Dropped gs1200.

[Steveralt]

Coming back from the lakes last week, wife on back, panniers loaded, got to a roundabout, dont know wether she leant over to the leff or i did not have the bike stable or a combination of the two , anyway the bike just went over to the left, no damage done only to my pride and my confidence, its gave me a shake and i need to get the confidence back, any suggestions, training or any other?

 

[Stewart H]

How about exploring single lane roads in your area, nice and steady, plenty of stopping and starting and just gain some more familiarity with the bike, they are a big bike, especially when loaded, I used to work at a place where there was a huge tarmac yard, unused, I used to ride around in figure of eights, full lock turns, stops, just to get your confidence up.

Stewart
This is my official 3000th post, what a massive waste of time this forum is

 

[Mutley]

Try this:

Coming back from the lakes last week, wife on back, panniers loaded, got to a roundabout, dont know wether she leant over to the leff or i did not have the bike stable or a combination of the two , anyway the bike just went over to the left, no damage done only to my pride and my confidence, its gave me a shake and i need to get the confidence back, any suggestions, training or any other?

On the BWM off road skills course they get you to stand by the bike with all the stands up then walk around the bike keeping it steady and straight up as you do. Pass around the fromt of the bike then down the opposing side and back to where you started all with the stands up.

Next step is to get used to walking the bike around without actually riding it. Start the enginse and use the clutch and brakes to do figures of eight and then back it into and out of your shed etc.

Finally get all the sh1t off the bike (panniers, top box, tank bag, pillion etc) and go for a ride with a low fuel load. Try wearing the lightest bike gear you have. Keep the speeds down and stay on roads you know.

After all that it's amazing how small the bike feels.

 

[Steveralt]

Thanks for the advice , i will definetally give that a go, i totally agree its the slow riding skills i need to improve, thanks for the advice.

 

[Jaq]

Just get back on the bike and ride it....as soon as possible......

I used to drop my old 650 for a pastime....in fact, I almost made an art form out of it.....it's a bit hairy getting back on after a drop....but we all do it and the scary feeling soon wears off.......

 

[GSmonkey]

For slow speed skills, nothing better than a bit of commuting at rush hour. Certainly teaches you how to ride at a snails pace (if you set a target of minimum dabs) tight manoeuvring and throwing it into 90deg and gassing it out.

 

[patzx12]

Also think about a low seat if you are on the short side, makes the bike easier to manage at stop-start situations.

 

[Toyo]

Kahedo saddle - perfect for vertically challenged riders