Confidence drop??

[Zapf]

I support what Motu and RIB has said.... think its true that previously you rode without thinking... hence so many ppl saying there was issues with your riding... and now that you are thinking about it, you are thinking about all the things that you were... and wernt' doing before. So good on ya.... what ever you need on this learning process just sing... e.g a ride out to somewhere.... we can just keep a constant speed and concentrate on bike balance and handling.

[Sketchy_Racer]

IMHO its sounds like your thinking about it too much.

stop thinking about it and just ride..... you feel more 'free' and be able to enjoy your self and most importantly, go faster.

like for me, the night before racing is when i do all my thinking, what needs to be done, whats the track like, am i gonna fall off etc..

then on the rade day, i like to listen to some music, talk to some freinds and gennerally relax, i improved my lap times 10 fold since using this technique

Cheers, Glenn

[Skyryder]

Yeah Andy I love you too. Come on, don't ya have any pearls of wisdom??

Actually I think SPB does. Not too sure if he knows it. Loss of confidence can not be regained by doing any one thing or even several things. Confidence will be regained by doing nothing........................ except riding.

Skyryder

[justsomeguy]

look at the bike check your tyres and preasures , get a second opinion on the bike b4 you think its a lack of confidence, have you had an eye test , do you need sleep?

Hahaha, Dougal did say I had the worst forks he'd seen in a long while,

However the tyres had done bout 1000 k's........

Eyes?? Naah, have 20/20 vision......

Sleep?? What's that?? Get bout 5 hours on avg.....

Excuses, excuses, Frosty told me ages ago -- I think too much, kinda wonder how as I'm so dumb to begin with??

Ah well, it'll come to me...... I guess, no hurry in either case...

[justsomeguy]

What do you mean?
I saw you doing about 180 down the back strait.

I only managed to reach 170 a few times...... besides I don't care about straightline speed...... anyone can do that...

[texmo]

Who cares how fast you are as long as your having fun...

[justsomeguy]

I support what Motu and RIB has said.... think its true that previously you rode without thinking... hence so many ppl saying there was issues with your riding... and now that you are thinking about it, you are thinking about all the things that you were... and wernt' doing before. So good on ya.... what ever you need on this learning process just sing... e.g a ride out to somewhere.... we can just keep a constant speed and concentrate on bike balance and handling.

Yeah, some days it all feels great, others the opposite......

Ah screw it.... gonna get a service done this weekend and take it from there......

Cheers for the input all you guys

[justsomeguy]

Who cares how fast you are as long as your having fun...

It's not about speed - speed is a by product, what I'm bothered about is not being as comfortable as I was before and if I don't feel a hundred percent I DON'T ENJOY IT......

When I am enjoying it my mind goes blank and the miles just dissappear.......

[N4CR]

I'd be keen to swap bikes and try your theory out, cause I know mine's well set up

I have some of the shittest tyres money can buy, I think they make a difference if you are not used to the bike sliding and stuff like that. The road has to be perfect for my tyres to perform decently.

I will be looking forward to getting new ones and seeing what a difference it makes!

Just take it easy JSG, sometimes I loose confidence as well - it just happens. Then after a while I'll have a nice ride by myself and loose the strips.. 'it just happens'. kinda like speeding tax...

[John]

just ride, thats the problem with you poofs - JUST FUCKEN RIDE.

YOUR JUST A SCARED POOF STOP BEING A SCARED POOF, HAVE A NICE CURRY AND THEN GET A HOOKER, AND GO FOR A RIDE YOU SHOULD BE SWEET.

[Zed]

Any of you'll experienced a stage where you felt a drop in your confidence levels??

Without reading anyone else's response, I'd say sure, we all have our off 'days', but if you are experiencing a decline to where you may seriously hurt yerself, then buddy you need to sort it out quick smart!

I learnt to ride in Dec04 and have been riding regularly since late Jan, done bout 35K's of mostly weekend rides since then.

Suddenly I can't ride.

To me that's a lot of kms, and your skills should only get better as a result, I can't understand why some people's don't? Surely JSG, you felt as though you were becoming a better rider before this sudden decline in skills? If that was the case then maybe you need to get yourself checked out.

If I was in your predicament I would firstly get a full check-up done asap. If there is no problem with me, then I would be about practising practising practising and concentrate on improving. Where there is a will there is a way my friend.

[M1CRO:Me]

Any of you'll experienced a stage where you felt a drop in your confidence levels??

What!!!??? After being a pillion around Taupo on the Busa, you should be full of motivation!

Remember the old saying... You can do whatever you set your mind to, and remember there are plenty of us to give a helping hand....

I (for one) still believe in you, so get out there!!!

[justsomeguy]

What!!!??? After being a pillion around Taupo on the Busa, you should be full of motivation!

Remember the old saying... You can do whatever you set your mind to, and remember there are plenty of us to give a helping hand....

I (for one) still believe in you, so get out there!!!

Holy COW!!!! - That run down the back straight - WHEWWWWWWWW - never felt acceleration like that ever.........now I know why the Busa is the worlds fastest bike.........

huge thanks for that pillion session - woohoooo

I've got plenty of practice planned.

[justsomeguy]

Without reading anyone else's response, I'd say sure, we all have our off 'days', but if you are experiencing a decline to where you may seriously hurt yerself, then buddy you need to sort it out quick smart!

To me that's a lot of kms, and your skills should only get better as a result, I can't understand why some people's don't? Surely JSG, you felt as though you were becoming a better rider before this sudden decline in skills? If that was the case then maybe you need to get yourself checked out.

If I was in your predicament I would firstly get a full check-up done asap. If there is no problem with me, then I would be about practising practising practising and concentrate on improving. Where there is a will there is a way my friend.

Cheers Zed....

What do you mean by a full check up?? You not suggesting seeing a duck (quack, quack) are you?? I've not seen one of those in over 3 years and am in no hurry.

I've now owned the CBR for 9 days mebbe dat has sumthin to do wit it??

I'm gonna give it a proper service over this Christmas long weekend, then gonna do a bit more riding.......

[T.W.R]

Hiya - :spudwave:

Any of you'll experienced a stage where you felt a drop in your confidence levels??

I learnt to ride in Dec04 and have been riding regularly since late Jan, done bout 35K's of mostly weekend rides since then.

Suddenly I can't ride. I wasn't that great to begin with but now I'm having problems with the absolute basics..... I was a lot more efficient 6 months ago.....

What did you guys/gals do to get out of your rut??

JSG

its better to have a confidence drop after a year on the road rather than a confidence surge & end up getting yourself into trouble. you never stop learning on a bike & it comes in stages, its just normal growth, its part & parcel of biking.
if its a case of coming back after a bin its best to get back into it ASAP to overcome any hesitation or apprehension that may have appeared.

when i had my big bin 10yrs ago (totalled bike & destroyed elbow (11 days in waikato hospital) ) the 2nd week out i had to go back for a update x-ray, i was living in huntly & rode my other bike to the hospital with my arm in cast, needless to say the doc wasn't overly impressed but i conquered any doubts that had rared their head.