Is there a saying for motorcycles?

IF13 · September 4th, 2013, 09:33 AM

For pilots, it's something along the lines of "May you always have clear skies and tailwinds" which is really cool IMO -- excuse my childishness.

subxero · September 4th, 2013, 09:36 AM

may the force be with you.... wait... no that's not right

alex.s · September 4th, 2013, 09:36 AM

4 wheels move the body, 2 wheels move the soul.

rubber side down.

don't crash.

Lychee · September 4th, 2013, 09:41 AM

ride safe.

IF13 · September 4th, 2013, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by subxero

may the force be with you.... wait... no that's not right

If only our ninja toolkit came with a lightsaber

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex.s

4 wheels move the body, 2 wheels move the soul.

rubber side down.

don't crash.

Hmm....I don't know, it doesn't have that...ring to it that I want. Though I could always bend that pilot phrase around "May you always have dry roads and endless destinations." Hmm idk if that's tacky.

Damn.

Be back later, getting a pilot's license now. (Jokingly now but it is a goal of mine to have a private pilot license by 30)

verboten1 · September 4th, 2013, 10:20 AM

Keep her between the ditches

Shiny side up

neither of which apply to my KLR

subxero · September 4th, 2013, 10:23 AM

how about..

May the roads be curvy and the rubber be warm

^ I just made that **** up

BRad704 · September 4th, 2013, 10:26 AM

I've really only ever heard "Keep the shiny side up" and "keep the rubber side down"...

alex.s · September 4th, 2013, 10:47 AM

i think rubber side down is generally the go-to parting phrase. i've heard several racers say 'go fast, take chances'... that might have been started by rexbo not sure. i like it. i usually tell people to be safe and have fun.

Panda · September 4th, 2013, 11:01 AM

This is what I say.

You are the wind beneath my wings. Fly, fly, away so high, thank God for you, the wind beneath my wings.

dino74 · September 4th, 2013, 11:05 AM

Although I don't subscribe to it .... "Win it or Bin it!"

backinthesaddleagain · September 4th, 2013, 11:09 AM

how about, "when in doubt gas it"

rasta · September 4th, 2013, 11:14 AM

ATGATT bro

Whiskey · September 4th, 2013, 11:30 AM

Ride it like ya stole it!

kmanlyst · September 4th, 2013, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by subxero

how about..

May the roads be curvy and the rubber be warm

^ I just made that **** up

I'm stealing that ****!

Gregular · September 4th, 2013, 11:50 AM

Just simply "Freedom"

While the sheep douchebags clog up the lanes in cars with traffic... start, stop, start, stop, check radio, not pay attention to road, bib someone, start, stop, yawn... blah blah blah.....

No radio, just the sound of the engine, 100% attention on the road, filtering, overtaking, lean on the curves...... man and machine in harmony, just beautiful

CC Cowboy · September 4th, 2013, 11:50 AM

I always heard, "have another beer, it could be your last".

lgk · September 4th, 2013, 11:54 AM

may your path be clear and the guardian angel swift.

SSG54 · September 4th, 2013, 12:14 PM

ride her like you mean it! works on women too :P

subxero · September 4th, 2013, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gregular

Just simply "Freedom"

While the sheep douchebags clog up the lanes in cars with traffic... start, stop, start, stop, check radio, not pay attention to road, bib someone, start, stop, yawn... blah blah blah.....

No radio, just the sound of the engine, 100% attention on the road, filtering, overtaking, lean on the curves...... man and machine in harmony, just beautiful

JohnnyBravo · September 4th, 2013, 01:12 PM

Live to ride, ride to live, Harley Davidson
Go green, kawasaki
Ride red, ride a Honda
You meet the nicest people on a Honda
Bleep bleepity bleep bleep hammer bleep bleep, local Hells Angel
Ummmmmmmmm... Me

crazymadbastard · September 4th, 2013, 01:36 PM

Inspired me :
May lady road be curvy and keep your rubbers warm.

Quote:

Originally Posted by subxero

how about..

May the roads be curvy and the rubber be warm

^ I just made that **** up

CC Cowboy · September 4th, 2013, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnnyBravo

Live to ride, ride to live, Harley Davidson
Go green, kawasaki
Ride red, ride a Honda
You meet the nicest people on a Honda
Bleep bleepity bleep bleep hammer bleep bleep, local Hells Angel
Ummmmmmmmm... Me

Speed up or get out of the way, Gixxer squids.

