Kawasaki Concours Forum
Riding => CDAs => Topic started by: Mike G on May 09, 2012, 10:39:33 AM
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Coming down the off ramp today, fourth in line to turn right on red. First guy looks left and goes, 2nd looks and goes, 3rd looks and goes, I look and go BUT third guy DIDN'T GO!! He stopped about half-way so I grab the front brake leaned over for the turn and down I go. I tried to pick it up by the bars (yeah, right!) then I turned around with my butt against the seat and grabbed the handlebar and grab handle and it came up suprisingly easy. I flipped the side-stand down, jumped on and off to work I go. Small scuff on the mirror and front corner of the bag was the only damage. Guess I don't have to worry THAT anymore.
Mike G
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That stinks! Sorry about that chief.
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Welcome to CDA Mike!
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Thanks Conrad and ZG, coulda been worse. At least the antler didn't crack and now I know it's not that big a deal to pick it up. Hope I never have to do it again though.
Mike G
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Bummer! But sounds like not too much damage.
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Good thing you didn't lose a mirror like my first C14 did!
I bought the MCE bars when they first came out for our bikes and haven't ever gotten to use them since....it's almost like they're protecting me from even going down. ;D
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Good thing you didn't lose a mirror like my first C14 did!
I bought the MCE bars when they first came out for our bikes and haven't ever gotten to use them since....it's almost like they're protecting me from even going down. ;D
It's a variation on Murphy's law.
The surest way to never drop your bike is to buy some tip over protection.