Don't let your...

[chunkygoat]

emotions effect your riding.

I got in a confrontation if, if you will, with somebody today and found myself VERY angry at them. I gathered my crap, and left. I hopped on my bike and blasted off, roaring down the road ENRAGED over the events that just unfolded.

Well what do you know, a cop coming the other way over the crest of the hill. I immediately rolled off the throttle and looked down to see how fast I was going. Ouch is all I have to say, truly ouch.

With luck on my side, the cop kept going. How he didn't pull me over is beyond what I could comprehend. I realize my squid moment immediately, and came to the conclusion that the feeling of anger + a fast bike is NOT a good combination.

So when your riding, don't pull a Matt and let your anger or other emotions inhibit your ability to LIVE, not just ride.

 

[lytehouse]

I admit I have done that in my car, but not on the bike.....how can you be mad once you throw your leg over it?!?!?! :Sport:

 

[OZXJR]

Been there mate,once you cool down the first thought is "Did I just do that " !

 

[Shinn]

Did it before. In fact, was the first time i crashed. Was so angry at work i flew down the street as hard as i could. Had to make a sharp turn, was going way to fast, locked the breaks and low sided and flipped my poor SV.

Never ride angry, it will ruin ride and skills

 

[VEGASRIDER]

So how fast was Ouch?

 

[bigdog9191999]

Been there mate,once you cool down the first thought is "Did I just do that " !

yep!! that is fact..:spank:

 

[teeter]

This is a good thing to highlight. I believe riding angry to be as bad as riding drunk. I mean that too.

I left work full of rage one day a few weeks ago and almost wiped twice in the first 1/2 mile. Trust me, it's extremely rare that I feel out of control on my bike any more. Those were scary moments (near tank-slapper and near rear ender.)

I will stop and think next time. And I swear I will call my wife for a ride if I can't get my head straight and ready to focus.


Thanks for bringing this up! :thumbup:

 

[bcramer]

Don't be this guy...

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtofbxmlv8Y]YouTube - Squid On Suzuki GSX-R Owned - Speeders Fight Back[/ame]

 

[chemicalsmile]

Don't be this guy...

LOL oh wow, that just made my day. Idiot squid making an ass of himself and crashing leaving the courthouse + a hot judge. Can't get much better than that.

 

[bigdog9191999]

thats great... what a douch

 

[jmerch44]

Its hard not to ride angry whe n someone pisses you off, thats why you beat there ass first before you get back on the bike, that way all the adrenaline is spent. But atleast now you know for next time. :thumbup:


No, I'm not kidding

 

[chunkygoat]

So how fast was Ouch?

The speedo was reading 93 when i looked down. This was in a 35. How the hell did he NOT pull me over. Oh well, lesson learned.

 

[Tailgate]

The speedo was reading 93 when i looked down. This was in a 35. How the hell did he NOT pull me over. Oh well, lesson learned.

Get Out! 93 MPH in a 35 and cop looked the other way? GET OUT!