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Post by Deleted on May 17, 2013 23:06:47 GMT -5
I realized i spend so much time working on the scoot and little time riding. My mishap I think has ruined it for me. I find that every time Im riding and i see a car at a cross road i hit the brakes just in case. Thats no way to live man. In my car I dont give it much thought. I watch motorcycles going much faster than me plowing down the road and they seem to not give it much thought. Its been over a month and its not getting any better. Maybe i just sell the bike and supe up the stang. Damn...I was having fun with this thing for awhile.  |
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Post by JR on May 17, 2013 23:10:45 GMT -5
You have to do what you have to do. I'd either just ride more and see if you get more comfortable or put it away for a few days or weeks and then give it a try again. No need to rush into a sale.
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Post by darkwingduck on May 17, 2013 23:13:54 GMT -5
Anticipation is the key, keeping your hands ready at the levers is keen.
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Post by domindart on May 17, 2013 23:21:06 GMT -5
A little fear or anticipation is good, it keeps you safe, but if your really scared at intersections maybe you need to just know that and take some time...
I was in a intersection collision on my motorcycle and it has made me a little fearful but I am not afraid to ride like your describing..
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Post by onewheeldrive on May 17, 2013 23:30:43 GMT -5
I normally ride my scoot at night home from work. Nothing wrong with being more aware. I can't count on my hands how many times I've turned my right signal on---- not even to turn, but to let cars pass me. Sometimes they sit and hang behind you(smaller engine), and it gets annoying. Don't let it bother you to much. I even put reflector strips in convenient places--- you can see 2 or 3 of them in the scrolling pics in the header if you look close (by the floorboard and the side of the front panel). I don't want to get hit either.
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Post by CopperDeer on May 17, 2013 23:38:41 GMT -5
I was really anxious on my motorcycle for a while after my accident. But there are definitely changes in habits you can form that will make you safer without even knowing you are doing it. Now I ride my scooter in complete confidence that no matter what the road (or drivers) throw at me, I'm completely up to it.
It's hard to describe what exactly those changes are, just little things. I take routes that minimize left turns, some roads just feel safer than others, I try to watch other drivers head/eye movements, etc etc
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Post by spandi on May 17, 2013 23:52:01 GMT -5
Trauma can take time to get over. Rather than the all or nothing of getting rid of your scoot (that you really seem to enjoying) Why not just store it for awhile (maybe until the fall) and see how you feel then. You also may wish to consider talking with other riders you may know.
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Post by prodigit on May 18, 2013 0:29:24 GMT -5
Fear is a great motivator for defensive driving.
Never allow yourself to get afraid on the road. If you get afraid, SLOW DOWN, to where you can ride safely!
Fear allows you to recognize dangers on the road. As you become better at riding, your mind will start recognizing dangerous situations, possible crazy traffic movements, calculate escape routes, and provide you with the safest path to ride.
Ride safe, remember to keep distance (2 second gap minimum, 4 second gap recommended).
The more you ride, the more of this behavior will transfer from your conscious mind to your unconscious mind. (Or like other people will call it, muscle memory; though muscles don't have memory, it's your subconscious mind that takes over of repetitive actions).
But all this takes time.
My suggestion is, don't ride too long; it will tire your mind.
Keep your trips 5 to 10 minutes the most, and take breaks in between.
Do no more than 2 or 3 trips a day.
It helps you in the beginning. Like doug said, the brain needs rest from this activity, when it's new for you.
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Post by domindart on May 18, 2013 1:35:39 GMT -5
I think you should just take some time. Maybe some time off... I had stopped riding after I had my accident.
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Post by Deleted on May 18, 2013 4:12:19 GMT -5
Thanks for the feedback everyone. Very strange feeling since I have never before been afraid of anything D8
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Post by domindart on May 18, 2013 4:18:20 GMT -5
What about giant spiders?  |
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Post by Deleted on May 18, 2013 5:11:45 GMT -5
OH....forgot about that  |
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Post by domindart on May 18, 2013 5:13:13 GMT -5
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Post by larry001964 on May 18, 2013 5:37:52 GMT -5
Fear is a good thing to a point, it sharpens your situational awareness, But for the moment it's ruling you. And that's to be expected so soon after a mishap. It's quite normal. I agree with the others here, take some time off, when you do ride go in small steps, on roads you know well and have confidence in driving. It takes time to recover, no book here as to how much time, every one is different.
As for bikers driving without a care, I don't think so. They have already been were you are now, and have learned to master their fear, and use it to keep them safe... Take your time, be in no hurry, and allow your love for it to overcome your fear, then use your fear instead of it using you.
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Post by SylvreKat on May 18, 2013 6:15:16 GMT -5
Add me to those advising take a break from driving the scoot.
Let yourself heal and recover. Including your mind. Then start small. Is there anything like a linked series of parking lots you can practise in? Maybe take a MSF course, learn details you might not have known, reinforce good habits you've already used.
I almost got broadsided in a car, it was me realising the danger and swerving that changed it to hitting my fender and dogleg. For months after, I couldn't drive past that intersection without feeling and hearing the impact. I couldn't easily been killed! But time eaed those memories. And now I live just around the corner from that intersection.
And time will ease it for you, too.
>'Kat
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