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Red Hooter -> RE: Shared feelings!!!! (6/17/2007 6:32:13 PM)
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I was nervous and am still nervous at times, but once you get comfortable, it goes away. I rode around a residential neighborhood for a while until I had to get gas and venture out on the real road. Once I realized that it wasn't that big of a deal, I started to have fun.
It just takes some time and maybe ride with some buddies that also ride to give you support. I found also that sometimes I'd get on the back of my man's bike for a ride, then will feel more comfortable riding on my own. I never drove anything where I had to shift prior to the class and you just get a feel for when the bike needs to be shifted. you'll notice when you're going faster if you're in a lower gear, then it seems to vibrate more and your throttle is more punchy so you upshift. when you slow down, it starts sounding different and seems almost like it's going to stall and you need to downshift. Some people never get out of 1st or 2nd gear and are fine. You'll get the feel for it once you've practiced. 4 days is not much at all. Try also and ride every day even it it's just for 15 to 20 mins at a time around your neighborhood so that there isn't a break in riding. you'll feel much better.
Hope this helps!
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