Ever had a part fall off while riding?🤣
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Spartan Country, Michigan
Lost kickstand off a Sporty once. Stopped to put on rain gear and found the jiffy stand gone. Had to get gas on the way home, then sat in the garage until wife came out so I could get the wheel chock around. Replaced the jiffy stand, bolt, and spring and never had a problem again. Locktite is my friend.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: May 2015
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From: Fix'n 2 N, TX
Lost the shifter peg on the previous bike in the twisties in ARK . Went to downshift and got nothing but air!
Limped to the side of the road and walked back a block to find the peg and bolt in the road.
Loctite and was on my way.
Limped to the side of the road and walked back a block to find the peg and bolt in the road.
Loctite and was on my way.
Road Captain
Joined: Feb 2020
Posts: 733
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From: Concrete jungle
Pinch bolt on shifter loosened up and allowed shaft to walk out. Never lost the shaft & pegs. or linkage. Just couldn't shift with my foot. Happened right after filling up on a day ride so I was lucky in that I could reach down and shift the linkage with my hand. Of course it happened on a Sunday evening. Kept the shifter pegs from falling out with my foot holding it in.
Now I know to check that bolt as well.
Now I know to check that bolt as well.
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 3,671
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From: Georgia
I rented a Road King and the left lock lever came off but fortunately wedged between bag and rail. Lets put it this way, that rental was not a shining example of what to expect when buying a bike.
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 1,195
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From: midwest
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From: Detroit
I lost the cushion on my rider backrest, went to lean back and had a rude awakening with the bracket stabbing me in the back.
Years ago I lost the battery cover on my Yamaha, when I found it, it was flat as a pancake.
Years ago I lost the battery cover on my Yamaha, when I found it, it was flat as a pancake.