So, it happened...I dropped her . . .
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RE: So, it happened...I dropped her . . .
I just hope it's ten years before it happens to me again. I dropped mine twice in the first year I had it. Really sucks !
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From: NH - Why not Minot, ND
RE: So, it happened...I dropped her . . .
Come to think of it, risdo, you might be on to something. This is the second time I dropped a bike. First was about 10 years ago on my old '72 Honda CB250. I didn't really care about that one as much. This, well, this just sucked/sucks. I'll get over it. Just wish I could figure out how it happened, and what I must have done wrong...
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RE: So, it happened...I dropped her . . .
ORIGINAL: KBFXDLI
.........All wasn't a total loss until about 5 minutes later when a cop walks into the bar and says "I need to speak to Evil Knievel"....the rest is history.
.........All wasn't a total loss until about 5 minutes later when a cop walks into the bar and says "I need to speak to Evil Knievel"....the rest is history.
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From: NH - Why not Minot, ND
RE: So, it happened...I dropped her . . .
Thinking this might have been the issue. I can't seem to remember. It seems like I've done them thousands of times, with no issues, until today...did I use the front brake??? I honestly can't remember.
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RE: So, it happened...I dropped her . . .
Well if it's true confessions. Last year I was taking my driving part of the test and the gal had me turn around for the cones. Well I'm not sure what happened probally the front brake thing. Anyway the bike starts to lean and gets to the point of no return. I'm thinking maybe I can throw my leg over but know that won't work. Then I'm thinking **** maybe she'll help not goin to happen. Then all of a sudden I think this is not going to happen and somehow was able to get control and not drop the bike. Now I'm not a big dude 5'10" 165. She says do cones again I do. She then says well I should flunk you but looks like you can handle the bike and passes me. Smiley
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RE: So, it happened...I dropped her . . .
Don't beat yourself up, man. I'm sure we all have scares once in awhile (I know I do), be it a foot slippin' on some gravel as you're backin' the bike out of a parkin' space, or something like this where you lay it over doin' something you do thousands of times before with out issue. It only takes an instant for that close call to turn in to a "It happened to me" thread here on HDF.
I almost piled it into the back of a car about 6-8 weeks ago because my impatient *** couldn't wait for a car to speed up that just pulled out infront of me and a buddy. I look over my right shoulder to switch lanes and go around the slow car... all clear... so I went into the right lane.
As I looked back forward the car that was in the LEFT lane a second ago going too slow, is now in front of me in the RIGHT lane making a slow right-hand turn into an Arby's.....
After a locked up rear wheel, some dollar signs flashing before my eyes, and a pair britches full of poo... I realized what a stupid move I'd just made. I sure been a lot more careful lately.
I **** you not the trailer hitch on that car was so close to my front tire I still can't believe I made it out ok. [&:]
I almost piled it into the back of a car about 6-8 weeks ago because my impatient *** couldn't wait for a car to speed up that just pulled out infront of me and a buddy. I look over my right shoulder to switch lanes and go around the slow car... all clear... so I went into the right lane.
As I looked back forward the car that was in the LEFT lane a second ago going too slow, is now in front of me in the RIGHT lane making a slow right-hand turn into an Arby's.....
After a locked up rear wheel, some dollar signs flashing before my eyes, and a pair britches full of poo... I realized what a stupid move I'd just made. I sure been a lot more careful lately.
I **** you not the trailer hitch on that car was so close to my front tire I still can't believe I made it out ok. [&:]
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Hay UP IN.
You did a dudley. Yes keep your right foot on that brake. right hand in your fly. Just as long as you did not get any Boo boo's
You did a dudley. Yes keep your right foot on that brake. right hand in your fly. Just as long as you did not get any Boo boo's
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RE: So, it happened...I dropped her . . .
Sure is funny how such a heavy bike can be picked up by just one person in some circumstances. I happen to know....also know where the "TILT" indicator is located........