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I found this on the internet by chance. The Ten Commandments of Motorcycling. 1). LOVE AND HONOR YOUR MOTORCYCLE I’m not talking about whispering sweet nothings to your bike or inserting your member to the pipe but treating it the way it should. Follow owner’s manual religiously, and clean the beloved yourself. This way you get to examine your unit and monitor it closely. 2). RESPECT THE ROAD YE LAY YOUR PATH ON The street is not a racetrack; you shall ride like a hooligan but not a serial killer. The road is for all to respect. 3). MAKE SURE YOUR PAPERS ARE IN ORDER Lest you want to be shamed. Regularly update your license and registration. Do not fall prey to demons doing dirty deeds. 4). YE SHALL BE A GENTLEMAN AT ALL TIMES You may be EDSA’s mop but you must feel clean to look clean. You must not act like an asshole but treat people the way you want to be treated. Not a gentleman just to hookers but to all. 5). BE AN ACTIVE PARTICIPANT OF THE WORLD THAT SURROUNDS YOU Abide by the rules and be a human being. Attend meets and conventions that actually do something. Remember, it’s not the model of your bike that you’ll remember on your deathbed but the good times you’ve had with it. 6). YE SHALL RIDE AND LIVE LIKE A BIKER Not just to Starbucks but every road there is rain or shine. Ride for work at times and not only on weekends. Being a poseur is the worst sin of all. 7). YE SHALL BE AN INTELLIGENT RIDER Not just an educated road user but a brainy bohemian. Learn the art of conversation and not gutter talk. Expose yourself to fine reading material and different mediums of entertainment and not tabloids nor Internet junk and worst of all — UHF. This way you’ll have time well spent and not just bitching about like a girl.  . YE SHALL NOT USE YOUR ‘CYCLE FOR EVIL INTENT You ride to give yourself joy and nothing else. 9). YE SHALL LOVE LIFE Love your life. Always wear protective gear. Visit long lost relatives and friends. The bike is a means of getting away from it all but you actually get closer. 10). YE SHALL RIDE FOREVER Not just to say you were a rider but living by the code. Bet we could add some more......I'll go first. 11) Thall shall not spit tobacco into the wind..... 12) |
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« Reply #2 on: July 29, 2015, 12:36:45 PM » |
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13. Don't covet the lady on the back of thy neighbors bike  |
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« Reply #3 on: July 29, 2015, 12:52:57 PM » |
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Ye shall not pull up next to the local constable and ask him if he thinks he can you hit with his taser at 60MPH.
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« Reply #4 on: July 29, 2015, 01:12:16 PM » |
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Ye shall not pull up next to the local constable and ask him if he thinks he can you hit with his taser at 60MPH.
now that there is fuuuniieee....ha |
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DIGGER
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« Reply #5 on: July 29, 2015, 01:13:48 PM » |
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thou shalt worship Valkyries only.....and no false motorcycles.......(i won't mention the brand)
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« Reply #6 on: July 29, 2015, 01:30:10 PM » |
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#6 doesn't seem to match the rest. Well.... in what I would call a "biker." Maybe it should be replaced with "motorcyclist."
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« Reply #7 on: July 29, 2015, 05:00:41 PM » |
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remember a little Karma goes a long way. if you see a biker in distress at least (if possible) ask if they need help.
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« Reply #8 on: July 29, 2015, 05:07:04 PM » |
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You become your brothers keeper iffin he DO NOT ride staggered.  RIDE SAFE. |
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Today is the tommorow you worried about yesterday. If at first you don't succeed screw it-save it for nite check. 1964 1968 U S Navy. Two cruises off Nam.
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« Reply #9 on: July 29, 2015, 08:16:13 PM » |
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12). Honor thine Wind and Sunshine!
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Patrick
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« Reply #10 on: July 30, 2015, 03:32:31 AM » |
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Well, I guess I'm going to hell !
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DIGGER
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« Reply #11 on: July 30, 2015, 03:52:02 AM » |
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which commandment did you break?
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Alien
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Ride Safe, Be Kind
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« Reply #12 on: July 30, 2015, 06:23:55 AM » |
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Take a moment at the start of each ride to give thanks that the previous ride was not your last and that you have the privilege of feeling the wind one more time. Ride just a little harder and a little further in honor of those who have gone before.
Ride Safe,
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To be good, and to do good, is all we have to do.
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« Reply #13 on: July 31, 2015, 08:27:56 AM » |
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13) Ye shall not over rev your bike upon starts or thee at stop lights. Or God will reign down on you great furry and wrath.
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DIGGER
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« Reply #14 on: July 31, 2015, 09:54:27 AM » |
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Thou shalt not put on your winter gloves before your helmet.
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« Reply #15 on: July 31, 2015, 10:25:32 AM » |
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14) Thou shalt always watch behind you at stopped turns and traffic signals.
They really are out to get you!
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Life is about the ride, not the destination. 97 Valkyrie Tour 99 Valkyrie Interstate  |
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« Reply #16 on: July 31, 2015, 01:20:11 PM » |
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Thou shalt not leave home without it!
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« Reply #17 on: July 31, 2015, 01:40:04 PM » |
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which commandment did you break?
