that too lol

August 28th, 2014, 11:45 AM	#21
NevadaWolf Certified looney toon Name: Teri Location: 39°52'40.7"N 118°23'53.8"W (Northern NV) Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250, 102k+ miles -- 2014 CB500X, 42k+ miles Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 16 MOTM Jul '13, Jul '14	If its just me and just riding, I listen to music but don't sing. Too focused on the road or inward on my moment of zen. If in town or with others and feeling goofy (like when stopped) and a good song comes on I'll bob my head in time with the beat. The more someone notices, the goofier I get. I did catch someone yesterday listening to something with a rapid beat, he was bobbing his head a lot and his left hand was waving all over the place in rhythm. __________________________________________________ <-- Linky Hey Unregistered! The code [you] shows the username currently logged in. IBA # 56020 AMA # 521481 Fun Rides! ][ My Videos ][ My Gear Hold yourself to the same rules you expect others to follow.

August 28th, 2014, 11:55 AM	#22
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	Link to original page on YouTube. ps, jammin' to music will cost roughly about 2sec per lap __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

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