Getting over a low down

RIQUE · 05-15-2011, 10:11 PM

Last Wednesday I had my first wipe out. What a horrible experience but I was lucky and came out with a scrapped knee a black n blue on my leg and my bike basically intact.

The day after, I had this horribe anxiety to get back on the bike. Saturday I had a ride with my pals about 200 miles. I was going to pass to be honest but my buddies literally sat me on the bike. We drove of and before we got to the twisties (about 100miles) I was death gripping and felt quite nervouse.
When we made it to the twisties, we chilled for a while drank, ate and got ready. One of my best riding friends challenged me to follow him. I manned up and shot behind him. A few miles after I was focused and riding like a champ. My pal was no longer able to keep away and he started crossing yellow lines. So I backed up not to hurt any feelings. I suddenly felt the confidence come back and I am glad I got back on the saddle.

Well that my come back story

**1000RR** · 05-15-2011, 11:10 PM

Way to be Rique! Most stories of getting back in the saddle are very similar. Not sure of anyone I've met that a get-off didn't get in their head at least some. Mine was in 2009... (head on w/a pickup). Ironically I fared OK all things considered... the bike - well, not so much as you can imagine ('08 CBR1000RR). Had the right gear on though! That whole experience took me to the track to carry on w/the fun in a more controlled environment... which has now lead to racing... or at least in one week it will (1st race(s) will be next Sunday

).

Bottom line is... you're back at it. Good on you! Just wear the right gear, and if you haven't made it to the track yet, I highly recommend it! You can thank me later

!!!!

RIQUE · 05-15-2011, 11:22 PM

I'm scheduled for CSS next June. My wife thinks its a good investment. The better you ride the safer you are.

Good luck next Sunday. Are you racing with an S1000RR?

**1000RR** · 05-15-2011, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by RIQUE

I'm scheduled for CSS next June. My wife thinks its a good investment. The better you ride the safer you are.

Good luck next Sunday. Are you racing with an S1000RR?

I plan to do a CSS or similar sometime, just haven't made the time yet. From what I hear, it'll be an awesome time for you! Good to see your wife is on board too... that's important!

Not running the S1... she pretty much stays on the street (although has seen a couple track days). I have two R6's that are set up to race. The track is a small and technical track, so the smaller bikes actually do quite well even against the liter bikes (as long as the rider is good enough). Plus when it comes to getting fast at the track, it (a 600) teaches a lot about entry speed, corner speed, and getting on the throttle sooner... whereas sometimes with a liter bike you can get lazy (if you're just starting out) and use the power for the straights then over brake the corners. At some point I may bump up to a liter bike for the track, but for now I'm having WAY too much w/my R6's... very light and very nimble

RIQUE · 05-15-2011, 11:36 PM

Keep us posted on the outcome. Its good to know one of our forum members is taking
up the challenge of racing. God speed.

**1000RR** · 05-15-2011, 11:52 PM

Thanks for the well wishes... will definitely let folks know how the races go... got three of them I signed up for... Looking forward to it, will be a GREAT deal of fun!

And congrats again for doing what needed to be done - got back on the horse!

H-2 CHARLIE · 05-16-2011, 02:24 AM

glad to hear your not busted up ... im slow in the cyns compared to a 600cc bike but i have fun tameing the beast .

siglite · 05-16-2011, 11:29 AM

In my opinion, if you're starting to "see how fast you can ride" on the street, it's time to just stop. Stop and find your nearest/dearest club-racing group, and get your butt on the track. CCS, WERA, whatever. Even ride with the NESBians and do track days.

Stay civil on the street. Tooooo many variables to run hard out there.

PLUS, when you get on the track, you learn just exactly how fast you AREN'T. I know I thought I was johnny bad-ass until I had my "Welcome to the NFL" moment at Summit Point. Funny as hell in retrospect, though.

Stop riding crazy on the street. There's nothing to gain from it. You absolutely cannot run race-pace on the street anyway.

Of course, all of this is just my opinion, and worth exactly what you paid for it.

**1000RR** · 05-16-2011, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by siglite

In my opinion, if you're starting to "see how fast you can ride" on the street, it's time to just stop. Stop and find your nearest/dearest club-racing group, and get your butt on the track. CCS, WERA, whatever. Even ride with the NESBians and do track days.

Stay civil on the street. Tooooo many variables to run hard out there.

PLUS, when you get on the track, you learn just exactly how fast you AREN'T. I know I thought I was johnny bad-ass until I had my "Welcome to the NFL" moment at Summit Point. Funny as hell in retrospect, though.

Stop riding crazy on the street. There's nothing to gain from it. You absolutely cannot run race-pace on the street anyway.

Of course, all of this is just my opinion, and worth exactly what you paid for it.

Ain't that the truth... Ditto for me!

RIQUE · 05-16-2011, 02:39 PM

Siglite, au contraire your adivce is appreciated. I actually ride hard on an open road that sees very little trafic. Returning from my trip I actually passed by the same turn with my palls. It was about the same time I fell. My palls stopped and said. Man! no wonder you went down. First you can't see $hit even with high beems on. Its a steep down hill closed radius turn with sand all around the out edge. I'm taking it easy now and no night riding ever.