Katiepie graduates

[007XX]

Oh now you've done it!

Whaaaat??

AJ is kind of sweet when he gets all rucked up. Anyway, good on you for sticking to your guns.

Bottom line as far as I'm concern, and for whatever it's worth, don't ever let anyone tell you what you can or cannot do... that is our basic freedom, however ephemeral it may be.

[Gone Burger]

Oh it aint the R6 for the sake of R6's and it definately aint cos you is a girl. I raised 3 strong ones and have had my arse handed to me on a plate by lots of ladies.

My reasons are my reasons and your are quite right - I shouldn't have said a thing - its your ride after all but please know its out of concern for someone I respect NOT some kinda condecending shit.

Anywho - my last post in this thread....

Paul - I must apologise. Above was not me being grumpy, just defending myself. And it was mostly directed at what Hinny had said. I appreciate what you have to say, and respect you for it. I have my reasons, and you have yours. I know you are a good good man, and I hold huge respect for you. Please accept my apology but the way dear Hinny worded it sounded just like I only crashed because i was on a fast and powerful sports bike, and am a girl who can not handle riding to the Burt on my own. These points get me defencive, and I beg YOU not to take offence. xx

[Gone Burger]

And dear Hinny - my apologies to you too. But please understand where I am coming from. I know you mean well, but I grow tired of people thinking I can't handle things because I am a fairly new female rider. Yes, I am fresh. Yes I have much to learn. And yes I made some mistakes that had dyer consequences the day of my crash. But the first two relate to all new riders. The last I have lernt from in the biggest possible way. I didn't mean to jump at what you said, and do know you have your reasons for it. I loved meeting you, and respect I have a long way to go. But I can do this, and I can learn to ride a bike like that. Other bikes I have so much pain on, and I would like to be on something that is as comfortable as possible for me.

Hugs to you and Paul - I hate to offend, but just want one day for a few people to see me as another rider who makes her decisions for the right reasons for her.

[chanceyy]

its always hard to read the intent behind the written word, its just not the same as talking to someone face to face.

I read Hinnys post in a completely different light but then I have also meet the man & understand where he was coming from.

I to agree with Sinny and although I have never actually ridden with you Kt I know the type of rider you are, and have also ridden with Sinny's crew. Sometimes riding alone rocks but riding with a fantastic bunch of ppl can make the journey so much more enjoyable and fun and knowing someone has your back is a comfortable feeling

I would never say your silly for riding an R6 or for riding solo to the Burt, those are not my decisions to make, and who am I to judge!. All bikes can bite regardless of power, you have a goal to reach so gives you a focus on the hard days healing. I also know without question you have a fantastic group of friends who look out for you & a number of ppl who care, I see that coming through in the previous posts.

Regardless of anyones thoughts, you will make the right decisions for you! just know that a number of us do have your back & do not mind sharing the journey a part of the way with you. No pressure, no expectation isn't that the biker chick way ?

Kia kaha

[Gone Burger]

I know I have got some wonderful support out there, from you all. And I need you all to know just how much it is appreciated. I don't mean to offend with anythng I say. That's the last thing I want to do. So I thank you all kindly for your concerns, and know you all have good reason behind them.

xxx

[chanceyy]

don't defend your decisions hon, its your life to live. Just remember a lot of ppl think of you as a friend, sister, daughter etc and want the best for you, some are more forward with their thoughts but again it can be hard to read the intent

you have a lot to smile about for sure and still some hard road to navigate. Just always listen to your gut instinct & NEVER ignore it and you will be fine

PS: plz never think that you would slow a ride or hinder anyone thats not the ethos of the biker "code" I am more than happy to come ride with you at your pace and still enjoy the experience immensely anytime !!

xox

[Mom]

Oh now you've done it!

No, you have.

Katie, you have had a profound effect on a lot of people, both in meat space, and I have no doubt on the interweb thingy too. I have met you and hugged you. You are a lovely and quite special young woman, it literally shines out of you!

We, have followed your journey since your accident, and held your hand the whole way through. We have worried about you, and no doubt will continue to do so.

The Mommy in "Mom" can do nothing else

Having got to know you over these past few months has strengthend my opinion of you. You are a positive, happy person. You know yourself well. You have learned a shed load about yourself in the last little while than you realised you needed to learn. You know yourself.

The Mom in me wants to counsel you not to get back on that bike. It is too big (though I never would have ridden the M50 you were on and we are about the same height, far too big and heavy for this gal) I perhaps mean too tall?

Can I ask you to have a serious look at the height of the bike when you re-build it? The posture fits you, but I see you struggling with the height a bit?

