Signs associated with animals, birds and insects
If a passing biker is barked by a dog, then a happy journey awaits him.
For every biker, meeting a dog has a special meaning. Man's faithful friend, it turns out, is able to predict the owner of a motorcycle the outcome of his trip. It is believed that if a dog barks at a biker, then everything will go well for him on the road. But as soon as a shaggy friend tries to grab a man riding a motorcycle by the leg, he should stop and carefully return home. It is believed that this encounter with the dog thus suggests that man's barking friend is trying to stop the driver from setting off on the road. If this sign is not heeded, the trip may end in tragedy. If a cat crosses a biker’s path, then you need to return. Fans of motorcycle trips observe this sign even more strictly than other people. If ordinary people try to neutralize a sign only when a black cat crosses the road, then in this case the color of the animal does not matter at all. This attitude towards cats is mainly due to the fact that, according to ancient mystical knowledge, a cat is a conductor between our world and the other world. The only exception for motorcyclists is the appearance of a red cat - this is a sign that you will travel the entire route in good weather, and rain will not catch you on the way. Perhaps this sign can be classified as superstition, you never know where a shaggy animal needs to go. But many people do not correctly interpret such knowledge, which is why such a prejudiced attitude towards cats arises.
If a fly hits your face, pay attention, a useful warning
This sign is more related to the attentiveness and caution of the driver on the road. So, for example, if a fly, or any other insect, gets into the driver’s eye while driving, then he needs to stop and put on glasses
In this case, no bad situation will happen. The fact is that even the smallest midge that gets into the eye of a motorcycle driver can lead to an emergency on the road. Everyone knows how unpleasant a midge gets into the eye, even for a pedestrian. And for the driver it’s also speed. You can even damage your eyes here. If a fly hits your forehead, then this is a warning that you should not drive too fast that day. It is advisable to drive in such a way that the fly does not have to maneuver between you and your forehead. But if suddenly a fly gets into the biker’s beard and gets entangled in it, then you can be absolutely calm. The road will be smooth and successful. The most important thing is not to free this fly from the captivity of his beard until the motorcyclist returns home
So, for example, if a fly, or any other insect, gets into the driver’s eye while driving, then he needs to stop and put on glasses. In this case, no bad situation will happen. The fact is that even the smallest midge that gets into the eye of a motorcycle driver can lead to an emergency on the road. Everyone knows how unpleasant a midge gets into the eye, even for a pedestrian. And for the driver it’s also speed. You can even damage your eyes here. If a fly hits your forehead, then this is a warning that you should not drive too fast that day. It is advisable to drive in such a way that the fly does not have to maneuver between you and your forehead. But if suddenly a fly gets into the biker’s beard and gets entangled in it, then you can be absolutely calm. The road will be smooth and successful. The most important thing is not to free this fly from the captivity of his beard until the motorcyclist returns home.
If a bird hits the driver, then you either need to turn back or be more careful on the road. The sign is correct. There have been cases in life when, at the breakneck speed at which a biker is riding, a bird could not only hit the helmet, but also pierce the eyeball. And this is certain death. Moreover, the driver can not only die himself, but also provoke an accident of other vehicles moving on the road. Therefore, you should be extremely careful and careful, and do not ignore safety equipment such as a helmet and windshield.
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Preface: I visit a lot of sites and read a lot of literature about bikers, and this subculture in general. Unfortunately, very little attention is paid to the biker's companion. There is no detailed stereotype for a bike lady. Now I don't mean a woman of a week. I mean a constant companion: a girlfriend or wife. The one that is both in sorrow and in joy. Being a biker's wife is not easy work and science. This is a certain type of woman, full of adventurism and a thirst for adventure. And most importantly, support and pride.
