I was riding the mountain route home after work today, and wanted to blow off steam, I found myself far above my level of skill and at a rate of speed where I no longer had control of my Ninja 650, while following a co worker on a newer, faster Ninja 636.
I wrecked my bike and really the only thing hurt is my pride, and the bike... It sucks and I'm grateful to be alive but it could've been prevented and I'm sharing this in the hopes that it solidifies the truth in my brain that confidence kills...
I really hope this kind of post doesn't break any rules, and if it does I'll delete it immediately. I'm just letting everyone know that I'm sorry. Which sounds dumb but it's true. I'm sorry for myself, and that I probably ride in a way that I shouldn't...
Truth be told, there's a time and place for speed, and that place is the track. I love the thrill and freedom of riding and I wanna continue being able to have that experience. Maybe this'll teach someone something, or maybe I'm just posting this because I need to hear the criticism... Either way, the bike can be repaired and was still operational. I rode it 15 minutes to the shop I work at... Ride safe everyone, and be smarter than me...
I wrecked my bike and really the only thing hurt is my pride, and the bike... It sucks and I'm grateful to be alive but it could've been prevented and I'm sharing this in the hopes that it solidifies the truth in my brain that confidence kills...
I really hope this kind of post doesn't break any rules, and if it does I'll delete it immediately. I'm just letting everyone know that I'm sorry. Which sounds dumb but it's true. I'm sorry for myself, and that I probably ride in a way that I shouldn't...
Truth be told, there's a time and place for speed, and that place is the track. I love the thrill and freedom of riding and I wanna continue being able to have that experience. Maybe this'll teach someone something, or maybe I'm just posting this because I need to hear the criticism... Either way, the bike can be repaired and was still operational. I rode it 15 minutes to the shop I work at... Ride safe everyone, and be smarter than me...