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Originally Posted by heavenlees  Hi everyone I turned forty last month decided to do my CBT passed in the snow Have since had several lessons on 125 and have just moved up to 500 only had one lesson on that Passed my theory too, what I'm after is when does it all click into place !!  I still feel like a wet wellie (or dare I say a feeble female) most people have told me it gets easier on big bike but I still went on my lesson like a startled rabbit. I have been a pillion on a very fast bike for 5 years so don't know where this fear comes from do you think I'm wasting my time or keep at it cheers for any replys |
I know exactly what you mean. After I went up the the big bike from the 125 the transition seemed huge at first and I wondered if I should just swallow my pride and go back the 125 as it seemd so much smaller and lighter.
Everyone is different of course but I'd say stick with it for a while and if it's not working there's no shame in going back to the 125. It just means you'll be restricted for 2 years but so what?
Everyone is wobbly for a while and even after you pass you'll still have many moments. Hopefully you'll have one lesson soon when it suddenly feels easier and obviously when your anxiety reduces, your balance and riding will naturally improve as you'll be more relaxed.
I'd say give yourself time; I took the view that I didn't have to do this so if it took forever it didn't matter. You're not one of the blokes so don't feel you have to be. Don't feel pressured to move too quickly.
And pillion is a whole different matter than actually doing the riding; I too was pillion for around 5 years. Sitting admiring the scenery and and letting someone else worry about the mad other road users is nothing at all like doing it yourself is it? Ultimately, if you find it's not for you then a least you've had a go. Better to go back to pillion than to ride in a state of anxiety forever, you'll be much more likely to fall off if you're terrified.
BUT...the weather is getting warmer and believe me the confidence that comes with dry roads and hands that aren't numb is great. I learned and passed during last winter and have only just started to experience warm riding. It's another world...so hang in there for a while and see what happens is my advice. Good luck.
