Overcoming Motorcycle Fear & Anxiety | Relaxing Triumph Bonneville T120 Ride In The Forest
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- Опубликовано: 6 апр 2024
- A little bit of motorcycle riding fear is good, but when it goes too far it holds us back from doing the thing we love. Join me on my Triumph Bonneville T120 Black for a relaxing POV ride on one of Oregon's most beautiful forest roads as I talk through how I cope with fear and anxiety, on the bike and off.
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Filmed on my 2017 Triumph Bonneville T120 Black.
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Tech Notes (current as of April 2024):
I shoot these videos mainly on DJI equipment:
• DJI Osmo Action 4 cameras
• DJI Osmo Pocket 3
• DJI Mic 2 (used with Pocket 3 and in-helmet with Action 4)
• Sony ZV-1
• Fuji X100f for stills
All video is edited in Davinci Resolve Studio on a Mac Book Pro
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Hi makes 2 off us ,who said you can't learn an old dog new tricks,I'm 73 young, just passed my motorcycle license,I'm not a newby on the road,just finished 30 K miles on an e bicycle in 3 years,have been catching the wind on my large sail boat between whales and dolphins,I was diving in the cold water of the north to the warm water of the south mediterranean.now I'm ready, excited to catch the wind on the road.age is a number . see ya on the road ,catch me while you can 😂 cheers JoJo in San Diego
I've just bought a bike for the first time. A Honda cb 250. After just getting my learners permit...I'm a complete beginner at the age of 54. I really appreciate your video and channel. Thanks
Perfect first bike. Hope you love it! Good luck with your riding.
Your going to have some fantastic times ahead
Motorcycles can be so liberating. You will discover so much more about yourself and the world around you. Have fun, ride safe
I just bought a Honda Rebel 250 first time rider at 53 years old I deal alot with anxiety every day but hide it from my family, when Im on my bike even just the neighborhoods it all goes away, happy riding friend!
Awesome!! Well done you, enjoy and safe rides out there! 👍👍
My bucket list plan was to ride across Canada ( 12,000 km round trip). I bought a new 2018 Bonneville at the start of the riding season of 2019. After my safety riders course, I had lots of time to plan this trip because of the pandemic. I finally started my trip in June of 2022 and once I left the mountains of BC, I began to have serious anxiety and fear, I began second guessing everything, and asking myself "should I turn around? this is just crazy!" ...but my stubborn pride kept me going and I conquered my fear. It took me 21 days round trip from BC to Nova Scotia and back. This was an epic adventure that I will never forget...and I'm so happy that I did not succumb to my anxiety and fear.
That's amazing. What an adventure. I absolutely love Nova Scotia by the way. And Prince Edward Island. What a beautiful place.
@@BugMotoChannel I have to say that Nova Scotia is my second best province, BC being the best of course. Nova Scotia has great highways and very scenic all round.
@@18RedBonnie I really need to see more of BC. I've only been to Victoria. It was wonderful!
@@bugscooters Victoria is great, but the best of BC is the interior, some great rides for sure!
Nice. Sometimes our inner strength comes forth at just the right time. Great accomplishment and great memory!
Motorcycling saved my life.
A friend said to me, “when you gonna get a real bike? Mine has a radio, windscreen etc.”. I really don’t want that. The wind, the smells, the engine sound and the freedom is what I’m after. If I want to listen to the radio I’ll stay in my garage.
Very well written. Nice job. I'm 73 and still riding across country. I've learned "fear" is a great instructor. Courage is not the absence of fear but willingness to listen to that instructor.
Visually beautiful. Sonically beautiful. Mentally beautiful. You have a gift. Do not change. Or do.
Thank you so much!
My thoughts exactly! So refreshing to listen and watch smart content, calmly...
I'm 47, anxiety was something I grew up with quietly as it was seen as a weakness in days gone by. I ride but have all the same 'what if's' , breakdown, collision, accidents and more but, what IF we don't ride we'll never be alone on that beautiful road or see amazing sights that would never have been seen. Whether it be a quick 1hr ride or a whole day in the saddle the achievement that new roads or old roads you ride all the time bring you an amazing feeling. Sometimes things go bad but mostly things go fine, let's hold onto the fine and deal with the bad if and when they happen. Happy riding to all.
