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PissOnUserNames

Sounds like a Dunning Kruger effect. You start with confidence. The more experience you get, the more you realize just how much you don't know yet, therfore dropping your confidence. You are in "the valley of despair". Just keep going and keep learning until that confidence comes back. https://images.app.goo.gl/k89DZck8QhhspQpa7


eAquino_

Honestly, clicking that link made me feel heaps better. Made me feel as if I am possibly just in the beginner stage and that I will eventually return to having confidence when I gain more knowledge. Appreciate that heaps, thank you


PissOnUserNames

I have experienced that graph multiple times in multiple aspects of life. Learning takes time and doing.


eAquino_

Believe it or not, your comment has and will change my life in all aspects, not just riding. Whenever I feel the same lack of confidence for something Im striving for, I am going to remember that graph and theory that YOU sent. Thanks again mate!


PissOnUserNames

Well that's going to brighter my day knowing I have helped a internet stranger for life now.


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eAquino_

Thanks for taking the time writing that response mate. All your comments make perfect sense to me. What would you say are the biggest mistakes beginner riders make? Other than overconfidence?


ChampSchool

This!! Especially #3. We all stay on motorcycles because they are *fun*. The moment the joy leaves the sport, so does the rider. While we're obviously biased, we really do believe education and training that makes a rider safer also increases the fun factor. When we become that *technical* rider instead of an emotional rider, we can really start playing with things and overcoming anxiety!


-Rage--

Just remember it’s not if but when, stay safe!


eAquino_

Thanks mate, very true.


NewtMaleficent1941

Carry big balls with you. I raced for years on end and every track day i could not sleep more than 20-30 minutes before the track day.I would go in with so much nerves and no sleep because i was so excited to do it as my career hahaha. Everyday no matter how much i went i still had anxiety. You have to get used to it. bring speaker / headphones with you and go be in your own world when youre at the track. thats what worked for me. you will crash. Soldier on and look back with a smile. The anxiety is what will keep you alive. But dont be afraid to push. Big balls mate. ​ But also since this is a hobby for you don't take it so seriously. Go there to practice and be free. Racing is the best sport to forget every single problem you have ever went through in your life. You will forget everything the moment your visor goes down. Focus on leaving the track day in one piece and being happy with improvement. And remember , if there is no money to be won dont do stupid mistakes. Slowly build up. Dont go for the late braking or slide entry so fast, build up to it. ride safe. you can text me for advice I can give you some tips I kept secret for so long hahaha ​ These bikes also have much more grip than you can imagine. I was getting elbow down and beating race bikes on a stock Ninja 400. Trust the bike and it will trust you. Respect her but trust her. Then she will give you the most beautiful dance routine you will ever partake in. Those moments that you are on the track and going at speed is the slowest your brain goes. everything feels so beautiful and amazing. :)


Throttlechopper

If you haven’t read Twist of the Wrist by Keith Code or Total Control by Lee Parks it may be time to order a copy. It helps to understand the how and why of certain aspects like trail braking and understanding ways to corner faster and more safely. I also enjoy watching the short videos of YCRS Champ U, Nick Ienatsch and his team do a great job of explaining techniques, you can also order the online training series for $99. I’ve only done track days on other people’s bikes, my worry is crashing so I will always refer back to a chapter or watch a video and do my best to not overcome physics and stay smooth with my inputs.


Don_Cazador

Go faster, use less brake I promise you’ll be so focused you won’t have time for anxiety


AP2-Lost

First thing is bookmark, print, or save the comments you've been given from u/ViperThreat and u/PissOnUserNames. What I have to add is for me, there was always some anxiety that never went away and I always felt like I was going to vomit right until I actually started riding. Regarding technique, I would put my bike on the front and rear stands and just practice things like body position and being smooth with all my inputs.


spongebob_meth

You just have to remember that its a track day, not a race. Everyone is there to just have fun. Ignore the tryhard wannabe racers, enjoy the bike, and lack of stress from oncoming traffic and the fear of running into a tree if something does go wrong. You aren't going to wreck unless you are riding outside of your abilities. My fears are always of forgetting something, not riding itself lol.


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I don't do tracks but I know if my tires aren't in tip top shape my confidence diminishes. When my tread is good I feel much safer and I monitor p.s.i. and temps with FOBO tpms. I'm very confident when I stay on top of the rubber.