scared

[memphisto]

so,

been 2 months since i went skidding up the road into a land rover (1987vfr750), and finally got round to buying a bike.

CBR100 FL 1990

maybe not an upgrade no faster although a little younger, like the look of the bike, my father has the same one which i have ridden so know i like it.

but he rode it home, he test drove it, mainly due to insurance. however im sat here tonight scared, not of the bike, just of riding.

i know a few on here have come off before, i had a broken rib and a lot of bruising other than that i was fine but in my head, i didnt come off cos i was stupid i came off cos a woman in a land rover jumped out on me.

my mistakes hopefully i will live with and can handle, this wasnt my mistake.

am i right to be scared / apprehensive ?

what did those who have come off do to get passed it ?

 

[memphisto]

oh sorry i may have made my first post a little too dramatic, i will ride again.

its in my blood now i cant focus on a life without riding and that is also after friends tragedy.

but im apprehensive and scared.

although damn i want to ride again. thats not in question.

that may sound crazy but im hoping some people will understand. if it wasnt for my reactions and road sense i may not be here typing. that was less than a year after passing my test.

ill be back slowly, however it still takes somethingg to get on the bike again, and i am scared. new bike, more power, same thing could happen again.

 

[memphisto]

well guys apprehension and fear over.

a 90 minute ride on quiet country roads, and boy did i enjoy it, new bike was awesome so much nimbler than my old VFR.

cant wait to go out again, unfortunately thats going to be the end of the week!

took a bit of getting going especially since i had to ride down the road where the accident happened but after about 5 miles it was almost business as usual, riding slower and probably being a bit more alert to traffic around me bu it was good o get back out there !