I haven’t found a definition of such a companion anywhere. In my opinion, this is none other than the bike lady. The girls driving are, whatever one may say, bikers. Although, I realized that men don’t really like this definition. But you can’t erase the words from the song. Therefore, I took the liberty of writing rules specifically for the lady bike (biker’s companion). Concept: number two, in this case I consider it an inappropriate insult. Why? You will understand this by reading point by point. Everything you read below is not a momentary impulse to write stupid rules. These are the conclusions I have drawn and suffered through. Like a girl who has traveled 12,000 km. per season (Annual tours in Europe, plus several years of experience and thousands of kilometers on Russian roads), I have every reason for this. I want to emphasize that these rules are for heavy motorcycles (cruisers and the like). As for long-distance sports, I have no idea. And these rules are no longer for me to write. Have complete trust in your pilot and his motorcycle. Without this point, I do not advise you to go on a trip at all. From the very beginning of the journey, you and your man are one. Never interfere with his control! Don't wave your arms or yell if you're scared. Nothing should distract the pilot from the road and traffic situations. And if you're scared, stay home! It may not be strange, but the life of two people traveling on a motorcycle depends not only on the driver himself, but also 99% on the passenger. You should not be a burden, you are a “fighting friend”. When cornering with the bike leaning heavily, your body should move in unison with the driver. It's as if you two have grown together. His body leans to the left and yours to the left, his to the right and yours to the right. Back of the head to the back of the head. By turning your body in the opposite direction, you create control difficulties. Eliminate fear. In such things, fear and panic increases the likelihood of an accident. Leave all your tenderness and ambitions, whims and nurses at the door. At every stop, no matter how you feel, your man should see a smile and an enthusiastic look. Don't fill his brain with complaints and whims. If you think that driving a motorcycle is easy and simple, you are mistaken. This requires skill and increased attention. The rain that wet you and you got wet (even in a raincoat, this is not a pleasant sensation) also wet him. Moreover, in such conditions, he has to drive vehicles. He has no wipers on his helmet, in case you haven't noticed. He is also damp and cold, just like you. Therefore, hysteria in these cases is not appropriate. Take care of spare clothes or special clothes the day before. clothing for abnormal weather conditions. On the way, it’s too late to think about it. Calculate the weather (and it is not predictable) long before leaving and prepare for any of its manifestations stoically and with dignity. Always be prepared for natural surprises. When it’s time to sleep for the night, take everything calmly. You never know which specific hotel you will be staying at (if you haven’t booked it in advance). The main goal is to get enough sleep. Dry if you get wet. A little advice, if the hotel does not have heating, you can dry wet shoes with a hairdryer (even 3-star hotels have them in stock). Traveling around Russia, we spend the night in a tent. And it's an amazing feeling. A fire at sunset and the chirping of grasshoppers are much nicer than a stuffy room, with the roar of cars passing outside the window, in a roadside hotel. You should be able to put on a raincoat in exactly 2 minutes. In general, this point remained a mystery to me. I didn’t train the speed of putting on a raincoat. But as soon as it started to rain, it seemed like this was all I had been doing all my life. I tried to put on a raincoat in advance, before leaving. Without rain. I puffed for half an hour (for us these are overalls). When you're on the road, you clearly realize that it's just as important for your man not to get wet as it is for you. Therefore, the speed is generated on its own when an extreme case occurs. Never throw a tantrum while traveling. Even if there was an emergency and you miraculously escaped death. Riding a motorcycle is not the safest way to travel. You should understand this already when you decide to take such an action. Even the most professional driver is not able to calculate all situations on the road. In this case, I always say: You can’t escape fate. There are situations when the chances of surviving are 1 in 100. But you survived. The accident was miraculously avoided. In this case, don’t yell, no matter how bad you feel. Pull yourself together, breathe deeply and don’t even think about scolding the pilot. He himself understood everything perfectly and your snot and squeals are of no use to him. At least be grateful that he still saved your life. If he wasn't paying attention, he already took that into account. Believe me, the guys driving motorcycles are far from stupid. No