The ten dumbest things you can do on a bike

JeffM · October 16th, 2013, 08:04 PM

How many have you accomplished?

http://rideapart.com/2013/10/dumbest...-do-on-a-bike/

I must have done the keys in the pocket thing about ten times.

One time I could not figure out what was hitting the side of my helmet on the way to work..... tap, tap, tapitty-tap...... Duh forgot to do up my helmet strap.

Felipe the Ant · October 16th, 2013, 08:33 PM

Haha more like 10 things we've all done. I wouldn't call them dumb really, I get mcdonalds and stuff from time to time at lunch and just stuff the bag in my jacket at the window and take off. Weird looks but it works

adouglas · October 17th, 2013, 07:04 AM

3, 5, 6, (almost) 7, 8, 9.

Then there's the embarrassing stall as the light turns green.... The last light I hit on the way to work is an opportunity to do a beautiful, dynamic swooping left turn in full view of a lot of cars. When done right it's an "ooohhh... coool...." moment. But not when you try to launch and the bike goes "ught!"

ai4px · October 17th, 2013, 07:26 AM

Number 7 for sure....

My first trip on a bike years ago involved pulling out from the guy's neighborhood where I bought it, and within 1 mile, someone passed on a double yellow line coming at me. I rode to a gas station and forgot to put the kickstand down and damn near dropped it. Finally I turned off the highway into my neighborhood which was a 135° right turn and swung wide. Midway through the turn, a car appeared coming toward me and when I cut in harder, I lowsided the bike.

My first trip was doomed!! That was 21 years ago.

Felipe the Ant · October 17th, 2013, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adouglas

Then there's the embarrassing stall as the light turns green....

Or the drive-thru window

Motofool · October 17th, 2013, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeffM

............I must have done the keys in the pocket thing about ten times.

Same here

Good find, Jeff !!!

csmith12 · October 17th, 2013, 01:22 PM

From that list, I am guilty of;

Keys in pocket
Leaving tank bag unzipped
Carrying stuff in the front of my jacket

broilmebk · October 17th, 2013, 01:30 PM

Hahah that's great!

When I first started riding, I kept hearing a tap on my helmet. At first I thought it was the helmet strap but it wasn't. So I thought it was something loose on my backpack but didn't find anything wrong. Couldn't figure it out so I had to deal with it the entire ride. A couple days later I realized it was the string from my hoodie that I wore under my jacket

rasta · October 17th, 2013, 04:31 PM

That's a great list.

Definitely guilty of the accidental honk

Bentley813 · October 18th, 2013, 11:58 AM

Just number 3 for me. It's usually my wallet in my back pocket when I have overpants on. Such a pain.

NevadaWolf · October 18th, 2013, 12:24 PM

Let's see...

#1 not at a turn but as i was dismounting to get some pictures, while the rest of the group remained seated and waited patiently. Got video of the resulting horn chorus that accompanied me to the overlook.

#3 key in overpant or jacket pocket, thankfully.

#7 unfortunately a few times...

#10 yeah..... :blush:

jeffb502 · October 18th, 2013, 12:46 PM

#1: Done that a few times. The first time when I was test riding my new bike after paying for it but before officially taking delivery. I was turning left into an uphill driveway behind a pickup truck that stopped suddenly for a car backing out of a space. I accidentally honked behind the truck as we came to a stop when I went to cancel my signal. He looked back like "wtf" and I just backed up out of the driveway and continued down the street.

#3: Put the overpants on and the key is in my inside pants pocket. Loosened up the waist and started reaching down my pants. Probably looks pretty pervy but luckily it's usually in a private place like my garage or house.

Only been riding a month, I'm sure I'll eventually be able to list my own examples for each one.

October 16th, 2013, 08:33 PM	#2
Felipe the Ant ninjette.org sage Name: . Location: . Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R SE GREEN! Posts: 562	Haha more like 10 things we've all done. I wouldn't call them dumb really, I get mcdonalds and stuff from time to time at lunch and just stuff the bag in my jacket at the window and take off. Weird looks but it works __________________________________________________ Trust me, I'm a banana!

