So I get caught in the rain (no big deal first time this year) but when I sitting at a stop light I lost traction on my left foot and down she went. I was able to let it down easy but it still did some damage. So today I go to have lunch with my wife and I park on a slight incline she is not there yet so I come up with this great idea Ill sit ib the seat backwards so I can see her coming. Seemed like a fine idea but as soon as I sat down the bike went over to the right this time now both sides are scratched up. Stupid Stupid Stupid. Anyone know a good body man in El Paso?
Dropped my bike X2
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DailyCommuter
Illegitimi Non Carborundum
Awww man, sorry to hear that. Don't try to ride it backwards man. Ok !!
FJR-RemingtonRider
Their Sunset / My Sunrise
Dang! Double Dang!!
Suckie Luckie or no luck at all.....Good luck on getting that fixed.
Sorry, compassionate response from H-town Tx...no can help in ya in the El.
Suckie Luckie or no luck at all.....Good luck on getting that fixed.
Sorry, compassionate response from H-town Tx...no can help in ya in the El.
TCMike
Well-known member
At least the 2 sides match.
Art FJR
Well-known member
I think the general concensus is to send the stuff to Gerauld and have him repaint/repair it. I dropped mine on day 1 (long story) (just scratches). I figured I would drop it a few more times and then get it fixed. Do you have the sliders?
Art
fhaze
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Gunny on Gerauld (sp?)
That'll teach ya to stunt on the FJR
Is it called reverse cowgirl on a MC too?
That'll teach ya to stunt on the FJR
Is it called reverse cowgirl on a MC too?
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madmike2
Shtirrenuppenmeister
Any locla bike shop might be able to recommend a body shop that does good work. OR....they may know someone who does quality work in their garage. That could save you some munny.
Bustanut joker
Well-known member
Well any Jackass that would sit on it backwards and have it fall over, Shouldn't have a scoot in the first place..
Keyrist man get a grip..
[SIZE=8pt]or at least make sure, when yer bein' cool... ya take measures to avoid lookin' the fool [/SIZE]
:jester:
Keyrist man get a grip..
[SIZE=8pt]or at least make sure, when yer bein' cool... ya take measures to avoid lookin' the fool [/SIZE]
:jester:
dcarver
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Maybe he needs the dual-sidestand-model?
Draggon Rider
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Welcome to my world...
Sorry to hear, I know how you feel. X6
Sorry to hear, I know how you feel. X6
bigjimbiker
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Be proud, trojanman, you've joined a very exclusive club.
So exclusive that its membership is limited to the very few...yea, right!
You are a motorcycle owner, you are stupid, and your bike weighs more than you do (hopefully).
Never forget that gravity is not just a good idea, it's the LAW!
Sorry about the scratches but as Vinnie says, "Fogetta 'bout it...get on and ride!"
bigjimbiker
reecebike
Well-known member
HONDA MAKES A NICE REBEL!! GREAT FOR ROOKIES!!
demetri
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What love on this thread, it's overwhelming. :clown2: :clown2: :clown2: :clown2: :clown2: :clown2:
I say leave it. There's nothing like battle scars!
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HotRodZilla
GOD BLESS AMERICA
Dude...Don't feel too bad and don't let the guys like Bust give you any shit. One time I screwed the pooch and dropped my bike twice at the same gas stop. There's a nine page cluster-**** about it floating around here somewhere.
On another note...I found a guy at the BMW dealership that does spot repair on cars. He did a great job of fixing the larger scratches that I just couldn't get over for really cheap. You may want to look for someone like that, or just ship your stuff to Gerauld.
On another note...I found a guy at the BMW dealership that does spot repair on cars. He did a great job of fixing the larger scratches that I just couldn't get over for really cheap. You may want to look for someone like that, or just ship your stuff to Gerauld.
ctfjr
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sorry to hear your sad tale of woe Trojan. . . mine was only a couple of months old when it fell off my lift
I found a great body shop nearby that repainted the side and Givi top cases for $240.00 - he matched the Yammie paint perfectly so now the Givi really looks like part of the set. Had it been a year or more old I too would have just left it like a previous poster mentioned.
I found a great body shop nearby that repainted the side and Givi top cases for $240.00 - he matched the Yammie paint perfectly so now the Givi really looks like part of the set. Had it been a year or more old I too would have just left it like a previous poster mentioned.
old&slow
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I hate it when she goes down
wait a minute ,,, No I don't,,, I like when she goes down But the reverse cowgirl thing ,,,,, it just isn't the same when a guy tries it.... :dribble: :dribble: :dribble:
And with a handle like trojanman ,,,, I'm confused,,,
We are talking about dropping a bike here ,,, aren't we ,,?
Sorry about the scratches.....
Newton
Active member
In my opinion only those who have not done stupid shit should be allowed to throw stones. I feel for you man. I tipped over a Suzuiki when I was polishing the tank in my garage, hit an oak table, dented the tank, bent the bars, I wasn't even on the friggin thing. Pretty embarassing to explain to people that it was another senseless cleaning accident. The least I could have done was hit a buffalo or something marginally exciting, but nooooooooo............I just tipped it over lol.
demetri
Well-known member
i hear that! :clapping: i've had 2 legitimate get-offs and 2 'oh-shit-the-stand-isnt-down' gas station tip-overs as i'm getting off :blush2: . :dribble:
YAM TOM
Well-known member
Dam thats some really bad luck my friend. I know how i would feel if it happened to me. As they say live and learn. Shit like this does happen you just pick up the pieces and move on
