Superstition

phenrichs · 12-29-2008, 09:08 AM

Ok some of us are supersticious and don't even know it.

What is the one thing that you never leave without? And I don't mean your American Express card.

What "thing" will you never ride without?

Or if not supersticious, what personal rule do you always follow when you ride.

I have a rule. I never go anywhere on a motorcycle, even just around the block, without full length pants and good sturdy boots or shoes. No shorts. I won't allow my wife to wear them either.

dabull · 12-29-2008, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by OP

What "thing" will you never ride without?

Or if not supersticious, what personal rule do you always follow when you ride.

one thing i never without: they key
and
Rule #1: Don't die today

cactusjack · 12-29-2008, 11:09 AM

I never ride without my keys.

Common sense dictates wearing pants and suitable footwear. It just kills me to see some young teenage girl on the back of a Ninja or GXSR wearing shorts and flip-flops. Well, I like seeing that actually, but not risking her skin or her life on the back of a sportbike.

I'm not superstitious.

Yellow Jacket · 12-29-2008, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

Common sense dictates wearing pants and suitable footwear. It just kills me to see some young teenage girl on the back of a Ninja or GXSR wearing shorts and flip-flops. Well, I like seeing that actually, but not risking her skin or her life on the back of a sportbike.

Well, I agree. It is nice to see a young pretty girl wearing next to nothing on the back of a bike. Makes me wish she were riding with me instead. Of course, if she was, she wouldn't be wearing next to nothing :'( because I wouldn't allow it.

cactusjack · 12-29-2008, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Yellow Jacket

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

Common sense dictates wearing pants and suitable footwear. It just kills me to see some young teenage girl on the back of a Ninja or GXSR wearing shorts and flip-flops. Well, I like seeing that actually, but not risking her skin or her life on the back of a sportbike.

Well, I agree. It is nice to see a young pretty girl wearing next to nothing on the back of a bike. Makes me wish she were riding with me instead. Of course, if she was, she wouldn't be wearing next to nothing :'( because I wouldn't allow it.

...and if she were riding with me - I'd be 25 years younger!

phenrichs · 12-29-2008, 04:27 PM

Or at least FEEL 25 years younger right? WHen I see that I always figure she's either dumb or she REALLY likes him. Cause no intelligent girl that I know will even ride on a sport bike with full gear. Those things should not have a pillion seat.

dougster · 12-30-2008, 02:11 AM

I never leave without my gear on, and I never intentionally leave without spending some time praying, asking the Lord to help me to ride wisely, and to keep me safe.

rksaw · 12-30-2008, 03:58 AM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

It just kills me to see some young teenage girl on the back of a Ninja or GXSR wearing shorts and flip-flops.

Check this out:

phenrichs · 12-30-2008, 09:19 AM

Ouch! Bet she ain't happy.

dantama · 12-30-2008, 09:47 AM

rksaw, that one pissed me off when I saw it before. Look at her elbows and chin hit the pavement, and then know that she slid that way down the road a ways.

What an idiot boyfriend.

dabull · 12-30-2008, 10:01 AM

Dan,

you aint kidden...need to tie him up behind the bike and drag him a ways....i wonder what the outcome of her hitting the road was, had to have been ugly...

darthvulcan · 12-30-2008, 11:23 AM

Dan, I agree. The first time I saw that video it made me feel sick to my stomach - still does. I see that sort of riding all the time, especially in the beach area. Thankfully, I haven't witnessed the kind of tragedy that befell that poor girl.

As far as superstitions, I guess I don't have any. Although, I've never let my black Nomad cross my path...

dougster · 12-30-2008, 04:38 PM

At least she had a helmet to protect her face!

My opinion only: Any guy who values and respects women would do his best to protect her while she is on his bike. That would mean not pulling wheelies, nor letting her get on with shorts, etc.
Just my opinion.

paul · 12-30-2008, 07:32 PM

Not really superstitious, but we always strap our frog to the bike for any trip, short or long. He was given to us by one of our Biker friend couples. It's an acronym, F.R.O.G.

Fully rely on God. Keeps us honest and careful.

