Layed my bike down at a stop sign
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04-29-2007, 12:36 AM
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RE: Layed my bike down at a stop sign
I have dropped mine 3 times. Twice while riding 2up. Once while riding in the "Ride Like A Pro Class". Don't look down, Don't touch front Brake in the last few rolling feet, and Don't turn the wheel. Dropped for the last time last Sunday at 4 way stop. Blind right side. Looked left before completly stopped. Wife and I were completing a 1006 mile ride from last Thursday to Sunday. Had a great time and was really feeling comfortable. Saddle bags full, Tour pack full and luggage bag on Top of Tour Pack was full. Felt like an idiot again. Got it up drove off and glad no one knew me in that part of the state. Damn Tired of dropping it.
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04-29-2007, 01:08 AM
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RE: Layed my bike down at a stop sign
Same thing happened to me this past Tuesday. I just finished eating lunch and was leaving a strip mall. Stopped at the ramp leading to the street and it had a down slope. When I stopped, I put my feet down, but I did not anticipate the extra inch or two of reach that was needed to balance the bike. Before my feet was flat on the asphalt, the bike was at the angle of no return. Laid her out nice and easy on the crash bars and the foot boards.
I used a variation that is described in http://www.pinkribbonrides.com/dropped.html.
Like you I realized some fuel spilled, I think it came from the overflow line by the gas cap. Since the bike was almost flat and my tank was 3/4 full, the fuel went to the top of the gas cap and traveled to the overflow drain line that leads to the bottom of the bike.
Good thing both of you are OK. It happens to all of us. Makes you realize you must be always alert & anticipate hazards when riding a bike.
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I used a variation that is described in http://www.pinkribbonrides.com/dropped.html.
Like you I realized some fuel spilled, I think it came from the overflow line by the gas cap. Since the bike was almost flat and my tank was 3/4 full, the fuel went to the top of the gas cap and traveled to the overflow drain line that leads to the bottom of the bike.
Good thing both of you are OK. It happens to all of us. Makes you realize you must be always alert & anticipate hazards when riding a bike.
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#45
04-29-2007, 01:24 AM
RE: Layed my bike down at a stop sign
Came close to doing this last week as well, you will look back in time and laugh about. You know, sh** like this happens, no big deal, pride will come back and life goes on. Like said before it will happen regardless. Deep breath, go ride.... Grin ear to ear you have the ultimate machine HD.
Mike
Mike
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04-29-2007, 01:58 AM
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RE: Layed my bike down at a stop sign
I highly recommend the Ride Like a Pro IV video also.
Ride Like a Pro
Really good info including low speed maneuvers and picking your bike up by yourself. My only problem is, I have been trying to practice doing everything the "right" way like in the video. Therefore, I have recently dropped mine twice!! Both times I was trying to make a very small diameter turn without dragging my feet. It really doesn't do any damage except a little scratch on the underside of the engine bars and saddle bag bars. Not noticeable unless you get down under the bike and look up. The first time, nothing leaked, that second time it did. The second time the tank was much more full. I am going to tie-wrap some pipe insulation on the bars and practice in a parking lot. It is fairly easy to pick the bike up by myself using the technique shown in the video.
Dave.
Ride Like a Pro
Really good info including low speed maneuvers and picking your bike up by yourself. My only problem is, I have been trying to practice doing everything the "right" way like in the video. Therefore, I have recently dropped mine twice!! Both times I was trying to make a very small diameter turn without dragging my feet. It really doesn't do any damage except a little scratch on the underside of the engine bars and saddle bag bars. Not noticeable unless you get down under the bike and look up. The first time, nothing leaked, that second time it did. The second time the tank was much more full. I am going to tie-wrap some pipe insulation on the bars and practice in a parking lot. It is fairly easy to pick the bike up by myself using the technique shown in the video.
Dave.
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04-29-2007, 02:12 AM
RE: Layed my bike down at a stop sign
ORIGINAL: The Pawnbroker
I highly recommend the Ride Like a Pro IV video also.
Ride Like a Pro
Really good info including low speed maneuvers and picking your bike up by yourself. My only problem is, I have been trying to practice doing everything the "right" way like in the video. Therefore, I have recently dropped mine twice!! Both times I was trying to make a very small diameter turn without dragging my feet. It really doesn't do any damage except a little scratch on the underside of the engine bars and saddle bag bars. Not noticeable unless you get down under the bike and look up. The first time, nothing leaked, that second time it did. The second time the tank was much more full. I am going to tie-wrap some pipe insulation on the bars and practice in a parking lot. It is fairly easy to pick the bike up by myself using the technique shown in the video.
