A Buddy Laid One Down Today

[KevinA]

I almost ran my new (at the time) bike off a hill and down into a river once when I was following an experienced friend through a park. I think I had - maybe - 100 miles on the clock at the time (the bike and me). I learned then to slow down and go at my pace.

[wolfie]

Glad to hear he is okay.

[skip]

I can tell you that riding behind more experienced riders makes you a better rider in the twisties. Riding down to the Dragon last year with Skip, Luke and Mark was like a 2 day racing school :-D

Everytime you are off your bike for more than a couple of weeks it is
imperative that you start slow and work your way faster. To jump on a new bike and try to ride it like you know it is a recipe for disaster. I hope your friend is ok. Seems like he got a good lesson without getting too banged up.

Ill send you the bill for your 2 day lesson plan soon :-D But on the same same subject, did I not give the "its time to slow down and ride at you own pace" lecture on that ride. the problem was nobody listened. That almost got very expensive.Thankfully the park rangers were forgiving. Now when I go through the park (skyline drive) this year ill have to be on my best behavior because I am still on double secret probation. You are too Buddy :-D

[Can_O_Tuna]

Ill send you the bill for your 2 day lesson plan soon :-D

The check is in the mail \\/

[earlfor]

Yeah, I only concentrate on following someone through the twisties if my concentration is devoted to backing off the throttle to stay behind them. :-)
Otherwise, I ride my own pace. ehehe

Earl

I almost ran my new (at the time) bike off a hill and down into a river once when I was following an experienced friend through a park. I think I had - maybe - 100 miles on the clock at the time (the bike and me). I learned then to slow down and go at my pace.

[mark]

Twisties? Never heard of them.

[KennyJ]

Funny...If I have never ridden with someone, I usually go in back so they can set the pace. I have done it for years, and love playing sweeper on the dirt bikes, it gives me time to "play". I don't think I am a great rider, just adequate (though many will argue that point), but I have fun.

Don't beat yourself too bad about it. These things happen and you both will learn something from it. He is OK, your OK, and the bike is reasonably OK....what more could you ask for?

Kenny