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Aug 12, 2018 | 06:54 PM

#21

Mike78

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From: NW Ohio

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bluesrider.df

That's good to hear. Ever think of an engine guard? I like those on my bikes.

Yea I need to get some. I need highway pegs anyway

Aug 12, 2018 | 07:06 PM

#22

almostakeeper

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From: Gruene Texas

My dad has a home in northern lower Michigan. A long *** deep sandy driveway. About half the time I visit him, I end up laying it down, gently.

My dad also has a winter home in Deland, FL. with a long *** deeper sandy driveway. Happens there too.

I grew up riding dirt bikes, and sand was the ultimate ride, but a 900 lb + Limited, hell no.

Aug 14, 2018 | 03:37 PM

#23

Super Glidester

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From: 40.2444° N, 75.6419° W

Theres drops, and theres tips, and theres high side/low side crashes...either way a drop/tip low speed is going to happen, and it happens quick and unexpectedly. An engine guard will keep the damage to a minimum, it also keeps it from going all the way over on its side.

Aug 14, 2018 | 04:27 PM

#24

QNman

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From: St. Charles, MO

Quote:

Originally Posted by JW1200

There's only 2 kinds of riders. The ones that have dropped their bike, and the ones that are going to.

No, there's three kinds of riders:

1) Those that have dropped their bikes
2) Those who will drop their bikes
3) Those who blame their wife for dropping their bikes

Last edited by QNman; Aug 14, 2018 at 04:29 PM.

Aug 14, 2018 | 09:58 PM

#25

TattoodCaptain

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From: Johnson City TN

The bike is just a thing. As long as your OL is ok, good to go

Aug 15, 2018 | 01:41 PM

#26

motohaid

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From: Charlotte, NC/Greenville, SC

Like was said before, the oil probably just came out at the oil cap but I would trailer the bike to someone to throughly check out those scratches before riding it.