I've been riding for less than a season, probably only half of one. Some of that time was spent on a CBR 600rr, but the majority of that has been on an 08 Ninja 250r.
Previously I had dropped the 600 at a sharp right turn going about 5mph. But within the span of the past two weeks, I have had 3 20+mph accidents. So four accidents in less than a season...
First one was on the CBR. Second one I was over confident through a blind turn and did not realize it tightened, and ended up in the other lane with cars coming at me, so I had to wash out to avoid getting hit. The third one I got stuck in a railroad track (I know that sounds really silly but it is completely true). The fourth one I was on a highway going about 60mph and didn't realize some one in front of me was stopped at a light. I broke really hard a few yards away from them and ended up panicking and washing out again.
I'm getting very frustrated. I'm a skilled rider. I know what to do. People have been impressed with how well I've done right off the bat. But when I get in a scary situation, I panic. I get cocky. Or I get scared. Every time I wash out it takes time for me to get comfortable again, so I keep having to practically reteach myself every time. And then as soon as I get comfortable again, I go down.
I'm pouring money into fixing this bike every time. I love riding so much. I don't want to give up. And I probably won't. But am I being stupid? At what point should I just stop? Is this going to be what kills me? I'm so tired. All I want is to be a good rider. It's so embarrassing every time. And now GP is coming up and I don't feel like I'll be able to ride there because I'll probably wreck and every one will see it. I just don't know what to do.
In your opinions, at what point does one say "this is enough"? I feel like I'll never be a good rider. Maybe I'm trying for nothing... Thanks in advance for the feedback.
Previously I had dropped the 600 at a sharp right turn going about 5mph. But within the span of the past two weeks, I have had 3 20+mph accidents. So four accidents in less than a season...
First one was on the CBR. Second one I was over confident through a blind turn and did not realize it tightened, and ended up in the other lane with cars coming at me, so I had to wash out to avoid getting hit. The third one I got stuck in a railroad track (I know that sounds really silly but it is completely true). The fourth one I was on a highway going about 60mph and didn't realize some one in front of me was stopped at a light. I broke really hard a few yards away from them and ended up panicking and washing out again.
I'm getting very frustrated. I'm a skilled rider. I know what to do. People have been impressed with how well I've done right off the bat. But when I get in a scary situation, I panic. I get cocky. Or I get scared. Every time I wash out it takes time for me to get comfortable again, so I keep having to practically reteach myself every time. And then as soon as I get comfortable again, I go down.
I'm pouring money into fixing this bike every time. I love riding so much. I don't want to give up. And I probably won't. But am I being stupid? At what point should I just stop? Is this going to be what kills me? I'm so tired. All I want is to be a good rider. It's so embarrassing every time. And now GP is coming up and I don't feel like I'll be able to ride there because I'll probably wreck and every one will see it. I just don't know what to do.
In your opinions, at what point does one say "this is enough"? I feel like I'll never be a good rider. Maybe I'm trying for nothing... Thanks in advance for the feedback.