emmajaneg

Hey all, been a long time since I’ve been online.

Recently had a small issue with my motorbike (ybr 125)

I basically just braked (front and back) and my steering started swerving, no tyre puncture and the garage can’t actually see anything wrong with it.

But then my partner suggested it could be the chain and sprocket, so my question is...

If your chain and sprocket was worn/loose, would that cause you to lose control of your steering?

All it did was swerve left to right (I had to physically balance myself) but I got my bike recovered just incase.

Thanks!

Ffs @Six30 , you know you can't send new members those private pictures anymore!

I’m not a new member lol

Thank you guys, an admin messaged me now. I’m a bit dumb with phones to be honest so

Sorry, I wasn’t sure where to post this but I need an admin of this page to message me please, it’s quite important. I wasn’t sure how to message anyone. Thanks

You’re about two hours away from me, I’m looking to build confidence up as I struggle with anxiety around my bike if you’re interested?

Hello all, summer time so bikes are back out on the roads! Just wanted to say hello to everyone really as my last post was about me coming off my bike and being in hospital...Im all healed up and have a new YBR again

I was just curious, not sure where to ask exactly, but if anyone has any motorbike boots that they’re selling cheap? I’m looking for a size 6. I did buy some new ones on sale but they’re too small and I can’t return them. It would be so helpful if someone did (I’ll buy of course).

Hope yall are doing well! Be safe

I personally find it wrong but others opinions differ. There’s a biker near me that always wears the polite jacket and it’s not that it scares me, but you are tricked into thinking it’s a police man.

Anyone else have terrible taste in music? I have a tendency to listen to very wide spectrum of music but I think this may have lead to everyone else around me at work thinking I may have lost it.

Yesterday I was mainly listing to early 90's Norwegian black metal (Mayhem, Burzum, etc, - most people will probably think its just noise - well it is!) but this morning I've got 30's/40's jazz on. Oddly the jazz is getting more funny looks than the black metal! I think this afternoon we will be heading back to the 90's for some happy hardcore, because its Friday after all.

I go from rock music, to Eminem, to dance music... all in one day

I know just what you mean about talking to yourself when you ride, I'm looking forward to when you have your confidence back and tell us that you're now singing in your helmet too!

I also constantly worry about slipping, especially mid-corner I worry about the tyres just losing their grip / connection to the road. I have to tell myself that I have to trust the bike, I have to trust that she will stay connected to the road and handle the corner.

If nothing else, it's far less damaging (both for rider and bike) to lowside than highside midcorner!

Personally, if I've really over cooked a corner and it's going to go tits up, I would much rather the bike fall on it's low side and we both slide until we stop, rather than snatching the brake / going stiff and the bike 'bucking' and high-siding!

So just relax and put your trust in your bike. Added to this you will eventually get to know your bike so well, it will become second nature to react to how she feels and you'll recognise small quirks that will make you a better rider.

Really glad I've made you smile, I know my wording was daft and I did consider changing it, but I know after my big horrible off, it was the love and the humor of this forum that got me smiling again and started the recovery from it all.

 

Hehe I love this forum, it’s been the best therapy for me! I do struggle with the bike to be fair, I’ve never really had any connection with my bike since my first one got stolen. And plus I’m on a hire bike

 

A hire bike eh......did you know they are the fastest bikes in the world

Definitely feels like it, I got to 75 mph on mine

What about going on a trackday? Would that be a good idea or not? Maybe novice only day at an easy to learn track?

Never really thought about that to be fair, sounds like an idea

Thank you! Had a few rides out on fast roads, I just have a problem with wind again,

 

Cut out the baked beans before ridding.

Dammit, I knew this joke would make an appearance again

Loads of good advice already, just wanted to add one more comment to say that I'm really sorry you've had an off, that alone really sucks.

I think I was 6 months in when I first binned mine and I remember the feeling after really really well.

Like others have said, keep your head up; fixation is still something I find myself occasionally doing and it makes just a huge difference just to look that bit further down the road.

My other little bit of advice, and I hope this isn't too controversial, is when you're finding yourself starting to panic just force your body to relax and 'slump' a bit.

I've had two offs which were with corners, one was panic breaking and locking up the front which sent the bike and me cartwheeling, the other was a lowside on a roundabout where we both just slid a little.

If I'm now entering a corner and start to worry I've gone in too hot (and so feel myself starting to stiffen up) I force myself to relax my whole body and 'slump' into the corner.

Disclaimer: I do not mean go boneless and fall off ! Just relax yourself to lean your body. Going stiff will cause the bike to want to stand upright too.

Final note, there are bikers that have dropped it and those who are yet to drop it. You're in good company here and you're not alone in how you feel. Most of us have been there at some point and I hope that helps to reassure you in your feelings about biking at the moment.