complaints about weather conditions. The words from the song: “Nature has no bad weather...”, by the way, fit the situation perfectly. You are traveling on a motorcycle and you have no roof. Therefore, you must take all surprises with composure. Cold, snow, hail, rain, thunder and lightning, everything can happen on the road. If you are not ready to endure this, then stay home. And even more so, it was not your man who ordered all these anomalies upstairs to test you. Believe me, I know what I'm talking about. For 7000 km. path, everything that was possible fell on us where nothing like this had ever been seen. This includes snow in St. Petersburg, hail the size of half a chicken egg in Switzerland, showers and thunderstorms in France, cold in Germany, heat in Italy. Moreover, all this alternates over the course of several days, replacing one thing after another. So it’s up to you to decide: either go or not. But no one has yet come up with the ability to order weather for a trip. Learn how to massage the collar area. And you must do this while the motorcycle is moving. You will immediately understand when a man is tired and having a hard time. He begins to move his shoulders and turn his head. The stop is not coming soon, and immediate help is needed. Be sure to stretch his shoulders and neck. Tap your fists on your spine and shoulder blades. Wrinkle it as best you can. You don't need much. In just a couple of minutes, he will get his second wind. Prepare to eat when you can, not when you feel like it. A very important point that you must consider. Especially if you are traveling in a convoy. That is, not just one motorcycle. Usually, men calculate when they should arrive from point A to point B. They have a goal. And sometimes, there is no time to stop. You must take this into account and adapt to play by their rules. It's quite easy and not difficult. Gas stations are suitable for emergency stops. The tank is enough for about 300 km. Therefore, stops do not occur rarely. Just try to do everything when you have the opportunity. Even if you don't want to. Because no one will stop separately if you are rushing along the autobahn. Be unique and have your own style in any situation. Sooner or later, you will reach your destination. And if you want to be a real bike lady, then you need to try to live up to it. You must have your own style. This is my personal opinion and whether to fulfill this point or not is up to you. But I have to write about it. At festivals and biker gatherings it is very easy to choose exactly your style. As usual, these festivals themselves resemble a masquerade and a costume show. I always say: fashion week shows by famous Couturiers are just kindergarten compared to a biker rally. Here, your imagination can work to its fullest. And here, in my opinion, it is important not to repeat someone. Men do this with accessories and patches, clothing and motorcycles. Women must find something of their own. You haven't stopped being a woman if you're sitting in the saddle of a motorcycle. Therefore, I do not welcome male types. There are many ways not to lose your femininity in male company. Beautiful boots and vests, jewelry and hats. Fur and leather. Skirts and shorts. All in your hands. Don’t forget, a man needs to rest after a long journey. So please him with your elegance. Afterword: If you think that these rules were imposed on me by my man or that I am a man in a skirt, you are very mistaken. I was brought up in a family of parents who loved each other, I was spoiled and selfish in a way that boggles the mind. I can't stand the cold, and winter is the hardest time of the year for me. As long as it was possible, I rode on my father’s neck, in the literal sense of the word. In my youth, I never cooked and was deprived of any worries. Mom always said: She’s a girl, she’ll get married, and then she’ll do some housework. My parents called me Mimosa. I was often capricious and arrogant, and even when my friends, without telling us, experimented with a pea under the mattress, in the morning I was the most unhappy. And to be honest, it never occurred to me that I would write such rules myself. However, love for your husband, bike and road does incredible things. With the advent of bikers in my life, my life has changed dramatically and I have to cultivate the Spartan within myself. But for all the gold in the world, I wouldn’t trade the road on a bike for a comfortable trip on a plane or car.
Is there anything to be afraid of?
Do you think the biker superstition is a fantasy world? This may not be a very common topic on motorcycle forums. However, look at foreign pages and you will see that there are many old but living superstitions. And many new ones are emerging. And people seem to believe in them.
Some are common, like one guy who wrote that he wouldn't go near his motorcycle for two days before a trip. Others are creepy, like the woman who ties barbed wire to her handlebars, which is supposed to remind her to be safe - she once rode a dual-gas motorcycle without a helmet.
