Bethany - There is no doubt in my mind that the motorcycle accident probably has a bit to do with it. Mostly though, it is getting used to that bike. I'm still wishing I could average 17 mph on the straight a ways. Go the speed you feel comfortable with, it it will get better.
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09-11-2011, 11:21 AM #1
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the motorcycle would do me in
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09-11-2011, 11:29 AM #2
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Old, worn tires make it harder to corner, too.
I've never felt that a bike helmet affected my ability to see.
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09-11-2011, 11:34 AM #3
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+1, if your helmet is restricting your vision there's something not right.
Also, on public roads, please don't tempt fate. It's fun to rail through corners and use the whole "racetrack," but it's not a racetrack. Any close is too close. We like you here...
(And I'm pretty sure that the rule is an uncontrolled intersection is automatically a four-way stop... Just because you don't have a stop sign, if cross traffic doesn't either, you're better off at least slowing until you're 100% sure there's no one coming.)Speed comes from what you put behind you. - Judi Ketteler
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