 

Thank you for the advice! I do tend to talk to myself a bit, and I do tell myself to loosen up when i tense up a bit. I always feel like I’m going to slip

And I’m sorry, but I can now imagine somebody just slumping off their bike because they don’t wanna take a corner I’ve been quite miserable with all of this, so thank you for making me laugh!

I know just what you mean about talking to yourself when you ride, I'm looking forward to when you have your confidence back and tell us that you're now singing in your helmet too!

I also constantly worry about slipping, especially mid-corner I worry about the tyres just losing their grip / connection to the road. I have to tell myself that I have to trust the bike, I have to trust that she will stay connected to the road and handle the corner.

If nothing else, it's far less damaging (both for rider and bike) to lowside than highside midcorner!

Personally, if I've really over cooked a corner and it's going to go tits up, I would much rather the bike fall on it's low side and we both slide until we stop, rather than snatching the brake / going stiff and the bike 'bucking' and high-siding!

So just relax and put your trust in your bike. Added to this you will eventually get to know your bike so well, it will become second nature to react to how she feels and you'll recognise small quirks that will make you a better rider.

Really glad I've made you smile, I know my wording was daft and I did consider changing it, but I know after my big horrible off, it was the love and the humor of this forum that got me smiling again and started the recovery from it all.

Hehe I love this forum, it’s been the best therapy for me! I do struggle with the bike to be fair, I’ve never really had any connection with my bike since my first one got stolen. And plus I’m on a hire bike

Loads of good advice already, just wanted to add one more comment to say that I'm really sorry you've had an off, that alone really sucks.

I think I was 6 months in when I first binned mine and I remember the feeling after really really well.

Like others have said, keep your head up; fixation is still something I find myself occasionally doing and it makes just a huge difference just to look that bit further down the road.

My other little bit of advice, and I hope this isn't too controversial, is when you're finding yourself starting to panic just force your body to relax and 'slump' a bit.

I've had two offs which were with corners, one was panic breaking and locking up the front which sent the bike and me cartwheeling, the other was a lowside on a roundabout where we both just slid a little.

If I'm now entering a corner and start to worry I've gone in too hot (and so feel myself starting to stiffen up) I force myself to relax my whole body and 'slump' into the corner.

Disclaimer: I do not mean go boneless and fall off ! Just relax yourself to lean your body. Going stiff will cause the bike to want to stand upright too.

Final note, there are bikers that have dropped it and those who are yet to drop it. You're in good company here and you're not alone in how you feel. Most of us have been there at some point and I hope that helps to reassure you in your feelings about biking at the moment.

Thank you for the advice! I do tend to talk to myself a bit, and I do tell myself to loosen up when i tense up a bit. I always feel like I’m going to slip

And I’m sorry, but I can now imagine somebody just slumping off their bike because they don’t wanna take a corner I’ve been quite miserable with all of this, so thank you for making me laugh!

Do you ride on your own a lot?

As Im sure people in here remember I was pretty terrified my first couple of weeks riding. What helped me though was finding other people to ride out with - be it other 125s or people on bigger bikes but didn't mind just pootling along with me.

You're actually not too far from me (im in Lincoln but It's a quick zip up the A15 and M180 to goole!) if you ever feel like a small ride

 

I’ve actually never ridden on big roads by myself at all! I always ride out with my boyfriend but I feel he gets impatient with my speeds, and wants to zoom off. I’d love to ride with others but there’s never anyone about that will!

Oh, and I’d love to ride out! I’m always looking for new people to ride out with. Sorry I got to keen typing before I read the entire message

Do you ride on your own a lot?

As Im sure people in here remember I was pretty terrified my first couple of weeks riding. What helped me though was finding other people to ride out with - be it other 125s or people on bigger bikes but didn't mind just pootling along with me.

You're actually not too far from me (im in Lincoln but It's a quick zip up the A15 and M180 to goole!) if you ever feel like a small ride

I’ve actually never ridden on big roads by myself at all! I always ride out with my boyfriend but I feel he gets impatient with my speeds, and wants to zoom off. I’d love to ride with others but there’s never anyone about that will!

Suggest you find an empty car park on a Sunday,and just spend some time doing all the MOD 1 stuff.

Get confidence on control and that should translate to the road?

Plenty of Youtube videos about confidence- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvsIDn5sLCc

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGOEbanJOwY(for the laydeez!)

Thank you, I will check these out!

Here's a possible solution to your confidence issues. Wait for the good weather which is just around the corner. Get up early one Sunday morning and set out on a ride that lasts all day . Take regular breaks but try to put in as many hours and as many miles as you can before it gets too dark . The idea is to really get in tune with your bike and the road in one long drawn out session rather than having to take one step forward and two steps back all the time . ( It took me ages to decide which way round to put that last bit but I hope you get what I mean . ) I honestly believe that you will make more progress in one whole day than you will in loads of short trips . Good luck.