"Sometimes things go bad but mostly things go fine..." That's a really important thing to realize, I think. So simple, but really kinda deep when you really dig into it.
It is, people with anxiety more often than not over think everything!! Holding onto the 'fine' and 'good' takes practice, just like riding.
Thank you for your videos buddy. Love from the UK.
I love the takeaway I got from from this: plan, prepare, accept, and “do it anyway”!
Not sure why I wanted to view this vid but I'm glad that I did.
I luckily suffer from only a healthy amount of anxiety which is to say that I've made it to my mid 70's and haven't recklessly thrown my life away or done too much damage. Having said that I really enjoyed your humanistic approach, the soothing ride, music as well as your voice. I've subscribed and wish you well...
Thank you. I appreciate the support.
Getting back to bikes after 40 years absence. Good wisdom, Sir. And this is one of the very rare RUclipss where the music isn't incongruous to the video, but complements the subject matter.
Thanks for that. As a music lover, I try to be careful to think about the music I use.
Excellent perspective. Nailed it. I find once I get going the fear and or anxiety fades away. I almost have to train myself to be only in the moment of riding and let everything else slip away. Stay focused on the ride and trust your abilities. After 50 years and still riding, what you experience still holds true for me.
Yup. I was going to say something similar in this video but it was getting too long. I sometimes feel daily life creeping into my thoughts when I'm riding, especially on long roads with no traffic. I have to step back and force myself to, if not think about the ride, at least focus on motorcycling in general. That usually pulls me right out of it. The other thing I do is I'll pop on some music in my Sena. I know some folks are anti-music, but music is a huge part of my life and mixing music and riding together for me is heaven.
I like your idea of "cataloguing your fears and anxiety" sometimes what stops me getting on the bike has nothing to do with the bike but other distractions in life.
What a beautiful video. As a new rider of 2 years I get a bit of anxiety before a ride but it’s getting better every time. Thanks
I've had my motorcycle license for something like 20 years and still get butterflies in the stomach before a ride. But the good kind. The ones that keep me on my toes!
Learnt to ride when I was 59. I was fearful, not of riding, but of not realising my dreams before my time inevitably arrives.
Love the video. I am always surprised at the people who will make comments about how dangerous a motorcycle is and then they will walk over and get on their bicycle. I never felt in danger when I commuted by bicycle during my 20s and 30s even though I had colleagues who had some pretty serious accidents on their bicycles. My 20s and 30s was before the city I lived in had bike lanes, so I would commute every day taking up a full lane of traffic. The people who had accidents would try to ride as close to the curb as possible and to share the lane with the cars.
I feel safer on a motorcycle because I do not have a temptation to share my lane with cars and I ride with the attitude that the lane I am in is my lane and the cars around me better not try to take my lane. There are still times when the drivers of cars will surprise me like when I am slowing down for a turn and they will try to sneak by in the 2/3rds of the lane I am not using. Depending on how close the car comes there are times when I may flinch. But cars are much less tempted to try to squeeze by a motorcycle, when they will always pass a bicycle in a lane of traffic without giving the bicycle enough room.
I also comment to friends that to be really comfortable riding a motorcycle you have to have ridden a minibike, scooter, or dirt bike as a kid. When you were too young to really understand what is or is not dangerous. In the same way, if you only learn to ride a bicycle as an adult you may never feel comfortable commuting by bike. I don't know why it matters to begin as a kid, but I think like lots of other things we do as kids, when we do them without fear at one point in our lives, later on in life it is much easier to manage that fear when we do them again.
My planning, and having the [limited] skills and tools to address a problem makes a big difference in my comfort throughout my ride.
Very helpful vid.
Some very sage and well thought out and articulated advise, thank you! I know this won't be everyone's cup of tea and I hope people can have an open mind about it...I pray everytime I get on my bike...short or long trips. I know we are responsible to do the best to keep it safe and not do anything stupid to increase risk, but I take comfort knowing for.myself that I have someone watching over me for for the unseen and unavoidable. Ya gotta have faith to ride a bike man! :)
Trailered two motorcycles to the western part of NC. RODE TO DEALS GAP and rode the TAIL of the dragon. Was honestly feeling a bit overwhelmed..
