Dropped Bike, I'm an Idiot

fnfalman · 10-17-2008, 09:11 AM

Hell, I dropped my KTM because I kicked the side stand down but it popped up and I didn't realize it. I dropped my BMW because my foot slipped on a rock. It happens and if nothing other than minor scratches resulted, then I'm happy.

dReWpY · 10-17-2008, 09:15 AM

i almost dropped the pig at the gas station on the TN of the gap because i put my foot on a oil slick and it slid out, it was a leg press to pick that fucker up before it went over on top of me

smileyman · 10-17-2008, 10:28 AM

I have dropped my race bike twice loading it after the races...All day of risking the odds and pushing the envelope and then to slip off the ramp and endo

I am a dumbass!

the chi · 10-17-2008, 10:36 AM

I few scratches?! I wouldnt even waste the money on new parts unless you actually do REAL damage. It happens to the best of us. Just pick her up and wait till you REALLY go down! Scratches (usually) are just character and lessons learned!

Marko, the bike ok?

Gunther1000 · 10-17-2008, 10:50 AM

I wouldn't even think of replacing shit on a simple slip and fall.

Don't feel bad. At least now you understand just how heavy your bike gets when not on center. After a Highside last sunday on the freaking way to the track I am now on the stupid crash list myself. Almost 2.5 years of custom paint and perfection I'm tempted to dump tons of money and bring it back from the Depths of two facedum, but I think another crash is on the horizon given my new found love for the track.

Second time on the same side only more broken parts.

Scratches are Gangsta.

NONE_too_SOFT · 10-17-2008, 11:46 AM

hah. just be glad you didnt drop it at 40 into a guard rail.

marko138 · 10-17-2008, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Chi

I few scratches?! I wouldnt even waste the money on new parts unless you actually do REAL damage. It happens to the best of us. Just pick her up and wait till you REALLY go down! Scratches (usually) are just character and lessons learned!

Marko, the bike ok?

Bike's fine mostly. Check my Suomy helmet thread for a mini story.

smileyman · 10-17-2008, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gunther1000

I wouldn't even think of replacing shit on a simple slip and fall.

Don't feel bad. At least now you understand just how heavy your bike gets when not on center. After a Highside last sunday on the freaking way to the track I am now on the stupid crash list myself. Almost 2.5 years of custom paint and perfection I'm tempted to dump tons of money and bring it back from the Depths of two facedum, but I think another crash is on the horizon given my new found love for the track.

Second time on the same side only more broken parts.

Scratches are Gangsta.

And don't forget the asphalt gods get angry and vengeful if they spot new paint or leathers...Pride goeth before the fall!

Gas Man · 10-17-2008, 08:56 PM

Yeah we all have been there... Dropped the 9R once in my apt parking lot cause my foot slipped on a wet paint stripe.... no real damage.

Dropped the chop once... scratched and bent the pipe tip... had my pipe guy bend back out and repolish the stainless... cost $50..

10-17-2008, 09:11 AM	#1
fnfalman Europhile Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SoCal Moto: Aprilia RS125, Aprilia SR50 Factory, Aprilia Tuono, BMW Rockster, KTM 990 Adventure Posts: 1,875	Hell, I dropped my KTM because I kicked the side stand down but it popped up and I didn't realize it. I dropped my BMW because my foot slipped on a rock. It happens and if nothing other than minor scratches resulted, then I'm happy. __________________ *Cogito Ergo Vroom - I think therefore I ride*

10-17-2008, 10:28 AM	#3
smileyman White Trash Hero Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NW Arkansas Moto: Buell 1125R Porco Rosso Edition Posts: 4,895	I have dropped my race bike twice loading it after the races...All day of risking the odds and pushing the envelope and then to slip off the ramp and endoI am a dumbass! __________________ Arkriders.com To be the best you must first be willing to risk the worst!

10-17-2008, 10:50 AM	#5
Gunther1000 Jesus Christ! Join Date: Jul 2008 Moto: (The Chi's lover) Posts: 801	I wouldn't even think of replacing shit on a simple slip and fall. Don't feel bad. At least now you understand just how heavy your bike gets when not on center. After a Highside last sunday on the freaking way to the track I am now on the stupid crash list myself. Almost 2.5 years of custom paint and perfection I'm tempted to dump tons of money and bring it back from the Depths of two facedum, but I think another crash is on the horizon given my new found love for the track. Second time on the same side only more broken parts. Scratches are Gangsta. __________________ FTP

10-17-2008, 08:56 PM	#9
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	Yeah we all have been there... Dropped the 9R once in my apt parking lot cause my foot slipped on a wet paint stripe.... no real damage. Dropped the chop once... scratched and bent the pipe tip... had my pipe guy bend back out and repolish the stainless... cost $50.. __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

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10-17-2008, 11:46 AM	#6
NONE_too_SOFT Chopstix / \ Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Akron OH Moto: 03 CBR RR Posts: 5,350	hah. just be glad you didnt drop it at 40 into a guard rail.