Hey everyone,
I’m looking for some advice. I ride a 2023 Triumph Speed Twin 1200, and I’m torn between keeping it or switching to something lighter.
For context, 5’6, 150lbs, and a returning rider after a 10-year hiatus. I’m comfortable while riding and haven’t dropped it at speed, but I’ve dropped it twice during low-speed maneuvering while parking:
- Once reversing downhill on an incline
- Once when my foot slipped on gravel
The bigger issue is lifting it when it’s fully on its side, I haven’t been able to pick it up on my own and I’ve injured my back both times trying. That’s what’s really shaken my confidence.
Now I’m debating if I should take a refresher/low-speed course on this bike first and see if it improves things or sell it and switch to something lighter and build confidence on that instead.
I love this bike but right now the anxiety is coming from the thought of dropping it again.
Would really appreciate hearing from anyone who’s been in a similar situation. Did training change things for you or did downsizing make the biggest difference?