I wasn't scared but I was focused. No guard rails, speed limit noted and per two deputy's if someone comes up behind move over and let them pass. The week we rode they repaved the dragon.
Lots of fun. My friend was SO SUPPORTIVE. THANKS MAN!
I’ve just got into motorcycling at age 64 (in Melbourne, Australia), and have a lot of the anxieties you covered. Thanks for sharing, it really helped
I'm so glad! Thank you.
Lots of advantages to starting later. I started in my late 30s and, although not as talented on the bike as some of my friends who started at 15, think I probably avoided making a lot of stupid mistakes by thinking things through more, and slowing down. All the best! Oz must be a fantastic place to ride a motorcycle.
We all need "war and quest". Mad tho it sounds having adventure and challenge then overcoming those challenges helps me grow. I feel a million bucks when I overcome a fear or a problem. Having a little fear on your bike is always a good thing.
Love the vibe of your videos. I started MC late and struggle big time. The more instructional content I watch the worse I am getting it seems. I get a sense of body,mind&spirit here… much needed- thank you 🙏
I was out riding today, really going at it on the mountain roads here in Tennessee. On the casual ride back home afterwards I actually learned over a bit, looked down at my tires and thought “ I was just going 70 miles an hour and had all my confidence and trust in these tires to hold me to the road through those corners “ we really do trust our machines and ourselves to handle them don’t we 🤔😎.
I’m new to your channel but love your content and approach. I’m 64 4 years out from serious cancer, chemo and many surgeries, including a knee replacement. I’ve been riding a canam ryker, but my Triumph Tiger is sitting waiting for me.
I’m having a new rear fully adjustable shock installed and hopefully this ability to lower the bike will give me more confidence.
I’ve suffered anxiety most of my life but managed to overcome my riding anxiety through medication, counselling and practicing hard to get better at it. One anxiety I never overcame with my T120 in country areas was riding with tube tyres. I recently traded it for a different bike with tubeless tyres.
Thanks for sharing Bug, from one anxious one to another. You are not alone brother. A great video
And this is the key … to unlock the fear of riding …
O you ride , your brain will detect it as one wrong move and can be fatal . So it focuses on being alert and aware instead of thinking too much in the anxiety.
Really helpful. Thanks. Speed Twin 900 rider at 72.
I think fear and anxiety stem from a lack of readiness/preparedness. Be prepared, have a contingency plan if applicable no matter what you have going on.
Motorcycle riding can be scary if you don’t have confidence in operating the bike. For me, motorcycle riding is exciting but also very relaxing. I ride alone 100% of the time. It is the only time I can mentally “sigh” and recalibrate my brain while also figuring out my life’s problems.
Thanks for sharing this! I really enjoyed it. A great perspective, and I love the sound of your bike and the two classic dials! Awesome!!!
Picking up my T120 Thursday. Have not ridden since 2018 and had neck fusion surgery in 2021 but riding again is all I want to do despite all the anxiety and unknowns.
Nice! Hope you enjoy yours as much as I do mine. It's such an amazing bike.
@@BugMotoChannel Did 120 miles today here in central MN. Can't wait for warmer weather. It is everything I had hoped for.
Love this video and found your input very relaxing and refreshing- can’t wait to take a long ride!
This video brings peace to my mind. Thank you for your beautiful work!
Thank you. Very kind.
watched and saved for when I feel stressed and anxiety feared ..... Still fighting those feelings with my T120 rides but getting there as my bike therapy against my mental sickness actual status .... what a piece of art of a move .... wow !! congrats. Cheers from BR.
Thank you, this was incredibly helpful. You have a real gift, please keep sharing it.
Great breakdown of the different parts to help deal with anxiety, thanks for sharing. Also, stunning road ;)
Thank you.
Another brilliant video, I could watch your videos all day, they have such a calming effect, the sound, the scenery the music and your voice, as well as your perspective, all a perfect combination for a fantastic watch which so many can relate to, keep it up and ride safe
Thanks for saying that. It means a lot to me.
