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Old 12-04-10, 09:27 PM   #1
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just thought i would get a bit of advice from you guys,

i had my cbr 600 just after i passed my test last year,

about a month later i was out in full leathers and going round a corner the back wheel started to slid out, the bike stood up and the back end flick like a mother fudger to the point that my bumbum wasnt even on the seat as it snaking about for a good few meters,

so that shook me up and made me lose faith in the tyres,

the a week after a car pulled out just in front of me, leaving my to slam on the front brake which locked up and i hit the car and went bouncing down the the road at 40mph, looking back i know it was a rookie mistake, hitting the brake too hard but hindsight is a wonderful thing,

anyway,

now when im out on the bike, im totally fine until i take a corner, at anything but steady speed, and i am scared to turn enough from fear of sliding out,

is this just something that will go with time?

any advice?

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Old 12-04-10, 09:33 PM   #2
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Confidence is hard to build, but easy to knock down.

Just keep riding the corners at speeds you are happy with. Doesn't matter how fast/slow you go as long as you enjoy yourself.

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Old 12-04-10, 09:34 PM   #3
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p.s i did replace both tyres
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Old 12-04-10, 09:34 PM   #4
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I felt shaky after my off too. All you need is miles on the bike. Take it steady at quiet times on known roads and you'll get it back.
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Old 12-04-10, 09:34 PM   #5
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I had a pretty bad accident back in October when the back end slid out because I hit the rear brake too hard and I ended up getting thrown off.

There is only one way to regain your confidence and that is to get back on the bike and get into some corners. Are the tyres on your bike in good condition, tyre pressure correct and are they a decent make?
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Old 12-04-10, 09:34 PM   #6
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Yeah, it will go with time as you build your confidence and faith.
Just take it easy and enjoy your rides.
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Old 12-04-10, 09:35 PM   #7
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i need to go out with people too i think, i only ride on my own and therefore it would be a good idea to get a concept of speed from others
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Old 12-04-10, 09:36 PM   #8
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I never really got all my MOJO back after a couple of daft low speed spills a couple of years ago on my shiny new Sprint ST, and I've changed bike since then. Confidence does come back with the miles riden, and I've heard that an introductory track day can be a great help. Not tried it though, as I'm scared in case I trash my GSXR!
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Old 12-04-10, 09:37 PM   #9
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A good thing to try is pick a reasonably twisty road you know well and are comfortable with. Ride up and down it all day working on your lines, braking points and corner speeds. Slowly you will get faster and more confident.
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Old 12-04-10, 09:39 PM   #10
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i though about a track day, wouldnt wanna use my bike though lol

thanks for advice guys, steady riding is what im doing, and i wont ever stop as i love it too much
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