Gettin' Closer
How can you describe STUPID in a polite way?
Got 2 blocks from the dealer, making a right turn at a stop sign - the throttle stuck on me as I was turning. I was in first gear and OMG did that bike move fast on me!
All I can say is that ditches are now my best friend. Especially ones filled partially with water.
We both got very very very muddy.
Called the dealer and they helped me get it out of the ditch (all 5 of us) and one of them rode it back to their shop for me.
The bike had a partially bent front fender, and has a partially broken right brake line. Otherwise it needs a serious bath.
As for me, besides having my pride hurt AND being very muddy I'm gonna be OK. I'll gave a bruised right thigh and groin really soon. Thank God for my Fox Creek leather jacket, H D modular helmet, leather gloves, jeans, and Red Wing boots.
My helmet got a little scuffed up on the right side, but otherwise it looks OK to me. And I have to dry out and clean both my gloves and jacket.
I banged up my right side a little when after I came over the handle bars, the bike landed partially on me. The bike and I came to rest about 2 feet from a fire hydrant also. I think I also partially pulled my back and left side from trying to move the bike out the ditch on my own. Ended up taking 5 of us to get it out. It stated fine, but needs to get looked at.
Waiting to see what my insurance says as well. Hopefully it won't be any more than my deductible to fix it. I said HOPEFULLY.
OK, so let the games begin :/
Called the dealer and they helped me get it out of the ditch (all 5 of us) and one of them rode it back to their shop for me.
Hopefully it won't be any more than my deductible to fix it. I said HOPEFULLY.
Bill
Got 2 blocks from the dealer, making a right turn at a stop sign - the throttle stuck on me as I was turning. I was in first gear and OMG did that bike move fast on me!
All I can say is that ditches are now my best friend. Especially ones filled partially with water.
We both got very very very muddy.
Called the dealer and they helped me get it out of the ditch (all 5 of us) and one of them rode it back to their shop for me.
The bike had a partially bent front fender, and has a partially broken right brake line. Otherwise it needs a serious bath.
As for me, besides having my pride hurt AND being very muddy I'm gonna be OK. I'll gave a bruised right thigh and groin really soon. Thank God for my Fox Creek leather jacket, H D modular helmet, leather gloves, jeans, and Red Wing boots.
My helmet got a little scuffed up on the right side, but otherwise it looks OK to me. And I have to dry out and clean both my gloves and jacket.
I banged up my right side a little when after I came over the handle bars, the bike landed partially on me. The bike and I came to rest about 2 feet from a fire hydrant also. I think I also partially pulled my back and left side from trying to move the bike out the ditch on my own. Ended up taking 5 of us to get it out. It stated fine, but needs to get looked at.
Waiting to see what my insurance says as well. Hopefully it won't be any more than my deductible to fix it. I said HOPEFULLY.
OK, so let the games begin :/
Called the dealer and they helped me get it out of the ditch (all 5 of us) and one of them rode it back to their shop for me.
Hopefully it won't be any more than my deductible to fix it. I said HOPEFULLY.
Bill
Last edited by OldSalt; Apr 2, 2010 at 08:23 PM.
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Well Bill, ya got that out of the way pretty quickly. Glad your okay buddy, a little road rash makes you a better rider, most all of us have been there, believe me.. Yep, Harleys have a little thing called torque, especially in first gear and on a light (for a Harley) bike with big motor. The next time take a deep breath, smoke one if ya have one and get help moving bike, they are very heavy. The damage sounds minimal, might not reach your deductable, should get estimate first before claiming it. The good thing is you are okay, dont tell the wife.
When ya pick the bike up after repair try going through the neighborhood at slow speed in 1st and 2nd gears ride around the block a couple times before getting on roads with ditches and traffic. Even if its just the dealer parking lot its always good to get a feel for friction zone and throttle response before getting on the road.
When ya pick the bike up after repair try going through the neighborhood at slow speed in 1st and 2nd gears ride around the block a couple times before getting on roads with ditches and traffic. Even if its just the dealer parking lot its always good to get a feel for friction zone and throttle response before getting on the road.
How can you describe STUPID in a polite way?
Got 2 blocks from the dealer, making a right turn at a stop sign - the throttle stuck on me as I was turning. I was in first gear and OMG did that bike move fast on me!
All I can say is that ditches are now my best friend.
We both got very very very muddy.
The bike had a partially Bent front fender, and has a partially broken right brake line. Otherwise it needS a serious bath.
As for me, besides having my pride hurt AND being very muddy I'm gonna be ok. I'll gave a bruised right thigh and groin. Thank God for my Fox Creek leather jacket, H D modular helmet, leather gloves, jeans, and Red Wing boots.
I banged up my right side a little when after I came over the handle bars, the bike landed partially on me. The bike and I came to rest about 2 feet from a fire hydrant also. I think I also partially pulled my back and left side from trying to move the bike out the ditch on my own. Ended up taking 5 of us to get it out.
Waiting to see what my insurance says as well.
Ok, so let the games begin :/
Called the dealer and they helped me get it back to their shop,
I'm
Got 2 blocks from the dealer, making a right turn at a stop sign - the throttle stuck on me as I was turning. I was in first gear and OMG did that bike move fast on me!
