Addictions besides motorcycling?

ally99 · February 3rd, 2013, 05:24 AM

We all know motorcycling is an addiction. What are some other addictions you all have? I've heard tattoos are addicting, and though I don't think I could become addicted to them, after getting my first one yesterday, I can certainly see how they could be!

Jesse8931 · February 3rd, 2013, 07:53 AM

women... more specific women ride. What can I say there aint nothing better then seeing your partner in crime passing you at 150.

BlueHairSar · February 3rd, 2013, 08:55 AM

I'm definitely in the tattoo-addiction club, too. Have other hobbies, but I'm not sure they quite make it to "addiction" level. I'm too poor to become addicted to diving.

Erm, other than that... Coffee?

ally99 · February 3rd, 2013, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jesse8931

women... more specific women ride. What can I say there aint nothing better then seeing your partner in crime passing you at 150.

She must not ride a Ninjette! LOL

cbinker · February 3rd, 2013, 10:46 AM

Hunting and riding are almost tied in spending.

Jesse8931 · February 3rd, 2013, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ally99

She must not ride a Ninjette! LOL

well I would need a lady first but I would settle for 90mph pass.

antiant · February 3rd, 2013, 11:10 AM

Music music music music music music music music music music music music music music music music music music music music music music music music music music music music music music music music music music music music music music music music music music music music music music!!!!!!!!

I'm a huge music aficionado. Don't even get me started on the topic because I can talk endlessly about different artists to the point where it gets overwhelming for most people and I want to share things they never heard of. I must listen to music everyday and I have an eclectic collection on my harddrive.

NinjetteNewfie · February 3rd, 2013, 11:12 AM

Cigarettes...yeah I know its a nasty one, fishing, tea (goes well with a smoke

) and I'm a sports nut much to hubby's dismay!!

himynameisjoe · February 3rd, 2013, 11:24 AM

Sadly cigarettes are there for me too =/ Wish it wasn't so, but it is. Sometimes I'm a coffee addict, and then sometimes I'm not. So I'm not sure about that one!

Jono · February 3rd, 2013, 04:13 PM

LoneRonin · February 3rd, 2013, 05:24 PM

Weed. I do love that **** but quit cold turkey on my b-day Jan. 23rd.

I smoked from 15-23 multiple times a day pretty much everyday. Longest I went without was maybe a week or two when I was on vacation and couldn't find any. But now I just got bored of it and need to move on to bigger better things aka that CBR1000rr I got my eyes on.

I was literally burning away a shitload of cash. I calculated the amount I spend on it weekly will equal $4700-5800 over the next two years, I don't even want to know how much I've burnt in the past 8...Good thing I don't drink coffee or smoke nasty ass cigarettes and only drink socially about twice a month.

Saving up for that damn bike was my only real incentive to quit.

adouglas · February 3rd, 2013, 08:01 PM

Playing music. I'm a bass player in two bands. I also just returned from rehearsal for a hired-gun gig.

I LOVE playing.

Moving gear, not so much…. but that's what they pay you for.

Best gigs so far… since 2009 I've played at the NY Marathon, near the finish line. Crowd of thousands. AWESOME.

Jiggles · February 3rd, 2013, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by adouglas

BlueHairSar · February 3rd, 2013, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiggles

beninja · February 3rd, 2013, 09:34 PM

Aquariums and Dance.

Choreographer for a local dance crew in AZ!

Mr.E · February 3rd, 2013, 11:22 PM

I most deff am in the tat addiction club too. It hasn't even been a year since I got my first tattoo... now I have 5 in total. :-\

Buttttt also major on coffee. And hookah. But lately I've been having difficulties breathing so.. Im quitting the hookah. I've smoked cigs before, more so recently as well. Again, quitting. No more addiction to those lol

Photography? Is that considered an addiction? Because lately I've been loving pictures and what not.

cbinker · February 3rd, 2013, 11:39 PM

My first Buck:

My first antelope:

Still working on my first Mt. Lion, I have been spending many hours tracking with little luck.

Jiggles · February 4th, 2013, 02:09 AM

Was your antelope taking a **** when you shot it?

Bigballsofpaint · February 4th, 2013, 06:14 AM

Id have to say paintball is really the only other thing i spend my money and time on. I shoot pistols and stuff too since i have a range in my backyard. Skeet shooting and all that, but most of the money that doesnt go to the bike goes to paintball. Been playing since i was 12, so 15 years now. In addition to the shooting range i have a field in my backyard, saves some $$ when i want to play but i wish i was able to afford playing tournaments again...

