Riding your own ride

[Crazy Steve]

Gutted....

And I feel really sick......Been watching the accident in my head over and over again.....I wish I never saw it.....

Crazy Steve..

[wysper]

While I agree with the sentiment, this is almost impossible for an inexperienced rider to achieve. Twist of the Wrist by Keith Code should be compulsory reading for beginners.

This is a good point. I have been riding for over twenty years and still have trouble trusting my bike and tyres. I KNOW they can handle way more than what I am asking of them. But I still lack the faith/skill to push my envelope.

I have just reserved that book from the library mowgli. I am making a point of trying to upskill myself. Not to go faster, but to know that I can if I want to or need to. Or hopefully be able to cope with that 'moment' that really tests you.

[skidMark]

I agree whole heartily - but i would also ask;

If you can ride very well, and you're out with riders who do not have the same ability as you, but try to stick with you, you can see they're riding beyond their skill level - do you think you have a responsibility to slow down, rather than encourage them on?


I don't know?

nah i just fuckoff round some corners and they have nobody to chase...

just make it look like you almost lost it entering the corner and they n00b through it. meanwhile you piss off lol

[Katman]

meanwhile you piss off lol

We wish.

[Mom]

This is a good point. I have been riding for over twenty years and still have trouble trusting my bike and tyres. I KNOW they can handle way more than what I am asking of them. But I still lack the faith/skill to push my envelope.

I have just reserved that book from the library mowgli. I am making a point of trying to upskill myself. Not to go faster, but to know that I can if I want to or need to. Or hopefully be able to cope with that 'moment' that really tests you.

What surprises me sometimes is when you actually have one of those oh shit moments on the road, some sort of ingrained, subconcious, reflex/knowledge kicks in and you find yourself through the moment before you have time to actually think about what you actually did to save a certain off. It is only afterwards that you get the chance to sit down and analyse it bit by bit.

Skills get built on, ride after ride, and as the old adage goes, practice makes perfect! Learning these skills happens everytime you take your bike out of the garage.

I am really impressed with the number of opportunities that are available on here for people to actually go and really practise their skills, and more than impressed with the newbies and not so newbies that actually take advantage of these opportunities.

[carver]

Gutted....

And I feel really sick......Been watching the accident in my head over and over again.....I wish I never saw it.....

Crazy Steve..

i feel for ya steve, many others feel the same way

[Lula]

Gutted....

And I feel really sick......Been watching the accident in my head over and over again.....I wish I never saw it.....

Crazy Steve..

You're not alone there, I too am having regular flash backs.

[Kiwi Graham:Me]

Gutted....

And I feel really sick......Been watching the accident in my head over and over again.....I wish I never saw it.....

Crazy Steve..

i feel for ya steve, many others feel the same way

You're not alone there, I too am having regular flash backs.

I feel for you guys/gals, this is a horrendous thing to have to relive in your minds eye. I suggest if you can get together and support each other, alot will be gained. Its not good to deal with this on your own, a few beers together and sharing your thoughts will help in coming to terms with what you've been through.

KG

[Danae]

Condolensces to the family of the biker who crashed; I wasn't there so I've no idea what happened but won't ask.

With respect to the thread, I'm an absolute noob and although the ride to Kaiaua was great, I still went about 30k through the twisties. At the moment that is my limit, ha

Moar practise is needed

[Squiggles]

It is worth considering online persona and the influence your posts have on others, newbies in particular. Too many feel a good rider is a fast one (as an example).

[Maha]

It might be worth considering online persona and the influence your posts have on others, newbies in particular. Too many feel a good rider is a fast one.

Im a good rider not a fast rider, dont intend to be, dont pretend to be. The top three inches controll everything you do, including the rear times when you just........ fuck it up.



On the first sentence....Yes!

[Ixion]

I ain't a good rider or a fast rider. I accept that and just concentrate on not falling off. Or hitting things. Simplifies matters no end

[carver]

It is worth considering online persona and the influence your posts have on others, newbies in particular. Too many feel a good rider is a fast one (as an example).

I ain't a good rider or a fast rider. I accept that and just concentrate on not falling off. Or hitting things. Simplifies matters no end

i would consider myself to be a skilled rider, and a fast one.
i rarely feel panicked or stressed when riding, i just relax and ride by feel and consistency.
but i will never be a safety nazi, a holier than thou, you all take responsiblity for yourselves, and you should all be able to think for yourselves.

[PrincessBandit]

A lot of people seem to have fingers which work a keyboard at a much faster rate than their brain obviously works.

Unfortunately they also promote the "if you ain't having 'fun' and pushing your limits all the time why are you on a bike ya pussy" mentality. This is not a good place for impressionable and easily led noobs. (Originally I posted "easily led young 'uns" but it isn't always only the young who fall into this category).

p.s. sheer coincidence my post is after Carver's, it was not written after reading his.

[scumdog]

Not wishing to sound calous BUT do none of you ever think when heading out on the road that one day one of you won't come back, that you may come across a messy crash, that it may be somebody you know?

I know I do, it's part of Real Life(tm)