RantMachine Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 Feel like my riding is getting worse by the day since my last off, so I'm at the car park for the local guided busway and I'll stay here until I get my confidence back. Sort of struggling to relate my riding now to my riding before. Also, keep wobbling when I lean the bike because my arms subconsciously lock up. I won't have it! This isn't like me at all and I hate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattycoops43 Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 Feel like my riding is getting worse by the day since my last off, so I'm at the car park for the local guided busway and I'll stay here until I get my confidence back. Sort of struggling to relate my riding now to my riding before. Also, keep wobbling when I lean the bike because my arms subconsciously lock up. I won't have it! This isn't like me at all and I hate it. Don't put yourself down, any off knocks your confidence. From what you are saying, it sounds like you need to stop overthinking, and just give it time and just get miles under your belt to let you settle back into it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 Just give it time Ollie and it'll all come back together.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikerMooFromMars Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 Oozie/Wollsy/RantMachine/husband person! Moo's mantra, in order of important-ness (for me at least):> relax your arms (say it out loud)> relax your hands but still keeping a good grip on the handlebars> look ahead into the corner, physically lift and turn your head, whilst also checking the road surface. You can still look into the corners on dark roads you're familiar with - look ahead into the blackness at where you know the road is. Don't stare only a couple of feet in front of you.> relax your face> breathe normally> sing> smile> keep as upright as you can on roundabouts/corners> ignore any dickish drivers tailgating you if it happens> don't fret. Don't tell yourself off. Doesn't matter if you're mega slow. Conditions aren't great atm and you don't travel in rush hour. Chill out. You'll get it back.The big bikey lesson on Sunday will help up both. Keep smiling xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhJay Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Feel like my riding is getting worse by the day since my last off, so I'm at the car park for the local guided busway and I'll stay here until I get my confidence back. Sort of struggling to relate my riding now to my riding before. Also, keep wobbling when I lean the bike because my arms subconsciously lock up. I won't have it! This isn't like me at all and I hate it.Do the chicken dance. Flap your arms like a chicken while riding. This has 2 effects:1) You have to relax your arms and shoulders in order to flap them2) It's impossible to be tense while laughing your arse off and feeling like such a fool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Old Git Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Oozie/Wollsy/RantMachine/husband person! Moo's mantra, in order of important-ness (for me at least):> relax your arms (say it out loud)> relax your hands but still keeping a good grip on the handlebars> look ahead into the corner, physically lift and turn your head, whilst also checking the road surface. You can still look into the corners on dark roads you're familiar with - look ahead into the blackness at where you know the road is. Don't stare only a couple of feet in front of you.> relax your face> breathe normally> sing> smile> keep as upright as you can on roundabouts/corners> ignore any dickish drivers tailgating you if it happens> don't fret. Don't tell yourself off. Doesn't matter if you're mega slow. Conditions aren't great atm and you don't travel in rush hour. Chill out. You'll get it back.The big bikey lesson on Sunday will help up both. Keep smiling xxx Remember - When you were born, you could not walk! You learnt and fell over more than once (often with associated pain) BUT......... Shit happens Ollie - You just need to put it behind you and remember what fun riding a motorcycle is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rennie Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 There's not a lot of F**k its going on in the F**k it thread! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeman Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 There's not a lot of F**k its going on in the F**k it thread!tempted to upload a photo of last nights bar tab... that made me swear when i found the receipt this morning!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Old Git Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 There's not a lot of F**k its going on in the F**k it thread! Just for you: F**k IT!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozzie Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 f**k it!It's monday...It's my last full week at work, I finish and rocket up north to see my family and the little pooch next week.This week can't get out of the way fast enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Old Git Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Got man flu - F**k It! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nman1 Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Do I need to let off steam. A Planning officer has just held up registering our application because on the drawing title block I`ve just written "proposed floor plans" for a new house. The plans have elevations on and she wants me to change the title block to "Proposed floor plans and elevations"FFS what is this woman on. When you look at the drawing it`s f**king obvious the elevations are on it too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Old Git Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Don't forget to change it to read 'Proposed Floor Plans, Elevations, Other Bits and metric Dimensions (plus cake crumbs)' otherwise you WILL be in big TROUBLE!Just got told that there will not be any volunteer redundancies available in our area! F**k It! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattycoops43 Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Suspended from work today.Totally ridiculous. Went in for 4:55am standby duty to find it was changed overnight to a 7am-8:30pm shift. not happy, was told I could finish early and they would cover it.So I am doing my duty, get off the bus at 11 for my first break, get told I am meant to run another service into Bristol on my break, then carry on with the rest of my duty when I get back. In other words, no break, expected to work through my unpaid break for free.I said no.Called to office, suspended on full pay till disciplinary meeting.f**k em. Gonna apply to a different bus company I don't need this kind of crap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Fro Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 f**k it, just had water pissing through the extension ceiling - looks like the cowboys who did the neighbours guttering did it wrong so the runoff goes straight in to my roof space. That'll be me up all night running around with buckets and the like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeman Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 Found a copy of "The Sun" news paper on the train, and page three had no boobies... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozzie Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 My Grandad passed away on Christmas morning after a long battle with illness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Sorry to hear that Fozzie.....my condolences to you and your family. ...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 sorry to hear that fozzie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megawatt Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 So sorry for your loss Fozzie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattycoops43 Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Yep, very sad news mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhJay Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Aww shit, sorry FozzThoughts with you and family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rennie Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 sorry fozzie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RantMachine Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 Everything. Absolutely everything. Why does feal life christmas always end up like an Eastenders christmas special, eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikerMooFromMars Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 Everything. Absolutely everything. Why does feal life christmas always end up like an Eastenders christmas special, eh?Christmas is probably the most difficult time of year in reality. Many of us have to work it or work crazy hard to make sure everything is sorted ready for it, decorate the house, spend hundreds on presents while our purse strings get tighter, write wanky cards that no one cares about, full of expectations and shite. Holiday next Christmas methinks..somewhere they don't celebrate it. And no family are allowed to die before or on it in particular (so sorry to hear Fozzie's grandad also passed away).. God it's been the worst ever.But it can't get any worse. You're gonna pass your practical soon and lol at me still on Ermintrude, thrash me on corners and ride it like you stole it (carefully !) while I pootle along and only wave at you when filtering. You'll get the pay rise you so badly deserve and visit your crazy brother in Austria and your parents that you don't see enough. Not to mention all the rideouts and biker meets that are to come as from a couplea months time.So many hugs xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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