Apex · February 4th, 2013, 07:49 AM

I absolutely love music, cycling, art/photography, and mechanical stuff. I love rebuilding and working on cars/bikes/motorcycles. I also love nature. I love being outside. Shooting, archery, camping, cycling, all that stuff is a great excuse to just be outside enjoying yourself.

I have one tattoo. I've been considering a new one for years, just won't pull that trigger.

My wife would state that my accessories for cycling is an addiction. I don't view it that way. I suppress myself quite often. I see something and I walk away. I try to think if I have an alternative to that purchase...something I can do cheaper or use something I already own. So it isn't an addiction, but it could be if I left it unchecked.

Like this year. I need to take my bike in for maintenance. I still lack a BB tool and wheel truing stand. So I just take it in and have them work on the whole thing because it is only a little more than the BB/wheels are alone. I also need a new helmet. I treat my cycling helmets like motorcycle helmets. Only 3-4 year lifespan, then they get replaced. The roadie is approaching 5 years, so time for a new helmet.

cbinker · February 4th, 2013, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiggles

Was your antelope taking a **** when you shot it?

maybe, it was 300yds out.

alex.s · February 4th, 2013, 11:51 AM

in order of strength of addiction: the internet, caffeine, gange

BlueHairSar · February 4th, 2013, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex.s

the internet

Oh yea, that.

alex.s · February 4th, 2013, 03:19 PM

oh i forgot the biggest addiction of all

COOKING!

honestly nothing gets me higher than fire cooking a dead animal.

250rr · February 4th, 2013, 03:56 PM

Flying competition aerobatics. Fun times.

csmith12 · February 5th, 2013, 08:37 AM

Your all FIRED! Obviously the proper answer is. "I am addicted to Ninjette.org."

ally99 · February 5th, 2013, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex.s

in order of strength of addiction: the internet, caffeine, gange

What is "gange", you mean

? Yeah, me too. lol

alex.s · February 5th, 2013, 10:55 AM

hey ally move to california. :P

cuong-nutz · February 5th, 2013, 11:11 AM

alex.s · February 5th, 2013, 12:50 PM

allanoue · February 5th, 2013, 01:51 PM

smooth

allanoue · February 5th, 2013, 02:06 PM

Hooch, TV and the internet

Jiggles · February 5th, 2013, 02:11 PM

adouglas · February 5th, 2013, 02:53 PM

ally99 · February 5th, 2013, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex.s

hey ally move to california. :P

Yeah, you guys have the good stuff out there. Lucky asses. LOL!

Gorilla25 · February 6th, 2013, 03:18 AM

a lot of my hobbies are actually my addictions...motorcycles, gym, hunting, guns/shooting, music, wrenching, fabrication...not enough money to fuel ALL of them at once, though

BlueHairSar · February 6th, 2013, 07:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiggles

Aw, the Eiffel Tower. Though I don't think you can addicted to something you've never done, dear.

alex.s · February 6th, 2013, 12:27 PM

Boom King · February 6th, 2013, 02:35 PM

In the winter, my medicine is snowboarding. Then back to my motorcycle addiction in the spring, summer, and fall. My lifelong addiction has and always will be travelling.

StephenA · February 6th, 2013, 03:08 PM

this thread is a crack-up xD haha

my addiction(non-motorcyce related) would have to be percussion-drums n such- and airsoft.

February 3rd, 2013, 08:55 AM	#3
BlueHairSar ninjette.org sage Name: Sarah Location: NYC Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): Silver 2005 Ninja 250 - Available for free mustache rides. Posts: 842	I'm definitely in the tattoo-addiction club, too. Have other hobbies, but I'm not sure they quite make it to "addiction" level. I'm too poor to become addicted to diving. Erm, other than that... Coffee? __________________________________________________ https://www.facebook.com/BlueShootsYou \| http://blueshootsyou.com

February 3rd, 2013, 10:46 AM	#5
cbinker Track Clown Name: Chris Location: Kingman, AZ Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R, 21 MV F3 800, Kawasaki 400 build Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '15	Hunting and riding are almost tied in spending. __________________________________________________ TEAM ALFALFA www.apexassassins.com

February 3rd, 2013, 11:12 AM	#8
NinjetteNewfie ninjette.org member Name: Melissa Location: Newfoundland, Canada Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 Posts: 179	Cigarettes...yeah I know its a nasty one, fishing, tea (goes well with a smoke) and I'm a sports nut much to hubby's dismay!! __________________________________________________ 09 Metallic Diablo Black; BikeMonkey Integrated Tail Light, HotBodies Fender Eliminator, Proton Flushmounts, MBRP Ceramic Black Exhaust, Chrome DB Windscreen, Silver Rimtape

February 3rd, 2013, 11:24 AM	#9
himynameisjoe ninjette.org sage Name: Joe Location: Lancaster, PA Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250(Totaled) Posts: 984 Blog Entries: 2	Sadly cigarettes are there for me too =/ Wish it wasn't so, but it is. Sometimes I'm a coffee addict, and then sometimes I'm not. So I'm not sure about that one! __________________________________________________ "I am a creationist, I believe man created god."