Are motorcyclists a group that believes in superstitions? Of course, more than drivers of comfortable and safe cars. But motorcyclists are much closer to the border between life and death, and where the unknown appears, superstitions, beliefs and cults are born.
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“Do not open an umbrella in a house/apartment”
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You've probably heard about the bad omen of opening an umbrella in the house, which promises bad luck. This superstition came to us from other nations. Let us remember that the umbrella was invented in China. Moreover, tens of centuries before our era. But the umbrella came to Europe only in the 17th century. By the way, in China the umbrella was given a mystical meaning. For example, there he was considered a symbol of power. But the umbrella came to Europe without any mystical signs. That is, like an ordinary household useful item. And only later did various traditions and superstitions begin to be associated with the umbrella, many of which came to Russia. Moreover, many signs were interpreted in their own way over time.
For example, our people have a rooted belief that an open umbrella is a bait for evil spirits. As a result, by opening an umbrella in the house, you open the door to evil, which means you invite disaster. Also, in some regions of Russia it was believed that an open umbrella in the house could scare the brownie, who is the guardian of the house and protects you from troubles. By frightening the brownie, you risk that he will leave your house. Then don't expect anything good.
Driving with running boards
This superstition is associated with the world of ghosts and is similar to another superstition about the bell and the imprisonment of evil spirits. What kind of steps are there for dangerous, supernatural creatures? Some people think that if you lower the pegs, it means you're inviting the spirits to come along for the ride. But these creatures are not as pleasant and friendly as our beautiful ladies. Some of the ghosts spread confusion and evil into the world, which they hate and desire at the same time.
The only situation that differs from this rule is the funeral of a motorcyclist's friend. The motorcycle, which is on its last journey with one of us, must have empty passenger seats and lowered pegs. A deceased friend should enjoy his last trip with his friends. At the same time, his spirit provides protection for motorcyclists during this time. You don't have to worry about a dark creature appearing in the passenger seat.
Biker signs and superstitions
Category: Mototoxicosis | Tags: biker, omens, superstitions, motorcyclist
Riding a motorcycle has always been associated with increased danger. It is quite natural that this became a catalyst for the development of various superstitions and signs. I tried to find and collect some of them. Of those that I found, most turned out to be not so superstitious, but rather advice, comments and instructions from “experienced” bikers.
Try to sit on the right side of the motorcycle. They will immediately threaten you with their finger and say that this is a bad omen. We need to ask the motorcycle for forgiveness. What's wrong with that? Well, I would sit on the right and go. The whole point is that in order to get on the motorcycle on the right, you need to lift it from the stand (which is on the left of most motorcycles) and roll it over to the right. In such a situation, there is a high probability of the motorcycle falling on its side. Especially if you try to do this somewhere on gravel or dirt. On the left side you are protected by a step. Not bad, right?
Dropping a helmet is also considered a bad omen. There’s actually nothing bad here, it’s just that a helmet lying next to a motorcycle is, first of all, a request for help. An indicator that something has happened. For example: if a helmet (helmet, cap) lies with the neck up, you need gasoline (like a container for gasoline), if with the neck down, you need technical assistance (second head); if the helmet is lying on its side, then medical attention is needed. It all has to do with the fact that when you fall, the helmet almost always lies on its side. If you fall, hurt yourself, or feel bad, the first thing you do is take off your helmet and throw it away. Perhaps this is why dropping a helmet is considered a bad omen - it evokes bad associations. In any case, it is advised to spit and pat the tank or seat.
There are a lot of signs about motorcycle helmets. For example, one of my friends has this example. If, when falling from a motorcycle, he even slightly scratches the helmet or visor on it, he immediately runs to the store for a new one. Because I’m simply sure that now a scratched helmet will definitely attract trouble, and it will fall again.
Experienced bikers will advise you to first look into the tank before each ride. There is no need to explain the sign at all. Most older motorcycles do not have a fuel sensor and therefore it is not a sin to once again make sure that there is gasoline. Before a long trip, always sit on the track. Relax. Calm down. Whisper something to the motorcycle.
