Feeling STOOPID!
#11
03-18-2011 | 07:38 PM
Road Captain
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 507
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Now that would be embarrassing, I did drop mine in the driveway though, I should have know that kickstand wasn't just for looks, found out you have to put it down before you get off the bike. Bag guards are a good investment. Glad your alright and the bike didn't take damage.
#12
03-18-2011 | 07:46 PM
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 262
Likes: 22
From: South of Indy
#14
03-18-2011 | 10:18 PM
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 11,615
Likes: 48
From: Baton Rouge, LA
Now that would be embarrassing, I did drop mine in the driveway though, I should have know that kickstand wasn't just for looks, found out you have to put it down before you get off the bike. Bag guards are a good investment. Glad your alright and the bike didn't take damage.
#15
03-19-2011 | 02:22 AM
Road Captain
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 563
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From: Perth, Western Australia
Let he who has not dropped his bike in the driveway cast the first stone. I don't know if you're able to do this, but after an accident 18 months ago my injured knee has gradually improved to the point that I can work-out with it. I got back into squats and other leg exercises, the same weight I was using before the accident, and these made a huge difference in my ability to keep the heavy SG upright. As important as improving strength, it's also restored my confidence to do it.
#16
03-19-2011 | 03:46 AM
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 833
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From: Corpus Christi Texas Area
I have NEVER dropped my bike in the driveway. I dropped it in the garage! It was on the stand and I moved it a little for some reason or other and the jiffy stand unlocked. I was on the right side and it rolled over on the left side. Watch the video on how to lift it by yourself. It WILL come in handy some day ...
Ride safe!
Ride safe!
#19
03-19-2011 | 05:43 AM
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 17,506
Likes: 5,953
From: Oxford, Nc
After 20 motorcycles over 40 years of riding, the only time it goes down on it's side is near my garage, ( oily spot on floor, wet grass just outside, etc,) about once every couple of years.
It's just it's way of reminding me that it could swat me like a bug if I ever get too confidant in my riding ability!
It's just it's way of reminding me that it could swat me like a bug if I ever get too confidant in my riding ability!
