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Old May 22nd, 2018, 02:09 PM   #15
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Name: Koala
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MOTM - May '18
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Originally Posted by adouglas View Post
Been a long time coming! Congrats on a successful first venture.

Yeah, it'll be wobbly at super-low speeds. As you go faster it gets much more stable.

I remember the nerves and jitters. Experience really, really helps you to relax.

As you venture farther afield, a thought to keep in mind:

You go where you look. Look down, and you're more likely to go down.

Think back. Where you looking at the road directly in front of the bike? I'd bet all the money (or other negotiable financial instruments) in my pocket right now that you were.
You would be correct. I was steady when I was looking up to the end of the street, wobbly when looking down.

I didn't feel like I was nervous but I know I was. I had a death grip on the bike with my hands at first lol. I just kept telling myself to relax and be loose.

@THusker and @snot I'll give the first setting a try. Not sure if I'll do it this weekend, but I'll definitely try it and see if that helps.
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