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AwwsChwA · 10-13-2004, 03:26 AM

I'm really nervous whenever I ride through any kind of puddle. Obviously, I avoid water if I can, but sometimes there's one of those damned little streams running off of someone's lawn across an intersection. Any time I ride through water, I slow waaaaaaay down and creep along with the bike as upright as I can possibly keep it until I'm reasonably sure the tires are dry again.

Is there a safe way to overcome this fear of water? I know it's the fear that's keeping me alive (and off the pavement), but I'd like to at least learn enough confidence that I don't have to granny-ride the bike. Any pointers? The bike is a 81 GS450-S, if that matters.

10-13-2004, 03:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
AwwsChwA In Training Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 128	I'm scared of water =( I'm really nervous whenever I ride through any kind of puddle. Obviously, I avoid water if I can, but sometimes there's one of those damned little streams running off of someone's lawn across an intersection. Any time I ride through water, I slow waaaaaaay down and creep along with the bike as upright as I can possibly keep it until I'm reasonably sure the tires are dry again. Is there a safe way to overcome this fear of water? I know it's the fear that's keeping me alive (and off the pavement), but I'd like to at least learn enough confidence that I don't have to granny-ride the bike. Any pointers? The bike is a 81 GS450-S, if that matters.