My first post on this board and it is about "How I dropped my Connie." I was fairly new to the C14 and got a lesson in physics. I had just dismounted after pulling into a parking space. I had just enough time to watch it fall while I was removing my helmet. Total Slow Motion as it rolled forward on the kickstand and flopped on the deck like a big fat fish. Some scrapes for the bike and a dent in my ego. I was reasonably lucky. Lessons learned are:
1. When parking, anywhere, keep it in gear. I already thought I knew this one but I got complacent.
2. Try to park in a way that will roll the bike backwards while on the stand if possible. I know, total Duh, but I was rushing myself for some stupid reason.
3. Use a load spreader beneath the stand when on asphalt. It helps to minimize the dig/catch and will skid. This is one of the more basic suggestions and I only think about it after I return to my bike and have to dig the foot of the stand out of the dinosaur goo.
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