Do you talk to your bike

Havok · October 11th, 2010, 10:38 AM

Do you talk to your bike? Also did you name her an if so what did you name her?

I talk to mine, I give her a nice pep talk before and hard riding and when I giver her a good wax/polishing.

I just call her the ninjette.

Rosie · October 11th, 2010, 10:42 AM

Big time I do!! I pat her on the gas tank too

I know.. I'm a psycho

Boosted139 · October 11th, 2010, 10:49 AM

I voted yes, but I don't talk to Zoey (that's her name) too often. But I do give her a pat on the gas tank quite often

The Stig · October 11th, 2010, 11:00 AM

Definitely! I named my bike Kermy (my kindergarten students helped me pick the name) and now Kermy even has personalized plates. I talk to him all the time lol

Snake · October 11th, 2010, 12:14 PM

Yes, I always thank her and tell her how good it feels to ride her down the road.

MikeCG23 · October 11th, 2010, 12:44 PM

Not all the time but sometimes I pat her on the tank and tell her "I'm soo proud of you!". Bahahaha. No name yet though

spooph · October 11th, 2010, 12:59 PM

Yes, all the time. Cherry, especially when I'm wrenching on her (begging her to help me out and make it easy), or asking her to do things she doesn't like to do (like riding in the rain - I'm usually apologizing).....

Racer x · October 11th, 2010, 01:47 PM

Get real.... I spend more time with my bike that I spend with my wife.

.. I talk nice nice to it when it goes fast .

Tofergstaff · October 11th, 2010, 02:43 PM

Everytime I come home from driving in my cage... "Hey ningee"

lol

bob706 · October 11th, 2010, 03:28 PM

TrueFader · October 11th, 2010, 04:41 PM

no name for her, but she is a her and i do talk to her. my gf refers to her as my 2nd gf. or gf #2

Yoda · October 11th, 2010, 05:52 PM

ONly reason wife isnt bothered is she still remembers all the 4 letter epitaphs I hurled when I was getting the Hotbodies undertail in.

RedCromwell · October 11th, 2010, 07:32 PM

I talk to my bike, Simone, after every ride. If I think it was a great spirited ride I thank her and give her a pat on the passenger seat (my equivalent of a pat on the rear).

If I feel I didn't do "well" riding that day I apologize to her and let her know I'll do better next time.

Anytime I'm in the garage I always talk to her. Especially if she's whining (gas tank) I tell her we'll be on the road soon. And if I happen to be in the garage at night, I tell her good night.

I have to watch when the wife is around though... she's the jealous type.

backinthesaddleagain · October 11th, 2010, 07:35 PM

no, but i talk to myself riding, usually when making a bad turn

dicer20 · October 11th, 2010, 07:42 PM

yes i do talk to Betty when i finished riding...i thank her for getting me home without any problems...when i leave her in the garage after a ride i tell her goodbye then she says NNNNOOOOOOO...lol

Green Streak · October 11th, 2010, 08:01 PM

No. I dont talk to my bike and I don't have a cute or clever name for it. Looking at the poll results it would appear that I am in the minority. I never gave it a thought to anthropomorphize it.

Personally, I would feel a bit silly doing so. But to each his own (or her own).

highpsiguy · October 11th, 2010, 08:07 PM

I talk to "B" quite often... and yes like others here I pat her on the tank from time to time. Just today I had a spirited ride in some curves. I was yelling in my helmet " Get it B ! Get it B ! " bwah hahahaha I KNOW I ain't right

ztrack157 · October 11th, 2010, 08:17 PM

I do but I usually talk dirty to it and slap it a around a little bit to make sure we know who is in charge.

Flow · October 12th, 2010, 07:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ztrack157

I do but I usually talk dirty to it and slap it a around a little bit to make sure we know who is in charge.

All you're missing is the back door.

backinthesaddleagain · October 12th, 2010, 10:04 AM

minority here, no bike name, no talking to it. i guess the only normal thing i do is keep it in my bed when i go to sleep.

Blackwidow · October 12th, 2010, 11:04 AM

every morning...i tell her "hey baby girl, how you doin" also when i'm about to rider her, I say "hey baby girl, take care of mommy tonight" lol

backinthesaddleagain · October 12th, 2010, 11:15 AM

or as we say in rhode island: hey baby gurl, how yoooo dooo in?

saint15 · October 12th, 2010, 11:36 AM

yea always pat her on the gas tank, and wipe imaginary tears from her eyes when the fuel tank makes an air traped squicky noise, so i tell her dont cry. i take it as a sign of give a bath. i named her cosita witch is a diminutive in spanish for little thing.

dulplay · October 12th, 2010, 11:44 AM

Mostly when she talks first... but I curse her when I hit that "phantom" neutral!