This is one of my favorite routes. So beautiful, Thanks for this!
Isn't it great! Can't wait for 46 to fully open up so I can get all the way through.
Great job, sir. That's it...a simply great job. Thanks for being here for all of us.
Aw thanks Victor. Hope you're well.
Fantastic sound and scenery along with some great advice.
Wow, wow, wow.... A 13 minute work of art. An amazing video, thank you
Too kind. Thank you.
Wonderful. Thanks 👌
Excellent content and presentation. 👏
Thank you for sharing your wisdom.
I rode motorcycles on and off in highschool without a license and no protective gear, never felt any fear. fast forward 25 years, took a Motorcycle Safety Course and felt scared ona chuchu honda 125 test bike while practicing around cones supervised and in a closed off parking lot. waited 2 years contemplating should i buy a motorcycle or not?. then one fine day i realised i am 42 , limited time left of my youth, bought a used Harley Davidson V-Rod. Been riding for two season now, best decision of mylife.
Great video. Thanks. I have had the same misgivings about aspects of riding. I am lucky in that I have an engineers perspective on mechanical things and enjoy solving problems. I can and have McGivered my way out of a number of situations both in my car and on the bike. When I go on trips, which is fairly often, I'm only really concerned about where I will sleep that night. Of course I take some essential tools and a tyre repair kit, but I am also acutely aware that I can't prepare for all possibilities and the idea of control is actually a delusion. When I throw my fate to the wind I ride without apprehension and that's an exciting feeling - I know the universe will present me with opportunities and challenges because in that state I am not resisting. I am existing in concert with change. To me this is truly and primally being alive - and there is an overwhelming connection to the divine. Ride on brother.
Hi.
I'm from farway india and I just wanted to tell you how cool your videos are.
I ride a Royal Enfield 350, now stolen by my son, who's in a different city, and I'm contemplating buying one like yours or the new RE Shotgun 650 that's been recently launched.
Thanks for your lovely videos and the sagely wisdom.
Pls keep them coming.
What a great video, in all aspects! Thanks a lot for sharing, your thoughts, your honesty and and your way of overcoming anxieties!
Thank you so much!
Wise words but the truth and you are lucky to have a road like that its a dream ride cheers from the UK
Excellent!
Wonderful sentiments.
sold my SSV650 after covid; gave away all my associated stuff. Three months after, I bought a simple CB300R. I thought I can do without riding. I was wrong. Now I have to ride to keep the battery charged. The trickle drain of the tiny Electronic Road Pricing module drains the motorcycle battery over a week max. So it means riding the bike is a must to every few days else I have to charge the battery. Riding the bike charges me!
Beautiful video. This is a couple miles from my farm. Those fires were terrifying. These roads are my therapy now.
The oldest trees weathered the hardest storms.
Oh and I bought an Apple Watch with crash detection in it.
I did the same, but completely forgot about that feature!
I can only imagine how terrifying those fires were for you. I watched a lot of footage from this and the Santiam fires. Absolutely horrific.
@@BugMotoChannel Maybe one day this country will wake up and build a fleet of tanker planes to quell these fires in the beginning. Travesty that this continues! Great job on this really needed to hear your reassuring word. Thank you, ride safe from WNC.
Beautiful place . Lucky chap. Enjoy . Good video 👍🏻🏴
I’m buying a T120 after reflecting on your thoughts whilst immersed in the meditative sound of your twin 1200. After 20+ years of not riding, since raising a son, I thought I was too old. But last week took a T120 into the scenic Adelaide hills for a test. I came away elated. Thank you.
That's great to hear! The more I get used to my T120, the more I 'hear' the sound of the bike... It's wonderful. It's like music.
This video is really, really good. Straight into my favorites and following you from now on. Thanks for sharing this moment with us.
Thanks for watching!
Ive really struggled with quitting motorcycles. Its not easy.
Thanks for the insight.
That "Wow, I hope no one saw that" hits a bit too close to home lmao😂
@46 my riding anxiety has gotten worse. Being a single father exacerbates my condition.
A part of me thinks that if I leap with faith, I may find some part of me I had lost along the way!
Thank you for the video!
Great vid and you have a smashing voice !
