Originally Posted by
ISP James
...my lack of riding skills scares the shit out of me
...i like my bike but i never ride,
...every 4 or 5 times i ride, i do something to scare the shit out of myself.
... or if i just need to hone my skills....
i guess im just frustrated that i have a bike but never ride it and my riding skills are so-so...
1+1 = 2
If you're scaring yourself, you're doing something wrong. Did you take the MSF course? If you think your skills are deficient, you should pick up a copy of Proficient Motorcycling by David L Hough. Read it, head to an empty parking lot, and practice, practice, practice. When you think you've practiced enough, practice some more.
How are you scaring yourself? Are you putting yourself in bad positions in traffic? Are you unable to safely navigate turns and curves? What are you doing?
The only person to blame for not riding the bike is you. None of my friends ride, but every chance I get I'm out riding and practicing. When I can, I ride to work.
BUT
If you are scaring yourself because you are not paying 110% attention to the road when you are out riding (SIPDE), then maybe it is time to sell the bike.