Battled my demon!

noche_caliente · July 17th, 2009, 01:08 PM

I had the opportunity to pass through the intersection that was the scene of my oops last year. I did it! I did stall once which was what sent me into a panic last year, but I just took a deep breath, glared at my fence post, waited for the next opening in traffic, and went on my VERY MERRY way! I DID IT! That damn intersection didn't stand a chance this time.
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kkim · July 17th, 2009, 01:12 PM

Congrats, noche!

...just goes to show how much of riding is a mental commitment to stay focused.

have fun, ride safe.

patw · July 17th, 2009, 01:14 PM

Great job

I still have a twinge of fear every time I go past some place that I made some serious mistake and almost dumped. I think we all know how it feels.

Strider · July 17th, 2009, 01:50 PM

Congrats!
It's always good to conquer those bad spots!
Looking forward to doing it myself soon

komohana · July 17th, 2009, 02:15 PM

backinthesaddleagain · July 17th, 2009, 02:40 PM

Congrats. I get weird feelings on corners that others have died on. Then I typically tense up and ride too upright and wide.
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noche_caliente · July 17th, 2009, 03:01 PM

Thanks guys! I was actually on my way to the doc, and had to explain why my pulse and blood pressure were so high - the nurse is a good friend, so I just told her, adrenaline rush! she smiled and made a note.
I was totally on top of the world, feeling like I'd won a motocross or something - cheering in my helmet even. Ah- to have that off my shoulders....

tjkamper · July 17th, 2009, 03:11 PM

Life is too short and too fragile to live in fear. Way to conquer the beast!

g21-30 · July 17th, 2009, 03:32 PM

Way to go!

Flashmonkey · July 17th, 2009, 03:48 PM

Congrats! This is a great step in the right direction

BlueTyke · July 17th, 2009, 03:57 PM

Whoot!! Go Kim!! Way to go!

Cedilla · July 17th, 2009, 08:00 PM

Congrats it always feels good to conquer your fear. My biggest fear was riding in the city in rush hour, after I done it a few times I find it easier and less nerve racking than when im in the cage.

Sound Wave · July 17th, 2009, 08:03 PM

very glad that you were able to face your fear and overcome it.

the first step is always the hardest.

sombo · July 18th, 2009, 02:05 AM

Congrats kim. Way to face your fears and stay strong.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cedilla

Congrats it always feels good to conquer your fear. My biggest fear was riding in the city in rush hour, after I done it a few times I find it easier and less nerve racking than when im in the cage.

Wow, that's cool because I feel the same way now. When I'm in my car I feel like a big target. I also feel less confident and comfortable then when I'm on the bike on the freeway.

Snake · July 18th, 2009, 02:48 PM

Congats Kim. Glad to hear you won over your fears. This will make you a stronger person.

istreefitty · July 19th, 2009, 01:36 AM

Yes demons are hard to face......but easy to blow by on a ninja 250r! Congrats! and keep on keepin on

OldGuy · July 21st, 2009, 08:18 AM

Way to go Kim - knew you could do it once you put your mind to it.

SF-Dug · July 21st, 2009, 02:19 PM

IMHO.....Motorcycling is 90% mental. The rest is just practice and experience.

edwinmcq · July 21st, 2009, 03:00 PM

Congrats.

There are a few of bridges in DC that scare the crap out of me (even when I'm in my GTI ). The one that really gets me is a long metal grate bridge running to S. Maryland. I hate the feeling of being pulled along by the grating. I read your post and said "lets go get this done". I picked early AM and drove back and forth over the beast until I no longer thought of the bridge, but where I was going to go next.

Thanks.

noche_caliente · July 21st, 2009, 04:13 PM

Ed, I'm glad I could encourage you to do it

It really wasn't so bad after I forced myself not to think about what was coming up and just enjoy the ride - I'm sure you probably felt the same way. And what year is your GTI? my hubby has a black '02 that is his baby

edwinmcq · July 21st, 2009, 07:56 PM

SF-Dug is totally correct.

Riding is mental. It is also highly kinesthetic. You have to train your body and mind that unusual and confusing sensations are normal and nothing to fear. Sometimes practice will overcome this, sometimes cold rationality and just gritting through it (these are the ones who don't have much fun) and sometimes people can't (these are the ones who don't ride).

I don't like riding bicycles. Honestly. What's up with that? Hop on a CBR or the Ninjette and run through DC rush hour...no problem. Get on the Giant and ride around the Mall...not on your life.