Thank you kindly!
Very nice. Thanks.
Fabulous. Thank you so much.
Started riding at about 15 years old in the mid 1960's. Hadn't experienced Anxiety in Decades, until in my Late 60's ( Age! ) when I took my new Bride on Her first Rides!! After a 7,000 Mile Coast to Coast Trip last Summer, the Anxiety is Gone Again!!
Excellent video! On point and real world useful. Great contribution to the media motosphere.
Thanks a bunch. I appreciate that.
Appreciate your content this one hit home
2:15 4:51 Oh man, that beautiful water, awesome!!!
Mate your videos are the best well done
Much appreciated
Bought my first scooter at 55 two years ago. Bought my NC750X DCT last summer for my 57th birthday. Have to regularly push back against anxiety and fear. Also bought an air bag vest for Christmas 😊
I almost never ride without mine nowadays. It’s easy to wear and well worth the 5 seconds it takes to put on!
Despite the topic, which is very real, This was the most relaxing video to watch.
Thank you!
Beautiful video. The biggest take away for me? That there is a Detroit, Oregon!
Yeah that took me a long time to get used to!
What a beautiful video! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you!
1st time I went out I was stressed out AF. Even fact it was late at night with little to no cars every time I saw lights in mirrors I panicked thinking "if I ride to slow they will crash into me"...
Other funny thing is I had music on to ease the stress and honestly I was so focused I literally forgot that music is playing. Also I almost crashed when suddenly pot hole appeared, I jumped and somehow bike managed to ride over it...
Been there on all fronts.
Amazing and thank you 🙏 I need to find motivation for riding, and purpose in life.
You may find, once you start riding, That is your purpose.
I didn't realize you had a second channel. And a second persona. I'm left wondering who's who....
Relentless road footage normally leaves me cold. But your narration is mesmerizing. Both the sound of your voice and the content of your message. Overcoming fear and anxiety related to riding has been a visitor in my riding life and nothing to shrug off. Your thoughts are among the best I've heard on this subject. Thanks for sharing it.
And I sure love the low roar of the Triumph... Not sure how you are recording the narration and engine or whether you are recording it afterward but the mix is great.
I would like to join you guys but unfortunately it is not a fear that hold me back, but my empty pocket hehehehe. Regards brothers!
Thanks for the video Brother. Feel the fear, understand it, plan it, and do it anyway; similar to what Dale Carnegie had written in; How to stop worrying and start living. These methods can be applied to our daily life as well, cheers.
Bug being Serious ! 😮
Who would have thought ! 😂
All good stuff.
There's two sides to every bug!
This video was super relatable and helpful as I just started riding myself. We have some great views in California but now I can’t wait to rent a bike next time I visit Oregon. 🌲❤
You won't regret it! So many great roads in this area.
I was down in Joshua Tree a few months ago. Stunning. Can't wait to get back there.
The new landscapes of the west. Burnt
Yeah it's sad. Some of my favorite places are burned up, but some are coming back to life, which is amazing to see...
Our life stories have a lot in common with regard to anxiety and panic attacks. During spring 2023 I decided to get myself a 50cc scooter because of the ever increasing gas prices and traffic jams. Basically right from the start it just didn't feel right: too slow, (50km/h) too many traffic regulations about where you are allowed to ride and where not, (I'm from the Netherlands btw) so I became pretty frustrated.
After 3 months I began to think about a motorbike, because I have ridden them a lot in my younger years and the last time was back in 2001. But then the anxiety kicked in: am I not too old at 69 years? Would I still know how to ride? What if..., well you probably know what I mean. That nasty little voice inside your head that had spoiled so many things for me in life already.
Then I saw this great offer: a 32 years old GSX 600F in pristine condition, very well maintained and completely overhauled by the previous owner who happened to be a hobbyist and a professional mechanic. I drove over there to see the bike and oh boy! I felt so intimidated by it. But it was such a beautiful bike and for 650 euros the bargain of the year!
When I got home I couldn't think about anything else and I had a sleepless night, too busy with fighting off my irrational fears, and the next day I contacted the guy and told him that I would buy it.