That’s a really good idea, thank you! And yeah you are right, the further I am in a journey, the more confident I get. I also get more confident when I see other bikers, so I can see that they’re riding fine, so can I! Thank you for the advice

The majority of bikers have had the odd spill, myself included. It's a case of getting back on, taking it easy and the confidence will slowly return. Try not to think or dwell on the reason you came off, That's now history and you've learned from it.

Thank you! Had a few rides out on fast roads, I just have a problem with wind again, it feels like when I first started riding!

I know it takes time to get confidence back, but does anyone have any tips at all? I haven’t been on a bike for too long, nearly 7 months and I’ve come off a lot, but not giving up!

 

Nothing breeds confidence like success. Reading your comment that you've "...come off a lot..." should maybe be what we're focussing on here. Why have you "come off a lot" ?

I love your enthusiasm and the fact that you're not giving up (please don't), but I'd suggest you take it easy, ride within your capability, and take some further training to build up your confidence.

I have come off for silly reasons, the first time my bike stalled and I tipped off of it (it was very windy). The second time I slipped off because my brakes had frozen and my bike was having an issue with back brakes sticking, and it was icy, and 3rd time was because somebody wasn’t looking where they were going. I don’t mean to blame others but because I suffer with anxiety, I am extremely precautious.

I have so much enthusiasm because I truly enjoy riding. Even if it is only on a 125. Thank you for the tips too

I don't think it's unreasonable @emmajaneg. The problem is of course as you probably already know if you feel tense whilst riding the bike will react as such and you'll feel more tense and....

I suggest for now go out at quiet times and stick to roads you know. Don't rush. If it's really bad approach an instructor and pay to go out with them.

Only other tip, lift that chin. It's all too easy to let it drop and stare at the road. Look as far as you can down the road at all times. It always makes a world of difference for me.

Thank you! I do look down a lot when things get tense, I also grip onto the handlebars too thank you for the tips though, I will take them into mind

I differ with mine. If I’m going to leave it I will either padlock it to my bike or strap it in a hidden area on my bike (under the front tyre). Although I don’t suggest doing that! It’s worth carrying the helmet around with you, it is one of the unfortunate responsibilities that come with riding I guess!

Hello all!

I recently had a motorbike crash (a month ago) and ended up in hospital and 18 stitches in the knee...

Besides the point, I’ve been given a hire bike (18 plate Honda CBF125, it’s a beauty!) as mine has been written off, and I am utterly frigid on it. I’m taking corners at about 30 mph, and I constantly feel like I’m going to slip off.

I know it takes time to get confidence back, but does anyone have any tips at all? I haven’t been on a bike for too long, nearly 7 months and I’ve come off a lot, but not giving up!

Thank you all, lovely peeps <3

Ouch! Hope you are resting and healing well. There's a lot of people giving 'advice' on this thread, so here's mine:

Ice Cream (and lots of it). Am sure it has magical healing abilities .

All the best.

Hehe thank you

@emmajaneg I thoroughly recommend that you contact @TC1474 in regards to the incident and get some decent advice from someone who is in the know

I wouldn't waste your time with your own insurance company's solicitors as they are just after a quick settlement and you could end up losing out

 

YES YES YES........ ..........Please get in touch with an independent Motorcycling specialist solicitor as soon as possible. DO NOT RELY ON YOUR INSURANCE COMPANY. They are only out to make it easier for themselves, NOT YOU. I believe Dalton White's have a good reputation but please, please have a look round. Vital to collate witness statements at this time, and get your b/f to make a note of what he saw while it is still fresh in his mind. Make sure you include the bits about no trailer lighting or signals. The bloke who was waving at you should have been there to tell his mate it was safe to manoeuvre NOT to warn you that an illegal trailer was moving about in the road.

Just tell your insurers that you are seeking independent legal advice, and do it as soon as possible. DON'T FORGET THEY ARE NOT INTERESTED IN YOU - ONLY THEIR PROFIT MARGIN. People will try to b/s you, as you have already found, and you need an independent source of advice.

There - did I say that loud enough?

Hope you feel better soon. (And as for RTC gained scars, have you ever read "Crash" by J.G.Ballard?)

Hmmm. .........

Cheers

S23.

I feel like this thread has turned into some advertisement scheme so I am going to stop replying to those who are just saying to contact people. My insurance company is a very small company themselves and so far, they have been great with me and already mentioned a replacement motorbike. Thank you for the concerns though.

I'm just hijacking this thread for a minute to ask a question my son asked me the other day: What do motorcycle cops do in winter when it's too snowy to ride?

They drive the chase cars . As you don't see many motor bike cops after 6pm as its classes as to dangerous to ride at night . All most all cop bikers are car drivers.

Could you imagine them on like, snow skis? That’s maybe better than motorbikes. I mean I slid off mine in ice so god knows what they’d do