Bikers are, in essence, the same cowboys or knights, only their horses are made of iron. But the meaning remains the same. Motorcycles are also spiritual. They are looked after
Give them attention. Talk to them
Respected. And they firmly believe that for this reason motorcycles will treat their riders the same way. Therefore, keeping the motorcycle clean and taking care of it in every possible way is no longer even a superstition or sign - it is a direct responsibility.
In addition to such useful observations, there are indeed signs and superstitions. Moreover, since gentlemen bikers are not from this world, sometimes the signs are absolutely opposite to the superstitions of ordinary people.
For example, if a cat crossed your path, this is a good omen. Moreover, regardless of its color. If a dog barks at you, it is good luck. The dog seems to wish you a good journey. If he tries to bite, it’s a bad omen. You need to be careful on the road. And if she does bite you, it’s better to postpone the trip (at least just to treat the bite site). The dog seems to not let you in, sensing trouble.
Motorcycle and helmet
If a helmet falls, then any troubles can happen on the road.
This sign in the biker environment can be compared to someone who fell during a wedding. Nothing good can be expected from this. If possible, it is best to postpone the trip. But if this is not possible, then you need to do the following manipulations. First you need to stomp on the ground with each foot three times. This means that the ground will keep your motorcycle balanced and you won't fly into a ditch somewhere. After this, you need to knock the fallen helmet on the seat and tank of the motorcycle. Thus, bikers ask their vehicle not to let its owner down at the right time.
If you get on the motorcycle on the right, then your iron horse may break on the road.
Indeed, in the biker community there is such a sign that when the driver sits on the motorcycle on the right, he thereby attracts to the motorcycle all the troubles that can happen on the road. But there are moments in life when you simply cannot do otherwise. In this case, all bikers are sure to pat their iron friend on the tank and ask him for forgiveness. The fact is that biking is not even a hobby - it is a way of life. These people simply cannot imagine life without the road and like-minded people. Their motorcycle is a faithful friend who should always be nearby. Hence this attitude. But if you get on a motorcycle on the left, then the road will definitely be good. But even with such a wonderful sign, you always need to remember the caution that must be observed on the way.
Never scold your motorcycle - it will definitely let you down at the most necessary moment.
This sign comes from the category of personal relationships between a biker and his vehicle. How would a friend react to you if you were scolded or quarreled with? Most likely, your relationship may either end for good or cool down somewhat. Technology, just like a living creature, always works better and lasts longer for the person who treats it with respect. And she will definitely take revenge in her own way on the one who offends her. If you can go and buy a new mixer, then the driver’s life depends on the motorcycle.
The iron horse should always be well-groomed - then it will never let you down.
Seeing dirty transport is always unpleasant. In addition, unkempt cars and motorcycles age, rot and break down much faster. Bikers always take care of their motorcycle very carefully. Among them, it is generally accepted that if a motorcycle is always clean, then, if necessary, it will start just because you pat it on the tank and ask for help. Even if it breaks down, it will reach its owner to the point where appropriate repairs can be made. Maybe. But in this way, sometimes you can come to an agreement with any equipment, not just a motorcycle.
Take a look at the tank before your trip and you can avoid many problems.
For those who like to cross the roads on a motorcycle, this is a very important sign. Everyone follows it. It is believed that in this way you show your respect for the motorcycle. And he, in turn, will never let you down on the road. But there is a more prosaic explanation for this sign. This is a normal, everyday inspection that every driver should perform before hitting the road. Agree that it will not be very pleasant to discover on the road that you have no gasoline or have run out of oil. Naturally, if you check the tank of your motorcycle, you will not find yourself in a situation where there is no gas, and the nearest gas station is still quite far away.
“Never kill a spider in the house - it’s for money”
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Since ancient times, it was believed that a spider in the house promised the owners important news, a gift or good luck. Naturally, people were afraid that by killing a spider, they would deprive themselves of the opportunity to learn about some important news or the opportunity to receive a gift.
