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Just wanted to share;
I resumed riding as a'hobby'. Any time was good to ride......as long as it was daytime, sunny, not too much wind, no traffic. So........weekends basically - and only in summer.
I never expected the bug to bite so hard. I also found that it was difficult to improve without practice and perhaps being a bit better prepared for times that fell outside my 'good riding times' would help me be a rider for longer.
Reluctantly, 'wet', 'dark' and 'windy' were added and even 'busy' got the occasional nod. It wasn't the same as the hobby riding in the beginning but I felt that I was doing myself a big favour and as soon as I got comfortable I could go back to the 'good riding times'.
This was all on the little bike. About this time I got the Hayabusa and honestly, all the extra riding experience was for that. I was well past comfortable on the CBR250, and maybe even getting good. I was consistent if nothing else which made me happiest. The change was going to be a big one, I knew that, but was still not prepared for how big.
I'm never going to be a great rider. I'm never going to be a fast rider. My eyesight is damaged and I have poor depth perception. I ride to my ability and cannot afford to let ego and pride make any decisions on a motorcycle. I don't care what you ride, I won't race you. There are a growing number of wanna-be's that talk about the time they beat a 'busa :) If it makes them happy, so what?
If there is anything I want, it is to ride smoothly. I want to know my bike as well as I can. When I get it right, I know because the bike tells me. Same when I don't.
I've now sold my car, my jetski and my van. They 'busa is the only transport I have. I did this because I wanted to experience the whole rider experience and I did it because I could - in my heart and my head.
I've learned that on a motorcycle it's about the journey and not the destination. I live more when I'm on the bike than doing anything else. It forces you to be honest with yourself. I even look for longer ways that give me more chance to 'ride'.
I've also learned that people who ride in bad weather don't do it because they are stupid or can't afford a car and they would rather be warm and dry if they could. They do it because they would rather share that time and experience with their bike.
I have a lot of catching up to do. I doubt I will ever be able to say I've ridden for most of my life, I've probably left that a little late. I will be able to say that it IS my life.
I resumed riding as a'hobby'. Any time was good to ride......as long as it was daytime, sunny, not too much wind, no traffic. So........weekends basically - and only in summer.
I never expected the bug to bite so hard. I also found that it was difficult to improve without practice and perhaps being a bit better prepared for times that fell outside my 'good riding times' would help me be a rider for longer.
Reluctantly, 'wet', 'dark' and 'windy' were added and even 'busy' got the occasional nod. It wasn't the same as the hobby riding in the beginning but I felt that I was doing myself a big favour and as soon as I got comfortable I could go back to the 'good riding times'.
This was all on the little bike. About this time I got the Hayabusa and honestly, all the extra riding experience was for that. I was well past comfortable on the CBR250, and maybe even getting good. I was consistent if nothing else which made me happiest. The change was going to be a big one, I knew that, but was still not prepared for how big.
I'm never going to be a great rider. I'm never going to be a fast rider. My eyesight is damaged and I have poor depth perception. I ride to my ability and cannot afford to let ego and pride make any decisions on a motorcycle. I don't care what you ride, I won't race you. There are a growing number of wanna-be's that talk about the time they beat a 'busa :) If it makes them happy, so what?
If there is anything I want, it is to ride smoothly. I want to know my bike as well as I can. When I get it right, I know because the bike tells me. Same when I don't.
I've now sold my car, my jetski and my van. They 'busa is the only transport I have. I did this because I wanted to experience the whole rider experience and I did it because I could - in my heart and my head.
I've learned that on a motorcycle it's about the journey and not the destination. I live more when I'm on the bike than doing anything else. It forces you to be honest with yourself. I even look for longer ways that give me more chance to 'ride'.
I've also learned that people who ride in bad weather don't do it because they are stupid or can't afford a car and they would rather be warm and dry if they could. They do it because they would rather share that time and experience with their bike.
I have a lot of catching up to do. I doubt I will ever be able to say I've ridden for most of my life, I've probably left that a little late. I will be able to say that it IS my life.