Dave.
I highly recommend the Ride Like a Pro IV video also.
Ride Like a Pro
Really good info including low speed maneuvers and picking your bike up by yourself. My only problem is, I have been trying to practice doing everything the "right" way like in the video. Therefore, I have recently dropped mine twice!! Both times I was trying to make a very small diameter turn without dragging my feet. It really doesn't do any damage except a little scratch on the underside of the engine bars and saddle bag bars. Not noticeable unless you get down under the bike and look up. The first time, nothing leaked, that second time it did. The second time the tank was much more full. I am going to tie-wrap some pipe insulation on the bars and practice in a parking lot. It is fairly easy to pick the bike up by myself using the technique shown in the video.
Dave.
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04-29-2007, 02:26 AM
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RE: Layed my bike down at a stop sign
ORIGINAL: SteelCityScooter
You need to have someone teach you how to lift a downed motorcycle.
Butt on the seat, grab, and push with the legs....... with a slight lifting, using the arms.
Check here...... http://www.pinkribbonrides.com/dropped.html
ORIGINAL: scooterman
I dropped mine yesterday and had to use a come along to get it back up.
I dropped mine yesterday and had to use a come along to get it back up.
Butt on the seat, grab, and push with the legs....... with a slight lifting, using the arms.
Check here...... http://www.pinkribbonrides.com/dropped.html
#49
04-29-2007, 02:26 AM
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RE: Layed my bike down at a stop sign
He covers exactly what you said in the video. Look where you want to go (therefore don't look down), drag the rear brake, use the "friction zone" with the clutch and don't touch the front brake. He says that if you use the front brake when slow maneuvering you will go down like a magnet to the ground.
#50
04-29-2007, 04:09 AM
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RE: Layed my bike down at a stop sign
ORIGINAL: soos
Actually they way your friend stops, right foot on brake, left on the ground is the procedure taught to MotoCops. You can request a very informative read by email from this email address MotorLessons@Ricochet.com <MotorLessons@Ricochet.com> and just ask for his publication (I am sorry, I don't know his name). He emails it to you free of charge. It's worth it.
ORIGINAL: harley0711
This post has been kicking around for awhile now and I did post back in sept - just had a friend drop his bike at a stop = He has the habit (like a lot of riders) stop with right foot on brake and lean left / left foot on the ground.... If you think about the mechanics of this kind of stop - brake, lean, rest on left foot.... everytime you stop the bike leans left. My friend boot laces were too long and had somehow got wrapped around the shift lever - came to a stop, leaned left - however, this time his boot was tied to the shift lever - well, the bike was leaned left and just continued that way straght to the ground... Just a habit - So, if possible, change habit to stop with final braking down with hand brake and both feet going out with bike level - if something happens, gravel, shoe laces or what ever, Maybe the other foot with bike level can save a fall - ya, nothing is for sure but if you always stop and lean left - its too late if you can't get a good foot hold...
This post has been kicking around for awhile now and I did post back in sept - just had a friend drop his bike at a stop = He has the habit (like a lot of riders) stop with right foot on brake and lean left / left foot on the ground.... If you think about the mechanics of this kind of stop - brake, lean, rest on left foot.... everytime you stop the bike leans left. My friend boot laces were too long and had somehow got wrapped around the shift lever - came to a stop, leaned left - however, this time his boot was tied to the shift lever - well, the bike was leaned left and just continued that way straght to the ground... Just a habit - So, if possible, change habit to stop with final braking down with hand brake and both feet going out with bike level - if something happens, gravel, shoe laces or what ever, Maybe the other foot with bike level can save a fall - ya, nothing is for sure but if you always stop and lean left - its too late if you can't get a good foot hold...
but the way to do it like stated by i believe Bryan.... left foot down, right foot brake.....do not use front brake.... you should not be leaning the bike either way... ummmmm ????? practice slow riding by using your front brake, then go to the rear brake...you will see quickly that using the rear gives u better control...
cant say it enough.... friction zone (grey) and throttle, while using rear brake creates control that will amaze you....
another trick is when making slow tight turns, if you find yourself not looking where you should, bite your shirt with your teeth as far as you can to the left or right.... this will force you to look where you are supposed too...
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