Glad you're ok. Now for the bike, time to do those mods.

 

So.... took a few weeks, but I got most of the parts to fix the bike. While fixing it, I did a couple things I wanted to to anyways...replaced the bars with Lick's 12" Fatty Z apes and 1 1/2 inch risers...used the Burly cable kit, put some Road King shocks (may consider lowering brackets), relocated the speedo to the top triple tree like Capttawes did (still waiting on the dummy lights parts to come in), relocated the front signals to the top triple tree,smoke signal lenses, and removed the belt guard. Still need to get the dent in the gas tank fixed and paint it. I think I might use this opportunity to get the tins powdercoated flat black, but not sure yet. It's not perfect, but I can ride again! It's been a long few weeks!

A couple things I need advice on:

1. It seems my forks are bent a little... when I turn the bars all the way to the right, there is a 1/8 inch gap between the turn signal and the tank, but to the left there is a couple of inches. What can I do to straighten out the front end?

2. Today, I took the bike for a ride and stopped for a few minutes. When I went to start the bike back up, I got a click and lost all electrical...when I turned the key, nothing would come on. All my connections seemed fine... nothing seemed loose. I took out the maxi fuse and put it back in a couple of times and got the bike to start up again. What should I check?

 

those bars are tight man.

 

Check to see if you broke the stop on the forks when you laid it down, I think I remember someone else having the same problem and that's what it was. The bars and blinkers look good, glad your back on the road.

 

Thanks... I'll check the that today. Anyone know where to start with the electrical problem?

 

Rain riding is something that everyone has to learn the hard way at some point.

Its shocking to discover that in some wet situations, its just like riding on ice.

Some combo of oil, rain and dirt and down you go if not expecting it.

Since the bike was wet, and likely put away that way, I would remove all the fuses and relays and clean the contacts, and use the dielectric grease to keep the water out, plus maybe spray the switches with something like WD40 which displaces moisture.
Also check and clean the battery terminals and starter connections.

Also, the relays can go bad.

Brett

 

At least you live to ride another day. As for the electrical - check the relay - it`s happened to me on 2 occasions - after a wash or rain - I now carry a spare relay in my tool pouch - paid twice for a tow and that`s expensive - the relay is $17.00

 

It really doesn't look that bad. No one ever wants to see that happen, though. Good thing you didn't sustain any serious injuries. The repairs look minor, maybe the tank being the most expensive fix. On the bright side, this is a good excuse to get some custom tail lights and maybe some other stuff for your bike.

 

That sucks dude. one more reason I don't ride in the rain.

 

Been riding many years and I'm still not comfortable in the rain...slow as you go....whats done is done...long as your good the bike will be good in time.
We all been there to some degree.....sorry to hear it.