What the heck….mental hesitation… | Page 2 | GTAMotorcycle.com

What the heck….mental hesitation…

Forum Sponsor
Can’t say I’ve ever felt anxiety before or while while riding or driving (except for the first time I had to drive in London).

I’ve had that feeling occasionally before heading out on big water when conditions were poor. It’s uncomfortable, but for me passes once I’m underway, and after several good outcomes, it doesn’t happen much now.

It overwhelmed my wife. After 2 years riding, her pre-ride anxiety was getting worse, eventually it became too much and she retired.

Just power through for a bit. Getting confident on the new bike, a bit of seat time and a few good days with the wind in your face will put those anxious pre-ride feelings behind you.
 
mimico_polak said:
What the hell!? Been riding 12 years and got on the bike no issue. For some reason this season I’m having a massive mental hesitation each time I jump on. Not sure where it’s coming from but this season has been mentally garbage for me. Maybe it’s the lack of time. Maybe the switch from the X to the Scrambler.

I can’t figure it out but it’s like a fear came over me to get on the bike and go ride. Planning on going later today but I need to shake this somehow as it’s effing frustrating and will affect my fun and enjoyment of riding.

Anybody go through this? Could be the 3 kids. Could be the mental and physical toll of the Reno…something is up and it’s frustrating.
Click to expand...
I read this but I just have just one question. Do you tuck?
 
robertv19 said:
Did you eat at Wilno Tavern?
Some good Polish comfort food will sort you out!
;)

I get quite nervous before every ride.
As soon as I leave my court, I’m good.

Hope you feel your confidence return.

Always be diligent.
Click to expand...
Nah no time for stopping beyond a quick pick and stretch. Wife and kids were waiting for me at a friends’ cottage so I didn’t want to spend too much time away. Depending on weather tomorrow may do some more kms.
 
Guess you're not alone. I am planning to head out tomorrow, I still don't know where to but I hope I figure it out. Earlier, I would have everything up and ready, and I'd go to bed at a decent hour.

In 2021, I did close to 14k km and last season was around 5-6k lol. This season less than 1k so far. I check out the fallen riders thread every time there is an update, and it updates fairly often. It's very hard to not imagine what if... Last season I was debating (in my head) the point of riding street, for me the end goal was always to do track days (eventually race amateur if I'm any good) but not viable financially for now.

My riding skills has taken a massive hit from not riding often, one of the reasons for my crash (among the others). I think it's always best to ride or keep working on your riding skills (moto gymkhana, parking lots, etc.). Like @matt365 said, I never thought I'd crash, fresh tires, new chains/sprockets, suspensions set up and I was riding on or below the speed limit. As opposed to 2021, I had 9 year old squared off tires, almost worn out chains, suspensions that didn't work and I was doing some decent speeds when I was on solo rides up north. Now I leave a lot of room for error.
 
I understand your concern.

Had a friend who was a superb rider, very skilled, got taken out by a horse in Elmira......... RIP

Was in Ohio in June, great ride on twisty roads, deer ended the ride for a guy in the group. Multiple fractures, months of recovery.

Friend had an encounter with deer it Utah. Bike totaled. New bike, different deer in New Hampshire........... Bike totaled. He gave up riding.

It can be a dangerous sport, so you make whatever choices you need to for yourself and family.
 
ReSTored said:
I understand your concern.

Had a friend who was a superb rider, very skilled, got taken out by a horse in Elmira......... RIP
.
Click to expand...

Was that a guy off gtam with an africa-twin? Seems familiar, in the last couple years.

We were in Blouth County, North Carolina. My friend Josh was leading. We were chatting on the Cardo communicators. He said "We have to get to the hotel soon, this is when the critters come out". It was almost 7pm. The next corner, he hit a deer. The damned thing jumped over the guard rail. Josh broke his collar bone, and his leg above the ankle. Bike (sv650) folded the front end, and slid into the guard rail. Glad we weren't going that fast. Maybe 70 kph. Also glad we all had travel insurance... that would have been a hefty bill.

Josh said "if he hits a deer again, he's done with riding". I guess your friend was the same.



Sent from my SM-G960W using Tapatalk
 
voyageur said:
Guess you're not alone. I am planning to head out tomorrow, I still don't know where to but I hope I figure it out. Earlier, I would have everything up and ready, and I'd go to bed at a decent hour.

In 2021, I did close to 14k km and last season was around 5-6k lol. This season less than 1k so far. I check out the fallen riders thread every time there is an update, and it updates fairly often. It's very hard to not imagine what if... Last season I was debating (in my head) the point of riding street, for me the end goal was always to do track days (eventually race amateur if I'm any good) but not viable financially for now.

My riding skills has taken a massive hit from not riding often, one of the reasons for my crash (among the others). I think it's always best to ride or keep working on your riding skills (moto gymkhana, parking lots, etc.). Like @matt365 said, I never thought I'd crash, fresh tires, new chains/sprockets, suspensions set up and I was riding on or below the speed limit. As opposed to 2021, I had 9 year old squared off tires, almost worn out chains, suspensions that didn't work and I was doing some decent speeds when I was on solo rides up north. Now I leave a lot of room for error.
Click to expand...
I’ll take a bet your riding skills are fine, maybe a touch rusty (but rust blows off fast). I’ll bet it’s you confidence that’s taken the massive hit.