February 3rd, 2013, 05:24 PM	#11
LoneRonin ninjette.org sage Name: Jason Location: Mississauga Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250r Posts: 634	Weed. I do love that **** but quit cold turkey on my b-day Jan. 23rd. I smoked from 15-23 multiple times a day pretty much everyday. Longest I went without was maybe a week or two when I was on vacation and couldn't find any. But now I just got bored of it and need to move on to bigger better things aka that CBR1000rr I got my eyes on. I was literally burning away a shitload of cash. I calculated the amount I spend on it weekly will equal $4700-5800 over the next two years, I don't even want to know how much I've burnt in the past 8...Good thing I don't drink coffee or smoke nasty ass cigarettes and only drink socially about twice a month. Saving up for that damn bike was my only real incentive to quit. __________________________________________________ ”Any man dies with a clean sword, I’ll rape his f*ing corpse!”- The Hound

February 3rd, 2013, 07:53 AM	#2
Jesse8931 ninjette.org guru Name: Jesse Location: Ann arbor mi Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 ninja 250r Posts: 374	women... more specific women ride. What can I say there aint nothing better then seeing your partner in crime passing you at 150.

February 3rd, 2013, 11:10 AM	#7
antiant antiant Name: antiant Location: Cali Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): None Posts: A lot. MOTM - Oct '14	Music music music music music music music music music music music music music music music music music music music music music music music music music music music music music music music music music music music music music music music music music music music music music music!!!!!!!! I'm a *huge* music aficionado. Don't even get me started on the topic because I can talk endlessly about different artists to the point where it gets overwhelming for most people and I want to share things they never heard of. I must listen to music everyday and I have an eclectic collection on my harddrive.

February 3rd, 2013, 04:13 PM	#10
Jono ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jono Location: Memphis, TN Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Triumph Street Triple, 2009 KLX250SF, 2003 Suzuki SV650S (Sold), 2006 Ninja 250 (Sold) Posts: A lot.

February 3rd, 2013, 08:01 PM	#12
adouglas Cat herder Name: Gort Location: A secret lair which, being secret, has an undisclosed location Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia RS660 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 6 MOTM - Jul '18, Nov '16, Aug '14, May '13	Playing music. I'm a bass player in two bands. I also just returned from rehearsal for a hired-gun gig. I LOVE playing. Moving gear, not so much…. but that's what they pay you for. Best gigs so far… since 2009 I've played at the NY Marathon, near the finish line. Crowd of thousands. AWESOME.

February 3rd, 2013, 09:34 PM	#15
beninja ninjette.org member Name: Ben Location: Arizona Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250r Posts: 102	Aquariums and Dance. Choreographer for a local dance crew in AZ!

February 3rd, 2013, 11:22 PM	#16
Mr.E That rider dude. Name: Eric Location: Orlando, Fl. Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 White Ninja 250 SE. Posts: A lot.	I most deff am in the tat addiction club too. It hasn't even been a year since I got my first tattoo... now I have 5 in total. :-\ Buttttt also major on coffee. And hookah. But lately I've been having difficulties breathing so.. Im quitting the hookah. I've smoked cigs before, more so recently as well. Again, quitting. No more addiction to those lol Photography? Is that considered an addiction? Because lately I've been loving pictures and what not. __________________________________________________ Mods: flushmount Led front binkers, diode mod, pazzo levers, clear tank pad, racing replica grips, bike monkeys integrated tal light, zx-2r vinyls, rearsets, red bar ends, and more red accented stuff.

