dropping and crashing
Cruiser
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RE: dropping and crashing
Sooner or later something is going to get you to at least drop it. Oil, gravel, sloped parking lot. IT just happens.
You think the guy that dropped it twice is on a streak? We took a road trip out west and the most experienced guy fell over once at a toll booth, missed getting the side stand down all the way and literally threw it over dirty side up (clear off the wheels and on the saddle bags), and finally dumped it on the fly while trying to latch a saddlebag.
Bad luck or poor judgement?
Remember all the fubars you can from others who have been there and TRY LIKE HELL NOT TO REPEAT THEM!
You think the guy that dropped it twice is on a streak? We took a road trip out west and the most experienced guy fell over once at a toll booth, missed getting the side stand down all the way and literally threw it over dirty side up (clear off the wheels and on the saddle bags), and finally dumped it on the fly while trying to latch a saddlebag.
Bad luck or poor judgement?
Remember all the fubars you can from others who have been there and TRY LIKE HELL NOT TO REPEAT THEM!
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From: Ottawa, CANADA
RE: dropping and crashing
I've had my Night Train for 2 riding seasons, and have gone down twice. Last year, I got caught in an unexpected snowfall, had to stop quickly (pickup in front of me braking hard at a green light), and went down. Little damage. This year, pulling into my buddy's driveway, hit a pile of loose gravel and dumped her in front of a 1/2 dozen people. Not much damage to the bike - bent handlebars and a couple of scuffs on the bottom muffler and front master cylinder/brake lever. More damage to me. The air cleaner landed on my knee, crunching it nice and I bruised a couple of ribs. In the grand scheme, not really that bad. I guess next year it'll be grass! [sm=headbang.gif]
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Intermediate
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Malta
RE: dropping and crashing
Just dropped it
Only had it on the road about 3 months and my freshly painted front fender's bent, and all scratched up.[:@] I'm pissed!! Coming onto a roundabout car in front hits the brakes, I found a nice oil patch and hit the tarmac. Snapped my brand new forward controls too . But I can understand how someone would do it twice in one day...needless to say my day was a write-off and riding home my legs were like jelly! Need to get her back looking pretty.
Only had it on the road about 3 months and my freshly painted front fender's bent, and all scratched up.[:@] I'm pissed!! Coming onto a roundabout car in front hits the brakes, I found a nice oil patch and hit the tarmac. Snapped my brand new forward controls too . But I can understand how someone would do it twice in one day...needless to say my day was a write-off and riding home my legs were like jelly! Need to get her back looking pretty.
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2004
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From: Coral Springs, Florida
RE: dropping and crashing
Had this little fender bender when we were crossing the Sylvania Mountains on our way back across the desert into Nevada. You would think at 69 years old, I would know my limits on these demanding roads.
Outstanding HDF Member
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RE: dropping and crashing
When I was 21 I was at a street light early in the morning. I was tired and didn't even put my feet down.
. Fell right over. People had to help me get up. Talk about embarressing. I am 40 now. Much more carefull. Been 20 years since I ever dropped a bike. I have spent almost $25,000. I better never drop it.
. Fell right over. People had to help me get up. Talk about embarressing. I am 40 now. Much more carefull. Been 20 years since I ever dropped a bike. I have spent almost $25,000. I better never drop it.
Outstanding HDF Member
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From: Bellville, Tx
RE: dropping and crashing
Rode for 45 yrs without a collision, fell over a few times with no damage. Thought I had it together til a recent "didn't see him" "left turn in front of me" type that crushed my lower leg. 12 screws and a Ti plate later I don"t feel invincible anymore. As it was happening my only thought was "I don't believe this is happening to ME".
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Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Mn.on a lake,well nxt to a lake.
RE: dropping and crashing
29 yrs riding Harley's lets see.
2 times the kickstand sank into the pavement.....
1 time on loose gravel turning about 2-3 mph....
1 time the ex was getting on and I wasnt ready and it went over......
Havent had on go down in about 16 yrs now.........
Now lets take mid 70's...
Hit a bridge with a 550 suzuki while standing on the seat....
Was hit by a drunk on my brothers XL.
And then there was the dirt bike days......
2 times the kickstand sank into the pavement.....
1 time on loose gravel turning about 2-3 mph....
1 time the ex was getting on and I wasnt ready and it went over......
Havent had on go down in about 16 yrs now.........
Now lets take mid 70's...
Hit a bridge with a 550 suzuki while standing on the seat....
Was hit by a drunk on my brothers XL.
And then there was the dirt bike days......
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2006
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From: Tucson, Az
RE: dropping and crashing
Plenty of crashing in my dirt riding days back in the '60s. Also dropped a few over the years. However, I've never been involved in a collision/accident riding on the street. I've been riding since 1940.