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Old Sep 18, 2008 | 01:47 PM
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I came back from lunch, pulled to the back of the building to park on the small sidewalk as usual. This time only got the front on the walk, so gave it a little goose to put the back wheel up. The front was slightly turned and..... dropped it on the right side. My first instinct was to upright it, but got over that quick. let it on down, put out my kickstand and did What I call the "Bagger lift" (ride like a pro). just goes to show me not to ever get too comfortable with things like that. Attention to details! Gravity is always working.
 
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Old Sep 18, 2008 | 02:10 PM
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Seems to happen to all of us. Glad everything is OK.
 
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Old Sep 18, 2008 | 03:41 PM
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Usually the only time that this happens is when there are lots of folks around to watch you drop it.



 

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Old Sep 18, 2008 | 04:39 PM
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Glad you're alright. That's the real issue. Sometimes when we have crap like that happen we try to overpower it, blow out a knee or ankle. Yea, I know.....
 
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Old Sep 18, 2008 | 04:45 PM
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Originally Posted by gman
Usually the only time that this happens is when there are lots of folks around to watch you drop it.
Ain't THAT the truth!!
Been there, done that, got the t-shirt to prove it.
 
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Old Sep 18, 2008 | 06:26 PM
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where would we be without gravity?
 
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Old Sep 18, 2008 | 08:27 PM
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I sometimes worry about our planet just suddenly losing it's gravity. I want to be indoors somewhere when that happens. Someplace with a good concrete and steel foundation so I don't float away out in to space.

I hope it's a big grocery store so I'll have something to eat while I wait to see what pans out.

Gravity, yeah it sucks sometimes and I know I curse it now and then, but in my heart I hope it never leaves me hanging.
 
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Old Sep 18, 2008 | 08:42 PM
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I had a weak moment several years ago and bought a Gold wing. Making a slow u-turn, people everywhere, and I break the cardinal rule and hit the front brake. And down she went. Several people came and help me and with my tail between my legs I road off.
Stuff happens!
 
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Came real close to droping mine in the parking lot today. Happens to the best of them.
 
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Old Sep 18, 2008 | 09:39 PM
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another member in gud standing.. Glad ur ok...
 
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