February 3rd, 2013, 11:39 PM	#17
cbinker Track Clown Name: Chris Location: Kingman, AZ Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R, 21 MV F3 800, Kawasaki 400 build Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '15	My first Buck: My first antelope: Still working on my first Mt. Lion, I have been spending many hours tracking with little luck. __________________________________________________ TEAM ALFALFA www.apexassassins.com

February 4th, 2013, 02:09 AM	#18
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	Was your antelope taking a **** when you shot it? __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

February 4th, 2013, 06:14 AM	#19
Bigballsofpaint ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jay Location: CT Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2015 636 ABS - 69 Honda 305 Posts: A lot.	Id have to say paintball is really the only other thing i spend my money and time on. I shoot pistols and stuff too since i have a range in my backyard. Skeet shooting and all that, but most of the money that doesnt go to the bike goes to paintball. Been playing since i was 12, so 15 years now. In addition to the shooting range i have a field in my backyard, saves some $$ when i want to play but i wish i was able to afford playing tournaments again...

February 4th, 2013, 07:49 AM	#20
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 absolutely love music, cycling, art/photography, and mechanical stuff. I love rebuilding and working on cars/bikes/motorcycles. I also love nature. I love being outside. Shooting, archery, camping, cycling, all that stuff is a great excuse to just be outside enjoying yourself. I have one tattoo. I've been considering a new one for years, just won't pull that trigger. My wife would state that my accessories for cycling is an addiction. I don't view it that way. I suppress myself quite often. I see something and I walk away. I try to think if I have an alternative to that purchase...something I can do cheaper or use something I already own. So it isn't an addiction, but it could be if I left it unchecked. Like this year. I need to take my bike in for maintenance. I still lack a BB tool and wheel truing stand. So I just take it in and have them work on the whole thing because it is only a little more than the BB/wheels are alone. I also need a new helmet. I treat my cycling helmets like motorcycle helmets. Only 3-4 year lifespan, then they get replaced. The roadie is approaching 5 years, so time for a new helmet. __________________________________________________ --- My IG Page --- My FB page! --- 2022 Honda Navi && 2018 Z-125 Pro

February 4th, 2013, 11:51 AM	#22
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	in order of strength of addiction: the internet, caffeine, gange __________________________________________________

February 4th, 2013, 03:19 PM	#24
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	oh i forgot the biggest addiction of all COOKING! honestly nothing gets me higher than fire cooking a dead animal. __________________________________________________

February 4th, 2013, 03:56 PM	#25
250rr ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Mark Location: Portland Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): Cheap Italian Suit. Otherwise known as Dew Kitty Posts: A lot.	Aerobatics Flying competition aerobatics. Fun times.

February 5th, 2013, 08:37 AM	#26
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	Your all FIRED! Obviously the proper answer is. "I am addicted to Ninjette.org." __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

February 5th, 2013, 10:55 AM	#28
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	hey ally move to california. :P __________________________________________________

February 5th, 2013, 11:11 AM	#29
cuong-nutz RIP Alex Name: Cuong Location: Houston, TX Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): '10 250r, '09 265r Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 2	__________________________________________________ HalfFast Racing Team Serving Greater Houston Area Riders:WFO Riders MotoHouston HPC CMRA Ride Smart Fastline Lone Star Track Days

February 5th, 2013, 12:50 PM	#30
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	__________________________________________________

February 5th, 2013, 02:06 PM	#32
allanoue ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Al Location: York, Pa Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300..............2008 Ninja 500-sold...2009 Ninja 250-Crashed Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '14	Hooch, TV and the internet

February 5th, 2013, 02:11 PM	#33
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	__________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

February 5th, 2013, 02:53 PM	#34
adouglas Cat herder Name: Gort Location: A secret lair which, being secret, has an undisclosed location Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia RS660 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 6 MOTM - Jul '18, Nov '16, Aug '14, May '13

February 6th, 2013, 03:18 AM	#36
Gorilla25 Dakine... Name: AJ Location: DFW Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R (Sold) \| 636 (hopefully soon) Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 5	a lot of my hobbies are actually my addictions...motorcycles, gym, hunting, guns/shooting, music, wrenching, fabrication...not enough money to fuel ALL of them at once, though __________________________________________________ My Mods

February 6th, 2013, 12:27 PM	#38
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	__________________________________________________

February 6th, 2013, 02:35 PM	#39
Boom King So, where's the reverse? Name: Anson Location: Ontario, Canada Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	In the winter, my medicine is snowboarding. Then back to my motorcycle addiction in the spring, summer, and fall. My lifelong addiction has and always will be travelling.

February 6th, 2013, 03:08 PM	#40
StephenA Riding Ruby.. Name: Stephen Location: SoCal Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Yamaha Bolt R-Spec, 2007 Ninja 250R Posts: 392	this thread is a crack-up xD haha my addiction(non-motorcyce related) would have to be percussion-drums n such- and airsoft. __________________________________________________ Unregistered

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