Ever since I sprained my ankle falling off my new 705se the second time of riding it, skidding on ice in early December, I've been nervous on it. I rode a short distance twice a couple of weeks later but felt 'precarious' and decided to wait for warmer weather. Today - with definitely no ice about - I tried again and still have this feeling of precariousness. The very first time I rode my bike I went about 6 miles and was delighted with it, not at all nervous. So I don't know why I'm nervous now.
Today I was OK without the motor, but when the motor cut in I felt as though the bike was out of control. I could manage if the road or path was straight for quite a distance, and there were no cars around, but felt scared if there was a bend to be negotiated. It seemed frightening to manoeuvre round a curve while using the motor, so I switched it off instead.
This is silly. I expect the solution is to keep trying and eventually I'll get over it. But I wonder if anyone else has been through this sensation that the bike is out of control when they use the motor.
Today I was OK without the motor, but when the motor cut in I felt as though the bike was out of control. I could manage if the road or path was straight for quite a distance, and there were no cars around, but felt scared if there was a bend to be negotiated. It seemed frightening to manoeuvre round a curve while using the motor, so I switched it off instead.
This is silly. I expect the solution is to keep trying and eventually I'll get over it. But I wonder if anyone else has been through this sensation that the bike is out of control when they use the motor.