Uneasy feeling lately...
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2011
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From: Mahomet, IL
This thread is the best I've ever read on this forum. So much to learn from other people's experiences. I've had cabin fever the last few weeks wanting to get on and ride. This thread has been a great reflecting and preparation tool for the 2013 riding season. Thanks to all for sharing.
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2011
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From: Florida / Colorado
I still have visions of the deer that totalled my UC and broke me up bad. Its gotten better, but only time seems to help. Unless the stress and anxiety exceed your joy, don't hang up the keys. Great thread.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2009
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From: navarre ohio
when i was young, i basically had a death wish with out knowing it.. i had a friend killed on his sportbike. i sold mine a week later and stick to Harleys now.. the older i get the more cautious i seem to be. i get freaked if i take a turn too tight or loose, or when a car gets too close sometimes, if you don't think about that once and a while, you shouldn't be riding. i have been down before.not bad, never anything more then aches and road rash, but it isn't fun. if i wreck bad, i will deal with it then..if all i thought about when riding was wrecking, i would give it up. at that point you are going to freeze up or hesitate in fear, and cause an accident.. maybe take a month or two off then give it a try again.
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Some days, I get on to ride, and I'm just not on my game. I can't say Why, but I'm just off. I think it happens to all of us. My ol can tell when it's one of those days. I just slow down, keep the cager radar up, and be extra cautious. I think it's our subconscious reminding us that what we are doing is inherently dangerous. I rode past 2 bikers covered in sheets several years ago. Didn't know it at the time, but it was 2 people I had ridden with. I wear a patch on my vest to remember them, and keep the thought in my heart of what happened. Young girl turned left right in front of them. One of my biggest fears. If you don't respect the road and the dangers of being on 2 wheels, the reaper will make an easy mark of you. Ride on, ride safe....
Cruiser
Joined: Dec 2012
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From: Daytona Beach
OP, I am 46 years old, and recently had the same experience as you, I made a post about it. I did buy a good quality Shoei helmet because of it.
I found a little comfort in my riding buddies, who are mostly older guys. One is even 88 years old and still riding. The fact is, like anything else, you can do it your whole life and be fine, an accident can sneak up on you no matter what you are doing. Driving a car, riding a bus, taking a shower, when it is your time, it is your time. In the meanwhile, enjoy your bike! And FFS be careful out there!
I found a little comfort in my riding buddies, who are mostly older guys. One is even 88 years old and still riding. The fact is, like anything else, you can do it your whole life and be fine, an accident can sneak up on you no matter what you are doing. Driving a car, riding a bus, taking a shower, when it is your time, it is your time. In the meanwhile, enjoy your bike! And FFS be careful out there!
Banned
Joined: Jan 2013
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From: Coastal Ga
Been a lot of years since I last rode my own bike. Had a Panhead and a blue haired woman, down in FL, pulled out in front of me. Wrecked the bike, got some bruises and I just got a Sporty at Christmas.
Every time I get on it, unless it is back country empty roads, I have that Pit of my Stomach feeling. I really look at every intersection, Do they see me? Are they gonna stop?
Not scared but I do not want to sail thru the air again and find my bike totaled by the side of the road again.
Every time I get on it, unless it is back country empty roads, I have that Pit of my Stomach feeling. I really look at every intersection, Do they see me? Are they gonna stop?
Not scared but I do not want to sail thru the air again and find my bike totaled by the side of the road again.
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I think those moments when you leave home and start your ride are good reminders to be on your game and watch everything. Mirrors, ahead and to the sides, look over your shoulder before changing lanes, keep scanning. Sometimes I sort of talk to myself as I'm riding while I'm watching situations that may occur.
There's always a feeling of relief as I turn into my road and put the bike away especially after a long ride that I made it without incident.
There's always a feeling of relief as I turn into my road and put the bike away especially after a long ride that I made it without incident.