After you passed your test/mod2, when....

mrmistoffelee... · Nova Slayer Joined: 05 Nov 2015 Karma :

Did you finally start to trust yourself on your first 'big bike'

For me, I passed my test in March. Was constantly worried that my first bike as it was a cheapy would break down or something that would go wrong.

But then on Sunday just gone, I did the 'helmsley TT' and then on to Whitby... Not sure what happened but I just relaxed and had fun. managed a few overtakes, did a bit of filtering and generally just enjoyed myself.

Not sure my 750cc teapot is ever going to feel slow though !!!

Most of the posts I have read seem to be from people who pass their test and then proceed to have no fear whatsoever.

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ackack · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 27 Apr 2016 Karma :

I had a restricted Bandit so the only fear I had was getting thrashed by the local hooded ped gang.

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winz · World Chat Champion Joined: 05 Feb 2015 Karma :

At first I was a little wobbly, but when you get a few miles under your belt it just clicks. When I pop onto the Hornet I'm not as confident on the road as I am on the blackbird. But I have done a load more miles on the Blackbird in comparison.
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Snowdonia Rider · World Chat Champion Joined: 17 Oct 2014 Karma :

The less gap you leave between rides the more confident and relaxed you'll get. Worked for me anyway.

I have a 600 teapot and I too thought it would never feel slow but fook me was I wrong lol. It feels quite slow now I'm used to it.
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Cornell Finch · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 29 Apr 2011 Karma :

louisella · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 26 Apr 2016 Karma :

I only got my license 3 weeks ago so still very early days but I definitely get very nervous when I'm getting ready to go for a ride. I know (hope!) this will lessen the more I get out but at the moment it's still very much there - it does depend what kind of road I'm on though - roundabouts seem to be my nervy points at the moment yet I felt absolutely fine getting 90 on a dual carriageway. I'm still too nervous too go out on my own (although I know I just need to bit the bullet and do it) - my worry is dropping the bike as I doubt very much I'd be able to pick it back up Shocked

B5234FT · Brolly Dolly Joined: 28 Sep 2009 Karma :

I'm not nervous about the bike, nor about being on it, but I do get nervous in traffic, Im very cautious when filtering and i still dont have any faith in where the limit of grip is, nor taking bends smoothly. Feels good when it works, but I cant do it consistantly yet.

I've probably done about 1000 miles over 10 months with 5+ months off over winter... It'll come.

Bozzy · Traffic Copper Joined: 20 Dec 2015 Karma :

Passed my test in February. I still feel a little nervous when I'm getting my stuff on ready for a ride. In fact I sometimes feel like I need a nerve shit before I go out Embarassed

the nerves subside as soon as I start the bike up though Thumbs Up

ScaredyCat · World Chat Champion Joined: 19 May 2012 Karma :

At first I was afraid, I was petrified. I kept thinking I could never live without one by my side. But then, I spent so many nights thinking how you it would be wrong, and I grew strong, and I learned how to get along...
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