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Jul 11, 2022 | 01:48 PM

#11

woodthumb2

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From: FL East Coast /Western NC

Quote:

Originally Posted by brakeless

Ouch. Did you crack a rib or tear a intercostal? Did you get an xray? I was sure I'd broke a rib but it was the intercostal joint. Those hurt more I think. Sorry for your experience but that's exactly what it was, an experience. And like you said, now you've learned from it. I hate learning things that way.

yep.. had an x ray even tho i knew ribs just have to heal on their own... never heard of the intercostal but doc showed me pic of my rib.. small but offset maybe 1/16 inch or so... says about 6 weeks to grow back together... hurts most in morning and when i lay down on back...

Jul 11, 2022 | 02:04 PM

#12

Redlegvzv

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From: Huntington Beach, CA

I've dropped a big Harley three times. Each time I got spooked by someone doing something unexpected in a parking lot and dropped the bike stopping into a turn. Not a scratch on the bike thanks to the engine guards. My pride--yes, very scratched.

Jul 11, 2022 | 03:20 PM

#13

OkieBill

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From: NE Oklahoma

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oko

They all do that.

Every time. It's the IDMHAIIE syndrome.

"I dropped my Harley and I'm immensely embarrassed"

The "I'm a bad *** biker" look never works in this situation.

@Oko @woodthumb2 Worst thing we can do at that point, especially for us older riders (60+) is to jump off and then think - "I got this". Then immediately attempt to right-the-ship without first taking stock of oneself. Bike parts can be replaced. Body parts for older riders - not so much. Glad it wasn't any worse for you. Get healed up and better.

Jul 11, 2022 | 04:56 PM

#14

hardheaded

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From: St.Louis Mo.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 702

There are those that have, and there are those that will.

And then those that will lie about it. If you ride a bike you WILL fall over once in awhile and get caught in the rain once in a while. Just the facts !

Jul 11, 2022 | 05:10 PM

#15

YZR

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From: Mostly Florida, some Michigan

At least you had a reason to go down. I stopped for gas once and did everything except drop the side stand 🙄

Jul 11, 2022 | 05:31 PM

#16

son of the hounds

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Joined: Aug 2011

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From: Idaho Panhandle

When I was 70, on a 2 week trip, I pulled into our motel on a river in rural Idaho. Fresh large uncompacted gravel. We were looking for the office. My wife saw it and lean to point it out to me. Rear tire sank in the loose gravel and in slow motion we fell on our side.

Worse, after 8 hours of hard riding in 100+ in the Adirondacks, our B&B had a steep driveway. I saw it at the last moment and whipped a turn, only to be in the wrong gear for the hill. We stopped, 1/2 way up, then slowly, as I tried to shift into first, two up, loaded for over a month traveling, we reached that magic point of no return. We provided the best entertainment ever for the 6 year olds on the porch.

It happens, so what. You ride a 900# bike. It is over 5 times heavier than me. I’m headed out or a month Friday, to Alaska. It will be a miracle if the mid 70’s guy gets back to Idaho without one or the other knee or hip giving out. If you are stopped, it is no big deal with Hwy bars. Just a huge embarrassment. Wife is staying home, so no one leaning over to point out things. I’m feeling lucky. If being away from your lover for a month plus is considered lucky.

Jul 11, 2022 | 05:49 PM

#17

BRKLYN1955

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From: San Juan

Glad you’re alright. You gotta create situations in your mind to be defensive rider. On turns I’m not familiar yet, I’m slower with hand on clutch and ready to use rear brake. Oh, I’m 66 got a used 2001 Ultra6 months ago last I owned was 9 plus years ago, heavy bike. Wish you well and be safe.

Jul 11, 2022 | 06:21 PM

#18

Oko

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From: Syracuse NY

FYI - The Aruba PD lift:

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Jul 12, 2022 | 07:15 AM

#19

Ultra103

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Joined: Apr 2008

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From: Arkansas

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oko

FYI - The Aruba PD lift:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNDkyZHfFS4

I used that method when I had a fail-to-deploy on my kickstand. It worked great! With two fake hips it's MUCH easer than the bend and push. Just remember left hand on right grip and the rest is easy.