As far as riding by yourself? As long as you are ride fit, go for it!

PS: Please dont rush...

PPS: The bling limits on this site suck!

[Katman]

That bike was becoming dangerous for me.

Stop deluding yourself.

That bike wasn't becoming dangerous at all.

[Gone Burger]

Stop deluding yourself.

That bike wasn't becoming dangerous at all.

Katman - please. You do not know the context I was referring to with this, but my friends who rode with me often do. I will explain it to you, as I can not expect one who did not ride with me what I mean.

That bike, and that style of bike was becoming dangerous for me. For my style of riding. I'm not a reckless rider, but I do like to lean more than that bike would allow. I found the lean limits and would often feel the rear end lifting on the pipes mid corner. I would back off as soon as I felt it. Not fast riding, but I was so desperate to lean a little further over. Not too far, but further than where I was being stopped by the bikes limits. Because of this major touch down on the most gentle of corners I began to grow a block mid corner, and the more I ride this bike, the worse this block became. I couldn't tell when I was about to reach this limit until it happened. I was not a brilliant judge of angel on that bike. That is what I ment. I feel if I stayed on that bike I may have misjudged that limit one day and it wouldn't have gone well.

Please mate, I am not blaming the bikes at all for my crash. I have already admitted the mistakes I made, I just know the Boulevard would have cracked my neck further on that particular day and I would have stoppped breathing. NOT the reason behind the crash, but I KNOW the crash would have still happened on either bike.

[Gone Burger]

Can I ask you to have a serious look at the height of the bike when you re-build it? The posture fits you, but I see you struggling with the height a bit?

The height has already be sorted for this one, as it was the only issue I did have, and know I shouldn't have ridden it until I had that sorted. It seems that I was one day ahead of myself as it would have been sorted the day after my crash.

[Mom]

The height has already be sorted for this one, as it was the only issue I did have, and know I shouldn't have ridden it until I had that sorted. It seems that I was one day ahead of myself as it would have been sorted the day after my crash.

OH darlin' what a horrible way to learn that

[Gone Burger]

OH darlin' what a horrible way to learn that

Yes, it seems I have sure learnt things in a backways way on this one. But, I HAVE learnt from them.

[Genie]

Katman - please. You do not know the context I was referring to with this, but my friends who rode with me often do. I will explain it to you, as I can not expect one who did not ride with me what I mean.

That bike, and that style of bike was becoming dangerous for me. For my style of riding. I'm not a reckless rider, but I do like to lean more than that bike would allow. I found the lean limits and would often feel the rear end lifting on the pipes mid corner. I would back off as soon as I felt it. Not fast riding, but I was so desperate to lean a little further over. Not too far, but further than where I was being stopped by the bikes limits. Because of this major touch down on the most gentle of corners I began to grow a block mid corner, and the more I ride this bike, the worse this block became. I couldn't tell when I was about to reach this limit until it happened. I was not a brilliant judge of angel on that bike. That is what I ment. I feel if I stayed on that bike I may have misjudged that limit one day and it wouldn't have gone well.

Please mate, I am not blaming the bikes at all for my crash. I have already admitted the mistakes I made, I just know the Boulevard would have cracked my neck further on that particular day and I would have stoppped breathing. NOT the reason behind the crash, but I KNOW the crash would have still happened on either bike.

Hey sweets...love you.

You do not need to justify your choices to anyone...here or in the 'real' world. What you do, you for you, because at the time it's what works for you.

Whatever you do in life, it is your life, so live it well.


I've been reading much of what you have written and much of what many do say....at the end of the day...it's your life and you decide what is best for you.


Those that know you and love you will stand with you and support every choice you make.

[Gone Burger]

You do not need to justify your choices to anyone...here or in the 'real' world. What you do you for you because at the time it's what works for you.

I just want Katman so badly to see that I am not blaming anything else for my crash. I try to clarify this time and time again, and do honestly believe this myself. Yet he continues to dig at me as if I do believe it? Perhaps my choice of words above were not wise, I am not sure. But I know what I meant, and why I said it. Not putting blame anywhere but me. But it seems no matter how I put it I am still seen as they girl who blames everything buy herself. It saddens me, as this is not how I feel. But it seems I am not that wonderful with words or getting my intended meaning across sometimes. I will work on that

[chanceyy]

I just want Katman so badly to see

Katman is blind darlin to his own agenda, so use the ignore button. you have said over & over & over again your actions caused the crash no need to flog that pony any longer

just keep the big picture & work on your goals honey ppl like katman who lack tact & compassion really are not worth your trouble