Confidence Problem and Throttle Control Issue (Long)

[nike_soccer]

I would go back to where you crashed and do the turn a bunch of times to prove that you made a simple mistake and that you are capable of riding. I have made a point of revisiting my crash sites over and over.

Take that into account. I ALWAYS go to my old crash sites and re-do them the "right way." I do it for the confidence boost, and it's also symbolic that I now own the curve, and the curve doesn't own me (or curb, or engine stall, or however you rode the pavement.)

Anyway, I recently fell low side in a curb and needed a new clutch starter cover, and it took a whole month to get here....Let me tell you, nothing is more depressing than having a 70F degree day with no wind, cruising around in a car because you have no bike. Worst part is passing all the people on bikes and not being able to wave...

[SilverMist]

The one thing I haven't done is go back to the crash site. I really need to do that to get over this. I've rode pillion with my husband a few times since the crash, but it's not the same as actually riding yourself.

nike, I do know how you feel. Even though the weather's been so mild in the DFW area, it's too dark to ride when I get home from work. I pass riders on the way home and think "those lucky devils..."

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James, don't worry about your English; it's fine. Many folks can't write even when English is their native language...at least you have an excuse.

[Dragonhawk]

That's why it's easy to find used bikes with 150 miles on the odometer.
Some people just give up. Others keep brushing themselves off and
getting back on. It's a simple choice. Ride. Or don't.

But don't beat yourself up for your decision. Make the choice. If you
want to quit, then quit. If you don't, get out there and ride. Period.