Hi,
Looking to connect with others who have recently started riding again after a long hiatus.
I had to start riding again to fully realize how much i missed it.
I just love it and am kicking myself for the lost years.
Years ago I rode a dirt bike across the gobi desert and across most of the Siberian steppe, so i have some experience under my belt. But im pushing 50 now and feel like a toddler learning to walk.
I promised myself id ease back into things and not be too cocky too quick. I shouldnt have bothered, my new bike Honda CBF 600 is keeping me very humble and im finding the re-learning curve pretty steep. i got my m1 and took the RTI intro course as a refresher but im finding my new baby a handful. its my biggest bike (cc) by far and even though its not a sport bike i CANNOT fathom anyone needing more power.
Id hoped the CBF would feel more nimble and forgiving so im going to have go slow with it.
Ive already had a few HOLY COW moments. At 100KmH i dont feel stable and i think the upright seating position makes wind gusts a bigger deal on this bike.
Also, im finding hot asphalt really slippery on hot hot days.Is that in my head?
one last thing.... i bought a Gopro HD helmet cam and finding it really helpful as post ride analysis. i can coach myself a little and see little mistakes and bad habits (like failing to turn off indicator lights after a turn) before they get entrenched....i hope.
I just needed to share some of my excitement ,
thanks for listening
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. Gotta remember to switch off that turn signal but I think it has already become a habit after 2 weeks.
