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after 7 months i finally got a ride in. just around the block, and i felt like i needed training wheels, and almost not enough strength to pull in the clutch, but i did it. felt really good  |
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queen bee
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« Reply #1 on: April 07, 2011, 01:04:24 PM » |
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Hey, Sugar...that's what it feels like to me every day! When do the "butterflies" go away?  |
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sugerbear
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« Reply #2 on: April 07, 2011, 01:14:23 PM » |
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been riding a long time. sick last oct w pneumonia, just now getting back to feeling like riding. should take me a few rides to get back. probably several before i let my wife ride with me again. just take your time practice in a parking lot(empty) a lot. anybody can ride fast, not everyone can ride slow. you'll be riding great IN YOUR OWN TIME, everyones different. don't hurry it was out your way in 08. rode to glacier nat park, down to salt lake city, and back through colorado on highway 40. two valk I/S w/trailers and wives on back. |
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queen bee
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« Reply #3 on: April 07, 2011, 01:53:02 PM » |
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I try to practice every day (slow, faster, stops, turns, figure 8's, shifting) After two weeks I was improving a lot! Have been getting into traffic more and more as well. Thought I was ready to ride across town (well....it's PHOENIX) but had a set-back yesterday. Got on the bike, took off (slowly) and could only make it around my general neighborhood before coming home. Felt like I had forgotten everything I learned! It was eerie. Figured I'd better not push it. Was I just being a big woos?!  |
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sugerbear
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« Reply #4 on: April 07, 2011, 02:49:07 PM » |
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sorry, thought you were from colorado  listen to that voice inside. if it says no, then no it is. (sounds like star wars "use the force luke"  ) but it's true, ask the others. just remember, it's YOUR ride, if your uncomfortable don't do it. we may be coming to your area one of these years, been there in a cage, next time on a bike being cautious is not "being a wus" just being smart. |
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X Ring
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« Reply #5 on: April 07, 2011, 02:50:04 PM » |
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Queenbee, don't worry about it. There were several times in my first year to two of riding that I felt awkward on my bike. I'd just take it back home and take my truck. Even now I get that feeling on the odd occasion but now it's usually gone within 5-10 miles.
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« Reply #6 on: April 07, 2011, 02:51:39 PM » |
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Hey, Sugar...that's what it feels like to me every day! When do the "butterflies" go away?
For some there will come a day. You'll know it when it happens to you. |
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« Reply #7 on: April 07, 2011, 03:15:13 PM » |
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yea..........what he said. willow, just wish i could put words together like you. always had trouble saying what i'm thinking..(properly ) |
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« Reply #8 on: April 07, 2011, 03:35:25 PM » |
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filled my tank for the first time this year, $25!! to think that when this bike was new, it cost $7 to fill the tank!! rode to the DMV to pay for our van registration, picked my number, 854, and they were on 790!! i called the wife and told her that i would be waiting a while, had to do that 'cause the last time i went on a simple trip to the store, i came home 4 hours later!! the cycle will do that to you!! feels good to be on the cycle again doesn't it!! |
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« Reply #9 on: April 07, 2011, 04:11:48 PM » |
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Very wise listening to that inner voice. If it doesn't feel right, don't ride. Yes, it will come together for you as Willow said. That will be a deep sigh kind of thing and you will relax. It will then feel like the Valk is almost reading your mind. I've been riding awhile but I'm going to be going through much of what you have when I take my first ride of this season.. In my case, the bike is willing but the body is grumbling a bit.  |
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« Reply #10 on: April 07, 2011, 04:49:12 PM » |
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Well said Willow. |
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« Reply #11 on: April 08, 2011, 04:14:45 AM » |
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Ditto! First ride yesterday after a long winter (that doesn't seem to want to leave). Except I was taking her in for service and that was a 30 mile ride on highways and in the city. Makes for a good ice-breaker ride.
Yep - for those of us in cold climates every spring ride feels like the first one. Excitement overcomes trepidation quickly! Make that ride longer and see.
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queen bee
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« Reply #12 on: April 08, 2011, 02:54:01 PM » |
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Thanks for your wise advice, guys. Today was much, MUCH better! I feel like I had a breakthrough. Rode her farther and longer than ever before, and once I was out of the neighborhood and on the highways, I felt very cabable. Dealt with traffic without the panic that usually insues and was comfortable letting her do the work, but knowing she would only do what I told her to. It was great. Suger, I hope your health issues are behind you. Would love to see you when you come to town. I wouldn't suggest summer months, though!  |
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