A week later I picked it up. It was a one hour ride home and after 30 seconds in the saddle it felt like I have been riding just a week before instead of 22 years. So familiar...
The only fear that I still have sometimes, is that of a sudden mechanical failure, like a blown out tire at high speed on a busy highway or in a fast corner, or a chain that snaps. Or an incident beyond my control, like being rear ended at a traffic light or being involved in a chain collision, but the more I ride, the more those fears disappear into the background.
Fast forward 8 months and 3500 km and it's the other way around; if I am at home and I am starting to feel anxious or restless, I hop on my bike and go for a 60 km spin, while still working on my cornering technique, slowly building it up. When I get home again I feel completely refreshed, both physically and mentally.
In the end it's the best and cheapest therapist that I have ever had. :D
Ride on and stay Safe!
You are very talented my friend - well done. That was art.
Thank you very much!
...I've listened a interview with TT IOM rider saying "I risk but I don't gamble, never leave to luck."
I've never been afraid/anxious on a motorcycle. Except riding on the back. I hate that and generally refuse to do it. 😊
Same. I've never been on the back of a motorcycle and have zero plans to do so.
Thoughts can go for you and completely the opposite depending on your mood. It’s like a ritual a lot of the time. Gr8 video . Sleep well eat well and keep chilled any way that works for you 🍺🙏😜🌍
Nicely put, tnx
My fear related to motorcycling is crashing or sliding. But not out of fear for myself but my motorcycle.
I'm kinda obsessed on keeping my bike pristine, and an idea of getting it all scratched in a fall is pretty grim to me. I think if the crash is not too serious I will heal, but my bike won't fix itself, and I'll have to go through all the hassle of getting it pristine and mint again. xD
Doesn't prevent me at enjoying the ride though..just a gloomy thought that pops in from time to time. Probably for the good as it keeps me on the edge subconsciously.
I also get easily (too much) riled up at traffic situations when cars behave idiotic. Should really work on being cooler on my bike, but knowing smallest mistake means early grave (or a scratched bike xD), and car drivers just sometimes driving so carelessly just pisses me off to hell and back.
I hear this loud and clear. I'm the same way about my Vespa. Since it's almost brand new, I hate to park it anywhere it could get knocked over, bumped into, or looked at the wrong way. :)
Diagnosed with social anxiety disorder during the pandemic. I’ve have it since I was a kid but only has gotten worse since I’ve gotten older. I didn’t know what it was until now. Just bought my first bike and let me tell you I’m sick to my stomach haha I know why I’m afraid but it’s so hard to control it. I’ve already thought about selling it but I want to overcome this.
Great vid. I have a 2023 T120 and did the tubeless conversion, which is well documented all over RUclips. I used to have that anxiety like you do but not anymore!
I'm considering it, but not sure I can handle the anxiety of worrying that it'll fail... Are you pretty confident it's a good solution?
I did the double seal, which is the 3M marine sealant around each spoke followed by a special 3M tape over all that. It holds air much better than the tube did. When you work with this stuff, you'll realize it won't fail.
@@BugMotoChannel A puncture or fail with tubeless is far more gradual than the instant deflation with a tube, so much safer.
Thanks for this! I'm back on a K1300s after an accident 10 years ago..the first few rides were scary, and then I recently had my 1st near miss with a car which made me reconsider riding completely. But the passion fun and cinematic approach I'm taking is helping me over come this.
My dad's currently dealing with a hernia so I hope you are healing well! Subbed 👊
Thank you. Yup I'm all healed up. I had that damned thing for five years before I did something about it...
@@BugMotoChannel can I just ask.. how do you get such clean sounding audio of your bike? what mic/setup are you using? Ive been struggling to get a sound Im happy with using multiple different setups
I discovered anxiety attacks at the age of 50: it's surprising! I got over it thanks to sophrology and, above all, thanks to reading authors like Eckhart Tolle, Sadhguru, Alan Watts and several Zen masters. And I discovered motorcycling. I'd never ridden anything other than a bike until I was 50, and that too was a revelation. My life changed and, looking back, those crises were the best thing that ever happened to me. I'm slowly but surely moving towards something akin to Enlightenment. Thanks for the video.
I totally get that. I haven't felt this 'at peace' in a long time.
