Riding confidence

[stevebiker]

After adjusting the chain and correcting the wheel alignment:wank: I took the bird out. I wanted to be confident of its ability to handle and no longer run wide.
I am now confident that it's almost as easy to ride, at all speeds, as the blade.
More generally though, because of gypsy's jibes, I've begun practicing riding round islands, of various sizes. Because of a damaged right arm I find these difficut. But practicing difficult things until you can do them easilly builds confidence.
Both smix and two stroke tart have lost confidence in their ability to ride a bike. If they still want to ride all they need to do, I think, is to practice the things they find difficult to do.
Confidence ameliorates nervousness. :-0)

 

[Tinytim]

After adjusting the chain and correcting the wheel alignment:wank: I took the bird out. I wanted to be confident of its ability to handle and no longer run wide.
I am now confident that it's almost as easy to ride, at all speeds, as the blade.
More generally though, because of gypsy's jibes, I've begun practicing riding round islands, of various sizes. Because of a damaged right arm I find these difficut. But practicing difficult things until you can do them easilly builds confidence.
Both smix and two stroke tart have lost confidence in their ability to ride a bike. If they still want to ride all they need to do, I think, is to practice the things they find difficult to do.
Confidence ameliorates nervousness. :-0)

Have you tried rubbing cream on it? :dunno:

 

[mick the knife]

Spoken like a complete knob

 

[stevebiker]

Spoken like a complete knob

After your calculations on the ride hight thread I'm surprised you've returned so quickly

 

[Coggy]

Practice causes you to make the same mistakes with increasing confidence
:bang:

 

[stevebiker]

Practice causes you to make the same mistakes with increasing confidence
:bang:

Not if you practice in the right way! You slow things down or make them easier until you can do it right. Then you increase the difficulty, gradually, and still do it right! I've been practicing with the blade, and what I practiced on the blade I did today on the bird; because I had confidence that I could.

 

[mick the knife]

After your calculations on the ride hight thread I'm surprised you've returned so quickly

I always return quickly, and I can get a motorcycle round a mini-rounderbout 2 up with luggage, but I have heard that Blades aren't as agile.

 

[stevebiker]

I always return quickly, and I can get a motorcycle round a mini-rounderbout 2 up with luggage, but I have heard that Blades aren't as agile.

I'm glad to hear that you don't suffer from arthritis or have a damaged right wrist like me. I'm surprised you need to boast about it though.

 

[mick the knife]

I'm glad to hear that you don't suffer from arthritis or have a damaged right wrist like me. I'm surprised you need to boast about it though.

Well funny you should say that but I have, as many on here know, but if it ever was to effect my ability to propell a motorcycle on the queens highway in a safe manner, I would be forced to surrender my keys. Bearing in mind I was the the poor unfortunate rider you nearly took out on said roundabout, i think it would be best and safest for all concerned if you were to surrender keys.

 

[Minkey]

After adjusting the chain and correcting the wheel alignment:wank: I took the bird out. I wanted to be confident of its ability to handle and no longer run wide.
I am now confident that it's almost as easy to ride, at all speeds, as the blade.
More generally though, because of gypsy's jibes, I've begun practicing riding round islands, of various sizes. Because of a damaged right arm I find these difficut. But practicing difficult things until you can do them easilly builds confidence.
Both smix and two stroke tart have lost confidence in their ability to ride a bike. If they still want to ride all they need to do, I think, is to practice the things they find difficult to do.
Confidence ameliorates nervousness. :-0)

yes but if you dont know how to do it right then you just practise doing it badly bl4hbl4h

 

[martin]

but I have heard that Blades aren't as agile.

Oi, dont tar us all with the same brush thank you. You'll hurt Oscar's feelings:-0)

 

[Vinterceptor]

After adjusting the chain and correcting the wheel alignment:wank: I took the bird out. I wanted to be confident of its ability to handle and no longer run wide.

I've begun practicing riding round islands, of various sizes.

I took mine round the Outer Hebredes the other day :-0)

 

[Smix]

Both smix and two stroke tart have lost confidence in their ability to ride a bike. If they still want to ride all they need to do, I think, is to practice the things they find difficult to do.
Confidence ameliorates nervousness.

HANG ON A COTTON PICKING MINUTE


Where the hell did I say I've lost confidence?????? WTF?? What the hell gives you the right to assume that?????? Jeez - as if enough people who've not seen me ride don't already make assumptions/criticise me.

FFS - please do not go making assumptions, let alone posting them

Yeah - on occasion stuff has happened that makes the adrenalin flow, but I don't believe anyone who says they've never had a 'moment'. And it hasn't stunted my confidence. I also still have a healthy respect for other road users and tarmac

Anyway - bike will be back with me on Saturday, and two weeks on Sunday I'll be hurtling round Cadwell Park on it. Maybe I really have lost confidence, I mean, Cadwell Park is a good starting point huh???


FFS :bang::bang:

 

[stan the man]

p0pc0rn41 p0pc0rn41

 

[big harv]

ooh eck!
heres where not recognizing forum fishing can get you into real dodoos.
p0pc0rn41 Is right!

 

[Melzibub]

What a fuxking twat! How fucking dare you! Total wanker! Your a fucking liability on the road, go learn how to ride for a few millennia then actually see someone rides before you dare to make judgement!

Learn some common decency and respect you fecking wibblerwibblerwibblerwibbler!

 

[martin]

Ohhh seems like Stevebiker's fan club is out in force tonight

p0pc0rn41p0pc0rn41

 

[Supabird1100]

What a fuxking twat! How fucking dare you! Total wanker! Your a fucking liability on the road, go learn how to ride for a few millennia

Can I nominate this line for 'Post Of The Week'???? Classic !!!!:-0):-0):-0)

 

[Tinytim]

ooh eck!
heres where not recognizing forum fishing can get you into real dodoos.
p0pc0rn41 Is right!

Stool stirrer.
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p0pc0rn41

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Oscar...Oscar For Fooks Sakes.....
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.what exactly is a "knob of butter"?
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Smix......ya drawn....:-:
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Melzibub....

 

[Wolfie]

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