Embarrassed rider
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Embarrassed rider
So today I bought my very first Harley Davidson 01 night train. I was very excited and nervous being this was my very first Street bike. I get to the dealership and everything goes smoothly. I take the bike around the shop a few times to get the feeling of it and it feels great. So now its time to leave. I pull out to the driveway and start to head outo, when I do I lost controlled and about 30 feet from the exit I ended up dumping the bike. If it wasn't for the heavy breather air filter on there it would of messed me and the bike up even more than we both are now. I feel like a complete dumb *** for not being able to keep control of the bike. My pride is hurt more than anything. Had to get this off my chest. Time to fix everything and dust my self of and get back on.
Has anyone else in the world done this?
Has anyone else in the world done this?
Last edited by Dumbasshere; Oct 12, 2016 at 10:15 PM.
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Welcome. Did take the MSF course? If you didn't you should.
A frequent argument on here is whether to start on a Harley or a smaller metric. I think you just found out you made the wrong choice. If you don't take the MSF course that will be your 2nd mistake.
With motorcycles, 3 strikes usually guarantees an out, so tread carefully.
A frequent argument on here is whether to start on a Harley or a smaller metric. I think you just found out you made the wrong choice. If you don't take the MSF course that will be your 2nd mistake.
With motorcycles, 3 strikes usually guarantees an out, so tread carefully.
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Been riding for over 40 yrs - 3 wks ago I dumped mine
And fact is I've dumped more than a few times over that 40 yrs
It happens - for various reasons
Collect yourself up..., get back on - ride
While you're at it - find an empty parking lot and practice.., practice..., practice
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You're not alone..., and likely it won't be a last - especially if you ride a lot..., and in all conditions
Ride safe / wear your gear
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And fact is I've dumped more than a few times over that 40 yrs
It happens - for various reasons
Collect yourself up..., get back on - ride
While you're at it - find an empty parking lot and practice.., practice..., practice
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You're not alone..., and likely it won't be a last - especially if you ride a lot..., and in all conditions
Ride safe / wear your gear
Ghost
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You say it's your first Harley and some are assuming it's your first bike. Is that true? Most HD dealerships have a learn to ride program. If you're a novice rider you might want to look into that. Welcome BTW.