@@BugMotoChannel If you haven't yet read 'the Power of Now' by Eckhart Tolle, I highly recommend it. It makes perfect sense in the context of motorcycling, which demands total presence. Hence the feeling of inner peace.
What a road, btw...
I crashed when I was 27. Ended up under a car. Entirely my fault. I’m 44 and considering getting a bike again. It’s not even about the riding. It’s about living. I’m afraid of women too, hoping that facing my fears with the bike will give me a fresh confidence.
I once instantly lost ALL the air from my rear tire at 40 MPH. Very scary experience for sure. Took me a while to get back up to speed. I no longer ride roads with high speed limits and I probably will never completely be the same again.
I get that. Must have been terrifying. Glad you're still riding though.
Oh my, can you read me (M30s) bed time stories? I absolutely love your voice!
On a more serious note, I'm exactly at that inflection point. I haven't ridden in years. Every few months I get the urge to get back into it, but my head is fighting me. This video really helped.
Aw thanks! And glad the video helped.
Back in 2020 I had a very unpleasant experience riding my bike where I was overcome with an overwhelming feeling of fatigue which caused a panic attack while I was riding. This was at the end of the season so I didn't have the opportunity to get back on the bike to get used to riding again, then the covid lockdowns happened again over the winter which made my mental health deteriorate, then my parents got divorced and I developed bad anxiety because of that and many different stressors that made life too overwhelming. This anxiety made it impossible for me to ride, and I was even uncomfortable driving a car. Now I'm finally feeling better and more grounded. This year will be the first year since that episode that I'll be able to get back on the bike that's just been standing there for the past four years. I'm a bit anxious about it since I haven't ridden in so long, but I'm also excited and I hope that I'll be able to get to experience the joy of riding again.
Here's some advice... Go spend some time with your bike before you get out on the road. Look it over. Check your fluids, your brakes, your battery. Take something apart and clean it, and put it back together. Just spend time with it, get to know it again, and make sure it's ready. I think that'll give you some confidence and renewed familiarity. Good luck!
@@BugMotoChannel I just took it in for service just to be sure that everything is in order, but I'll do another check myself too.
@@BugMotoChannelnow,you are doing it for you. Just do it
I just taken delivery of Hero X Pulse 200 4v. And its my fist bike love to spend time on it
Just looked it up. That looks like a whole lot of fun!
Is very ironic that driving gives me anxiety and riding don’t ! Actually riding helps me with anxiety a lot !
I'm definitely more anxious about driving than I am riding, lately anyway. I've fallen out of practice on driving!
Hi Dan - I just found you. Your vids are a hoot and 0.5. Well shot, edited, nice AV quality. Most importantly, perhaps, is your sense of humor. As a man in his 65th year, your message and ruminations resonate. I first got my WA motorcycle license 20 years ago... and, sadly, have never used it. I'm seriously considering a T120 (which brought you to my attention). I'll need to off-load some guitar gear and some bicycle stuff to afford it. Then, the hard part: convincing my wife to go along. It'll be a tough sell. In the meantime, please keep making your installments. I really dig them. Ron
Thanks Ron! I'd think the hard part would be losing the guitar gear!
I wanna make a video like, "Show This Video To Your Partner If You Are Thinking About Buying a Motorcycle" ... I've been toying with this for a few weeks. I'm lucky, my wife is fully supportive. But I know there are lots of folks whose partners need some honest convincing...
@@BugMotoChannel Thanks! Yes, please for the convincing partner video. That would be fun. Take care, Ron
The fear of No riding at all would be the en's of me
Great video. I've encountered few vids on how to deal with motorcycle fear and anxiety, although many do address motorcycle 'concerns' (the nuts and bolts of riding). There seems to be a hesitation that avoids the psyche when it comes to riding. There's definitely a psychological aspect to it or most of us probably wouldn't do it. It's too bad, because it's an area that many could probably speak to, many would gain from, but few ever do. Curious as to what others might think... I'm just south of Portland in Salem and looking forward to checking out some of your rides. Thanks!
Agreed. Too much of motorcycle RUclips is focused on gear, going fast and wheelies, and not enough on what makes riding special.