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Old Apr 20, 2009 | 08:16 PM
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My friend has 400 miles on his '09 Classic and he dropped it going into his garage. He said all it took was a few lousey pebbles and down it went. Oucheeeeeeee!
 
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I did that one time about 10 years ago. did he have ABS?
 
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I ride so slow in the garage, but it can happen tomorrow. Too much front brake is my guess.
 
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My friend has 400 miles on his '09 Classic and he dropped it going into his garage. He said all it took was a few lousey pebbles and down it went. Oucheeeeeeee!
Is that the one with the sliding front tire in corners and terrible design? I guess he doesn't like it any way, so no big loss.
 
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Any damage? At really low speeds or if just standing still and it falling over there's little or no damage at all other than a few scratches on the crash bar itself.
 
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I did that one time about 10 years ago. did he have ABS?
No ABS
 
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Is that the one with the sliding front tire in corners and terrible design? I guess he doesn't like it any way, so no big loss.
Yes, you have a good memory. Oh, he loves his bike and is broken hearted that his baby has a bent saddlebag rail and scratched up engine guard.
 
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Any damage? At really low speeds or if just standing still and it falling over there's little or no damage at all other than a few scratches on the crash bar itself.
He was turning right into the gargage, very slow. He has complained about the front tire many times, and I rode it and also hate that tire. I'm guessing the stock tires come off real soon.
 
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OH Man! I can only imagine how he feels.
 
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