In Ancient Rus', cobwebs were also credited with medicinal properties. Thus, the Russians believed that by killing a spider, one could incur a disease.
Subsequently, the spider began to be associated among the Russian people with a symbol of happiness, family well-being and prosperity.
By the way, the fact that a spider brings financial well-being was also believed in old England. It was believed that if a spider falls on one's head, it is a sign that the person will soon receive a large inheritance.
Kindly remove yourself from my bike!
If we talk about biker etiquette from the point of view of the culture of communication, there is no need to dwell on it for too long. It is worth noting that bikers are the most reserved and polite people when compared with the average person. Many motorcycle owners have found themselves in a situation where, for example, leaving a store, they found a curious person standing by their bike, who not only stares at the car, but also freely allows himself to touch it, stroke it, and even hold the steering wheel. It’s very nice for a cute stranger to even sit on it and at the same time she is not afraid of the possibility of getting burned from the almost smoking exhaust, which did not have time to cool down after a long trip. A curious person will always be very surprised why the biker doesn’t like it and will not even shame the biker for asking why you, a passer-by, didn’t climb into the interior of some car just to have a look. It’s worth adding to this story that you can find out how a stranger suddenly sat on your bike and with emotion said thank you to your uncle for taking pictures with the bikers, after which they, in addition, have to listen to numerous stories about how everyone, too, has always dreamed of the road , freedom, motorcycle...
Having talked with a considerable number of bikers, I heard painfully simple and incredibly true truths of life.
Biker's rule: don't touch your own bike! The rule of a biker on the road is not to slow down next to you at speed, you are curious, and I will react to this as a threat of collision. Remember that your neighbor on the road may be the only person who can help you - don’t be rude on the road! Don't get caught up in a pack of bikers, pull over to the side of the road, and you can ride behind. Just don't do it, don't ask for an explanation, just for no reason.
First flight and hospitable bikers
Our first trip was to the bike festival in Stolbtsy. Three hours on the road. It’s not that warm in September, but on a motorcycle at a speed of 100 km/h you can easily take another eight degrees off. First, your hands and knees freeze. Then - everything else. Jeans and a regular leather jacket won't keep you warm.
During the three-hour journey, I began to hate the “iron horse” with all my heart. I quickly froze, my back and legs became numb. The helmet clasp was strangling my neck. The air flow from oncoming trucks was so strong that we were rocked to the sides. It was scary, even when the motorcycle was overtaken by a passing car.
For three hours I listened only to the noise of the engine and looked left and right. The landscape rarely changed. You cannot talk to the driver, although many bikers buy a special earphone for such a case. I concluded for myself that I will ride a bike with much greater comfort and pleasure. And every time I promised myself that I would not sit behind the wheel of this “vacuum cleaner.”
At the festival we warmed ourselves by the fire, because we were simply chilled from the cold. By the way, bikers always come to each other’s aid, so you don’t have to worry if something goes wrong. We were immediately warmed up. Someone found dry warm clothes, someone fed them sausages - they fried them over a fire when there were only chips left in the market stalls. We, newcomers, were received very warmly. But I will remember this trip for a long time.
Then everything went as usual - cold autumn gave way to winter, the motorcycle was driven into a friend’s garage. I breathed a sigh of relief - until spring. But it turned out that bikers organize their favorite festivals in both January and February. Only the scale is smaller, and they “fly” mainly in cars. Although there are exceptions. In January 2012, at minus twenty, biker Lesha from Grodno came to the party in his sports BMW. There is knee-deep snow and ice on the road. There's nothing on the highway yet - it's been cleared! And he turned onto a secondary road and fell. And again and again. He fell eight times and knocked off the turn signals and mirrors. But adrenaline is in the blood.
This year, a Motorcycle Maslenitsa was held at the Ptich reservoir. Bikers often celebrate the “Moto New Year”. Well, soon “Moto March 8” will also be celebrated as Motorcycle Valentine’s Day!