The GTI is a 2008. Black with charcoal gray leather. This has been a great car. 23K miles and not a single problem.

http://www.edmcqueen.com/index_files..._BLKRABBIT.htm

Cali619 · July 21st, 2009, 08:59 PM

WTG , now that your confidence is back you will be riding much safer I think with less SR's(survival reactions) to deal with. Still hard for myself to completely focus and not have funky what if ideas in my head, but once Im in the saddle its like Zen...

sombo · July 22nd, 2009, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by edwinmcq

http://www.edmcqueen.com/index_files..._BLKRABBIT.htm

Just letting you know the page is not there or has been removed apparently.

kkim · July 22nd, 2009, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sombo

Just letting you know the page is not there or has been removed apparently.

works for me.

edwinmcq · July 22nd, 2009, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sombo

Just letting you know the page is not there or has been removed apparently.

I switched name servers. The link should work fine. You must have caught it when the move was going down.

sombo · July 22nd, 2009, 09:42 PM

Yup, works fine now. I guess you're right, just bad timing.

CZroe · October 13th, 2009, 08:18 AM

Link to original "Oops?"

noche_caliente · October 13th, 2009, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CZroe

Link to original "Oops?"

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=12123

shadow · October 13th, 2009, 04:00 PM

Congrats, Kim!!

DEXSPEED · October 13th, 2009, 04:05 PM

you go girl!

July 17th, 2009, 01:08 PM	#1
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	Battled my demon! I had the opportunity to pass through the intersection that was the scene of my oops last year. I did it! I did stall once which was what sent me into a panic last year, but I just took a deep breath, glared at my fence post, waited for the next opening in traffic, and went on my VERY MERRY way! I DID IT! That damn intersection didn't stand a chance this time. Posted via Mobile Device

July 17th, 2009, 01:14 PM	#3
patw ninjette.org guru Name: Pat Location: Barrie, Ontario Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 SE Posts: 338	Great job I still have a twinge of fear every time I go past some place that I made some serious mistake and almost dumped. I think we all know how it feels. __________________________________________________ 2013 CRF250L 1985 GL1200 Interstate

July 17th, 2009, 02:15 PM	#5
komohana ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Steve Location: Kekaha, Kauai HI Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 GSX-R 600 2003 EX250: Woodcraft Bars, Levers, Mirrors, Shim'd Mixture, Synthetic, '08 Rear Shock Posts: A lot.	__________________________________________________ Remember when sex was safe and motorcycles were dangerous?

July 17th, 2009, 03:01 PM	#7
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	Thanks guys! I was actually on my way to the doc, and had to explain why my pulse and blood pressure were so high - the nurse is a good friend, so I just told her, adrenaline rush! she smiled and made a note. I was totally on top of the world, feeling like I'd won a motocross or something - cheering in my helmet even. Ah- to have that off my shoulders.... __________________________________________________ Progrip tank pad, blue rim stripes, blue Pazzos, Roaring Toyz lowering kit, Puig DB in dark smoke, Cortech sport tail, super mini tank, and saddlebags, OES swingarm spools and Intuitive frame sliders

July 17th, 2009, 03:11 PM	#8
tjkamper ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Travis Location: Warwick, RI Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Life is too short and too fragile to live in fear. Way to conquer the beast! __________________________________________________ Addicted to anything that has an engine and rolls.

July 17th, 2009, 01:12 PM	#2
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	Congrats, noche! ...just goes to show how much of riding is a mental commitment to stay focused. have fun, ride safe.

July 17th, 2009, 01:50 PM	#4
Strider Back on the Black! Name: Alan Location: Gastonia, North Carolina Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 (Black) Posts: 831	Congrats! It's always good to conquer those bad spots! Looking forward to doing it myself soon

July 17th, 2009, 02:40 PM	#6
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	Congrats. I get weird feelings on corners that others have died on. Then I typically tense up and ride too upright and wide. Posted via Mobile Device

July 17th, 2009, 03:32 PM	#9
g21-30 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sam Location: Northern Virginia Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R 2009 and ZX-12R 2000 Posts: A lot.	Way to go!

July 17th, 2009, 03:48 PM	#10
Flashmonkey Professional belly dancer Name: James Location: Toronto Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 1992 GSX-R 750 Posts: A lot.	Congrats! This is a great step in the right direction

July 17th, 2009, 03:57 PM	#11
BlueTyke So slow I'm first! Name: Sunny Location: San Jose, CA Join Date: Oct 2008 Motorcycle(s): 06 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 10	Whoot!! Go Kim!! Way to go! __________________________________________________ Learn from the mistakes of others, you cannot make them all yourself. Save yourself the trouble and Learn.

July 17th, 2009, 08:00 PM	#12
Cedilla ninjette.org sage Name: Chris Location: Huntsville, AL Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: 755	Congrats it always feels good to conquer your fear. My biggest fear was riding in the city in rush hour, after I done it a few times I find it easier and less nerve racking than when im in the cage.

