Well it was gonna happen sooner or later!

I'd be wary of going on Bikesafe if you're lacking in confidence, as a local bobby who does it around here informed me that they're having to be brutally honest with people these days. Seems some people think that if the cops tell you your riding is OK, that its carte blanche to be a complete and utter c0ck on the road - so they'll always find a few faults to talk about.

Originally Posted by dizzyblonde

Shes done more miles than I've had hot dinners and I can proudly say she can ride a hell of a lot better than me! Reason....she took herself to one side, had a good think and disappeared here there and everywhere, fell of again, laughed got up, rode some more etc etc. She actually came to the rescue when I came off, I thought at the time she was the only one I could feel comfortable with riding, and she accompanied a very nervous me to get a new helmet four days later.

I couldn't agree more Dizzy, especially with what she's done recently on a bike (though I don't want to say more for fear of identifying her - and I fully appreciate why you haven't stated her name).

Please pass on the message that I'd love to see her on another rideout, if nothing else just to have a chinwag.

Ruth, apologies for the derail, but I'm sure you'll forgive me.

sorry to hear about your off. I'm a total newbie but am trying to do what other people have said on here so far, get out and ride on my own and just build up the experience. I'm tempted to try some of the mods on the bike but am holding off till im confident on it as it is.

Sure you'll be fine once you get back on the bike. Just need to try to stay relaxed cause i find with the slow speed stuff being wound up makes it really messy.

Oh Ruth, something else I've just thought of.

If you're comfortable with it, and there's some kind sole close enough to you, what about asking someone from the .Org to ride your bike (even if just down the road & back)?

That way, you'll have an objective opinion (dependant on the person quite possibly ) from someone that has experience of riding an SV. It might help to remove some thoughts about "there's something wrong with the bike" etc.

Caveat: To anyone considering offering this to Ruth, please be aware that the bike's geometry/height/handling may be very different to anything you have experienced previously. Don't enter into this lightly, because you won't help!

Originally Posted by Baph

Oh Ruth, something else I've just thought of.

If you're comfortable with it, and there's some kind sole close enough to you, what about asking someone from the .Org to ride your bike (even if just down the road & back)?

That way, you'll have an objective opinion (dependant on the person quite possibly ) from someone that has experience of riding an SV. It might help to remove some thoughts about "there's something wrong with the bike" etc.

Caveat: To anyone considering offering this to Ruth, please be aware that the bike's geometry/height/handling may be very different to anything you have experienced previously. Don't enter into this lightly, because you won't help!

HA! Thanks Baph, I've had a couple of friend offer to ride it for me, before i take it out again!

[dizzyblonde]

Originally Posted by Baph

I couldn't agree more Dizzy, especially with what she's done recently on a bike (though I don't want to say more for fear of identifying her - and I fully appreciate why you haven't stated her name).

Please pass on the message that I'd love to see her on another rideout, if nothing else just to have a chinwag.

Ruth, apologies for the derail, but I'm sure you'll forgive me.

Of course I willI'm sure she'll be finding a rideout sometime soon, although I know she has a lot of work to catch up on at the moment.

Originally Posted by plowsie

Get off and push it round, saves all hassle.

Why are you being so sarcastic? If you can't say anything nice....

I still get throttle problems sometimes, specifically when I tense up, so know to relax now.

I'm 100% with the idea that thinking about what you learn really helps-at one point I had an enforced 11 weeks off the bike, and came back a better rider as I read, watched, and thought about it. I also recommend car parks for slow control practise. You will get there hun, chin up.x

[Shellywoozle]

OK Ruth I have read 3 pages and jumped to the end so I apologise if I have missed anything crucial.

1) Take posts on here lightly, thinks written can be taken not how they are meant and you will be touchy after your experience anyway. But most people have had similar and are the other side of it and laff about it. You have yet to get to the laffing stage.

2) Don't give up get back on but when you are ready. I have had an off which I put down to inexperience, broke my shoulder and had 15 months off the bike. Ask Kwak ZZR about my first ride back on it. LOL it was hilarious I froze at a junction, could not turn right only left. Made it 500 yds then put her away. Put tried again the next day and went a bit further.

3) You are not far from me. If you want I will meet you somewhere and we can go for a short bimble together. I am still finding my feet again and have low confidence so you dont need to show me anything or prove anything. Just 2 gals riding.

4) Re your throttle, my instructor tols me something daft as I was always tense through my shoulders and held onto the bars for dear life, made islands and smooth riding hard. When he saw me tense up he said in my ear peace 'go floppy Shell' ... made me laff and I then relaxed and move my elbows a little to show I was floppy he then told me to imagine the throttle was a little chicks neck, delicate and not to strangle it ..... if you are a dirty cow like me you could use your imagination

PM me if you want to take me up and we can arrange something.

Get back on, you WILL get your smile back I promise, I been there and done it chick xxx

Originally Posted by shonadoll

I still get throttle problems sometimes, specifically when I tense up, so know to relax now.

I'm 100% with the idea that thinking about what you learn really helps-at one point I had an enforced 11 weeks off the bike, and came back a better rider as I read, watched, and thought about it. I also recommend car parks for slow control practise. You will get there hun, chin up.x

thank you! I just get the feeling, Right turns are gonna be a nightmare, but i guess, no i know your all right about giving it another go! If it happends again when do i stop trying!
God if i could just erase today and start again. I can't believe how much one drop can knock my confidence and poo me up so much!

You know what REALLY scared me!

I know the way the corner is! And if there was a car on my right turning left, it would have been right where i feel and it would of took me head off as I landed on the other side of the road!