Back on 2 wheels!
Well, I'm stoked. It's been 15 years since I owned a wee dirtbike for fun.
3 years ago, I swore I'd NEVER get on a bike again, certainly not a road bike!
3 months ago that changed, I missed motorcycling so much I decided to fight my fears and buy a Ninja. ( I think I already know what my trade up is!!)
Today I went on the first part of a basic handling skills course, on a Scorpio 225, kindly loaned by Bayride!
Initially feeling really nervous - and stiff, after a few clutch misshaps I pootled off, learn't how to ride slow for a few circuits standing up, loading the back break (penalty for riding too fast - whoops )
Counter steering
Precision Braking, nearly bowled the instructor, and accidently wheel stood the Scorp!!
I had a knee out, but I'm supposed to learn to keep my knees in whilst cornering.
I wanted to start again, from scratch, learn good habits and technique, before heading to Track Days on Black Betty! (Where there'll be a whole new bunch of stuff to learn - no doubt!)
Next class next week!!
What an amazing feeling to conquer another fear, what a freaken sweaty mess after! LOL!
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Originally Posted by PrincessBandit
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