October 17th, 2013, 07:26 AM	#4
ai4px ninjette.org sage Name: Wes Location: Sumter SC Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 650r 2009 Vulcan 800 2005 Posts: 557	My first bike years ago Number 7 for sure.... My first trip on a bike years ago involved pulling out from the guy's neighborhood where I bought it, and within 1 mile, someone passed on a double yellow line coming at me. I rode to a gas station and forgot to put the kickstand down and damn near dropped it. Finally I turned off the highway into my neighborhood which was a 135° right turn and swung wide. Midway through the turn, a car appeared coming toward me and when I cut in harder, I lowsided the bike. My first trip was doomed!! That was 21 years ago. __________________________________________________ It's all about the curves. If you ride, you understand. If you have a stick skinny g/f and ride, you're 1/2 way there.

October 18th, 2013, 12:24 PM	#11
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	Let's see... #1 not at a turn but as i was dismounting to get some pictures, while the rest of the group remained seated and waited patiently. Got video of the resulting horn chorus that accompanied me to the overlook. #3 key in overpant or jacket pocket, thankfully. #7 unfortunately a few times... #10 yeah..... :blush: __________________________________________________ <-- 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.

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October 16th, 2013, 08:04 PM	#1
JeffM Mr. 988 Name: Jeff Location: Sandy, Utah Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): One Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	The ten dumbest things you can do on a bike How many have you accomplished? http://rideapart.com/2013/10/dumbest...-do-on-a-bike/ I must have done the keys in the pocket thing about ten times. One time I could not figure out what was hitting the side of my helmet on the way to work..... tap, tap, tapitty-tap...... Duh forgot to do up my helmet strap. __________________________________________________ "I'm the one that's got to die when it's time for me to die, so let me live my life, the way I want to" - Jimi Hendrix Cancer

October 17th, 2013, 07:04 AM	#3
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	3, 5, 6, (almost) 7, 8, 9. Then there's the embarrassing stall as the light turns green.... The last light I hit on the way to work is an opportunity to do a beautiful, dynamic swooping left turn in full view of a lot of cars. When done right it's an "ooohhh... coool...." moment. But not when you try to launch and the bike goes "ught!" __________________________________________________ I am NOT an adrenaline junkie, I'm a skill junkie. - csmith12 Nam et ipsa scientia potestas est. Heri historia. Cras mysterium. Hodie donum est. Carpe diem.

October 17th, 2013, 01:22 PM	#7
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	From that list, I am guilty of; Keys in pocket Leaving tank bag unzipped Carrying stuff in the front of my jacket __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

October 17th, 2013, 01:30 PM	#8
broilmebk ninjette.org sage Name: Brian Location: Orange County, CA Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): '12 ninja 250r Posts: 762	Hahah that's great! When I first started riding, I kept hearing a tap on my helmet. At first I thought it was the helmet strap but it wasn't. So I thought it was something loose on my backpack but didn't find anything wrong. Couldn't figure it out so I had to deal with it the entire ride. A couple days later I realized it was the string from my hoodie that I wore under my jacket

October 17th, 2013, 04:31 PM	#9
rasta Your face Name: Wes Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Honda CBR650f Posts: A lot.	That's a great list. Definitely guilty of the accidental honk

October 18th, 2013, 11:58 AM	#10
Bentley813 ninjette.org member Name: Steve Location: Oswego, NY Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 White 300 Posts: 221	Just number 3 for me. It's usually my wallet in my back pocket when I have overpants on. Such a pain.

October 18th, 2013, 12:46 PM	#12
jeffb502 ninjette.org guru Name: Jeff Location: Santa Maria, CA Join Date: Oct 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 White Ninja 300, 2010 Red Ninja 250r (Sold) Posts: 335	#1: Done that a few times. The first time when I was test riding my new bike after paying for it but before officially taking delivery. I was turning left into an uphill driveway behind a pickup truck that stopped suddenly for a car backing out of a space. I accidentally honked behind the truck as we came to a stop when I went to cancel my signal. He looked back like "wtf" and I just backed up out of the driveway and continued down the street. #3: Put the overpants on and the key is in my inside pants pocket. Loosened up the waist and started reaching down my pants. Probably looks pretty pervy but luckily it's usually in a private place like my garage or house. Only been riding a month, I'm sure I'll eventually be able to list my own examples for each one.