Old Lemon · September 4th, 2013, 03:14 PM

dont be a squid

JohnnyBravo · September 4th, 2013, 04:02 PM

If it fits I splits... Think that's a west coast or foreign thing though ask Alex_S.

alex.s · September 4th, 2013, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnnyBravo

If it fits I splits... Think that's a west coast or foreign thing though ask Alex_S.

"if it fits it sits" is a meme. i split alot so i changed it to splits

JohnnyBravo · September 4th, 2013, 04:04 PM

Oh that B!+€# could see me... Folks after left turner meetings

JohnnyBravo · September 4th, 2013, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex.s

"if it fits it sits" is a meme. i split alot so i changed it to splits

Were you about to post that? Hahaha

I figured folks got tired of me dragging them into posts so I'm tryin to quit mentions an such

xSean13 · September 4th, 2013, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IF13

Be back later, getting a pilot's license now. (Jokingly now but it is a goal of mine to have a private pilot license by 30)

Good luck, I encourage it!

I am about to do my FAA checkride for my private. Took the private over the summer and got delayed a month due to weather (trying to do my solo cross-country) and also not being able to promptly schedule my Stage Checks with the CFIs. Gotta hurry up so I can start on instrument this semester!

alex.s · September 4th, 2013, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnnyBravo

Were you about to post that? Hahaha

I figured folks got tired of me dragging them into posts so I'm tryin to quit mentions an such

nah i was responding to your post. don't you know? i read everything on this damn forum.

Joshorilla · September 4th, 2013, 04:42 PM

I've always gone by

"Half the wheels, twice the fun!"

JohnnyBravo · September 4th, 2013, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex.s

nah i was responding to your post. don't you know? i read everything on this damn forum.

I know I know... I get my reading in to

CC Cowboy · September 4th, 2013, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joshorilla

I've always gone by

"Half the wheels, twice the fun!"

Is that a wheelie reference?

JohnnyBravo · September 4th, 2013, 04:52 PM

Could be

Jiggles · September 4th, 2013, 04:58 PM

If you build it, they will come

Jiggles · September 4th, 2013, 04:58 PM

And wheelie for safety

alex.s · September 4th, 2013, 05:16 PM

always bring a towel.

Joshorilla · September 4th, 2013, 05:18 PM

It works on many levels, cars having four wheels typically, we have more fun than cars, pull a wheelie and you're having more fun still!

crazymadbastard · September 4th, 2013, 05:20 PM

Be careful with Lady Road, she is slippery when wet.

Thorgrim · September 4th, 2013, 09:04 PM

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September 4th, 2013, 09:33 AM	#1
IF13 WOT WOT WOT Name: Ken Location: Suffolk Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): '12 Ninja 250R Posts: 421	Is there a saying for motorcycles? For pilots, it's something along the lines of "May you always have clear skies and tailwinds" which is really cool IMO -- excuse my childishness.

September 4th, 2013, 09:36 AM	#2
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	may the force be with you.... wait... no that's not right __________________________________________________ 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.

September 4th, 2013, 09:36 AM	#3
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	4 wheels move the body, 2 wheels move the soul. rubber side down. don't crash. __________________________________________________

September 4th, 2013, 09:41 AM	#4
Lychee sail away Name: Jon Location: San Jose Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): gixxer (sold), ninjette (upgrade!) Posts: 964 Blog Entries: 8	ride safe. __________________________________________________ Unregistered found this post helpful. Track Day Preparation Checklist 1. Financial 2. Mental 3. Physical 4. Gear / Bike

September 4th, 2013, 10:20 AM	#6
verboten1 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Monroe, MI Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): '75 CB550:.'82 XV920:.'00 KLR650:.'00 EX250:.'08 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTM - June '15	Keep her between the ditches Shiny side up neither of which apply to my KLR __________________________________________________ '82 XV920: Soon to be tracker--'00 KLR685:adv --'04 DRZ400E--'12 Super Tenere --'13 Versys Ride more, worry less.

