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Old Apr 18, 2008 | 08:33 AM
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Dumped my bike in the garage today. Thought the kickstand was down...it wasnt. Bike fell on my leg and minor damage. Last week pulled into a parking lot where many bikers hang. Pulled into my space and kicked back for awhile. When I got my eye fill of bikes I started mine up to find I left it in 1st. Barley had my hands on when she kicked and almost lost her. Very red in the face as I trotted off. I'm not the only one...whats yours..
 
Old Apr 18, 2008 | 08:39 AM
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You're lucky if that's the worst thing that happens to you. Your pride will heal fast.

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Old Apr 18, 2008 | 08:44 AM
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SO far, nothing like that. I have learned from this site to make a mental check list. Until I'm off the bike, things can still happen. And with my luck, if I did drop it, I'd be the guy with major damage, like a cracked case or something. A little mishap once in a while sure makes yo think the next time. Glad you did't hurt much or yourself.
 
Old Apr 18, 2008 | 08:50 AM
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Never...............Your the first.
 
Old Apr 18, 2008 | 08:58 AM
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Yep, gotta be the first to do that, how embarrassing!

Actually, I prefer to have my "Oh Chit" moments in front of witnesses, hopefully someone with a camera.
 
Old Apr 18, 2008 | 09:09 AM
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ORIGINAL: Pipedream

Dumped my bike in the garage today. Thought the kickstand was down...it wasnt. Bike fell on my leg and minor damage. Last week pulled into a parking lot where many bikers hang. Pulled into my space and kicked back for awhile. When I got my eye fill of bikes I started mine up to find I left it in 1st. Barley had my hands on when she kicked and almost lost her. Very red in the face as I trotted off. I'm not the only one...whats yours..

My wife did that once, but she's, umm, a girl.....and umm, she's blonde....but only once[8D]
 
Old Apr 18, 2008 | 09:14 AM
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Dumped my bike in the garage today. Thought the kickstand was down...it wasnt. Bike fell on my leg and minor damage. Last week pulled into a parking lot where many bikers hang. Pulled into my space and kicked back for awhile. When I got my eye fill of bikes I started mine up to find I left it in 1st. Barley had my hands on when she kicked and almost lost her. Very red in the face as I trotted off. I'm not the only one...whats yours..

My wife did that once, but she's, umm, a girl.....and umm, she's blonde....but only once[8D]
Thanks Ron...that helps alot....
 
Old Apr 18, 2008 | 09:17 AM
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Yep, been riding for 30 years and have never had one of those moments. Well, at least not this week.
 
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Doing a rolling burnout for a comercial and dumped it at 3 MPH in front of a smokin hot model. Felt like a complete *** since I was the only one NOT drinking!
 
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Doing a rolling burnout for a comercial and dumped it at 3 MPH in front of a smokin hot model. Felt like a complete *** since I was the only one NOT drinking!
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