what goes on inside your helmet? - Page 3

karl_1052 · 01-18-2010, 08:32 AM

I am usually singing, until I twist the throttle, then I either scream expletives, or giggle uncontrolably.

wildchild · 01-18-2010, 08:50 AM

depends on the ride and the reason for the ride. sometimes i sing, watch scenery, watch girls etc. sometimes i focus very intently on the ride if it's a spirited ride. sometimes i just ride to relieve tension then i mostly listen to the bike, it's better then any psychologist.

marko138 · 01-18-2010, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by TIGGER

Yep or how perfect it's handling... how smooth the road is...what would happen if a deer jumped out right now...

Actually it's not handling perfect. I gotta tweak the set up slightly when I get it back out.

And I didn't say I wasn't paying attention. If a deer jumps out I'll slay it. jacko

racedoll · 01-18-2010, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by neebelung

Hmm.... I try not to think a whole lot about anything but the ride itself... The sounds, the smells, the scenery....

Sometimes I do this.

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Originally Posted by was92v

If I am just cruising a long straight road, I wander mentally a little, but I try to avoid those type roads. I keep busy in there analyzing my riding and the ride itself which pushes the rest away. When I am pushing hard on the street or track I yell at myself fairly often when I make a mistake. It helps me that to refocus myself on the job at hand.
I have never listened to music when I ride, but I think when I'm sporting it would be a distraction.

I would say this ^^

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Originally Posted by karl_1052

I am usually singing, until I twist the throttle, then I either scream expletives, or giggle uncontrolably.

Now you sound like a "girl".

tached1000rr · 01-18-2010, 09:34 PM

laughter, joy, self actualization, escaping into my own world

Rangerscott · 01-18-2010, 09:34 PM

I listen to musico. It think about whatever comes to mind or I talk to myself or I cuss out the asshole near me.

LeeNetworX · 01-19-2010, 09:14 AM

For me, part of the enjoyment in riding is the fact that I can unplug from so many things and just 'exist' in my head for a while. No cell phone, no radio/music, no discussions with anyone (other than myself), no e-mails, etc. When riding on stretches of road where I don't have to focus so intently, my mind will wander off in one of any directions. I love it. My mind is free to do as it likes.

I may think about a problem at work I'm working on, personal life/family, what to cook for dinner this weekend, what that hot mom I saw in line at Publix the other day looks like in her panties, is there really a God, etc. I often find myself humming a song or making guitar sounds. I may do nothing more than observe the world around me and take marvel in even the simplest things.

Being such an analytical person, I value that I have at least one outlet that allows me to find freedom from the shackles of daily events. Woodworking / building things is another avenue of mental therapy for me.

t-homo · 01-19-2010, 12:09 PM

I normally sing some song to myself out loud inside my helmet for the entire ride.

Kerry_129 · 01-19-2010, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by was92v

If I am just cruising a long straight road, I wander mentally a little, but I try to avoid those type roads. I keep busy in there analyzing my riding and the ride itself which pushes the rest away. When I am pushing hard on the street or track I yell at myself fairly often when I make a mistake. It helps me that to refocus myself on the job at hand.
I have never listened to music when I ride, but I think when I'm sporting it would be a distraction.

Ditto that, wade.

When I'm doing the boring stuff, I'll wander around upstairs & make plans, (over)analyze stuff, sing goofy shit, etc. But on a couple of occasions that has caught me 'out' slightly - not enough to be truly 'oh shit' moments, but enough to really impress on me that when I'm in la-la land is when I'm most likely to get my ticket punched. So mostly I try to just sing/hum goofy shit & enjoy the music going on below (easy on the VFR!), but mostly focus on the sheer no-words-needed sweetness of the ride (and staying alive for many, many more!).

unknownroad · 01-19-2010, 12:52 PM

I also find it depends on what kind of road I'm on. When I'm up in the mountains, I'm completely focused on the ride- sight lines, potential hazards, angles, and all the physics of riding. It's a nice change of pace. When I'm traveling through the country I tend to take in the scenery a lot, possibly more than I should. When I'm commuting or driving the Interstate is when I do my best thinking... problem solving, inventions, life decisions, anything that I otherwise can't clear my head well enough to focus on day-to-day.

01-18-2010, 08:32 AM	#1
karl_1052 sergeant hatred Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ottawa Moto: The bus Posts: 2,723	I am usually singing, until I twist the throttle, then I either scream expletives, or giggle uncontrolably. __________________ My wife was afraid of the dark...then she saw me naked and now she's afraid of the light.

01-19-2010, 12:52 PM	#10
unknownroad Guys... where are we? Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Carolina Moto: SV650 Interstate, CX500 rat-bobber, whatever else runs. Posts: 784	I also find it depends on what kind of road I'm on. When I'm up in the mountains, I'm completely focused on the ride- sight lines, potential hazards, angles, and all the physics of riding. It's a nice change of pace. When I'm traveling through the country I tend to take in the scenery a lot, possibly more than I should. When I'm commuting or driving the Interstate is when I do my best thinking... problem solving, inventions, life decisions, anything that I otherwise can't clear my head well enough to focus on day-to-day. __________________ Considering Verizon Business service? Perhaps you'd like to consider a nice drain cleaner enema instead?

01-18-2010, 08:50 AM	#2
wildchild cruiser Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: on the run Moto: '09 HD superglide, 16 Yamaha FZ 09 Posts: 2,749	depends on the ride and the reason for the ride. sometimes i sing, watch scenery, watch girls etc. sometimes i focus very intently on the ride if it's a spirited ride. sometimes i just ride to relieve tension then i mostly listen to the bike, it's better then any psychologist.

01-18-2010, 09:34 PM	#5
tached1000rr WERA White Plate Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NC Moto: 2009 GSXR 1300 Posts: 2,448	laughter, joy, self actualization, escaping into my own world

01-18-2010, 09:34 PM	#6
Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	I listen to musico. It think about whatever comes to mind or I talk to myself or I cuss out the asshole near me.

01-19-2010, 09:14 AM	#7
LeeNetworX SFL Expatriate #1 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: ATL Burbs Moto: '09 Triumph Speed Triple Posts: 4,712	For me, part of the enjoyment in riding is the fact that I can unplug from so many things and just 'exist' in my head for a while. No cell phone, no radio/music, no discussions with anyone (other than myself), no e-mails, etc. When riding on stretches of road where I don't have to focus so intently, my mind will wander off in one of any directions. I love it. My mind is free to do as it likes. I may think about a problem at work I'm working on, personal life/family, what to cook for dinner this weekend, what that hot mom I saw in line at Publix the other day looks like in her panties, is there really a God, etc. I often find myself humming a song or making guitar sounds. I may do nothing more than observe the world around me and take marvel in even the simplest things. Being such an analytical person, I value that I have at least one outlet that allows me to find freedom from the shackles of daily events. Woodworking / building things is another avenue of mental therapy for me.

01-19-2010, 12:09 PM	#8
t-homo WSB Champion Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 7,146	I normally sing some song to myself out loud inside my helmet for the entire ride.