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Murphy's Laws of Motorcycling
A motorcycle cannot fall over without an audience.

The odds of a motorcycle falling over are directly proportional to the size of the audience and the owner's ego. (The newness and expense may also factor into this.)

Motorcycles are to huge bugs as aircraft carriers once were to Kamikaze pilots.

You will not need to go to the restroom until after you put on your raingear.

The fact that your keys are still in your pants' pocket will only become apparent to you after you have put your gloves on.

Quick fixes are so named for how long they stay fixed.

The only part you really need will be the only one on permanent backorder.

Nothing is harder to start than a used motorcycle when you're trying to sell it.

You will never have a flat tire on the road unless you leave the tire repair kit at home.

Universal fit accessories are so named because they fit no bike in the universe.

Your bike will never quit running at the top of a hill, always at the bottom.

If you run out of gas, no matter which way you decide to push, the closest station will always be the other way. (For Men)

The number of kicks it takes to start your 'one kick' bike is in direct proportion to the number of ladies you are trying to impress.

It is impossible to be sensible when leaving a bar with people standing out front. A WHEELIE is the only way your bike can make a grand exit for the audience.

The nice officer will never believe you "forgot" your helmet.

While trying to explain to the nice officer that you forgot your helmet, you will notice that the size of his gun is in proportion to his size. Large policeman carry small guns, small policemen carry guns that make then lean to one side or the other.

Because the nice officer addresses you by your name before he looks at your license, does not necessarily mean he is an old friend.

When you finally agree it is best to park your bike because you are too drunk to ride, it is best to get the bar owner's permission before you park it inside where it will be safe.

Rain will never start until you are at least 100 miles into the run, never while you are getting ready for the run.

When the sun comes out long enough for you to dry out, it is only a trick. The cold and more rain are sure to follow.