Mike1357 · October 13th, 2010, 06:13 PM

No name other then just ninja, but I do talk to her. I always tell her it's ok when she cries sitting in the garage or parked elsewhere and tell her how damn sexy she looks all shined up! I gave her a bunch of praise and some pats on the tank after my K&N and 106 jet install first ride. I was very happy and let her know lol

Bleak21 · October 13th, 2010, 06:32 PM

My bike has a name and I talk to it. You'll only hear me say "C'mon MotherF-----" in times when the mofo (it's name) can't deliver the torque I need.

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October 11th, 2010, 10:38 AM	#1
Havok Internet Slut Name: Jeff Location: L.A. Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 04 FZ1, 07 FZ6 Posts: A lot.	Do you talk to your bike Do you talk to your bike? Also did you name her an if so what did you name her? I talk to mine, I give her a nice pep talk before and hard riding and when I giver her a good wax/polishing. I just call her the ninjette.

October 11th, 2010, 12:59 PM	#7
spooph ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Spooph Location: Golden, CO Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Oct '15	Yes, all the time. Cherry, especially when I'm wrenching on her (begging her to help me out and make it easy), or asking her to do things she doesn't like to do (like riding in the rain - I'm usually apologizing)..... __________________________________________________ My therapist has 2 wheels and a seat. If you are ever in doubt to my tone, please refer to my avatar.

October 11th, 2010, 02:43 PM	#9
Tofergstaff Stealthy Ninjette Name: Tofer Location: E.L. MI Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09' Kawi Ninja 250R Posts: 109	Everytime I come home from driving in my cage... "Hey ningee" lol __________________________________________________ 09' Stealth Ninja 250R Growler Exhaust, Fender Elim, CF LED rear turns, DIY Flush Mounts, & Red Rim Tape My Ninja's Blog!

October 11th, 2010, 05:52 PM	#12
Yoda ninjette.org member Name: Lee Location: Naugatuck, CT Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): 08 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Blue Posts: 150	ONly reason wife isnt bothered is she still remembers all the 4 letter epitaphs I hurled when I was getting the Hotbodies undertail in. __________________________________________________ Mmmm when gone down you have look so good you will not.

October 11th, 2010, 10:42 AM	#2
Rosie ninjette.org sage Name: Rose Location: San Diego Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Blue Ninja 250R Posts: 650	Big time I do!! I pat her on the gas tank too I know.. I'm a psycho

October 11th, 2010, 10:49 AM	#3
Boosted139 ninjette.org guru Name: Justin Location: Central NJ Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R SE, 2009 Triumph Daytona 675 Posts: 334	I voted yes, but I don't talk to Zoey (that's her name) too often. But I do give her a pat on the gas tank quite often

October 11th, 2010, 11:00 AM	#4
The Stig ninjette.org member Name: Missy Location: Batavia Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 250 Ninja Posts: 12	Definitely! I named my bike Kermy (my kindergarten students helped me pick the name) and now Kermy even has personalized plates. I talk to him all the time lol

October 11th, 2010, 12:14 PM	#5
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	Yes, I always thank her and tell her how good it feels to ride her down the road.

October 11th, 2010, 12:44 PM	#6
MikeCG23 Ride this! Name: Mike Location: Salt Lake City, UT Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 78	Not all the time but sometimes I pat her on the tank and tell her "I'm soo proud of you!". Bahahaha. No name yet though

October 11th, 2010, 01:47 PM	#8
Racer x ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Iowa City Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawmeracchi 350 2010 Project X Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 54 MOTM - Sep '18, Feb '16	Get real.... I spend more time with my bike that I spend with my wife. .. I talk nice nice to it when it goes fast .

October 11th, 2010, 03:28 PM	#10
bob706 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sean Location: Mary Esther, FL Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 1998 HD Road King Posts: A lot.

