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Oct 20, 2010 | 09:36 AM

#11

reddog8145

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From: Mancheser UK

Sorry about the fall, at least the damage was'nt to bad, one thing though. I would'nt wear those boots on the bike again.

Oct 20, 2010 | 10:19 AM

#12

RHPAW

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From: Driftless Area

Almost did the same thing with a pair of lace work boots. I knotted them real good so they would stay tied, and the left one looped around the shift lever. I couldn't put my foot down because it was caught, but had enough time to adjust and lean to the right foot when I stopped.

Laces get tucked in now.

Oct 20, 2010 | 10:22 AM

#13

artz

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From: Just east of the 'bama line, GA.

quick lesson taught hard ! glad your ok.
it almost happened to me. I simply re-adjusted the shift lever.

Oct 20, 2010 | 10:31 AM

#14

RHPAW

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From: Driftless Area

Quote:

Originally Posted by artz

quick lesson taught hard ! glad your ok.
it almost happened to me. I simply re-adjusted the shift lever.

Shoulda done it before you landed on yer face. LOL

Oct 20, 2010 | 11:45 AM

#15

piasspj

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From: Central Illinois, Between I-80 and I-74

Look at the bright side, at least no one is making fun of you for being a foot dragger.

Oct 20, 2010 | 12:15 PM

#16

dickey

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From: Florida

Quote:

Originally Posted by Turbo Turtle

Yups! some people claim to have never had an accident or even dropped their bikes, ever! All I can add to that is their day is coming, and or their lying. It's going to happen when you least expect it, and over some relatively simple matter like not getting your foot down in time, or slipping on some gravel, a dust pile, or even a single leaf can do it.
Some get caught under the bike and get get it back up themselves at that point.
Glad you weren't hurt.

aka Bob

I have been riding since '72--45 bikes,17 Harleys, & never dropped ONE!! I have been down twice while a passenger (back in the day before it was considered fruity for a guy to ride on the back) And I had a bike fall over once when the kickstand sunk into hot asphalt. Because it was a Honda, I waited to finish my lunch before bothering to pick it up.

Oct 20, 2010 | 12:46 PM

#17

artz

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From: Just east of the 'bama line, GA.

Quote:

Originally Posted by RHPAW

Shoulda done it before you landed on yer face. LOL

Bwahahahahaha .... funny guy. Musta been the reason you don't show yer ugly mug, Bubba.....

Oct 20, 2010 | 02:14 PM

#18

RHPAW

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From: Driftless Area

Well, at least you are still smiling in yer sig pic. I got an extra primary chain tensioner if ya ever wanna replace that tooth.

My ugly mug is already at the post office.

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