First Month Memoires....

Message
Author
blues2cruise
Moderator
Moderator
Posts: 10184
Joined: Fri Apr 22, 2005 4:28 pm
Sex: Female
Years Riding: 16
My Motorcycle: 2017 Africa Twin 1000cc
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia

Re: First Month Memoires....

#11 Unread post by blues2cruise »

RideYourRide wrote:
Ceaton wrote:Wow, yeah, that is number one on my list, I get so nervous when I'm away from home worrying about it, every time I go anywhere I check before I leave, and the moment I get home.
You guys are out of control. Mine is parked out side with the keys in it at the moment.
If you did that here, it would be gone in a few minutes.
Image
User avatar
Nalian
Site Supporter - Platinum
Site Supporter - Platinum
Posts: 1224
Joined: Thu Jun 01, 2006 3:55 am
Sex: Female
Years Riding: 5
My Motorcycle: 2011/BMW/F800R
Location: Boston, MA

Re: First Month Memoires....

#12 Unread post by Nalian »

RideYourRide wrote:
Ceaton wrote:Wow, yeah, that is number one on my list, I get so nervous when I'm away from home worrying about it, every time I go anywhere I check before I leave, and the moment I get home.
You guys are out of control. Mine is parked out side with the keys in it at the moment.
I did that last friday night overnight by accident (it was in my garage) and I was flipped out the next day. Not all of us live in the boonies..but now that I know where you live and where your bike key is.... :D


My things I learned.

1. Just because the riding position looks like it'd be comfortable doesn't mean it will be.
2. The reverse of #1.
3. Even though it seems unnatural to look so far ahead in the corners, somehow I'll still manage to see where I currently am in my peripherals.
4. No one will hear you when you scream in your helmet, but somehow everyone hears you when you're singing into your helmet at a stoplight.
User avatar
DragonSlayer
Elite
Elite
Posts: 181
Joined: Thu Sep 29, 2005 12:23 am
Sex: Male
Location: florida-land of dragons

#13 Unread post by DragonSlayer »

1. Deep loose sand isn't fun(yes it is)
2. taking off in second gear isn't a good strategy. :frusty:
Fly, you must fly
-Harley Sportster 883 '98
User avatar
Koss
Site Supporter - Silver
Site Supporter - Silver
Posts: 762
Joined: Mon Jun 06, 2005 5:59 pm
Sex: Male
Location: El Paso, TX (Help me!)

Re: First Month Memoires....

#14 Unread post by Koss »

Nalian wrote: 4. No one will hear you when you scream in your helmet, but somehow everyone hears you when you're singing into your helmet at a stoplight.
Uh... well I guess we learn something new everyday. Good thing I usually ignore people next to me when I'm looking around at a stop light... They probably wouldn't have any requests for a song of their choice. Ah, still not gonna stop singing in my helmet! :clever:
http://www.livevideo.com/Koss
User avatar
Nalian
Site Supporter - Platinum
Site Supporter - Platinum
Posts: 1224
Joined: Thu Jun 01, 2006 3:55 am
Sex: Female
Years Riding: 5
My Motorcycle: 2011/BMW/F800R
Location: Boston, MA

Re: First Month Memoires....

#15 Unread post by Nalian »

Koss wrote:
Nalian wrote: 4. No one will hear you when you scream in your helmet, but somehow everyone hears you when you're singing into your helmet at a stoplight.
Uh... well I guess we learn something new everyday. Good thing I usually ignore people next to me when I'm looking around at a stop light... They probably wouldn't have any requests for a song of their choice. Ah, still not gonna stop singing in my helmet! :clever:
Well, maybe I'm wrong and it's me pantomiming the microphone that does it. :D

(no I don't really do that.)
User avatar
Flipper
Site Supporter - Gold
Site Supporter - Gold
Posts: 253
Joined: Thu Jun 15, 2006 6:49 am
Real Name: Nancy
Sex: Female
Years Riding: 7
My Motorcycle: 2010 Ninja 250
Location: Mar Vista, Calif.

#16 Unread post by Flipper »

1. You can't scratch your head with your helmet on.
2. I know that smell now,......forgot to close the choke again.
3. High rpm's will not make the engine explode underneath me.
4. Check signal off, check signal off, check signal off, repeat.
5. Wave.
6. There are a million gallons of oil on the streets of Los Angeles.
7. If in doubt, slow down.
8. Slow down anyway.
9. You can't blow your nose in a full face helmet.
10. Check air pressure, check air pressure, check air pressure, repeat.
2010 Ninja 250
2006 CB600F (sold)
2006 Honda Rebel (sold)
User avatar
NightNurse
Legendary 300
Legendary 300
Posts: 353
Joined: Sun Apr 01, 2007 12:46 pm

#17 Unread post by NightNurse »

The bike isn't dead, it just isnt in neutral! No wonder the damn thing wouldnt start :P!
User avatar
IcyHound
Legendary 300
Legendary 300
Posts: 382
Joined: Sat Aug 12, 2006 12:52 am
Sex: Male
Location: Northern VA

#18 Unread post by IcyHound »

If you wreck, pick up the pieces. It may save your a good bit of time and money later.
------------------------
Kawasaki Fangirl
I ride Mantis - Yamaha FZ6
User avatar
Nibblet99
Site Supporter - Diamond
Site Supporter - Diamond
Posts: 2096
Joined: Sat Jul 24, 2004 4:46 pm
Sex: Male
Location: Back in Reading again

#19 Unread post by Nibblet99 »

1. If you have to sneeze, try and either pull over :) , or find somewhere straight :?
2. If someones drive is sloped, park on it with the bike facing up the slope
3. Strange noises when driving past a close building, is only sound reflecting, my chain isn't knackered
4. Never trust a pheasant's will to survive
5. Don't ride long distance in jeans without checking the weather forecast
6. Maintainence maintainence maintainence
7. Afterwards, if the bike won't start after 20 mins of trying, turn the kill switch on
8. On slippery grass ride slow, and have your feet ready to catch the drop before it happens.
9. Theres a surprising amount of traction on wet roads
10 The inverse is true for man hole covers in the wet
Starting out responsibly? - [url=http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/BBS/viewtopic.php?t=24730]Clicky[/url]
looking for a forum that advocates race replica, 600cc supersports for learners on public roads? - [url=http://www.google.com]Clicky[/url]
Post Reply