All I can say is that ditches are now my best friend.
We both got very very very muddy.
The bike had a partially Bent front fender, and has a partially broken right brake line. Otherwise it needS a serious bath.
As for me, besides having my pride hurt AND being very muddy I'm gonna be ok. I'll gave a bruised right thigh and groin. Thank God for my Fox Creek leather jacket, H D modular helmet, leather gloves, jeans, and Red Wing boots.
I banged up my right side a little when after I came over the handle bars, the bike landed partially on me. The bike and I came to rest about 2 feet from a fire hydrant also. I think I also partially pulled my back and left side from trying to move the bike out the ditch on my own. Ended up taking 5 of us to get it out.
Waiting to see what my insurance says as well.
Ok, so let the games begin :/
Called the dealer and they helped me get it back to their shop,
I'm
Last edited by masterblaster; Apr 2, 2010 at 08:24 PM.
Well Bill, ya got that out of the way pretty quickly. Glad your okay buddy, a little road rash makes you a better rider, most all of us have been there, believe me.. Yep, Harleys have a little thing called torque, especially in first gear and on a light (for a Harley) bike with big motor. The next time take a deep breath, smoke one if ya have one and get help moving bike, they are very heavy. The damage sounds minimal, might not reach your deductable, should get estimate first before claiming it. The good thing is you are okay, dont tell the wife.
When ya pick the bike up after repair try going through the neighborhood at slow speed in 1st and 2nd gears ride around the block a couple times before getting on roads with ditches and traffic. Even if its just the dealer parking lot its always good to get a feel for friction zone and throttle response before getting on the road.
When ya pick the bike up after repair try going through the neighborhood at slow speed in 1st and 2nd gears ride around the block a couple times before getting on roads with ditches and traffic. Even if its just the dealer parking lot its always good to get a feel for friction zone and throttle response before getting on the road.
I was supposed to get the bike around 10, but didn't actually get it until about 5:45 - 15 minutes before they closed.
I was TRYING to just get the bike home so I could take it easy around the neighborhood with it for awhile, before I got out on the highway with it. Guess when I get it back I'll know what NOT to do this time.
I think the Engine Guard I bought and had them install helped prevent a lot more of the damage that could have occurred. Again, I feel like an @$$ after waiting 6 months for this D@#N thing and then I let THIS happen.
I'll see what the adjuster says before I claim anything. Hopefully a good washing, a cable, and a dent puller will be all it needs.
Too late for not telling the Wife, she knows. Surprisingly she wasn't PO'd like I thought she'd be. And she didn't give me the I-TOLD-YOU-SO speech. At least not yet.
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Just glad your okay bud, can always get a new bike or parts teh body is a different story. Never rush and always follow your gut when it comes to bikes, as SickPuppy always says never, never , never ride beyaond your abilities or where you feel comfortable. This will work out, so just swallow your pride a bit and be more careful.
Thanks Jerry.
I guess I assumed getting on the bike and riding it would be easier than it turned out to be once I got on it and started riding. Even though I was scared S#!Tless. Next time I'll actually listen to the little voices in my head.
My pride got bruised, but I'll be ok.
Thanks again.
I guess I assumed getting on the bike and riding it would be easier than it turned out to be once I got on it and started riding. Even though I was scared S#!Tless. Next time I'll actually listen to the little voices in my head.
My pride got bruised, but I'll be ok.
Thanks again.
Wow , what a buzz killer. We are so glad that you are alright and other than a couple of bruises, you did not harm yourself. Pride will fix itself in no time and is really a useless emotion any way. My wife did the same thing the first time we left the house to go for here first real ride at the end of our street, minus the ditch filled with water, But she gassed it to much and let the bars lock to the left on her and never let off the throttle. Down to the ground, picked it up, straightened out the blinker and brushed her butt off and away we went. And no real problem's to speak of since for her. Me however...... Well we all know that story and no need to rehash it here, But after 36 years of riding I can tell you that Motorcycling can be a whole lot more rewarding in terms of personal satisfaction and enjoyment than the risk will ever add up to. You learned a good lesson today that some rider's never learn until it is to late for them, Respect your machine and make sure you are familiar with the capabilities of the machine you are currently astride and as Jerry so wisely pointed out Never ride beyond your abilities, This will make more sense to you as you start to ride with a group. If they are going faster than you feel comfortable just catch up to em later and if they leave you, well that wasn't the group you want to ride with any way. Sorry this happened to you and I hope they get it going for you soon and hold your head up and we will go for a ride before the summers over hopefully. Good luck Bill.
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Thanks Dave. Considering what you've had to endure here lately, what I did is comparable to a scratch.
The dealer has offered to deliver the bike TO me here at the house when it's all fixed. And I think I'm gonna take them up on it
The dealer has offered to deliver the bike TO me here at the house when it's all fixed. And I think I'm gonna take them up on it
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Bill, glad your okay. Sorry it had to happen on your first day, but it's done. Your pride will heal slower than your bruises and now you really do know how fast the unexpected can happen. Smile and move on. Lesson learned. Again, glad your okay.