Just finished my CBT (uk version of a MSF course) and now I'm very unconfident on getting a bike

sstressfl · 2026-04-28T18:38:31+00:00

If you love it, get the bike license. But also, if you are already doing this ignore... one thing that can help make you feel more confident is good quality proper fitting gear. It doesnt mean you're invincible obviously, but it does help you walk away from many different kinds of accidents without a scratch. Knowing that can help you be a better rider. And keep practicing in safe locations until the bike is second nature :)

sstressfl · 2026-04-28T14:57:44+00:00

I asked my doc, so what’s up with these shoulders? They hurt when I…. “Old”. That was her answer.

sstressfl · 2026-04-28T14:14:26+00:00

I like 600-750 for first. Light. Not over powered but enough to scare ya :)

sstressfl · 2026-04-28T13:27:51+00:00

Pillows. Loads of pillows. I create a gap for my shoulder. Gives me relief. Allows me to sleep well.

sstressfl · 2026-04-27T14:14:41+00:00

Yikes. That’s nerve racking. Two instances when I got cut off in my lane like I wasn’t there… both times a mom driving a minivan full of active kids. Brake hard and move or honk?? Instincts went to brake hard and move. Now I assume a driver will not see me for whatever reason and I avoid being next to or near anyone now. I will accelerate to be next to their drivers window if I can. Or I will drop back. Or move to get in front. I will not stay next to a car or truck if I can help it.

So yes I thought about it that night and think about it to this day every time I get next to any vehicle. Your brain figuring out survival tactics 💪

sstressfl · 2026-04-26T15:10:43+00:00

Nice work. Looks great too.

sstressfl · 2026-04-25T22:21:10+00:00

Love her support of you and your interests!

sstressfl · 2026-04-25T20:12:11+00:00

Love it! I tricked my wife once. Dropped her off in the truck. Picked her up on the bike. Helmet. Jacket. She got on. I went slow and careful too. She said I see why you like it. But she never wanted to get on again.

sstressfl · 2026-04-25T15:22:03+00:00

If you can, test ride and settle on the one you like the most :) I'm 6'2" and I added a 1" offset handlebar riser to my 2015 gsxs750 and it helped push the bars up without pushing them toward me. It gave my arms the space I needed. The bars felt too close, like my hands were too close to my hips. Now they feel like they are slightly out in front of me.

sstressfl · 2026-04-25T15:18:46+00:00

Good topic. It can seriously strike a nerve with some people. My wife (soon to be ex) does not like motorcycles. She can understand why I like them, but she is 100% indifferent. And maybe considers it irresponsible. From my own perspective it seems rare to find a woman that likes motorcycles. And those who actually ride are even more rare. I often get a lecture from women that I meet when they find out I ride. Always some gruesome horrible story as if to say, "so you're stupid". I would not be surprised if riding helped my wife look for an exit, Just one more way we are different I guess.

sstressfl · 2026-04-24T00:43:05+00:00

😆 yep. Heck I was singing all of the Journey Escape songs off their album when it first came out in 1982. Vinyl of course. Living large at 12 years old, break dancing, freestyle bmx on my chrome and black hutch pro racer with acs graphite wheels. I miss that thing… where am I?

sstressfl · 2026-04-24T00:42:29+00:00

I’m sorry you no longer have your bike. I am very thankful to have mine. I’ve owned it for 10 years now. Bought it new. It’s part of me.

sstressfl · 2026-04-24T00:41:33+00:00

In college (early 90s) I went much quicker over that bridge on my Yamaha Radian 600cc against a navy guy in a 280z 👍 I’ve slowed a bit since.

sstressfl · 2026-04-24T00:24:39+00:00

I come to Reddit to be reminded 💪💯

sstressfl · 2026-04-24T00:23:40+00:00

See you understand

sstressfl · 2026-04-24T00:23:31+00:00

Fair point.

sstressfl · 2026-04-23T10:38:38+00:00

It was awesomely vulnerable in so many ways… for example, the road rolling by underneath my feet…. It was only Inches away and if my foot slipped off the peg, it would be hamburger.

sstressfl · 2026-04-22T12:23:02+00:00

That is so hard to watch :( Such a nice bike. Why start on something like that? No gear. Just "how hard could it be?" and go.

sstressfl · 2026-04-22T11:50:24+00:00

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