Athletes, business professionals and those involved in dangerous things like racing, motorcycling, climbing develop confidence over time, usually builds fast in the beginning , then levels out as one becomes proficient. Maintaining Proficiency depends on confidence skills staying in harmony.

After a setback, or hiatus it’s common to lose a lot of confidence. Some regain it fast, others need help, or time and perceverence to gradually build it back.
 
voyageur said:
Guess you're not alone. I am planning to head out tomorrow, I still don't know where to but I hope I figure it out. Earlier, I would have everything up and ready, and I'd go to bed at a decent hour.

In 2021, I did close to 14k km and last season was around 5-6k lol. This season less than 1k so far. I check out the fallen riders thread every time there is an update, and it updates fairly often. It's very hard to not imagine what if... Last season I was debating (in my head) the point of riding street, for me the end goal was always to do track days (eventually race amateur if I'm any good) but not viable financially for now.

My riding skills has taken a massive hit from not riding often, one of the reasons for my crash (among the others). I think it's always best to ride or keep working on your riding skills (moto gymkhana, parking lots, etc.). Like @matt365 said, I never thought I'd crash, fresh tires, new chains/sprockets, suspensions set up and I was riding on or below the speed limit. As opposed to 2021, I had 9 year old squared off tires, almost worn out chains, suspensions that didn't work and I was doing some decent speeds when I was on solo rides up north. Now I leave a lot of room for error.
Click to expand...
I don't check out the fallen riders thread, or any threads of that nature. I'm sure we all know the dangers, no need to confirm it or dwell on bad stuff.
Did you have a thread about your crash, I suspected it, but maybe I missed the posts. Either way it's good to hear it hasn't ruined something you enjoy!
 
If your head isn't going to be in the ride, then don't, is my perspective.

There are also other times when I'm just too lethargic, to put on all the gear and figure out where to go in a timely fashion.
 
sburns said:
I don't check out the fallen riders thread, or any threads of that nature. I'm sure we all know the dangers, no need to confirm it or dwell on bad stuff.
Did you have a thread about your crash, I suspected it, but maybe I missed the posts. Either way it's good to hear it hasn't ruined something you enjoy!
Click to expand...
Just a review of the helmet that I was using - updated the review as crash tested :ROFLMAO:
 
Baggsy said:
If your head isn't going to be in the ride, then don't, is my perspective.

There are also other times when I'm just too lethargic, to put on all the gear and figure out where to go in a timely fashion.
Click to expand...
Not sure I agree. Sometimes you’re facing a mental toughness issue, capitulating is a loss.

If your ******** your pants, than don’t go. If you’ve done this before and it’s a matter of pushing thru, then push thru.
 
I had a similar experience for the first time a few months ago.

I was really looking forward to going on a ride, I was fed up with non-stop working and studying.

The night before, I prepared the bike, the gear and the route; I planned to do around 800kms. I woke up early like 4 am, ready to go out at 5 am. But as soon as I went into the DVP, I kept thinking, "What if...", "What if..". I was ****** at myself for feeling/thinking like that. But still felt like scared of something.

At the end decided to take the next exit, go to the lakeshore and experience the sunrise. The wife was surprised I was preparing breakfast when she woke up 🤷‍♂️
 
Fear is good, it keeps you sharp out there, and usually an indicator you’re about to do something cool.
 
Do you think it's because of the front brake issue? That can really affect your confidence in the bike, regardless of your confidence in yourself.

Alternatively, could it be because you're forcing yourself to ride when you don't necessarily want to, but feel you need to because that's the only free time you have from your other commitments?
 
Relax said:
Do you think it's because of the front brake issue? That can really affect your confidence in the bike, regardless of your confidence in yourself.
Click to expand...
Is this still going on?
 
mimico_polak said:
What the hell!? Been riding 12 years and got on the bike no issue. For some reason this season I’m having a massive mental hesitation each time I jump on. Not sure where it’s coming from but this season has been mentally garbage for me. Maybe it’s the lack of time. Maybe the switch from the X to the Scrambler.

I can’t figure it out but it’s like a fear came over me to get on the bike and go ride. Planning on going later today but I need to shake this somehow as it’s effing frustrating and will affect my fun and enjoyment of riding.

Anybody go through this? Could be the 3 kids. Could be the mental and physical toll of the Reno…something is up and it’s frustrating.
Click to expand...
Maybe it's real?
Sep 1, four of us were heading south to romp around PA for the long weekend.
Couple days prior, in a dream, I see a (my) bike sliding, on its left side.
As I'm getting ready to leave that morning, tying my shoes (no one else in the house) I spoke out loud, something I never do, and I said, to no one, "let's go crash" in a sarcastic voice.
Five hours later..........I binned it. The fjr is no more.
I'm busted up a tad, but I'm alive.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Back
Top Bottom