Almost all of them. They're like "safety commandments." I want a god that gives me "fun commandments." |
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Patrick
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« Reply #18 on: August 01, 2015, 05:30:04 AM » |
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Thou shalt not leave home without it!
It is a good thing to have along with you. |
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« Reply #19 on: August 01, 2015, 08:40:12 AM » |
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I'm sure a lot of folks have their own set of rules (Ten Commandments? I don't think so.). That's just the way some of us are made. I read through the list and there was no small number with which I either disagreed or found not that important. It's a good idea to exchange information and maybe rules with wise folks that have experience in what we are either starting out in or don't have as much experience in. My personal assessment is that the person who made up that original post list of rules really hasn't done a whole lot of riding.  |
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« Reply #20 on: August 01, 2015, 04:44:52 PM » |
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I'm sure a lot of folks have their own set of rules (Ten Commandments? I don't think so.). That's just the way some of us are made. I read through the list and there was no small number with which I either disagreed or found not that important. It's a good idea to exchange information and maybe rules with wise folks that have experience in what we are either starting out in or don't have as much experience in. My personal assessment is that the person who made up that original post list of rules really hasn't done a whole lot of riding. Carl, how about: 15) Friends don't let friends ride on Honda valve stems. |
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« Reply #21 on: August 01, 2015, 08:21:27 PM » |
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Carl, how about:
15) Friends don't let friends ride on Honda valve stems.
LOL! With. No one should ride on his valve stems. I have a few spares if anyone needs a couple. Not many because my list of friends is dwindling.  |
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« Reply #22 on: August 01, 2015, 09:05:08 PM » |
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16) Ye shall drink coffee, and not alcohol, and do stupid things faster . . .
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« Reply #23 on: August 02, 2015, 03:00:06 PM » |
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16) Ye shall drink coffee, and not alcohol, and do stupid things faster . . .
Me thinks you have nailed it..... number 1 commandment should be THOUGHT SHALT NOT DRINK IN EXCESS AND RIDE A MOTORCYCLE |
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« Reply #24 on: August 02, 2015, 05:44:37 PM » |
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Title of thread intrigued me - 10 commandments.... I agree, a lot of "biker" cliches in there. Some great suggestions in response though :-)
First I heard of the OEM valve stems "commandment" was at this year's (my first) Inzane....pardon what might seem like a silly question to many of you from this uninformed Canuck - I assume this has to do with my losing of tire pressure for the last 16 years??? I guess I've never had any "friends" up here to look after me in that regard ;-)
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« Reply #25 on: August 02, 2015, 06:37:38 PM » |
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Title of thread intrigued me - 10 commandments.... I agree, a lot of "biker" cliches in there. Some great suggestions in response though :-)
First I heard of the OEM valve stems "commandment" was at this year's (my first) Inzane....pardon what might seem like a silly question to many of you from this uninformed Canuck - I assume this has to do with my losing of tire pressure for the last 16 years??? I guess I've never had any "friends" up here to look after me in that regard ;-)
msb
It's unlikely OEM stems would be responsible for your losing tire pressure gradually over that long. That's more likely due to failed sealing at the wheel (at the bead). OEM stems pass through the wheel with rubber and no metal. They're recommended to be replaced with each tire change at about $11 each. The danger is that if you press unreasonably during inflation and let the 90 degree stem out of that plastic support you could tear or weaken that rubber portion passing through the wheel resulting in a rather rapid deflation possibly while you're rolling down the road. The replacements that are metal passing through the wheel costs about $2 - $3 each and will last many years and a lot of tire changes. When they do give way they will result in a very slow deflation something like the one you've described. |
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« Reply #26 on: August 02, 2015, 07:35:12 PM » |
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For every person or vehicle you see. Think of the stupidest thing they can do and plan for it. 9 out of 10 times you'll need that plan.
Ride like everyone is out to kill you. They really are!
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Politicians like diapers need changed often. And for the same reason.
If you aren't a liberal at 20 you have no heart. If you aren't conservative at 30 you have no brain.- Mark Twain
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« Reply #27 on: August 02, 2015, 07:53:54 PM » |
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16) Ye shall drink coffee, and not alcohol, and do stupid things faster . . .
Me thinks you have nailed it..... number 1 commandment should be THOUGHT SHALT NOT DRINK IN EXCESS AND RIDE A MOTORCYCLE Thou shall not drink at all and ride |
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« Reply #28 on: August 03, 2015, 04:07:57 AM » |
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16) Ye shall drink coffee, and not alcohol, and do stupid things faster . . .
Me thinks you have nailed it..... number 1 commandment should be THOUGHT SHALT NOT DRINK IN EXCESS AND RIDE A MOTORCYCLE Thou shall not drink at all and ride You are right. I don't drink and ride my motorcycle. I don't drink and drive my car. I don't drink and drive anything. I like a couple beers at the house after a hot day outside mowing the lawn.....all due to a very bad family experience with alchohol and driving. However, probably 90 percent of the people on this sight will have a beer or margarita with a meal while out on a ride on their bike. Nothing wrong with that, I don't do it, but most will. |
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