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12-08-2011, 09:07 PM | #1 |
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"Dropped" my new Vaquero...
best news is zero damage, except just a little to the ego. I wasn't going to post this just out of sheer embarrassment, but what the heck, I can handle it LOL
Went out for what ended up being the last ride of the year on Black Friday, had close to 60 here which is not normal for late November. I pulled into a friends driveway to show off the bike. I was slowing basically to a stop to turn around, so I could then turn other way and backup to point back out of drive. Well, the front wheel hit leaf pile (narrow and not very deep, just didn't think it an issue until I hit it) that was wet underneath, and wheel slide out, as did my left foot when it tried to stop the fall... because it landed in the same narrow leaf "pile". So it always happens so fast you know, but I remember thinking "wow it didn’t lean over very far and I hope I can lift it back up". Just assumed it was heading on its side, but those darn crash bars really work thank goodness! The bike is still running, in gear, when I replant left foot and heave ho using foot and arm to lift while holding in clutch. Came right up. get off and can't even tell where the bar hit the ground as it hit that darn leaf pile and had a soft landing I guess. Again, was barely moving, so don't even think it "skidded", just leaned against it. Never dropped a bike ever before, had to wait to buy a brand new one that cost as much as my first new car to do it LOL. Was a bit upsetting but very glad could find no damage.... Oh, and it didn't help to have my son who was right behind me, and my buddy on his new Victory Cross Country witness the whole thing.... and my buddy wasn't even home!
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12-08-2011, 09:21 PM | #2 |
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Whew glad no damage!
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12-08-2011, 09:56 PM | #3 |
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Why did'nt it stall. I thought the 1700's have a tip over senser to kill the engine?
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12-08-2011, 10:07 PM | #4 |
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Don't know jp, I was kinda surprised by that too. I am guessing it was because it went over so slowly and lightly...
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12-08-2011, 10:03 PM | #6 |
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Glade there was no damage. With less than 50km on my Nomad I was turning around in my driveway and put a 10 inch scratch on one of the bag's doors catching the corner of a trailer. Was I mad at myself, but luckily it was not through the clear coat, a little wet sanding and buffing got it out.
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12-08-2011, 10:13 PM | #7 |
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We have all been there and done that. And always happens when people are around to see....
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The Club you joined is not very exclusive. Glad there was no damage.
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12-08-2011, 11:03 PM | #9 |
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Definitely glad the bike didn't have any damage.
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12-08-2011, 11:15 PM | #10 |
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Wet leaves are like ice. Glad the bike and you are not hurt.
Be happy you didn't hit wet leaves in a curve doing 55 or 60.
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12-08-2011, 11:32 PM | #11 |
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Glad everything is OK, and like was said earlier, it happens to us all at one time or another, just stay away from leaves, and dew/frost on the grass.
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12-09-2011, 12:23 AM | #12 |
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And really short people with bows and arrows. And green cheese.
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12-09-2011, 04:36 AM | #13 |
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Glad only your ego was damaged.
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12-09-2011, 05:21 AM | #14 |
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When that bike was falling over, I bet your stomach went right up to your throat!
Glad all is Ok....
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And since nobody else asked, I'll be the first. Are YOU ok?
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