Twelve Important Things My Motorcycle Has Taught Me.

lockie · April 27th, 2010, 05:52 PM

1. The only good view of a thunderstorm is in your rear view mirror.
2. Four wheels move the body; two wheels move the soul.
3. I'd rather be riding my motorcycle and thinking about God, than sitting in church thinking about my bike.
4. Life may begin at 30, but it doesn't get real interesting until about 75 mph.
5. Midnight bugs taste just as bad as Noon time bugs.
6. Sometimes it takes a whole tank full of gas before you can think straight.
7. A bike on the road is worth two in the shed.
8. Young riders pick a destination and go; old riders pick a direction and go.
9. When you're riding lead, don't spit.
10. Catching a yellow jacket in your shirt at 75 mph can double your vocabulary.
11. If you can't get it going with bungee cords and duct tape, it's serious.
12. Only a biker knows why a dog sticks his head out of a car window.
13. (Bonus) I've never seen a Motorcycle parked in front of a psychiatrist's office

g21-30 · April 28th, 2010, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by lockie

13. (Bonus) I've never seen a Motorcycle parked in front of a psychiatrist's office

Check out Headshrink's office!

Apex · April 28th, 2010, 02:58 PM

I disagree with #1. I often enjoy being in the middle of a rain storm.

bobguy · April 28th, 2010, 07:48 PM

I commute on the bike daily. My #1 rule is:

"Dress for the ride BACK! not the ride"

Yoda · April 28th, 2010, 07:54 PM

Ive discovered that MotoGP and TT will actually get a three year old to sit and stay focused for hours on end.

headshrink · April 29th, 2010, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by g21-30

Check out Headshrink's office!

Yeah, seriously.... and my shrinky dink buddies who inspired me.

Edit: Actually reminds me of a funny story. I was at the pediatricians office with one of my kids, getting measured and weighed in the hall, when I hear this, "excuse me sir, sir, excuse me!" I turned around and this young-ish (late 30s-early40s) doctor with an excited look in his eyes asked me if I ride a Victory. I was wearing a Victory jacket a friend gave me before I got into riding. Of course I told him I didn't but ride a Ninja 250. Then he tells me he just got a Victory Vision. After seeing the look in his eyes, and hearing the tone of his voice, I could tell he chose the right specialty with all the kids with bright futures

sudadoda · April 29th, 2010, 06:25 PM

Hi all, I dont know where to post this question, so, here goes? Does the ninja have a steel gas tank or a non steel one? I want to get a tank bag, and was just wondering.

sombo · April 29th, 2010, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by sudadoda

Hi all, I dont know where to post this question, so, here goes? Does the ninja have a steel gas tank or a non steel one? I want to get a tank bag, and was just wondering.

That would be best asked in the tech section. And yes, it's steel so you can use a magnetic tank bag like all other bikes do.

I agree with the idea that my bike is therapy. Even just my commute to/from work makes me feel better when doing it on the bike.

sudadoda · April 29th, 2010, 06:48 PM

Thanks for the imput.sorry about where i posted. i am new now i know thanks sombo

drowe531 · April 30th, 2010, 06:50 AM

Another tidbit, don't burp in your helmet after taco's

Snake · April 30th, 2010, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by lockie

8. Young riders pick a destination and go; old riders pick a direction and go.

That's me. Sometimes I get lost on prpose. No gps and no map.

zenrush · April 30th, 2010, 07:03 AM

Love that list.

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Originally Posted by lockie

8. Young riders pick a destination and go; old riders pick a direction and go.

I can't speak for the young riders but I certainly tend to think about my destination ....well.... never.

rsamtani · April 30th, 2010, 01:39 PM

"8. Young riders pick a destination and go; old riders pick a direction and go."

I do this... lol, im 22.

Den · May 1st, 2010, 01:00 PM

Q 1-12

LOL

Quote:

Originally Posted by lockie

13. (Bonus) I've never seen a Motorcycle parked in front of a psychiatrist's office

Would have to disagree... I did it. Seriously.

April 28th, 2010, 02:58 PM	#3
Apex Livin' the Minimoto Life Name: Mark Location: Riding around in TX Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.	I disagree with #1. I often enjoy being in the middle of a rain storm. __________________________________________________ --- My IG Page --- My FB page! --- 2022 Honda Navi && 2018 Z-125 Pro

April 28th, 2010, 07:48 PM	#4
bobguy ninjette.org member Name: steve Location: central virginia Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250 Posts: 64	I commute on the bike daily. My #1 rule is: "Dress for the ride BACK! not the ride" __________________________________________________ "An armed society is a polite society"

April 28th, 2010, 07:54 PM	#5
Yoda ninjette.org member Name: Lee Location: Naugatuck, CT Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): 08 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Blue Posts: 150	Ive discovered that MotoGP and TT will actually get a three year old to sit and stay focused for hours on end. __________________________________________________ Mmmm when gone down you have look so good you will not.

April 29th, 2010, 06:48 PM	#9
sudadoda ninjette.org member Name: George Location: Southern CA Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250r Posts: 20	thanks and sorry Thanks for the imput.sorry about where i posted. i am new now i know thanks sombo

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April 27th, 2010, 05:52 PM	#1
lockie ninjette.org sage Name: don Location: Port Elgin NB Canada Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 blue ninja 250R Posts: 742	Twelve Important Things My Motorcycle Has Taught Me. 1. The only good view of a thunderstorm is in your rear view mirror. 2. Four wheels move the body; two wheels move the soul. 3. I'd rather be riding my motorcycle and thinking about God, than sitting in church thinking about my bike. 4. Life may begin at 30, but it doesn't get real interesting until about 75 mph. 5. Midnight bugs taste just as bad as Noon time bugs. 6. Sometimes it takes a whole tank full of gas before you can think straight. 7. A bike on the road is worth two in the shed. 8. Young riders pick a destination and go; old riders pick a direction and go. 9. When you're riding lead, don't spit. 10. Catching a yellow jacket in your shirt at 75 mph can double your vocabulary. 11. If you can't get it going with bungee cords and duct tape, it's serious. 12. Only a biker knows why a dog sticks his head out of a car window. 13. (Bonus) I've never seen a Motorcycle parked in front of a psychiatrist's office

April 29th, 2010, 06:25 PM	#7
sudadoda ninjette.org member Name: George Location: Southern CA Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250r Posts: 20	Hi all, I dont know where to post this question, so, here goes? Does the ninja have a steel gas tank or a non steel one? I want to get a tank bag, and was just wondering.

April 30th, 2010, 06:50 AM	#10
drowe531 ninjette.org guru Name: David Location: Burlington, MA Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2004 Ninja 250 (sold); 2008 Plasma Blue Ninja 250 Posts: 364	Another tidbit, don't burp in your helmet after taco's

April 30th, 2010, 01:39 PM	#13
rsamtani ninjette.org member Name: Rahul Location: Maryland Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Blue Ninja 250r Posts: 18	"8. Young riders pick a destination and go; old riders pick a direction and go." I do this... lol, im 22.