Been a few offs lately...

bignev, strikingly similar actually.

Only mine was about 40mph, over cooked the rear brake, didn't scrub enough speed & binned it. Neither me or the bike hit the wall, luckily. Only minimal damage to the bike.

I had a car with an old couple stop (they saw it) and a van driver offer to stick the bike on the back & give me a lift. I was a good 50miles ish from home.

The bike was ridable. The first couple of miles were treated with extreme caution. I wasn't sure if I'd missed anything on the visual inspection I did by the roadside.

After that, business as usual. Until I went for the back brake again & almost put my foot on the floor. Oops.

Not riding isn't an option, I just get on with it. You ride hard, you fall hard.

Off days tend to get shrugged off pretty quickly. There's nothing like jumping back on the horse straight away.

What a difference a day makes...!

Been out this afternoon and after 10 mins or so it was all flowing very smoothly. Did a bit of commentry in my head, picking out potential hazards etc so I knew when to slow and when I could go quicker and the cornering felt better too. Took time to pick my line and look through the bend not at the road and it felt much better. Trouble is everytime I go for a spin I do around 100 miles, my bike is gonna have an astronmical milage soon .

Stopped off at a local garage (PDQ in Taplow) and asked about getting my brake light fixed (wasn't activating on rear brake). Was thinking i'd have to book it in and leave it with them but the guy came out from behind the service desk and took a look at it. 5 mins later he had fixed it, no charge..

Happy days

Originally Posted by nick_1871

Did a bit of commentry in my head,

I talk out loud in my helmet, and often sing. Why bother thinking to yourself when you can safley say all the pratish things in the world in a Murray Walker voice ("ooooooooh! he's pulled out on matt! He wont be pleased!" etc etc) out loud?

Matt

Firstly very jealous of you all

Originally Posted by alpinestarhero

Why bother thinking to yourself when you can safley say all the pratish things in the world in a Murray Walker voice ("ooooooooh! he's pulled out on matt! He wont be pleased!" etc etc) out loud?

Matt

LMAO Matt

Remember that it's not a race, better to arrive at your destination late in this life instead of early in the next one. We all have our 'Lego Man' days. Ride at your own pace.

[Luckypants]

Originally Posted by Beenz

Remember that it's not a race, better to arrive at your destination late in this life instead of early in the next one. We all have our 'Lego Man' days. Ride at your own pace.

Sage words.

After riding for 43 years, I'm still learning and I think I'm improving!
Some days, though, it just doesn't feel right, so I usually cut my ride short and head for home. Today was fantastic, however! I've just broken in a new BT021 tyre and the handling is back and I had wonderful ride around one of my favourite windy roads.I tend to drive my car like an old lady, but I ride my bike as though everyone else on the road wants to kill me , and I'm determined that they wont! I ride fast but careful and I haven't crashed on the road since 1965. Touch wood, quick.
I'm visiting the UK later this week, travelling around England and Wales with my family. May run into some of you (not literally). If you find an old guy with a funny Canadian/Yorkshire accent checking out your SV's, don't worry, it's only me.
Oldie

Everyone has off days.....If I go out for a ride, and it doesnt feel right...I usually come back in.

Seeing as though you've only just passed.....dont expect too much of yourself, too soon. I have only been passed my test 8 months, and the best bit of advice I was given was 'never ride beyond your capabilities', never do anything your not comfortable with.