Anyone experience intermittent "un-coordinated" handling (non-bike)???

GotGold said:

There are times I will say to myself..."really, did you just do that?", like downshifting when I should have upshifted. I consider it a warning, to get my head in the game or get off the bike. I do see old bad habits try and revisit from time to time, but when I whip those, I pat myself on the back and say "good job".

You might have just had an off day, don't let it get in your head.

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Thx for the quick response. Experienced similar occurrences as you relate above, but these are quickly cured with the actions you describe. Thankfully!

Difference here is when noticed, and extra attention was applied, the result was only marginally better.....1st braking opportunity caused my little internal voice to say, "Hey, wow...that was pretty sloppy - get your sh-t together, pal". Then, with direct focus, "Hmmmm....what the heck is going on today?" Was under-loading the rear pedal and overloading the front front brake to compensate. Stayed tough throughout the morning. Again, sort of a rookie feel. Intellect: 100%. Execution: 75%.


20 years of H-D experience, with 6 years on this particular bike (stock Ultra) started feeling like "3rd session of the MSF Rider's Course".

kd5cqt said:

Once in a while I realize that I just went through a section of highway and don't have much recollection of the passage. I then spend a bit of time self-ass-kicking for not paying more attention. Some of it is getting older as those of us in that category can attest, but sometimes it scares me having endured Mom's Alzheimer's years ago. So far, it's a once in a great while event, but it does make me more prone to focus, and at least that's a plus.
If you find this type of event becomes more frequent and noticeable, by all means see the doc and get this checked out.

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Thx for the comments......when I was in flight school (civilian), they taught a study done by the USAF in response to a chief pilot that was leading his squadron through some standard exercises...they were flying inverted. He ordered a coordinated roll and climb from 700 feet to 5,000 feet - then, according to the black box, he pulled BACK on the stick while still inverted. Rest of the flight watched him hit the ground. Study results spoke to your exact comments. Has mostly to do with one's selective focus, where learned tasks, once considered complex, are subordinated to focus on the ones commanding higher attention....they are sort of filed away while the brain works on other stuff.....some very key, and some that can wait (i.e., "what color should I paint the shed?". Difference in my performance yesterday was that I allocated strict concentration to the task (braking, parking) with only marginal improvement in results, mostly it seemed via lack of feel.

Sounds like a few things are in order:

1. By all means, get checked out at the doc (btw, did you pass your last flight physical?). And speaking ok checkups, you don't use the same doctor for your flight medical exam as a family doctor, right?

2. Do you have this problem when driving a car? I would likely guess not, otherwise you would've mentioned it in your post.

3. As others have mentioned, did you have enough sleep, any exceptional stress or other events going on?

4. You state you've been riding for a while, so my first guess is you're not 29 years old LOL. We all know, but hate to admit, that our ability to focus declines as we get older. Not that we can't do it, but sometimes it's harder to focus... Wait a minute - Silverback, what was I talking about? See, it happens to us all

5. Another thought occurred to me-had you eaten before your rode? Could be low blood sugar. Not saying you're diabetic, but you could've been slightly hypoglycemic which would affect your ability to focus and affect your coordination.

6. As another poster has said in this thread, there are days we just shouldn't ride. Doesn't mean you're getting old or losing your skill set, it's just a good adult decision.

I hope you come up with the answer. We're all pulling for you, bro. Ride safe!



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