Yellow Jacket · 12-30-2008, 08:39 PM

The first time I saw the video of that jerk dumping that girl on the ground my immediate reaction was to want to find him and beat the tar out of him with a length of garden hose filled with lead shot.

Upon reflection I decided that would be an un-christian response.

Therefore, I would remove at least half of the lead shot and then beat the tar out of him.

Since I can't really do that, I at least hope that she got a good lawyer and sued him for every penny he will ever make! It should be open and shut, good evidence available for court.

12-29-2008, 11:09 AM	#3
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Superstition I never ride without my keys. Common sense dictates wearing pants and suitable footwear. It just kills me to see some young teenage girl on the back of a Ninja or GXSR wearing shorts and flip-flops. Well, I like seeing that actually, but not risking her skin or her life on the back of a sportbike. I'm not superstitious. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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12-29-2008, 04:27 PM	#6
phenrichs Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 2,498	Superstition Or at least FEEL 25 years younger right? WHen I see that I always figure she's either dumb or she REALLY likes him. Cause no intelligent girl that I know will even ride on a sport bike with full gear. Those things should not have a pillion seat.
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12-30-2008, 02:11 AM	#7
dougster Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Crete, Nebraska Posts: 679	Superstition I never leave without my gear on, and I never intentionally leave without spending some time praying, asking the Lord to help me to ride wisely, and to keep me safe. __________________ Doug Witzke - "Dougster" 2003 Nomad 1500 VBA# 740
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12-30-2008, 09:19 AM	#9
phenrichs Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 2,498	Superstition Ouch! Bet she ain't happy.
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12-30-2008, 09:47 AM	#10
dantama Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 0	Superstition rksaw, that one pissed me off when I saw it before. Look at her elbows and chin hit the pavement, and then know that she slid that way down the road a ways. What an idiot boyfriend.
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12-29-2008, 09:08 AM	#1
phenrichs Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 2,498	Superstition Ok some of us are supersticious and don't even know it. What is the one thing that you never leave without? And I don't mean your American Express card. What "thing" will you never ride without? Or if not supersticious, what personal rule do you always follow when you ride. I have a rule. I never go anywhere on a motorcycle, even just around the block, without full length pants and good sturdy boots or shoes. No shorts. I won't allow my wife to wear them either. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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12-30-2008, 10:01 AM	#11
dabull Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 2,409	Superstition Dan, you aint kidden...need to tie him up behind the bike and drag him a ways....i wonder what the outcome of her hitting the road was, had to have been ugly...
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12-30-2008, 11:23 AM	#12
darthvulcan Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 217	Superstition Dan, I agree. The first time I saw that video it made me feel sick to my stomach - still does. I see that sort of riding all the time, especially in the beach area. Thankfully, I haven't witnessed the kind of tragedy that befell that poor girl. As far as superstitions, I guess I don't have any. Although, I've never let my black Nomad cross my path...
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12-30-2008, 04:38 PM	#13
dougster Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Crete, Nebraska Posts: 679	Superstition At least she had a helmet to protect her face! My opinion only: Any guy who values and respects women would do his best to protect her while she is on his bike. That would mean not pulling wheelies, nor letting her get on with shorts, etc. Just my opinion. __________________ Doug Witzke - "Dougster" 2003 Nomad 1500 VBA# 740
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12-30-2008, 07:32 PM	#14
paul Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: magnolia, tx Posts: 1,500	Superstition Not really superstitious, but we always strap our frog to the bike for any trip, short or long. He was given to us by one of our Biker friend couples. It's an acronym, F.R.O.G. Fully rely on God. Keeps us honest and careful. __________________ The beatings will stop when morale improves.
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12-30-2008, 08:39 PM	#15
Yellow Jacket Top Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fayetteville, Georgia Posts: 5,792	Superstition The first time I saw the video of that jerk dumping that girl on the ground my immediate reaction was to want to find him and beat the tar out of him with a length of garden hose filled with lead shot. Upon reflection I decided that would be an un-christian response. Therefore, I would remove at least half of the lead shot and then beat the tar out of him. Since I can't really do that, I at least hope that she got a good lawyer and sued him for every penny he will ever make! It should be open and shut, good evidence available for court. __________________ Bob KawaNOW/VBA 210 Green/Silver 2006 Patriot Guard Riders 2009
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