I don't know about anyone else but the heart pounding excitement I used to get from riding has turned into more of a calming effect. It seems now spirited riding slows my heart beat and clears my mind, at least compared to when I first got the bike. Maybe I'm more focused and in the zone but there doesn't seem to be a rush anymore. Just a calming sensation. It almost makes me sad that going WOT in first gear in my WRX and feeling the turbo quick in puts a bigger smile on my face and a bigger thump in my chest than the bike does. Not that there's anything wrong with how I feel after riding, it actually reminds me of how I used to feel after running without the tired part. Just a clear mind and happy thoughts. Does anyone else get this feeling or is it all thrills and excitement for you guys?

 

yeah i mean its always exciting and enjoyable but i used to go on rides by myself late at night for the same reason. It was a good stress reliever and mentally relaxing to just be on the bike by myself with no one on the road. Id just get on and ride at like 2-3am with no specific destination. If i saw a road i havent taken before id turn onto and see where it led. Then after like an hour and a half or so id turn around and back track or go until i knew where i was and just find a way home from there. Nothings quite done the trick for me like that has.

 

4.8 gallons of therapy...

Way cheaper too! No phones, texts, or anybody talking. Just me and my thoughts. Its amazing how many personal thoughts can be resolved in 120 miles.

 

I gotta agree with you on that one. I heard once from somebody that a motorcycle is like a psychiatrist couch on two wheels! Can't disagree with that hehe. It's weird because like you said, when I first got my CBR I would feel like I was on the edge. But now after a couple months of riding, I've gotten more relaxed on the throttle LOL. I guess you can say I matured haha. Every once in a while, I'll hop on the CBR and go on a cruise if I feel stressed/hectic. Not a permanent fix, but a temporary one. Eases the mind that's for sure!

 

I always say, "Most people need therapy, the rest ride motorcycles".

 

I agree completely. I am often overwhelmed by the voices in my head (the "Committee"), and riding makes them S.T.F.U., because I focus on the road. Upon dismount, I often find a new perspective to the earlier challenge(s), and sometimes a solution.

"Faster, faster, FASTER! Until the thrill of riding takes away the fear of death."___H.S.Thompson.

 

ya im the same. when i first got my bike i was just beating the **** out of it, stop light to stoplight. now i rarely break 7k rpms or so and always go fairly slow.