July 17th, 2009, 08:03 PM	#13
Sound Wave Ramen Rider Name: Gary Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2015 BMW R1200R, 08 Honda VFR800A (sold), 09 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: A lot.	very glad that you were able to face your fear and overcome it. the first step is always the hardest.

July 18th, 2009, 02:48 PM	#15
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Congats Kim. Glad to hear you won over your fears. This will make you a stronger person.

July 19th, 2009, 01:36 AM	#16
istreefitty sir posts a lot Name: michael Location: HI Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Black 250R Posts: 267	Yes demons are hard to face......but easy to blow by on a ninja 250r! Congrats! and keep on keepin on __________________________________________________ A girl walks into a bar and orders a "double entendre" So the bartender gave it to her "once you go black, you never go back."

July 21st, 2009, 08:18 AM	#17
OldGuy Live Life Name: Don Location: Lincoln, NE Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Green SE Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	Way to go Kim - knew you could do it once you put your mind to it. __________________________________________________ - ATGATT - Scorpion EX700 Hi-Vis Helmet, First Gear MeshTek 3.0 Jacket, TourMaster Transition 2 Jacket and Flex Pants, Sidi Doha boots

July 21st, 2009, 02:19 PM	#18
SF-Dug ninjette.org member Name: Dug Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r Posts: 81	IMHO.....Motorcycling is 90% mental. The rest is just practice and experience.

July 21st, 2009, 03:00 PM	#19
edwinmcq ninjette.org member Name: Ed Location: Washington DC Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 157	I took your post to heart and went after mine. Congrats. There are a few of bridges in DC that scare the crap out of me (even when I'm in my GTI ). The one that really gets me is a long metal grate bridge running to S. Maryland. I hate the feeling of being pulled along by the grating. I read your post and said "lets go get this done". I picked early AM and drove back and forth over the beast until I no longer thought of the bridge, but where I was going to go next. Thanks.

July 21st, 2009, 04:13 PM	#20
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	Ed, I'm glad I could encourage you to do it It really wasn't so bad after I forced myself not to think about what was coming up and just enjoy the ride - I'm sure you probably felt the same way. And what year is your GTI? my hubby has a black '02 that is his baby __________________________________________________ Progrip tank pad, blue rim stripes, blue Pazzos, Roaring Toyz lowering kit, Puig DB in dark smoke, Cortech sport tail, super mini tank, and saddlebags, OES swingarm spools and Intuitive frame sliders

July 21st, 2009, 07:56 PM	#21
edwinmcq ninjette.org member Name: Ed Location: Washington DC Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 157	SF-Dug is totally correct. Riding is mental. It is also highly kinesthetic. You have to train your body and mind that unusual and confusing sensations are normal and nothing to fear. Sometimes practice will overcome this, sometimes cold rationality and just gritting through it (these are the ones who don't have much fun) and sometimes people can't (these are the ones who don't ride). I don't like riding bicycles. Honestly. What's up with that? Hop on a CBR or the Ninjette and run through DC rush hour...no problem. Get on the Giant and ride around the Mall...not on your life. The GTI is a 2008. Black with charcoal gray leather. This has been a great car. 23K miles and not a single problem. http://www.edmcqueen.com/index_files..._BLKRABBIT.htm

July 21st, 2009, 08:59 PM	#22
Cali619 Giggity Giggity Name: Ryam Location: San Diego Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 ninja 250R aka Hiryu Posts: 481	WTG , now that your confidence is back you will be riding much safer I think with less SR's(survival reactions) to deal with. Still hard for myself to completely focus and not have funky what if ideas in my head, but once Im in the saddle its like Zen... __________________________________________________ Facebook DY Fender chop, Danmoto CB slip-on w/baffle, Airbox removed, Kleen-air removed, shimmed needles, Mikuni #117.5 Main jets, K&N RU-1822 air filter pods

July 22nd, 2009, 09:42 PM	#26
sombo Newb..... on a steeek! :D Name: Mike Location: Windermere, FL Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Harley Davidson XL883L Sportster Superlow Posts: A lot.	Yup, works fine now. I guess you're right, just bad timing.

October 13th, 2009, 08:18 AM	#27
CZroe CPT Falcon Name: J.Emmett Turner Location: Newnan, GA Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 CP Blue EX250J, '97 unpainted EX250F, 2nd '97 unpainted EX250F (no engine), '07 black EX250F Posts: A lot.	Link to original "Oops?"

October 13th, 2009, 04:00 PM	#29
shadow chicken strips Name: Joe Location: Southern NH Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): Black 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 79	Congrats, Kim!! __________________________________________________ It doesn't matter where you're going...only how fast you're going whilst getting there..

October 13th, 2009, 04:05 PM	#30
DEXSPEED 2012 is here,let's ride!! Name: dex Location: visalia,ca. Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009R,'12 suzuki +500 Posts: 354	you go girl!

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