September 4th, 2013, 10:23 AM	#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	how about.. May the roads be curvy and the rubber be warm ^ I just made that **** up __________________________________________________ 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.
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September 4th, 2013, 10:26 AM	#8
BRad704 Big Dreams, Small Wallet Name: Brad Location: Memphis, TN Join Date: Feb 2013 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250R (Sold), 93 VFR750F (In Pieces) Posts: 508	I've really only ever heard "Keep the shiny side up" and "keep the rubber side down"... __________________________________________________ ~BRad

September 4th, 2013, 10:47 AM	#9
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	i think rubber side down is generally the go-to parting phrase. i've heard several racers say 'go fast, take chances'... that might have been started by rexbo not sure. i like it. i usually tell people to be safe and have fun. __________________________________________________

September 4th, 2013, 11:01 AM	#10
Panda not an actual panda Name: dan Location: philadelphia Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250, 2009 CBR600RR (Sold) Posts: A lot.	This is what I say. You are the wind beneath my wings. Fly, fly, away so high, thank God for you, the wind beneath my wings.

September 4th, 2013, 11:05 AM	#11
dino74 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: dino Location: Oceanside, Ca Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): '09 250 Street, '09 250 Race, '13 300 Race Posts: A lot.	Although I don't subscribe to it .... "Win it or Bin it!" __________________________________________________ CVMA #55
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September 4th, 2013, 11:09 AM	#12
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	how about, "when in doubt gas it"
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September 4th, 2013, 11:14 AM	#13
rasta Your face Name: Wes Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Honda CBR650f Posts: A lot.	ATGATT bro

September 4th, 2013, 11:30 AM	#14
Whiskey ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Morgan Location: A city twinned with Kawasaki Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250, 2010 STR 675 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	Ride it like ya stole it!
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September 4th, 2013, 11:50 AM	#16
Gregular Not on the rug... man Name: Greg Location: London Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Diablo Black Ninja 250r, 2009 Triumph Daytona 675 Special Edition Posts: 86	Just simply "Freedom" While the sheep douchebags clog up the lanes in cars with traffic... start, stop, start, stop, check radio, not pay attention to road, bib someone, start, stop, yawn... blah blah blah..... No radio, just the sound of the engine, 100% attention on the road, filtering, overtaking, lean on the curves...... man and machine in harmony, just beautiful __________________________________________________ Ohlins Shock,Sato Rearset,Woodcraft Clipons,Pazzo Levers.Skidmarx-Hugger/DB Screen,RG Racing-Crash Protector/Tail Tidy,Camera,HIDs,LEDs Full Yoshi,Dynojet PC3,Urbane Intake,Bergman Spin On Oil Filter

September 4th, 2013, 11:50 AM	#17
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	I always heard, "have another beer, it could be your last". __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!
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September 4th, 2013, 11:54 AM	#18
lgk ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Norfolk, VA Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 EX250, 2014 EX300 Posts: A lot.	may your path be clear and the guardian angel swift. __________________________________________________ Ethioknight Memorial Fund- Sticker sale http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=111700

September 4th, 2013, 12:14 PM	#19
SSG54 ninjette.org member Name: Benny Location: Brooklyn NY Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: 149	ride her like you mean it! works on women too :P

September 4th, 2013, 01:12 PM	#21
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	Live to ride, ride to live, Harley Davidson Go green, kawasaki Ride red, ride a Honda You meet the nicest people on a Honda Bleep bleepity bleep bleep hammer bleep bleep, local Hells Angel Ummmmmmmmm... Me __________________________________________________

September 4th, 2013, 03:14 PM	#24
Old Lemon Lays er down Name: Michael Location: Maryland Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Lime green Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	dont be a squid

September 4th, 2013, 04:02 PM	#25
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	If it fits I splits... Think that's a west coast or foreign thing though ask Alex_S. __________________________________________________

September 4th, 2013, 04:04 PM	#27
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	Oh that B!+€# could see me... Folks after left turner meetings __________________________________________________

September 4th, 2013, 04:42 PM	#31
Joshorilla Bass Master General Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 24	I've always gone by "Half the wheels, twice the fun!"

September 4th, 2013, 04:52 PM	#34
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	Could be __________________________________________________

September 4th, 2013, 04:58 PM	#35
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 you build it, they will come __________________________________________________ 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
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September 4th, 2013, 04:58 PM	#36
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	And wheelie for safety __________________________________________________ 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
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September 4th, 2013, 05:16 PM	#37
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	always bring a towel. __________________________________________________

September 4th, 2013, 05:18 PM	#38
Joshorilla Bass Master General Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 24	It works on many levels, cars having four wheels typically, we have more fun than cars, pull a wheelie and you're having more fun still!

September 4th, 2013, 05:20 PM	#39
crazymadbastard I'm crazy,your excuse is? Name: Winston Location: Connecticut Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): 250 2007 ninja Posts: A lot.	Be careful with Lady Road, she is slippery when wet. __________________________________________________ My Cafe Racer Build My intro post

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