When you're about to climb on your bike for the first time that day, does your heart still speed up slightly (or greatly)?

When first I got my F3 last year, it was definitely nerves and it took about an hour before I calmed down. Towards the end of the year, I'd be good within 2 blocks. Getting the F4i this year, I definitely succumbed to nerves again (Ororo is too pretty). Took a couple days to get a handle on how she moved compared to the F3 (definitely responds much quicker to my touch). But still...

If I even start to think of riding, I can feel my heart starting to speed up. I'm fairly sure it's anticipation. Though getting caught in my first rainstorm was definitely a nervous experience. So does it ever go away? Has it gone away for you? Or are you still a nervous wreck?

 

When I test rode my bike, it was the first time on a bike in about a year, so my heart was pounding a bit. Now it's just like climbing into my car. Now my heart only gets going if I give it WOT or hit the twisties.

 

Like a candy raver on ecstacy.

 

I call it excited anticipation as I start the bike and finish putting on my gloves, etc., as it warms up. Nothing to be nervous about, just looking forward to the thrill of the ride.

However, I will say that my heart usually beats faster when I'm on my bicycle than when I'm on my CBR, especially when climbing a steep hill.

 

Yep, every time. Been that way for 44 years. By the time I put my gear on & jab the starter button I'm a 17 yo with a new toy all over again.

 

lol no my heart doesnt beat any faster. only when it rains because i get so angry my bike will come home with water marks. I dislike water marks.

 

It beats a little faster as soon as I put key in the ignition and pop her off. It's a good thing.

 

My heart beats faster when i turn it on and i ear the exhaust...

 

Only when she's between my legs ...... what's there to say !

 

Werd.