So you've crashed....

[zed]

I was actually thinking of posting something about getting comfortable in the corners again after a crash.

I have crashed/totaled 3 bikes. the first two I walked away from and didn't have any problems getting back on and riding like it never happened. like you after the first crash I got a bigger bike, the second one I rebuilt it then got a quicker/faster bike. the third one I got the same bike different color.

I do not remember the last crash and about 1/4 mile before the crash site. I was talking to the guy I was riding with (when he finally came back for me) before I remember talking with him.

my ankles are messed up from the crash, I have bone floating around in one ankle and the other is stiff.

I know I had slowed down prior to the crash because I had bobbled a couple corners that I shouldn't have and wouldn't have on my old bike. this was a new bike (3 days old)and a new to me road (another reason I had slowed down).

I got back on a bike a week later (I was working in a dealership as a Tech/setup so had to). I used wheelchair/crutches for weeks, found out that I couldn't shift a sportbike for several weeks.

I go out for rides now and get that oh shit feeling on just about every corner. the new bike says I have about 20K on it now and still love to ride, just can't do the type of riding I like now because I can't figure out how to get past that feeling.

I don't go out on the streets and treat them like a racetrack but some spirited riding a little over the speed limit is fun.

[dReWpY]

stickied

[Rider]

Originally Posted by drewpy

stickied

Uhh.. the grammatically correct term is.... stuck.

[the chi]

Outstanding!!

Perhaps some track time or a one on one course session with someone could help ya out Zed!

I know when I went down at the track, I was back out on the street as soon as I fixed the bike, but the first time I went back to the track I panicked and almost refused to get out there. As soon as I got my feet out on the track however and did a few laps, I was good as new again. Maybe Im just too dumb to worry about it...

[zed]

Originally Posted by The Chi

Perhaps some track time or a one on one course session with someone could help ya out Zed!

I've been to a couple but they always want me to go faster than I feel comfortable with. another thing is if I wad up this one it'll be quite a while before I am able to get insurance. the last one I was a couple months from going 3 years without wading one up (so I had 3 within 5 years and they don't like that) they were going to drop me.

don't get me wrong, I still get out there and try as much as possible, just can't get past that feeling. used to not matter if I couldn't see all the way through the corner, now if it's not a clearly seen corner I get that feeling.

think if I could remember what happened in that last crash it would help. I can't own what I don't remember. all I know is I screwed up somehow.

[the chi]

Originally Posted by zed

I've been to a couple but they always want me to go faster than I feel comfortable with.

I think you're going to the wrong ones then!! No good Control Rider or Rider Coach would encourage you to go faster than what you are comfortable with! Its all about riding where your comfortable until YOU are ready to up the pace. Good luck!

[zed]

Originally Posted by The Chi

I think you're going to the wrong ones then!! No good Control Rider or Rider Coach would encourage you to go faster than what you are comfortable with! Its all about riding where your comfortable until YOU are ready to up the pace. Good luck!

I have only went to the free days that Tucker Rocky pays for, for the dealership employees since the crash (you really don't make enough money to do what you love working in a bike shop). it was at HPT, wouldn't think that it was a free (to me) trackday would have mattered on how they did things.

[the chi]

Originally Posted by zed

I have only went to the free days that Tucker Rocky pays for, for the dealership employees since the crash (you really don't make enough money to do what you love working in a bike shop). it was at HPT, wouldn't think that it was a free (to me) trackday would have mattered on how they did things.

Free or not, actual rider instructors and GOOD Control riders would never encourage you to do something as foolish as riding over your limits. They should and typically do work with each rider at the RIDER's pace and skill level. No wonder it wasnt beneficial in helping you get past the "issue".

My CR's recognized me and actually watched me closer when I first got back out to check for timidity or "blocks" that I needed to work on. My accident was first and foremost caused by improper body postioning and riding faster than my skill could keep up with and they were quick to check on my comfort back on track and to offer suggestions and drag me around to assist with my "recovery".