October 11th, 2010, 04:41 PM	#11
TrueFader ninjette.org member Name: Chris Location: California Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: 129	no name for her, but she is a her and i do talk to her. my gf refers to her as my 2nd gf. or gf #2

October 11th, 2010, 07:32 PM	#13
RedCromwell ninjette.org member Name: Alan Location: Delaware, USA Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): '10 Ninja 250 Posts: 221	I talk to my bike, Simone, after every ride. If I think it was a great spirited ride I thank her and give her a pat on the passenger seat (my equivalent of a pat on the rear). If I feel I didn't do "well" riding that day I apologize to her and let her know I'll do better next time. Anytime I'm in the garage I always talk to her. Especially if she's whining (gas tank) I tell her we'll be on the road soon. And if I happen to be in the garage at night, I tell her good night. I have to watch when the wife is around though... she's the jealous type.

October 11th, 2010, 07:35 PM	#14
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	no, but i talk to myself riding, usually when making a bad turn

October 11th, 2010, 07:42 PM	#15
dicer20 ninjette.org member Name: Ron Location: brooklyn,N.Y. Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): blue 2008 ninja 250r Posts: 42	yes i do talk to Betty when i finished riding...i thank her for getting me home without any problems...when i leave her in the garage after a ride i tell her goodbye then she says NNNNOOOOOOO...lol

October 11th, 2010, 08:01 PM	#16
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	No. I dont talk to my bike and I don't have a cute or clever name for it. Looking at the poll results it would appear that I am in the minority. I never gave it a thought to anthropomorphize it. Personally, I would feel a bit silly doing so. But to each his own (or her own). __________________________________________________

October 11th, 2010, 08:07 PM	#17
highpsiguy ninjette.org guru Name: Kevin Location: Athens Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): 1981 Honda Cx500 Custom, 2002 Ninja 250 Posts: 289 Blog Entries: 1	I talk to "B" quite often... and yes like others here I pat her on the tank from time to time. Just today I had a spirited ride in some curves. I was yelling in my helmet " Get it B ! Get it B ! " bwah hahahaha I KNOW I ain't right __________________________________________________ "Rudeness is a weak persons attempt at strength."

October 11th, 2010, 08:17 PM	#18
ztrack157 The Sportisi Master Name: Matt Location: Chico Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	I do but I usually talk dirty to it and slap it a around a little bit to make sure we know who is in charge. __________________________________________________ Sportisimoto USA is born.

October 12th, 2010, 10:04 AM	#20
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	minority here, no bike name, no talking to it. i guess the only normal thing i do is keep it in my bed when i go to sleep.

October 12th, 2010, 11:04 AM	#21
Blackwidow ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Paulette Location: . Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	every morning...i tell her "hey baby girl, how you doin" also when i'm about to rider her, I say "hey baby girl, take care of mommy tonight" lol __________________________________________________ sometimes I aim to please, but mostly I shoot to kill

October 12th, 2010, 11:15 AM	#22
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	or as we say in rhode island: hey baby gurl, how yoooo dooo in?

October 12th, 2010, 11:36 AM	#23
saint15 ninjette.org member Name: erick Location: holland mi Join Date: Oct 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09 ninja 250r green se Posts: 30	yea always pat her on the gas tank, and wipe imaginary tears from her eyes when the fuel tank makes an air traped squicky noise, so i tell her dont cry. i take it as a sign of give a bath. i named her cosita witch is a diminutive in spanish for little thing. __________________________________________________ Erick b. Urban Ninja on the streets of Hoelland Michigan.

October 12th, 2010, 11:44 AM	#24
dulplay ninjette.org newbie Name: Randy! Location: Newnan, Ga. Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 Posts: 8	Mostly when she talks first... but I curse her when I hit that "phantom" neutral!

October 13th, 2010, 06:13 PM	#25
Mike1357 Cycle Start Name: Michael Location: Kentucky Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r - 2010 Ninja ZX-6R Posts: 32	No name other then just ninja, but I do talk to her. I always tell her it's ok when she cries sitting in the garage or parked elsewhere and tell her how damn sexy she looks all shined up! I gave her a bunch of praise and some pats on the tank after my K&N and 106 jet install first ride. I was very happy and let her know lol __________________________________________________ 2009 Ninja 250R Red - Area P Full System 12" Carbon - Ceramic coated cap - K&N R0990 Filter - Dynojet needles 106 jets - BikeMonkey Integrated LED Tail Light - Fender Eliminator - Proton Flushmounts

October 13th, 2010, 06:32 PM	#26
Bleak21 ninjette.org member Name: Dan Location: JerZ Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 05 Ninjette Posts: 131	My bike has a name and I talk to it. You'll only hear me say "C'mon MotherF-----" in times when the mofo (it's name) can't deliver the torque I need.

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