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i can see where he is coming from but everytime i get out and im riding alot when i spot a car or somthing i think whats the worse possible thing that car could do to me, then i prepare for that and sure every now and then it happens and i just think to my self stupid "O Ring".

also i stay away from cars most of the time if im in traffic ill work my way to the front and then just cruise

skinnyjoint wrote:i can see where he is coming from but everytime i get out and im riding alot when i spot a car or somthing i think whats the worse possible thing that car could do to me, then i prepare for that and sure every now and then it happens and i just think to my self stupid "O Ring".

Thats the way to do it just think everyone out there is out to get you and you should be fine.

Respect the danger accept the risk but DO NOT FEAR IT if you do then STOP NOW you can always go back to it later in life. I have the same thoughts most of us do but the moment I start riding I just get into a I hate to say it but a groove and only the rode and riding is there I believe if you start to ride and fear sets in you should stop that instant!

I know where you're coming from sort of, Ninja. I've been in 2 minor accidents since i've had my bike (about a month now!) and after this second one (a car pulled infront of me and hit the side of it) I seriously considered quitting. That feeling lasted all of about 24 hours. I just know that I need to take it slower, go out when there is less traffic and practice evasive maneuvers in empty parking lots. Everything we do is dangerous...just remember in drivers ed when you had to merge onto the highway for the first time. Kinda sucked right? But after 10 years of driving, merging on the highway doesn't freak you out anymore...I dunno, I think your fear/apprehension is from lack of familiarity/confidence...and the only way to get familiar with all the different dumb a$$ things a cager cand do, is ride MORE. Good luck with your decision...hope to see you out there...

The risk of getting splattered is part of what makes riding fun If you are going to be a Nervous Nelly every time you ride it's better to take a break or quit, because if you lose confidence chances are you are going to panic and make a silly mistake.

gitarjunky wrote:I think your fear/apprehension is from lack of familiarity/confidence...and the only way to get familiar with all the different dumb a$$ things a cager cand do, is ride MORE.

My thoughts exactly. If you ride enough, you'll reach a point of familiarity where the bike becomes you. You don't even think about it. When a shitty situation arises, your reaction is instinctual.

i dunno, i'd say go w/ your instincts. if you're uncomfortable when you're riding you're gonna end up in a self fullfilling prophecy. if you were just starting out that's one thing, but if you're an experienced rider i'd hang it up as soon as i felt that way.