Superstitions. Red light for green bike
Like any other person who is committed to a certain lifestyle, a certain hobby and hobby, a biker, and just a motorcyclist, are superstitious people, but since they have to face special kinds of situations on the road, they have a special list of signs. There are few of them, but they are all quite important.
The most universal is the blessing of the bike, which, in fact, is the only companion on the road. Some call it a good omen to have a small bell on a motorcycle, which dispels evil intentions and energy on the road. I have heard of such a sign that the bell that you do not buy yourself, but receive as a gift, will be successful.
An important sign is the “wave” - greeting another biker on the road, even a slight nod of the head, a barely noticeable movement of a finger - you exchange the same energy. Greetings become obvious if you own bikes of the same brand, same class
It will certainly be a good omen if you help someone on the road, which will really return a hundredfold. Some of the most interesting things I heard were: green in the color of a motorcycle means bad luck. This sign is directly related to Harleys, which, as you know, were widely used during the Second World War. They often became easy prey for the enemy and, as is clear, they were all painted in green camouflage. An important sign is the refusal to ride a bike whose owner has died, no matter whether in a car accident.
Superstitions are a purely personal thing, just like the talisman you take on the road or give it as a gift. It is your habits that are most important. Even though some have the habit of approaching the bike from only one side, some greet it with a special phrase, but everyone will definitely agree that the best omen is excellent brake performance and effective tires.
Did you know that in the motorcycle community there are some rules and superstitions, one might even say traditions? No? Then this article is for you.
So, perhaps it’s worth starting with a biker greeting. Of course, there is no specific set of rules, but there are some regularities, for example, you can more often hear words of greeting from a biker than from a motorcyclist, the fewer motorcyclists in a city, the more often they will say hello, European motorcyclists greet with their feet, no matter how funny it may sound .
Request for help
How to ask for roadside assistance for travelers on motorcycles? Here are several options - sometimes, if possible, they write a poster, but more often the helmet is simply placed at the rear wheel of the vehicle. Experienced motorcycle owners immediately hear this “cry for help.”
Signs and traditions
A motorcycle helmet fell - this is a very bad sign.
It is necessary to lift the helmet, and it is important to spit on the place where it fell and then trample on it. Of course, if a sign exists, this does not mean that it always comes true
If a dog barks, the road will be smooth. But if you wanted to bite, it’s better to return home right away, and the cat crossed the road - the weather will be excellent.
You must sit on the motorcycle on the left side. In general, this is quite logical, considering that the side support on bikes is always located on the left. Before a long journey, it is recommended to walk around your “iron horse”, sit next to it and look into the gas tank. It’s also logical, because you’ll never drive away with an empty gas tank.
It is worth noting that some bikers simply do not use the word “last” in their vocabulary; it is replaced by “extreme”. This tradition originated from pilots who did not use the word “last” in relation to their flights. For a parachutist, the last jump is also always called the “last jump”. Of course, not all motorcyclists follow this tradition, but you can often hear about it. It is quite natural that mostly superstitious people are afraid of something somewhere in their subconscious. The most superstitious are representatives of complex professions. Of course, these people constantly expose themselves to danger at work, so sometimes you also want to hope for some kind of heavenly powers.
It doesn’t matter at all whether riding a motorcycle is a hobby or a profession, it will always be dangerous. This is why bikers come up with various superstitions
But most of the risks that do not depend on the situation on the roads can be completely avoided. It’s better to inspect everything before the trip: how you attached the bags to the trunk and whether there is enough fuel in the tank, especially if you are going a long distance. Well, when the forecast promises rain, take a raincoat and don’t wait for the oncoming cat!
Signs and traditions of bikers.
Signs.
Motorcycle helmet falling. Very! A very bad omen!) You must pick up the helmet, and be sure to spit on the place where it fell and then trample on it. Otherwise, you will inevitably fall from the motorcycle. Overall, the myth has been destroyed. At the rate at which I and the people I know are dropping our helmets, we should all be dead by now.
