Well not sure why I'd ever tell anyone this but feel I need to get it off my chest.
Being new to the Connie club and obviously painfully unaware of how a fully faired motorcycle handles as very slow speed (my other bike is a naked SV), I attempted a low speed turn around and parking maneuver on the sidewalk of my thankfully closed office last Saturday. I had driven up to the front door dozens of times on the other bike, so why not with my 688 lb (+ fuel) 2012 Candy Arabian Red Concours that I had picked up just the prior Wednesday? Anyway, as I approached 0 mph, I leaned a little too much and well, tipped it right over as gently as I could. Should have left the training wheels on a little longer.
At first I thought it would be really bad, but was actually surprised that the damage was only cosmetic (nothing a little $115 ColorRite kit can't fix, right?). Half the fun was making three failed attempts to right it myself. Fortunately there was a maintenance guy in the building who graciously helped me get her back upright and promised not to tell anyone
Only scratches to the mirror, lower fairing, and suitcase. Kinda made for a sad ride the rest of the day though. Hopefully I learned my lesson and won't repeat my mistake. On the other hand, at least I won't be afraid to get her dirty now!