Riding with music..

vikz250 · 07-23-2012, 07:08 PM

Hello guys! I just have a question about riding with a headset for music on, I tried it one time and it kinda got me a little nervous because I think personally i get distracted and starts singing with the tune which take away some of my focus on the task at hand, so no more music for me while riding and the singing will just be in my bathroom! hehehe..So do you guys ride with some music on?? thanks and always ride safe!!

Water Warrior 2 · 07-23-2012, 07:13 PM

Tried music with the bike. Didn't like it because it distracted me. So much for multitasking. :lol:

dentheman · 07-23-2012, 10:54 PM

I thought about music, but found that I wander on the road when just looking at the sights. I don't need something else taking my attention.

mole2 · 07-24-2012, 01:44 AM

I won't even entertain music. I need all my senses focused on my surroundings and operating my bike.

northsidegz · 07-24-2012, 12:14 PM

I listen to pretty heavy stuff and I suspect it would not coincide well with riding a motorcycle (where I need to stay calm, maintain patience and a clear mind). For my own safety, I'm choosing not to try it.

dentheman · 07-24-2012, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by dentheman

I thought about music, but found that I wander on the road when just looking at the sights. I don't need something else taking my attention.

By the way...I know this is a little off-topic, but...When looking at scenery side to side, I now note where my mirrors line up with the edge and center stripes of the road and keep them lined up at the bottom of my eyesight. After a little practice it works well to keep the bike from wandering in the lane. I only do this on the empty country roads, it's not good to do much sight-seeing in town/traffic or during curves.

Rionna · 07-26-2012, 10:18 PM

I ride with music using my Scala Rider. I'm not distracted at all. In fact, it keeps me calm and relaxed. I think it's a personal preference. The silence would drive me crazy and would in fact distract me. My mind would actually wander and I would zone out.

burkbuilds · 07-26-2012, 10:35 PM

I don't listen to music while I'm riding, but I do often sing while I'm riding. It's one place I can sing and nobody else has to listen, lol.

Water Warrior 2 · 07-26-2012, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by burkbuilds

I don't listen to music while I'm riding, but I do often sing while I'm riding. It's one place I can sing and nobody else has to listen, lol.

Lynda used to sing when we were riding together. She may have been 200 feet behind me but those 2 way radios were not on her mind. :lol: :lol:

PimpS · 07-28-2012, 10:32 AM

I did drive with music, but having the usbplayer and all that playlists, ... It does not distract me from careful driving, i just don't like to move around or having a lot of work, when i come off or on the bike...

07-23-2012, 07:08 PM	#1
vikz250 Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: wenatchee Posts: 98	Riding with music.. Hello guys! I just have a question about riding with a headset for music on, I tried it one time and it kinda got me a little nervous because I think personally i get distracted and starts singing with the tune which take away some of my focus on the task at hand, so no more music for me while riding and the singing will just be in my bathroom! hehehe..So do you guys ride with some music on?? thanks and always ride safe!! Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-23-2012, 07:13 PM	#2
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: Riding with music.. Tried music with the bike. Didn't like it because it distracted me. So much for multitasking. :lol:
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07-23-2012, 10:54 PM	#3
dentheman Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 629	Re: Riding with music.. I thought about music, but found that I wander on the road when just looking at the sights. I don't need something else taking my attention. __________________ 2007 Shadow Spirit 750 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-24-2012, 01:44 AM	#4
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northsidegz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 305	Re: Riding with music.. I listen to pretty heavy stuff and I suspect it would not coincide well with riding a motorcycle (where I need to stay calm, maintain patience and a clear mind). For my own safety, I'm choosing not to try it. __________________ 1982 Suzuki GS450 Bobber (SOLD) 2000 Suzuki GZ250 (SOLD) 1998 Kawasaki Vulcan 800A (Present Ride) Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-26-2012, 10:18 PM	#7
Rionna Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Temple, Texas Posts: 176	Re: Riding with music.. I ride with music using my Scala Rider. I'm not distracted at all. In fact, it keeps me calm and relaxed. I think it's a personal preference. The silence would drive me crazy and would in fact distract me. My mind would actually wander and I would zone out. __________________ Rionna
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burkbuilds Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shannon, Georgia Posts: 1,268	Re: Riding with music.. I don't listen to music while I'm riding, but I do often sing while I'm riding. It's one place I can sing and nobody else has to listen, lol.
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07-28-2012, 10:32 AM	#10
PimpS Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Slovenija Posts: 475	Re: Riding with music.. I did drive with music, but having the usbplayer and all that playlists, ... It does not distract me from careful driving, i just don't like to move around or having a lot of work, when i come off or on the bike...
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