09-29-2023, 06:29 AM
(09-28-2023, 11:26 PM)KeepLeft_imp Wrote: My skills are down to nought. I clocked 20k miles before I turned 22 mostly on lightweight 2 stroke yamahas and I didnt get back on for 17 years. Done 50 miles so far and Im slowly nudging upwards. My first goal is to get rid off my awkwardness when I need to stop and stay before turning rightI had a similar experience a couple of years ago which severely effected my riding confidence. I bought a 2004 BMW R1150RT four miles from my house and, on the way home dropped it. I stopped at a four-way stop, and, while waiting my turn, the bike fell out from under me. I have never had that happen and it really surprised me. I don't know to this day what happened, but a nice young man helped me get it upright and I rode it home. After that, I went back to basics. Every day I rode it slowly around the neighborhood, just stopping and starting, making turns from starts and re-gaining my confidence. It is a very top-heavy bike and does not handle nearly as well as the CB1100, so I got rid of it, but not before I felt very confident on it once again. I reviewed all the YouTube videos on slow-riding skills and learned a lot that helped improve my riding, both slow and fast. I am 82 years old and suddenly realizing that I am no longer as strong as I have been accustomed to all my life. I love riding and hope I will be able to continue, but time will tell. I wish you all the best.
