Weird/Superstitious Riding Habits?

[Femmekat]

I was just wondering who else has weird riding superstitions? For example, I'm slightly convinced I/my bike didn't get hurt worse Friday because I ride with a poker chip from a charity ride, and a four leaf clover charm in my jacket pocket.

And for some reason I am hellbent on getting a set of track plastics I came across because they also have 4 leafed clovers on them.

Anyone else? C'mon, I'm sure I'm not the only one...

[01xj]

I avoid the paint in crosswalks. Don't know why.

[Femmekat]

Because paint can be slippery!

[ilikenapalm]

I dunno if its superstitious or not, but I had bad vibes from a bike, so its been sitting in my momma's garage ever since.

[01xj]

Because paint can be slippery!

Well yes obviously but I mean just riding through town, perfectly straight up and down.

[Degsy]

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If I see someone get off a bike on the right hand side of the bike I get all freaked out. Only cops are supposed to do that and when I see someone at a trackday or the races do it, I'm convinced something bad is about to happen and I avoid riding for an hour.

[Drewski]

I have to squeeze the clutch lever when I get off the bike. Don't know why, just need to do it.

[Drewski]

I was just wondering who else has weird riding superstitions? For example, I'm slightly convinced I/my bike didn't get hurt worse Friday because I ride with a poker chip from a charity ride, and a four leaf clover charm in my jacket pocket.

Maybe you have good karma from doing the charity ride??

[idratherberidin]

I was given one of these for my birthday last year,

http://www.associatedcontent.com/art..._guardian.html

it hangs next to my rear reservoir.

[Spooler]

My brother died on a bike. I keep his motorcycle key on my keyring so it's right in front of me when I ride.

[repsol_kid]

I check my blinkers and brake lights.

If i forget I have to pull over and do it.

Its like when i drive with out my seatbelt on kinda weird feeling

[Chippertheripper]

I don't really have any ritualistic things I do, I don't think. I do try and observe EVERYTHING that goes on around me, but I do that all the time, so it's kinda second nature at this point.

[13]

Funny, before I go out on track I ALWAYS say, "see you in a minute." out loud to anyone nearby. Even if no one's around.

[Tricky Mike]

13’s an unlucky number, right? Well, then, so should the letter B be, because B looks like a scrunched together 13.
“Hello, what is your name?”
“Bob.”
“Get the fuck away!”

If 13’s unlucky, then 12 and 14 are guilty by association.
“I saw you, 12, you were hanging out with 13.”
“No I wasn’t, I was with 11. You talk to 14 ‘bout that shit.”
“What you got to say, 14?”
“Me divided by 2 equals 7? Alright, I was with 13... shit.”

[Garandman]

Why was six afraid of seven?

Because seven ate nine!

[My preferred hockey # - 13].

[CBR929RE]

13’s an unlucky number, right? Well, then, so should the letter B be, because B looks like a scrunched together 13.
“Hello, what is your name?”
“Bob.”
“Get the fuck away!”

If 13’s unlucky, then 12 and 14 are guilty by association.
“I saw you, 12, you were hanging out with 13.”
“No I wasn’t, I was with 11. You talk to 14 ‘bout that shit.”
“What you got to say, 14?”
“Me divided by 2 equals 7? Alright, I was with 13... shit.”

I'm gonna make sure to come over and say hi a few times this weekend. I have 3 Bs in my name.
would A be guilty by association also because its right next to B? I have 3 of them also.

[tonyd]

I always beep as I pull out of the garage even if no one else is home and pat my wallet as soon as I pull out of the driveway.

[R7]

I talk to it, rub it down and lube.... Oh

Anyway, it seems to work

[Billy]

When I come to a stop I'm expecting the vehicle behind me to not stop so I always watch my rear view mirrors to make sure I see the vechicle slow down.

Also if I'm on the highway and I see someone on their cell phone, I either stay back or pass them as fast as i freaking can.

[SVRACER01]

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I wheelie on hot pit before I go out.

[Pigman]

Tap the tank and make the sign of the cross.....

[repsol_kid]

When I come to a stop I'm expecting the vehicle behind me to not stop so I always watch my rear view mirrors to make sure I see the vechicle slow down.

Also if I'm on the highway and I see someone on their cell phone, I either stay back or pass them as fast as i freaking can.

[Stoneman]

Since my accident in 2000, I never - NEVER ride on Mother's Day. I'll NEVER do it again...

I also tap my wedding ring on my gas cap before I put my gloves on...

[SVRACER01]

before i moved here and my bike did double duty (street/track) i used to have to put a note on the dash that said "dont be stupid, you have to ride this to work"

[beet]

Since my accident in 2000, I never - NEVER ride on Mother's Day. I'll NEVER do it again...

I also tap my wedding ring on my gas cap before I put my gloves on...

SSSSSSSSSSSHHHHHHHHH yes I is